GIGABYTE B860 Gaming X WIFI6E – Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard.

This is GIGABYTE’s solid mid-range gaming motherboard for the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) platform (Arrow Lake), released in late 2025. Perfect for high performance gaming rigs, content creation, AI workloads, or future proof builds with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support.

Key Specs & Features:

• Socket: LGA 1851 fully supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)

• Chipset: Intel B860 Express

• Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual-channel, up to 256GB total (supports DDR5-9066+ OC / up to 8600+ MT/s) – XMP/EXPO ready for blazing speeds

• Power Design: Robust 12+1+2 Twin Hybrid VRM (50A stages) + 6-layer Mid-Loss PCB – excellent stability for overclocking and high-core CPUs

• Expansion:

– 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (with PCIe UD Slot for reinforced GPU support)

– 3 x M.2 slots (1 x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4) tons of fast NVMe storage

• Connectivity:

– Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 (Intel AX211 module)

– 2.5GbE LAN

– USB4 (Type-C), multiple USB 3.2 Gen2/Gen1 ports

– HDMI + DisplayPort (via integrated graphics)

• Audio: Realtek ALC1220 or similar high-def audio codec

• DIY-Friendly Features: EZ-Latch for PCIe/M.2, Q-Flash Plus (BIOS update without CPU/RAM), UD Power Connector (24-pin ATX + 8-pin CPU with solid pins)

• Thermals: MOSFET heatsinks, M.2 thermal guards keeps everything cool under load

• Form Factor: ATX fits most mid/full-tower cases

What’s Included:

• Sealed GIGABYTE B860 Gaming X WIFI6E motherboard

• I/O shield

• Wi-Fi antennas

• All original accessories, screws, SATA cables, manual, and paperwork

This board is a great value for Arrow Lake builds – strong VRM for Core Ultra 9/7/5 chips, PCIe 5.0 for next-gen GPUs/SSDs, Wi-Fi 6E for fast wireless, and tons of storage options. Reviewers praise its solid performance, easy BIOS, and DIY features – ideal for gaming at 1440p/4K, productivity, or as an upgrade from older platforms.