ASUS and ROG unveiled their new B860 chipset lineup at CES 2025, specifically designed for Intel’s non-K SKUs of the Core Ultra 200S series processors.
This lineup includes popular families like ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and Prime, each packed with advanced features once reserved for high-end, enthusiast-grade motherboards. These boards support the latest high-bandwidth CUDIMM DDR5 memory kits, offering smooth system performance with AEMP III profiles, as well as PCIe 5.0 for ultra-fast access to the latest graphics cards. For next-gen wireless networking, ROG Strix and TUF Gaming models are equipped with Wi-Fi 7, ensuring faster, more reliable connections over the 6GHz band. The lineup also includes up to four M.2 slots, with one featuring PCIe 5.0 for rapid storage performance.
Additionally, ASUS has revamped its BIOS interface to 1080p resolution, eliminating blurry visuals, while the BIOS Q-Dashboard provides a clear visual layout of the motherboard, simplifying access to key settings. The ASUS AI Advisor is available to assist users in building, maintaining, and optimizing their systems, offering instant answers and guidance.
Here’s an overview of the new B860 motherboard models:
- ROG Strix B860-F Gaming WiFi: Equipped with DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2 slots, Thunderbolt 4 for external devices, and the ROG SupremeFX ALC 4080 codec for pristine audio clarity.
- ROG Strix B860-A Gaming WiFi: Aesthetic white heatsinks with silver accents, four M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0), Wi-Fi 7 for superior wireless performance.
- ROG Strix B860-G Gaming WiFi: A microATX variant offering the same features as the B860-A, but in a space-saving design, with four M.2 slots, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, and 2.5G Ethernet.
- ROG Strix B860-I Gaming WiFi: A mini-ITX board with PCIe 5.0 x16, two M.2 slots, and fast USB ports, perfect for compact gaming builds.
- TUF Gaming B860-Plus WiFi: A full-sized ATX motherboard supporting DDR5 memory overclocking, PCIe 5.0, and Wi-Fi 7.
- TUF Gaming B860M-Plus WiFi and TUF Gaming B860M-Plus: MicroATX boards with similar features, with the Wi-Fi variant including onboard Wi-Fi 7.
- Prime B860-Plus WiFi: Ideal for users needing multiple PCIe x16 slots and Wi-Fi 6E support for expanded connectivity.
- Prime B860-Plus: A version without onboard Wi-Fi, offering an extra M.2 slot for additional storage.
- Prime B860M-A WiFi and Prime B860M-A: MicroATX boards with PCIe 5.0 x16, robust DDR5 support, dual M.2 slots, and an additional DisplayPort output for direct display connection.
- Prime B860M-K: A budget-friendly microATX option leveraging Intel’s integrated graphics, suitable for builds without a discrete GPU.
In addition to these, ROG introduced new Z890 models like the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF and ROG Strix Z890-H Gaming WiFi for those seeking top-tier performance.
