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ASUS ROG STRIX B860-F motherboard with Intel Ultra 5 245K CPU and thermal paste tube

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ASUS ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI Intel motherboard & Ultra 5 245K CPU combo

SKU CH-4BSK-3TZP5

A bundle pairing an Intel Core Ultra 5 245K processor with a B860 ATX motherboard featuring Thunderbolt, DDR5-9066+ support, WiFi 7 and included Shin-Etsu thermal paste

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851

model ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI

+CPU +Ultra 5 245K

  • Ready-to-build bundle with motherboard, CPU and Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D thermal paste included
  • Robust 16+1+2+1 phase 80A DrMOS VRM with T-shaped heatsinks and dual 8-pin ProCool power
  • DDR5 memory tuned to 9066 MT/s via AEMP III with DIMM Fit Pro stability
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot plus 128 Gbps M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
  • WiFi 7 and Intel 2.5 Gb LAN plus Thunderbolt 4, 20 Gbps rear USB-C and 10 Gbps front USB-C header

ASUS ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI Combo

This bundle pairs an Intel Ultra 5 245K processor with a ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI motherboard and Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D thermal grease. The CPU delivers 24MB L3 cache and 26MB L2 cache on a 3nm process with a 125W base power. The LGA 1851 motherboard includes a 16+1+2+1 80A DrMOS VRM design with T-shaped heatsinks and dual 8-pin ProCool connectors.

Gamers and creators building high-speed Intel

This combo suits builders who want a ready-matched CPU and board with WiFi 7, 2.5Gb LAN, Thunderbolt 4, and rear USB 20Gbps Type-C. It also provides PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot at 128Gbps, and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks. Users needing a bundled cooler or a different socket should look at other kits.

DDR5-9066+ AEMP III memory support

The board unlocks DDR5-9066+(OC) speeds through AEMP III, while DIMM Fit Pro aims to keep stability during overclocking. Four DIMM slots accept high-frequency kits for demanding workloads. NPU Boost technology is advertised for a 24% AI performance gain. Verify your memory kit matches the qualified vendor list before purchase.

Highlights

  • Ready-to-build bundle with motherboard, CPU and Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D thermal paste included
  • Robust 16+1+2+1 phase 80A DrMOS VRM with T-shaped heatsinks and dual 8-pin ProCool power
  • DDR5 memory tuned to 9066 MT/s via AEMP III with DIMM Fit Pro stability
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot plus 128 Gbps M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
  • WiFi 7 and Intel 2.5 Gb LAN plus Thunderbolt 4, 20 Gbps rear USB-C and 10 Gbps front USB-C header

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI+Ultra 5 245K
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851

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Questions about this item

What LGA 1851 cooler mounting pattern does the ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI board use?

The board follows the standard LGA 1851 mounting pattern, so any cooler rated for that socket will align with the four holes surrounding the CPU.

Which step is most often missed when seating the Ultra 5 245K into the LGA 1851 socket?

After placing the processor, the load lever must be lowered and locked under the retention tab; skipping the lock leaves the CPU loose and prevents boot.

When should the Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D thermal grease be replaced?

The manufacturer suggests a two-year replacement cycle; the official lifespan is three to five years, so plan to re-paste within that window.

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