ASRock B860 LiveMixer WiFi (90-MXBQV-A0UAYZ)

Full-format motherboard for assembling modern systems based on Intel Core Ultra processors (socket LGA 1851). It belongs to the mid-range level, is part of the ASRock LiveMixer 2025 series, and stands out favorably in the mid-range segment featuring B860 chipsets. It offers an extended set of modern interfaces, including Thunderbolt 4 and PCIe Gen5, a powerful power subsystem, advanced audio circuitry, and extensive peripheral connectivity options.

The manufacturer positions this platform as an optimal choice for streamers, editors, and advanced users who value broad functionality without overpaying for top-tier Z chipsets. The ASRock B860 LiveMixer WiFi is based on AMI UEFI and offers a convenient and reliable interface with support for the BIOS Flashback function, allowing firmware updates without a processor or RAM installed.

The power subsystem is built on a 12+1+1+1+1 phase design using Dr.MOS components and is equipped with reinforced heatsinks. Four DDR5 memory slots support installation of up to 256 GB of memory with the ability to overclock up to 8666 MHz. The base frequencies depend on the type of modules, but the board is optimized for working with XMP profiles and fast memory. For connecting graphics cards and expansion devices, there are two PCIe slots: the main PCIe 5.0 x16 is connected directly to the processor, and the additional PCIe 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode) is from the chipset.

The storage system includes four SATA3 connectors and three M.2 ports (one PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0). Network interfaces are represented by a 2.5-gigabit Ethernet on the Dragon RTL8125BG chip and a built-in Wi-Fi 6E module with Bluetooth 5.3 support. The audio subsystem is based on the Realtek ALC1220 chip, supporting 7.1-channel HD sound, hardware protection, isolated audio tracks, and enhanced software processing (Nahimic).