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ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI motherboard and Intel Ultra 7 265K CPU in boxed combo

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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 socketLGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel B860
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to 8200+ MT/s (OC)
  • Max supported RAM192 GB

Model PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI

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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.

How it compares

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Price $581.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePRIME B860-PLUS WIFI+Ultra 7 265K
Part numberPRIME B860-PLUS WIFI+Ultra 7 265K
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel B860
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to 8200+ MT/s (OC)
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel 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 and RAID support* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Audio & video
Sound 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.
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsIntel B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 5 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connectors
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportWindows 11
More details
BIOS2 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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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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