GIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE - Motherboard

GIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for Intel LGA 1851 platforms, delivering modern connectivity and thermal efficiency for builders and enthusiasts.

Built around the Intel B860 chipset, this GIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 1 and Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 (Socket V1), offering compatibility for the latest performance CPUs and a UEFI AMI BIOS with 256 Mbit memory for flexible firmware options.

Memory support is generous and future-proofed, with four DIMM slots supporting DDR5-SDRAM in dual-channel mode and both ECC and non-ECC modules. The board handles speeds up to 9200 MHz and up to 256 GB total (up to 64 GB per slot), making it ideal for heavy multitasking, content creation, and professional applications.

Storage and expansion are comprehensive: three M.2 slots (one supporting PCIe 5.0 in 25110 size, two supporting PCIe 4.0 in 22110) plus four SATA III connectors support up to seven drives (HDD and SSD) with full RAID support (0, 1, 5, 10). Expansion includes two PCIe x16 Gen4 slots and one PCIe x16 Gen5 slot for high-speed graphics and add-in cards.

Connectivity focuses on next-generation networking and I/O, featuring Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) via a Realtek RTL8922AE WLAN controller with included antennas, Bluetooth 5.4, a single USB4 Gen 2x2 port, multiple USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 ports, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port driven by a Realtek RTL8125, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, and abundant audio I/O powered by a Realtek ALC897 codec with 7.1 channel support.

Power and cooling headers are designed for serious builds: dual 8‑pin EPS connectors, a 24‑pin ATX power connector, two CPU fan headers, four chassis fan headers, two water pump connectors, and four RGB LED headers. System monitoring supports fans, temperatures, voltages, and water cooling, while passive cooling keeps the board's thermal profile quiet and reliable.

The GIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE comes in an elegant white finish and ATX form factor with Windows 11 x64 support, useful bundled items such as antennas, screws and a CR2032 battery, and a three-year warranty for peace of mind. Its 2.5 kg weight and robust packaging make it ready for shipping and installation.

Practical use cases include a high-end productivity workstation for creators using DDR5 and fast PCIe 5.0 storage, a competitive gaming rig with Wi‑Fi 7 and PCIe Gen5 graphics, or a small home server leveraging RAID arrays and multiple M.2 drives. Key selling points are Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity, PCIe 5.0 M.2 support, DDR5 up to 9200 MHz, and broad I/O for modern peripherals.

• Socket LGA 1851 for Intel® Core™ Ultra processors
• DDR5, 4 DIMMs, up to 256 GB and 9200 MHz
• Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.5 GbE networking
• 3x M.2 (one PCIe 5.0), 4x SATA III, RAID support
• Multiple fan/water pump headers and 4 RGB headers