ASUS Republic of Gamers STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1851 Mini-ITX Motherboard

If you're building a compact gaming PC or workstation and want serious performance without giving up space, this Mini-ITX motherboard is a solid pick. It supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and has room for up to 96GB of fast DDR5 memory, which means you can handle games, editing, and multitasking without a hitch. You get one PCIe 5.0 slot for a graphics card and two M.2 slots—one of them PCIe 5.0—for super quick storage. It also includes Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, and a 2.5G Ethernet port for fast connections whether you're gaming online or transferring files. Built-in tools like Q-LED and easy-install features make setup a lot less stressful.

Highlights

• Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
• Two DDR5 slots for up to 96GB memory at 9066 MT/s
• One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-end graphics cards
• One PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD slot
• Four SATA ports for additional storage
• Built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
• One Thunderbolt 4 and two USB-C ports
• One HDMI and one DisplayPort for video output
• 2.5G Ethernet port for fast wired networking
• SupremeFX 7.1 surround sound with front panel amp
• Q-Latch and Q-Release for easy SSD and GPU install
• Mini-ITX form factor with pre-mounted I/O shield
• Windows 11 required for full feature support