Expensive motherboards are all very well, but if you just want a solid base for a decent PC, but still want a few cutting-edge features, then dipping below $200 can be risky. Features are cut from certain areas to lower the price tag, but with Intel and AMD’s mid-range chipset motherboards now a few months old, prices are keener than ever if you’re looking to upgrade or build a new PC. ASRock’s B860 LiveMixer Wi-Fi actually leaves you with change from $200 and at first glance, doesn’t seem to have decimated its feature set to get there either.
This is partly thanks to the board trying to live up to its name. ASRock claims the B860 LiveMixer Wi-Fi is designed for creators and makes a big deal on the product page about connectivity and a quick glance over the specifications reveals important areas such as audio and Thunderbolt 4 support match more expensive boards and certainly give it scope to appeal as a budget-conscious board for creators.
