MSI MAG B860M Mortar Wifi LGA Micro-ATX Motherboard – Black | 911-7E40-002

The MSI MAG B860M MORTAR WIFI is a high-performance micro-ATX motherboard designed for gamers and power users who demand strong features in a compact form. Built on the Intel B860 chipset, it supports the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with the LGA 1851 socket, delivering robust performance and future-ready connectivity in a smaller footprint.

This board features a 12+1+1+1 phase digital power delivery system using 60A DrMOS, ensuring stable and efficient power even under high loads. It includes dual 8-pin CPU power connectors and extended heatsinks with 7 W/mK thermal pads, providing optimal thermal performance. The EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II and multiple fan headers with MSI AI Cooling support ensure efficient cooling and simplified installation.

The motherboard supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four slots, with overclocking capability beyond 9200 MT/s. It includes a reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, offering bandwidth for the latest graphics and expansion cards.

For storage, the board includes one M.2 Gen5 x4 slot and two M.2 Gen4 x4 slots, along with four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Connectivity is top-tier, with Killer Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, as well as Killer 5 GbE LAN for ultra-fast and low-latency networking.

Rear I/O is extensive, including DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, supporting up to 8K video output. USB options include multiple 10 Gb/s Type-A and Type-C ports, plus legacy USB 2.0 ports. Audio is handled by a 7.1-channel HD solution with optical S/PDIF output.

The MAG B860M MORTAR WIFI also features user-friendly tools such as EZ PCIe Release and EZ M.2 Clip II for tool-free hardware installation, along with integrated I/O shielding and BIOS flashback functionality. The motherboard’s 6-layer PCB and reinforced PCIe slot ensure durability and signal stability under demanding conditions.

Overall, this motherboard provides a strong foundation for building a compact yet powerful PC, making it well-suited for gamers, creators, and professionals looking for next-generation features in a micro-ATX form factor.