Name: ASRock Phantom Gaming B860 Lightning WiFi Motherboard Review
Rating: 4.0
Author: Bartosz Waluk

ASRock Phantom Gaming B860 Lightning WiFi Motherboard

Price: USD $231

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Brand : ASRock

Product Description : Lightning series stands as a symbol of both speed and power. The design employs linear and angular elements, evoking the imagery of lightning – a spectacle of raw energy and breathtaking speed.

Performance

7
Aesthetics

8
Quality and Warranty

9
Features

8
Price

8

The Goods

High performance
Easy access to components
Reasonable price
High compatibility with available devices

The Bads

Overclocking limited by the chipset

8.0

Average Score

User Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 votes )

ASRock keeps releasing motherboards for all kinds of users, so it’s not a surprise we see a long list of motherboards with the latest B860 chipset. The new motherboards with the B860 chipset are meant to be more affordable while delivering all the essential features. We can see that those motherboards are divided into more standard series and series for gamers. For the second group of users, the B860 Lightning WiFi has been designed and will be reviewed today.

As usual, we start with a long list of specifications and features, and later, I will tell you more about the most interesting features and the motherboard’s performance.

I would like to thank ASRock for providing the review sample. This is a snippet from what ASRock has to say about themselves on their website:

ASRock Inc. is established in 2002, specialized in the field of motherboards. ASRock strives to build up its own brand. With the 3C design concept, “Creativity, Consideration, Cost-effectiveness”, the company explores the limit of motherboards manufacturing while paying attention on the eco issue at the same time, developing products with the consideration of eco-friendly concept.

ASRock has been growing fast and become world third largest motherboard brand with headquarter in Taipei, Taiwan and branches in Europe and the USA. The young and vibrant company targets from mainstream to enthusiast MB segments for different kinds of users, owning reputation around the world market with its reliability and proficiency.

The simplicity and minimalist tones make EXTREME stands out from other motherboards, embracing the feelings and thoughts of all DIYers. Offering way more than what normal enthusiasts or gamers bargained for.

Key Specifications:

Supports Intel^® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
14+1+1+1+1 Phase Power Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT+SA
4 x DDR5 DIMMs
Supports Dual Channel, up to 8933+ (OC)
1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16
Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C
Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
1 M.2 (PCIe Gen4x2)
4 SATA3
1 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (Rear)
1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear)
8 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
7 USB 2.0 (3 Rear, 4 Front)
Killer 2.5G LAN
802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth
Supports Memory OC Shield, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink