Gigabyte B860M Aorus Elite WiFi6E ICE LGA 1851 mATX Motherboard

The Gigabyte B860M Aorus Elite WiFi6E ICE is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel B860 chipset and designed for Intel's LGA 1851 socket platform. Finished in a distinctive white (ICE) aesthetic, it integrates cleanly into light-themed or all-white PC builds without sacrificing the feature set expected of the Aorus Elite line. At the heart of connectivity is integrated WiFi 6E support, enabling wireless speeds and lower latency compared to WiFi 5 solutions, alongside the modern standard of wired networking typically found on B860-class boards. Four dual-channel DDR5 memory slots provide a generous upgrade path for users who want to expand capacity or run higher-frequency kits as their workload demands grow. The primary expansion slot is a PCIe 5.0 x16 configuration featuring Gigabyte's PCIe UD (Ultra Durable) Slot reinforcement, which adds mechanical strength to protect both the motherboard and heavy discrete graphics cards during installation and transport. This makes the board a forward-compatible choice for current and upcoming GPU generations that leverage PCIe 5.0 bandwidth. The mATX form factor strikes a practical balance: it fits in a wide range of mid-tower and compact cases while still accommodating multiple expansion slots. The white colour scheme is consistent with the ICE sub-brand across Gigabyte's 2024–2025 product range, intended to complement white chassis and component builds. A 3-year manufacturer warranty is included, providing long-term peace of mind for buyers investing in a new Intel platform build. Verifiable Specifications: - Form Factor: Micro-ATX (mATX) - Chipset: Intel B860 - CPU Socket: LGA 1851 - Memory: 4 x DDR5 slots, Dual-Channel - Primary PCIe Slot: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (PCIe UD Slot) - Wireless: WiFi 6E - Colour: White (ICE) - GTIN / EAN: 4719331867164 - Warranty: 3 Years - Platform: Intel