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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£190
  • Avg. price in US: ~$220
  • CPU socket: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form factor: Mini-ITX

MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.1

Technical Score

10.0%

5.0

User score

Good
7.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

6.2

Memory

16.0%

9.4

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.6

Storage

15.0%

9.8

Network

13.0%

4.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.8

Expansion

8.0%

6.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

6.1

Audio

Very good
5.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

6.0

User reviews

30.0%

2.8

Popularity

User score:
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  • 7.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.1

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    5.5

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    10

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The MSI MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI is a high-performance Mini-ITX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors on the LGA 1851 socket. It features a robust direct 8+1+1+1 phase power design with 110A Smart Power Stages and an advanced Frozr thermal solution including a heat-pipe-equipped extended heatsink. Key technical highlights include support for DDR5 memory up to 8600+ MT/s (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, and dual M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x4). Its main advantages are cutting-edge connectivity with a 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 port, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G LAN, alongside user-friendly 'EZ DIY' features like a magnetic antenna and BIOS flashback button. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively low-end Realtek ALC897 audio codec and a limited number of rear USB Type-A ports, which may necessitate the use of a hub for users with many peripherals.

Technical Specifications of motherboard MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

6.2

Memory

16.0%

9.4

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.6

Storage

15.0%

9.8

Network

13.0%

4.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

5.8

Expansion

8.0%

6.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

6.1

Audio

7.1
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a technical score of 7.09 points, which is higher than that of 61.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

6.0

User reviews

30.0%

2.8

Popularity

User score:
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5.0
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a user score of 5.03 points, which is lower than that of 99.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
2.8
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a popularity of 2.8 points, which is lower than 75.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

7.7
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 57% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: LOW

MSI
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

LGA 1851
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi uses the LGA 1,851 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 77.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 8.1% of motherboards.
CPU platform
What it is: The processor platform supported by the motherboard, indicating compatibility with Intel or AMD processors.
When it matters: When choosing a motherboard to match your chosen processor brand (Intel or AMD).

Importance: LOW

Good value: Intel

Intel
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi is built for the Intel CPU platform, which is more versatile than that of 31.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 68.4% of motherboards.
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

Intel B860
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi uses the Intel B860 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 85.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.4% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: LOW

Mini-ITX
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has the Mini-ITX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 84.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.3% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.7% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=4

2
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.6% of motherboards and equal to 21.4% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: LOW

2
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

8,600 MT/s
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports memory speeds up to 8,600 MT/s, which is higher than that of 93.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.5% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

2
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.4% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: MEDIUM

1x PCIe 5 x4, 1x PCIe 4 x4/SATA
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 79.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

2
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 95.3% of motherboards and equal to 3.9% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: LOW

0/1
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports RAID levels 0/1, which is narrower than 91.6% of motherboards and equal to 0.6% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

1
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.5% of motherboards and equal to 55.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

0
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: LOW

x16
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi uses x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 81% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.1% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=8

7
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 7 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 59.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.4% of motherboards.
includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

12
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 12 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 72.6% of motherboards and equal to 16.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

2
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.2% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Thunderbolt / USB4 Type-C ports counted.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

3
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
Thunderbolt excluded.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

5 Gbps
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports LAN speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 90.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 5% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Killer E5000B
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi uses the Killer E5,000B LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 89.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than that of 88.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.3% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC897
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi uses the Realtek ALC897 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 50.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 29.2% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=120 dB

97 dB
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has an audio SNR of 97 dB, which is lower than that of 65.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 17% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi does not support a headphone amp. 59.3% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

2
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=12

8+1+1+1
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 8+1+1+1 VRM phases, which is more than 50.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 1 CPU power connectors, which is fewer than 45.5% of motherboards and equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

3
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has 3 fan headers, which is fewer than 77.1% of motherboards and equal to 14.8% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

3 A
MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.1% of motherboards.
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MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi vs the average motherboard

  • Newer CPU socket
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.LGA 1851 vs LGA 1151
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • More advanced LAN controller
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Killer E5,000B vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Killer E5,000B vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.Killer E5000B vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
    When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    Thunderbolt / USB4 Type-C ports counted.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.2 vs 1
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.5GbE

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Integrated I/O shield
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
    What it is: Shows whether the rear I/O shield comes pre-mounted on the motherboard instead of being installed separately.
    When it matters: When you want an easier motherboard installation process.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Newer CPU socket
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 23% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • 4 newer release date
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a newer release date than the average motherboard (2025 vs 2021). The average motherboard was released in 2021.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 81.7% higher maximum RAM speed
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,600 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,733 MT/s.
  • 74.3% higher overclocked RAM speed
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,600 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
  • More advanced LAN controller
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Killer E5,000B vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 135 mm shorter
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
  • 74 mm narrower
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi is narrower than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.

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  • Less versatile form factor
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (Mini-ITX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
  • No automatic overclocking
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74.2% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
    memory auto-OC only
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • Fewer RAID options
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • No multi-GPU support
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    runs at x4 mode
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 fewer rear USB ports
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • 18 dB lower audio SNR
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (97 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • No headphone amp support
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    also has optical S/PDIF out
  • 2.5 fewer fan headers
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
  • 1 fewer ARGB headers
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.2 vs 4
  • Fewer RAID options
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.0/1 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
    When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
    When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=14

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.12 vs 15
  • No multi-GPU support
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can run more than one graphics card in a supported multi-GPU configuration.
    When it matters: When you plan to run more than one graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 18 dB lower audio SNR
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (97 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
    When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=120 dB

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (97 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.97 dB vs 115 dB
  • No headphone amp support
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
    What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
    When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 1 fewer rear USB ports
    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=8

    MSI MPG B860I Edge Ti WiFi has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (7 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.7 vs 8
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