ASRock B860 Steel Legend WiFi Motherboard

Durable Design for Modern PC Builds

The ASRock B860 Steel Legend WiFi is an ATX motherboard designed for desktop systems used for gaming, productivity, and demanding everyday computing. Its distinctive Steel Legend styling combines a bold appearance with reinforced heatsinks and a durable PCB design. Built around Intel's B860 chipset, it provides a flexible foundation for users assembling a modern PC with room for high-speed components and future upgrades.

Intel Core Ultra Compatibility

Featuring the LGA1851 socket, this motherboard supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors. Its 14+1+1+1+1-phase power design and enlarged heatsinks help support stable power delivery and thermal management for compatible components. This platform is suitable for building systems that balance processing performance, gaming capabilities, and productivity workloads.

DDR5 Memory and High-Speed Storage

Four DDR5 memory slots support up to 256GB of system memory, with compatible modules capable of reaching speeds above 8666MT/s through overclocking. Intel XMP 3.0 support simplifies memory configuration with compatible kits. Storage options include four M.2 slots, including a PCIe 5.0 slot, alongside PCIe 4.0 M.2 connections and four SATA ports for compatible SSDs and hard drives.

Advanced Connectivity

The motherboard includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and 2.5Gb Ethernet for flexible wireless and wired networking. Rear connectivity features Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C with speeds up to 40Gbps, HDMI, DisplayPort, and multiple USB ports. These connections support compatible displays, peripherals, external storage, and networking equipment for a versatile desktop setup.

Expansion, Audio, and Cooling

A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot supports compatible graphics cards, while an additional PCIe 4.0 slot provides further expansion options. The onboard Realtek ALC1220 audio codec with Nahimic Audio supports an enhanced audio experience for games, entertainment, and communication. Dedicated M.2 heatsinks, a tool-less heatsink design, BIOS Flashback, and convenient graphics-card release features also help simplify system assembly and maintenance.