For Gigabyte B860I AORUS PRO ICE Server Motherboard Intel B760 LGA1700 DDR5 2PCIe 4.0×4 M.2 2.5GbE LAN DisplayPort HDI PCIex16

Feature / Model	B860I AORUS PRO ICE	B860I AORUS ULTRA	B860I EAGLE WIFI	B860I DS3H
Form Factor	mini-ITX	mini-ITX	mini-ITX	mini-ITX
Socket	LGA 1700	LGA 1700	LGA 1700	LGA 1700
Chipset	Intel B860	Intel B860	Intel B860	Intel B860
Memory Support	DDR5 (2 slots)	DDR5 (2 slots)	DDR5 (2 slots)	DDR4 (2 slots)
Memory Speed	Up to 6400MHz+	Up to 6200MHz	Up to 6000MHz	Up to 3200MHz
PCIe x16 Slots	1 (PCIe 5.0)	1 (PCIe 5.0)	1 (PCIe 5.0)	1 (PCIe 4.0)
M.2 Slots	2 (Gen4)	2 (Gen4)	1 (Gen4)	1 (Gen3)
SATA Ports	4	4	4	4
USB Rear I/O	1x 20Gbps USB-C	1x 20Gbps USB-C	10Gbps USB-C	5Gbps USB-A
Wi-Fi/BT	Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.3	Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.2	Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.2	None
LAN (Ethernet)	2.5Gbps + 1Gbps	2.5Gbps	2.5Gbps	1Gbps
Audio	Realtek ALC1220	Realtek ALC1220	Realtek ALC897	Realtek ALC887
RGB Headers	2x ARGB	1x ARGB	1x ARGB	None
VRM Design	8+2+1 Phase	6+2+1 Phase	6+1+1 Phase	5+1+1 Phase
Cooling	Extended Heatsinks	Standard	Basic	Minimal
Thunderbolt Header	Yes	No	No	No
Price Segment	Premium	High-end	Mid-range	Budget

The GIGABYTE B860I AORUS PRO ICE is a high-performance mini-ITX motherboard designed for compact yet powerful builds, featuring Intel’s B860 chipset and LGA 1700 socket for 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors. Built for small form factor (SFF) enthusiasts, this board packs premium features like dual Gen4 M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 support, Wi-Fi 6E, and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility—all in a space-efficient design.

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Key Features & Specifications

✅ Powerful VRM & Cooling

• 8+2+1 Phase Digital VRM with high-quality components

• Extended heatsinks & thermal armor for stable power delivery

• Optimized for efficient cooling in tight SFF cases

✅ Next-Gen Storage & Expansion

• Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots (2280 & 22110 support)

• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (for future-proof GPU upgrades)

• 4x SATA 6Gbps ports for additional storage

✅ Ultra-Fast Connectivity

• Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3

• Dual LAN (2.5Gbps + 1Gbps Ethernet)

• USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)

• Thunderbolt 4 header (supports add-in cards)

✅ Premium Audio & RGB

• Realtek ALC1220-VB audio with high-end capacitors

• 2x ARGB headers for customizable lighting

• AORUS-inspired design with sleek white/silver accents

✅ DDR5 Memory Support

• 2x DIMM slots (up to 6400+ MHz via XMP)

• Optimized for low-latency performance

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Who Is This For?

✔ SFF PC builders who want high-end features in a compact form
✔ Gamers & content creators needing fast storage & networking
✔ Enthusiasts planning PCIe 5.0 GPU upgrades
✔ Users who want Thunderbolt 4 support (via add-in card)

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Comparison vs. Other B860 Mini-ITX Boards

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Why Choose the B860I AORUS PRO ICE?

• Best-in-class connectivity (Wi-Fi 6E, dual LAN, Thunderbolt-ready)

• Superior power delivery for stable overclocking in SFF builds

• Dual M.2 slots—rare in mini-ITX B860 boards

• Aesthetic & functional design with ARGB lighting