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ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus WiFi motherboard and Intel Ultra 9 285K processor in box

ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI & Intel Ultra 9 285K Combo

SKU CH-1VDT-YFX8M

Bundled LGA 1851 motherboard and Intel Ultra 9 285K CPU with DDR5 support up to 8800 MT/s, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and included thermal grease

  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel B860
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to 8800+ MT/s (OC)
  • Max supported RAM192 GB

Model TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI

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CPU +Ultra 9 285K

  • Ready for AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • Stable power delivery via 12+2+1 80A DrMOS stages
  • DDR5 memory up to 8800 MT/s and 192 GB capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 graphics slot plus one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet for fast networking

TUF B860M combo for AI workloads

This bundle pairs the ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI motherboard with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D thermal grease. The board uses the Intel B860 chipset on an LGA 1851 socket and is marketed as ready for advanced AI PC applications. Four DDR5 slots support up to 192 GB of memory running at 8800 MT/s when overclocked. The package targets builders who want a matched platform for compute-intensive tasks.

Thermals and power at typical loads

The motherboard delivers power through 12+2+1 80 A DrMOS stages fed by dual 8-pin ProCool connectors with alloy chokes and durable capacitors. Large VRM heatsinks, dedicated M.2 heatsinks and a PCH heatsink work with hybrid fan headers controlled by Fan Xpert 4 to manage heat. The CPU has a 125 W base power rating and includes Intel Graphics, while the bundled Shin-Etsu grease aids thermal transfer between die and cooler. A 2.5 Gb Ethernet port and Wi-Fi 7 provide network connectivity without adding significant thermal load.

Behaviour under sustained load

The single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three M.2 slots — one PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4 — maintain bandwidth during extended storage and GPU workloads. Rear I/O includes a USB 20 Gbps Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode, two USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports and four USB 5 Gbps Type-A ports for persistent peripheral throughput. Bluetooth 5.4 and Realtek 7.1 audio remain active during long sessions. DIY features such as PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch and BIOS FlashBack simplify maintenance when the system runs continuously.

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Price $996.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI+Ultra 9 285K
Part numberTUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI+Ultra 9 285K
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel B860
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to 8800+ 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 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel B860 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (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
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCIe x4 slotsIntel B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 10 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 factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 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

How do I install the Intel Ultra 9 285K into the LGA 1851 socket and what step do builders often miss?

Align the notches, lower the CPU gently, close the retention lever, then apply the included Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D thermal grease before mounting the cooler; skipping the paste causes overheating.

What maintenance or replacement will the board need later?

The CMOS battery that keeps BIOS settings will eventually need replacement when the system starts losing date or time.

What limit appears first under sustained load with the 125W CPU?

The 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages and VRM heatsinks set the thermal ceiling; prolonged heavy work pushes VRM temperatures up before the CPU hits its own throttle point.

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