For Those Who Dare The ASUS ROG STRIX B860-G GAMING WIFI is a high-performance motherboard designed for gamers and enthusiasts, featuring the Intel B860 chipset and supporting Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via the LGA 1851 socket. It includes four DDR5 memory slots, allowing up to 192 GB of RAM with overclocking capabilities up to 9066 MT/s. The board offers extensive storage options with multiple M.2 slots, supporting both PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, as well as SATA 6Gb/s ports. Networking is enhanced with Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7, providing fast and stable connections. The motherboard also provides various premium features, including quality audio components with high-grade capacitors, a range of USB ports - including Thunderbolt 4 and USB 20Gbps - advanced VRM cooling and ASUS-exclusive software, for customisation and optimisation. NPU Boost The integrated NPU in Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows, improving performance and increasing producitivty but NPU Boost lets you do even more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%. Asynchronous Clock For next-level frequency flexibility, the ROG Strix B860-F features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory, NPU, D2D and NGU. Drive memory, NPU and others performance to their absolute brink while maintaining the stability of CPU clock domains. Separate CPU BCLK from other domains for unfettered overclocking. Connect without Compromise The Strix B860-G offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support, and the single, x16 expansion slot is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket to bear the weight of the latest graphics cards. One onboard M.2 slot is rated for blistering read and write speeds up to 16 GB/s, while the remainder can still deliver impressive 8 GB/s transfers. Every M.2 slot is covered with substantial heatsinks to dissipate the heat of next-gen drives. Additionally, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity delivers up to 40 Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. It can be employed for up to two external 4K displays, and PCIe bandwidth extends to up to 32 Gbps. The revolutionary Wi-Fi 7 is faster than standard Wi-Fi 6, thanks to features such as 160 MHz channels on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable Wi-Fi connection and lower latency, with dual transceivers supporting the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances. ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix B860-G implementation features the ALC1220P codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/192 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets. High-Speed DDR5 ROG has a rich history of delivering top-tier memory performance, and DDR5 is no exception. Enhanced signal routing can push enthusiast-grade kits well beyond the 9 GT/s threshold on the Strix B860-G, with even greater speeds on the horizon. For experienced users, the UEFI offers a wide range of options to fine-tune and push performance to its limits. ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile AEMP III is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimises the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-8000 or higher. M.2 Heatsinks Heatsinks cover every slot both above the main PCIe slot, and below, to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability. VRM Heatsink Array Two thick heatsinks covering the power delivery section provide strategic airflow channels for increased heat dissipation while empowering high-performance Intel Core Ultra Processors. CPU Fan and AIO Pump Fan Headers A dedicated pair of PWM fan headers provide easy access to power for big CPU coolers, with another dedicated PWM header available for connecting self-contained AIO water-cooling setups. 4-Pin Fan Headers The Strix B860-F features four chassis fan headers, each supporting auto-detection of PWM or DC fans, for worry-free, reliable system cooling.