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ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI + Intel Ultra 7 265K Combo Intel motherboard

SKU CH-DWSN-HXB92

A B860 ATX board with LGA 1851 socket, DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s, WiFi 6E, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and a bundled Intel Ultra 7 265K CPU plus thermal grease

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel B860
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardUp to 8200+ MT/s (OC)
  • Maximum Memory Supported192GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel

+CPU +Ultra 7 265K

  • Ready for AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 support
  • Stable power delivery via 8+1+1+1 80A DrMOS stages
  • Ultrafast connectivity with WiFi 6E and 2.5Gbps Ethernet
  • High-speed storage on PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot with heatsink
  • Expandable DDR5 memory up to 192GB at 8200+ MT/s

Combo for Intel Core Ultra Series 2

This combo pairs the ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI motherboard with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor and Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D thermal grease. The board uses the Intel B860 chipset on an ATX form factor with an LGA 1851 socket. It targets builders who want a ready-to-run platform for AI workloads and high-performance computing without selecting parts separately.

Sustained-load behaviour

The 8+1+1+1 80A DrMOS power stages and enlarged VRM heatsinks are designed to deliver stable power during extended heavy workloads. A dedicated M.2 heatsink covers the PCIe 5.0 slot while a PCH heatsink handles chipset heat. Hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+ allow custom fan curves so temperatures stay controlled over long sessions.

Installation and common issues

Pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-DIMM latches, Q-LED indicators and Q-Dashboard simplify the build process. The LGA 1851 socket requires careful CPU alignment to avoid bent pins. Applying the included Shin-Etsu grease evenly is critical because the processor runs at 125W and has no stock cooler. Builders must supply their own cooling solution.

Highlights

  • Ready for AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 support
  • Stable power delivery via 8+1+1+1 80A DrMOS stages
  • Ultrafast connectivity with WiFi 6E and 2.5Gbps Ethernet
  • High-speed storage on PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot with heatsink
  • Expandable DDR5 memory up to 192GB at 8200+ MT/s

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelPRIME B860-PLUS WIFI+Ultra 7 265K
Part NumberPRIME B860-PLUS WIFI+Ultra 7 265K
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel B860
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardUp to 8200+ MT/s (OC)
Maximum Memory Supported192GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory FeatureSupport up to 8200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual channel memory architecture
DIMM Fit
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
PCI Express 5.0 x16Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCI Express 4.0 x16Intel B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel B860 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
SATA RAID* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Audio ChannelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Back I/O Ports1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
Onboard USB1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header
BIOS Feature2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
SoftwareASUS 5X PROTECTION III
-DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
Aura Sync
- Aura RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Windows 11Windows 11
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
FeaturesASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 2+
- Power Saving
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey
Package Contents1 x Intel Ultra 7 265K CPU
1 x Thermal grease: Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x M.2 rubber package
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

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Questions about this item

Will the included thermal grease cover the CPU cooler installation?

The bundle includes Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D thermal grease, which is sufficient for applying between the Intel Ultra 7 265K and your chosen cooler.

What DDR5 memory speeds can I run with this motherboard and CPU combination?

The board supports DDR5 up to 8200+ MT/s when overclocked via XMP or ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II, running in dual-channel across four slots.

Which M.2 slot should I use for the fastest possible SSD performance?

Use the M.2_1 slot connected to the CPU; it supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode for 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives and includes a dedicated heatsink.

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