MSI PRO B860M-P WIFI6E is a Micro ATX motherboard for the new LGA 1851 socket, aimed at modern, compact machines – from stable office configurations to serious all-round systems. It is based on the Intel B860 chipset and supports Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, so you are ready for the current CPU generation. The combination of DDR5 memory, a PCIe 5.0 slot for the graphics card, and PCIe 5.0 M.2 makes the board very flexible for future upgrades. The built-in Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and 2.5Gbps LAN save you the need for additional cards and adapters.

What you get

The four DIMM slots with support for DDR5 up to 256 GB and frequencies up to 8800 MHz give you huge headroom – from standard 4800/5600 MHz for budget configurations to high-frequency RAM for more demanding tasks. The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the GPU provides the latest interface for modern graphics cards and future generations. For storage, you have two M.2 slots – one PCIe 5.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x4, plus 4x SATA 6Gb/s, which allows you to combine fast NVMe SSDs with cheaper SATA drives. The built-in network with Realtek 8125 2.5Gbps LAN, Wi‑Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 covers stable internet, streaming, and peripherals without additional devices. The audio with Realtek ALC897 7.1-Channel is fully sufficient for watching movies, gaming, and voice chat without a separate sound card.

The LGA 1851 socket with the Intel B860 chipset allows you to use the latest generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors for a modern platform.
The Micro ATX form factor provides a balance between compactness and enough slots for expansion, suitable for smaller cases without sacrificing functionality.
4 DIMM DDR5 slots with support up to 256 GB and frequencies from 4800 to 8800 MHz ensure long-term upgrade potential and dual-channel memory for higher bandwidth.
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (from CPU) and 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (from chipset) provide space for a powerful graphics card and an additional card – for example, for capture, storage expansion, or other needs.
Two M.2 slots – M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280/2260) – offer the possibility for super-fast NVMe SSDs and separation of system and game/work drives.
4x SATA 6Gb/s with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 allows you to combine capacity and reliability – for example, RAID 1 for important data or RAID 0 for higher speed.
Network connectivity with Realtek 8125 2.5Gbps LAN, Wi‑Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 ensures fast internet and easy connection of wireless devices without the need for additional cards.
Built-in audio Realtek ALC897 7.1-Channel High Definition covers daily needs for gaming, movies, and communication, without investing in a separate sound card.
Standard power connectors 1x 24-pin ATX_PWR and 1x CPU_PWR guarantee compatibility with mainstream ATX power supplies.

Who it is suitable for

This motherboard is suitable for compact gaming and work configurations based on Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), where you want DDR5, PCIe 5.0, and strong network connectivity. It is suitable for people who plan to combine NVMe and SATA storage and use both wired and wireless networks. If you are looking for a massive ATX with many additional PCIe slots and extreme OC, this is not the most precise choice.

The strongest point here is the combination of the modern LGA 1851 socket, high-capacity DDR5, PCIe 5.0 for GPU and NVMe, plus built-in 2.5G LAN and Wi‑Fi 6E – all of this in Micro ATX format, ready for current and future upgrades.