Description
Gigabyte B860 GAMING X WIFI6E LGA 1851 ATX DDR5 Motherboard
GA-B860-GAMING-X-WIFI6E
The Gigabyte B860 GAMING X WIFI6E is a high-performance ATX motherboard leveraging the Intel B860 chipset and LGA 1851 socket, designed for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. It brings advanced DDR5 memory support, future-ready connectivity like USB4 and Wi‑Fi 6E, robust power delivery, and builder-friendly features—all wrapped in an Ultra Durable™ build for lasting performance.
Key Features
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Power & Memory Support
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Twin hybrid VRM design (12+1+2 phases) on a 6-layer PCB with mid-loss tech, ensuring stable power for CPUs.
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Supports Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) CPUs.
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Four dual-channel DDR5 DIMM slots, overclockable (OC) up to DDR5‑9066 MT/s.
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Features “D5 Bionic Corsa” AI-enhanced overclocking for optimized memory performance and “AORUS AI Snatch” one-click acceleration.
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Storage & Expansion
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Three M.2 slots (1× PCIe 5.0 ×4 and 2× PCIe 4.0 ×4) plus one PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot (with reinforced UD Slot) and two PCIe 4.0 ×1 slots.
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Thermal & Cooling
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VRM Thermal Armor Advanced (integrated I/O shield), M.2 Thermal Guard Extended, Smart Fan 6, and RL‑ILM socket cooling design.
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Connectivity & Networking
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USB4 Type‑C with DisplayPort Alt‑Mode (40 Gbps), plus USB 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1, USB 2.0, front-panel USB‑C (10 Gb/s), HDMI, and DisplayPort outputs.
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2.5 GbE LAN and Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Wi‑Fi EZ‑Plug design.
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Audio, Aesthetics & DIY Features
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High-fidelity 8-channel HD audio with premium capacitors and PCB-level noise isolation. RGB Fusion with one RGB and three ARGB headers for lighting control.
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EZ-Latch Plus (PCIe), M.2 EZ-Latch Click/Plus, Q-Flash Plus, EZ-Debug Zone, and Safe Mode/BIOS enhancements streamline setup and maintenance.
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Ultra Durable™ Build
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Reinforced power connectors (UD Power) with solid pins, resilient PCIe shield, and design built for longevity under demanding use.
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The Gigabyte B860 GAMING X WIFI6E is a powerhouse ATX board that combines next-gen performance, future-proof connectivity, and user-centric design—making it an excellent choice for gamers and creators building with Intel’s latest CPUs. Let me know if you’d like local pricing in ZAR, availability in South Africa, or comparisons with similar models!
SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Series | Gaming X Series |
| Model | B860 GAMING X WIFI6E (GA-B860-GAMING-X-WIFI6E) |
| CPU Support | Intel Socket LGA 1851 for Core Ultra Series Processors (Series 2) |
| Chipset | Intel B860 Express |
| Memory Support | |
| Intel Core Ultra Series Processors (Series 2) | Support for DDR5 9066(O.C)/8800(O.C) /8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) /6400/5600 MT/s memory modules |
| 4x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory | |
| Dual channel memory architecture | |
| Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) | |
| Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules | |
| Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules | |
| Video | |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS port, supporting a maximum resolution of UHD 4K 3840×2160 @ 60Hz, Support for HDCP 2.3, and HDR |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 port, supporting a maximum resolution of 8K @ 30Hz, Support for HDCP 2.3, and HDR |
| 1x USB4 Type-C Port with DisplayPort 2.1, supporting a maximum resolution of 8K @ 30Hz (DSC), Support for HDCP 2.3, and HDR | |
| NOTE: The USB Type-C Port can optionally work exclusively in DisplayPort Alt Mode, supporting DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR10 displays up to 8K @ 30Hz | |
| Integrated graphics required. Actual support may vary by CPU. | |
| Expansion Slots | |
| CPU Direct | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 Physical, x16 Electrical slot |
| Intel B860 Chipset | 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 Physical, x1 Electrical slots |
| Storage | |
| CPU Direct | 1x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) |
| Intel B860 Chipset | 2x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB, M2P_SB) |
| 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. | |
| Networking | |
| LAN | Intel 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
| WiFi | WiFi 6E 2×2 MIMO Tri-Band Adapter |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio | |
| Codec | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound CODEC |
| Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Impedence sense for front-panel headphones | |
| Connectivity | |
| Ports | 1x USB 40Gbps Type-C Port with DisplayPort Alt Mode |
| 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A Port | |
| 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A Ports | |
| 4x USB 2.0 Type-A Ports | |
| 1x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) | |
| 1x DisplayPort 2.1 Port | |
| 3x 3.5mm Audio Jacks | |
| 2x Antenna Connectors | |
| 1x Intel 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN | |
| General | |
| Internal Connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector | |
| 1x CPU fan header | |
| 1x CPU fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 3x system fan headers | |
| 1x system fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 3x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers | |
| 1x RGB LED strip header | |
| 3x M.2 Socket 3 connectors | |
| 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| 1x front panel header | |
| 1x front panel audio header | |
| 1x S/PDIF Out header | |
| 1x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support | |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header | |
| 2x USB 2.0/1.1 headers | |
| 1x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) | |
| 1x Q-Flash Plus button | |
| 1x reset jumper | |
| 1x Clear CMOS jumper | |
| Buttons | 1x Q-Flash Plus Button |
| LED Displays | Gigabyte EZ-Debug Diagnostic LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) |
| BIOS | 256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Remote Management | WOL by PME, PXE |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor, 305 x 244 mm (H x W) |
| Operating System Support | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Box Contents | User’s Manual |
| Quick Installation Guide | |
| One antenna | |
| Two SATA cables | |
| Three packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads | |
| Warranty Information | |
| Warranty | 3 Year Warranty |




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