The ASUS PRIME B860M-K is a Micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors using the LGA1851 socket. It provides a compact foundation for modern builds, featuring a B860 chipset and a dedicated VRM heatsink to maintain stable temperatures during operation. You can install up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory across two slots, with support for speeds exceeding 8800 MT/s through Intel XMP and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III. Storage and connectivity are handled by two M.2 slots, with the primary slot supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 for high-speed NVMe drives, alongside four SATA 6Gb/s ports for traditional drives. A PCIe 4.0 x16 slot allows for a powerful graphics card, while Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet ensures a fast, stable network connection. For peripherals, the rear panel includes a mix of USB 10Gbps, 5Gbps, and 2.0 ports, plus HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs for 4K displays. Built for reliability, the board incorporates 5X PROTECTION III, which includes SafeSlot Core+ and stainless-steel back I/O to protect the hardware from wear and electrical surges. Internal headers for Aura RGB and addressable Gen2 lighting let you customize the look of your case. This board is a practical choice for users assembling a streamlined home or office PC who need current Intel architecture in a space-saving form factor.