For Team Blue’s new B860 chipset, ASUS and ROG had their own lineup revealed at CES 2025 as well.
Designed for the non-K SKUs of the Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors, we have the usual ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and Prime families covering the segment. The B860 lineup is packed with high-end features that were previously exclusive to enthusiast-grade boards. All models support the latest high-bandwidth CUDIMM DDR5 memory kits, ensuring seamless system performance with AEMP III profiles, and providing PCIe 5.0 connectivity for access to the fastest graphics cards on the market. Users seeking next-gen wireless networking can opt for ROG Strix or TUF Gaming boards with Wi-Fi 7 for faster, smarter connections across the expansive 6GHz band. One may also find up to 4x M.2 slots including 1x PCIe 5.0 giving blazing fast storage capability as well.
On the other hand, ASUS improved the BIOS interface to be 1080p now so no more blurry stuff while the BIOS Q-Dashboard interface provides a visual layout of the motherboard, making it easier to find key settings. ASUS AI Advisor is also available for B860 motherboards, offering a quick and easy way to get instant answers for building, maintaining, and optimizing a system.
Here’s a quick rundown of the new motherboard models:
- ROG Strix B860-F Gaming WiFi: Includes DDR5 memory support, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, and Thunderbolt 4 for external devices; The ROG SupremeFX ALC 4080 codec delivers pristine audio clarity for gaming and communication
- ROG Strix B860-A Gaming WiFi: The B860-A is perfect for a showcase build with its white heatsinks and silver accents. It offers four M.2 slots, one of which supports PCIe 5.0, as well as onboard Wi-Fi 7 for exceptional wireless performance
- ROG Strix B860-G Gaming WiFi: A compact microATX motherboard with similar features to the B860-A, but designed for space-efficient PC cases. It includes four M.2 slots, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, and 2.5G Ethernet for top-tier gaming connectivity
- ROG Strix B860-I Gaming WiFi: The mini-ITX board packs powerful features into a small form factor, including PCIe 5.0 x16 support, two M.2 slots, and high-speed USB ports. It’s perfect for compact gaming builds that don’t sacrifice performance
- TUF Gaming B860-Plus WiFi: This full-sized ATX motherboard features DDR5 memory overclocking, robust power cooling, PCIe 5.0 support, and Wi-Fi 7 for comprehensive connectivity.
- TUF Gaming B860M-Plus WiFi and TUF Gaming B860M-Plus: These microATX boards offer similar features, with the B860M-Plus WiFi including onboard Wi-Fi 7 for seamless connectivity.
- Prime B860-Plus WiFi: This motherboard is perfect for users who need multiple PCIe x16 slots and Wi-Fi 6E support, allowing for expanded connectivity options and a rich USB selection.
- Prime B860-Plus: A variant of the B860-Plus WiFi, this model omits onboard Wi-Fi but offers a third M.2 slot for extra storage options.
- Prime B860M-A WiFi and Prime B860M-A: These microATX boards provide a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, robust DDR5 support, and dual M.2 slots, one of which supports PCIe 5.0. The addition of a second DisplayPort output is a bonus for users who want to connect a display directly to the motherboard.
- Prime B860M-K: A budget-friendly microATX option that leverages Intel’s integrated graphics, making it ideal for users building a system without a discrete GPU.
Last but not least, ROG also announced a couple of new Z890 models such as the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF and ROG Strix Z890-H Gaming WiFi for the baller gang that wants nothing but the best from the Eye of Gamer.
