Gigabyte B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE | Sockel LGA 1851 (V1) | Intel B860 | 4xDDR5 | ATX | Mainboard

The Gigabyte B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE is a powerful ATX motherboard designed to support the latest Intel Core Ultra processors through the LGA 1851 (V1) socket. Combining modern technologies, generous expansion capabilities and smart tuning, it provides a rock-solid foundation for gaming, content creation and future-proof desktop builds.

Memory support is exceptional, featuring four DDR5 DIMM slots with a total capacity of up to 256 GB and overclock speeds reaching DDR5 9200 (OC) via Intel XMP profiles. This allows you to achieve both high bandwidth and low latency, ensuring smooth multitasking and fast performance across demanding workloads.

Power delivery is robust, with high-quality VRMs and premium components designed to keep modern CPUs stable even under heavy load. The advanced cooling system includes large heatsinks around the VRMs and extended thermal pathways, keeping the motherboard cool and reliable during intensive sessions.

For storage, the board offers three M.2 slots, with the main slot (M2A_CPU) connected directly to the processor and supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSDs for next-generation speed. The remaining M.2 slots operate on PCIe 4.0 x4, while four SATA 6 Gb/s ports allow for additional drives. The reinforced PCIe x16 slot for graphics cards also supports PCIe 5.0, ensuring maximum bandwidth for high-end GPUs.

Connectivity is fully modern with 2.5 GbE LAN, integrated Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, providing high-speed networking both wired and wireless. The rear I/O includes several USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, a USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort capability, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for CPUs with integrated graphics, and a premium Realtek HD audio codec with full 7.1-channel sound support.

Additional features make setup and maintenance effortless. Q-Flash Plus lets you update the BIOS without a CPU, while EZ-Latch simplifies GPU installation. The board also includes a pre-installed I/O shield and built-in monitoring tools for system temperature, voltage and fan control.

In short, the Gigabyte B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE combines advanced specifications, future-ready PCIe 5.0 support for both SSDs and GPUs, and premium connectivity in a sleek, durable design. It is an ideal choice for builders who want to invest in an Intel platform that’s ready for tomorrow’s performance demands today.