ASUS ROG Strix B860-A Gaming WiFi ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 14+1+2+1 power stages, DDR5 slots, PCIe 5.0, four M.2 slots, WiFi 7, AI Networking II, Aura Sync RGB lighting - 90MB1JI0-M0EAY0 / 90MB1JI0-M0EAY0 + FREE DELIVERY !

With NPU support and AI-enhanced features, the ROG STRIX B860-A Gaming WiFi is engineered for advanced AI PC tasks. It includes a USB4® (20Gbps) port, PCIe® 5.0 support, and Aura Sync RGB lighting to enable fast transfers, broad connectivity, and customizable system lighting.

The motherboard delivers extensive power and expansion: a single PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot [CPU] and a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4) [Chipset]. Power delivery is implemented as 14(80A)+1(80A)+2(80A)+1(80A) Power Stages, and memory support includes DDR5 9066+ MT/s (OC) across 4 DIMMs with dual-channel operation. Storage expands via 4 x M.2 slots — 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4), 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4), and 2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4).

ASUS AI Advisor uses natural-language input to help users explore motherboard capabilities and advanced features. It offers straightforward explanations for one-click optimizations and tuning — useful for both beginners learning about AI Overclocking and fan controls and experienced builders seeking advanced guidance.

NPU BOOST is a BIOS feature that overclocks the integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) with a single click, increasing NPU performance by up to 24%. The page notes that overclocking results may vary depending on the CPU series and motherboard used.

Enhanced signal routing on the Strix B860-A enables enthusiast memory kits to reach very high speeds, supporting DDR5 9066+ MT/s (OC). The board exposes 4 DIMM slots and includes firmware features like AEMP III and DIMM Fit to assist in achieving stable, high-frequency configurations.

Networking includes WiFi 7 capability with features such as 160 MHz channels, support for 6 GHz bands, and 4096 QAM for improved throughput. Wired networking is handled by onboard Intel® 2.5G Ethernet for faster wired transfers and lower latency.

The Strix B860-A includes one USB4® (20Gbps) port (1 x USB Type-C®) for high-speed data transfers, supporting transfer rates up to 20Gbps.

The VRM implements a 14+1+2+1 power-stage topology, with each stage rated to handle up to 80 amps. Complementary design elements include an eight-layer PCB for improved heat dissipation and high-end alloy chokes with durable capacitors designed to withstand extreme temperatures.