Up to now, anyone wanting to build a new gaming PC with an Intel Core Ultra 200S processor has been forced to choose a Z890 motherboard, and the cheapest of those is only just under $300. Intel's new B860 motherboard chipset, aimed at the mainstream market, is supposed to address this by offering fewer features but at a lower price tag. The Asus TUF Gaming B860M-Plus WiFi retails around $210 so is it worth considering?
To answer that question we first need an understanding of what the fundamental differences between the two chipsets are, so let's break it down into what each one is capable of supporting.
