ASRock offers both B660 and B860 series Steel Legend WiFi motherboards, which are targeted at mainstream users and enthusiasts seeking a balance of durability, aesthetics, and modern features like Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G LAN.
Model Overviews
ASRock B860 Steel Legend WiFi: This is a newer model designed for the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake-S) processors using the LGA 1851 socket. It supports DDR5 memory and features cutting-edge connectivity, including a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, multiple PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 M.2 slots, Thunderbolt 4, 2.5 GbE LAN, and integrated Wi-Fi 6E.
ASRock B660 Steel Legend: This model is for 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA 1700 socket and generally uses DDR4 memory. Note that the initial release of the standard B660 Steel Legend motherboard did not include built-in Wi-Fi but provided an M.2 Key-E slot for an optional Wi-Fi module. A specific variant, the ASRock B660 Steel Legend WiFi 6E, includes the Wi-Fi module pre-installed.
Key Features
Both motherboard series share the "Steel Legend" design philosophy, which emphasizes durability and aesthetics. Key shared and distinct features include:
Networking: Both offer high-speed 2.5G Ethernet (Realtek or Killer controller). The Wi-Fi-enabled versions include 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth connectivity. The 6GHz band support for Wi-Fi 6E requires Windows 11 and a compatible router.
Power Design: Both feature robust power delivery with Dr.MOS power stages and premium components designed for stable performance, even with high-end CPUs.
Expansion & Storage:
B860: Includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, M.2 PCIe 5.0, and multiple PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for future-proofing.
B660: Has a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot but the other slots and M.2 interfaces have more limited bandwidth due to chipset restrictions.
Audio: Both use a Realtek audio codec (ALC1220 for B860, ALC897 for B660) with Nahimic Audio software for an enhanced experience.
Aesthetics: The boards feature a distinctive black and white camouflage design on the PCB and aluminum heatsinks, along with customizable Polychrome RGB lighting headers.
Find detailed specifications for the ASRock B860 Steel Legend WiFi motherboard, covering its compatibility with Intel Core Ultra processors, DDR5 RAM, and advanced networking
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