The Z890 and B860 Motherboards for Intel Core Ultra at CES 2025: Where Performance Meets Ease
Motherboards
Every year at CES, brands across the world gather to show off what they’ve been working on in the past year, and MSI is no exception. At CES 2025, we’ll be showcasing our latest mainstream B860 motherboard lineup for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), in addition to new Liquid AIO Coolers, monitors, desktops, and so much more.
For this generation of Z890 and B860 motherboards, we’ve focused on the human aspect of PC building – elevating the experience with EZ DIY features across the ‘board’. These features enable tool-less assembly/disassembly, while making installation and upgrades much easier.
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MSI’s Z890 and B860 Motherboard Lineup for Intel Core Ultra @ CES 2025
While enthusiasts have been loving MSI’s Z890 motherboards and their extreme capabilities for weeks already, many are waiting for more mainstream options. The wait ends here!
At CES 2025, you can check out our complete B860 motherboard lineup for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) Desktop Processors. Each product in this lineup is designed to offer a reliable platform for modern gaming or even demanding workstation tasks without sacrificing value or performance.
MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI
A combination of 3 M.2 slots, PCIe Gen 5.0, an innovative thermal design, a 12 + 1 + 1 + 1 Duet Rail Power System with 60A Smart Power Stages, and a 6-layer server-grade PCB is the recipe for our latest mid-range contender – the MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI for Intel’s Core Ultra (Series 2) Desktop Processors.
Like our other 800-series motherboards for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, the MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI boasts a range of EZ DIY features that make PC building a breeze and more enjoyable than ever. You’ll gain access to functionality like EZ PCIe Release, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, and a Pre-installed I/O Shield.
The MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI also features Supplemental PCIe Power to the board – allowing for additional 12V power delivery to handle more powerful graphics cards without risking instability.
MAG B860M MORTAR WIFI
Since its inception, the MORTAR series has focused on enabling top-tier performance in a smaller form factor – Micro-ATX. The MAG B860M MORTAR WIFI keeps this goal alive with a solid platform that doesn’t compromise on the fundamentals.
It features a 12-phase Duet Rail Power System with 60A DrMOS to deliver clean, steady power to even the most powerful Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. Even in its compact Micro-ATX form factor, the MAG B860M MORTAR WIFI comes equipped with an impressive 3 x M.2 slots (1 x Gen 5.0 + 2 x Gen 4.0).
The MAG B860M MORTAR WIFI also offers the best in next-gen networking – true Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz wide channels as well as 5G LAN. In our effort to simplify PC building, we’ve incorporated several EZ DIY features here too. Some of them include EZ Debug LED, Memory Detection LED, Pre-installed I/O Shield, Flash BIOS Button, and Clear CMOS Button.
PRO Z890-S WIFI PZ
Our PRO lineup has always offered a premium platform for professionals, businesses, and even gamers who may be on a budget without sacrificing a ton of features, reliability, or quality. The PRO Z890-S WIFI PZ joins the rest of our Intel 800-series motherboard lineup with its simple design that’s accentuated by its silver color theme with one major tweak as indicated by the ‘PZ’ (Project Zero) in its name.
On a sidenote, in 2025, every MSI product with ‘PZ’ in its name signifies support for our new Project Zero back-connect standard – making your life easier when it comes to shopping for parts and compatibility.
You can expect true Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, alongside 2.5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0 speeds, and even supplemental PCIe power to support the most powerful Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors on shelves today.
MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI PZ: Sneak Peek
The TOMAHAWK name carries the trust of millions of gamers and professionals who want a no-frills, reliable platform for their PC. While the MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI is already on shelves today, we’re giving you a sneak peek of our first back-connect TOMAHAWK motherboard – the MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI PZ motherboard.
Stop by MSI’s showcase at CES 2025 to be among the first to check it out in person!
MEG Z890 GODLIKE
Since our first GODLIKE motherboard in 2016 on Intel’s X99 platform, the GODLIKE line has focused on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible – combining innovative features, clever engineering, and top-tier components and build quality. At CES 2025, you’ll find the latest one from MSI – the MEG Z890 GODLIKE.
It comes equipped with a robust 26 + 2 + 1 + 1 Duet Rail Power System with 110A Smart Power Stages to deliver the stability you need to get every ounce of performance from your hardware. Advanced cooling solutions, including FROZR Guard and the Cross heat-pipe, keep temperatures in check when gaming or overclocking.
With Wi-Fi 7, dual LAN (10G and 5G), and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, the MEG Z890 GODLIKE is equipped to handle modern high-speed wired and wireless connectivity without missing a beat.
Dynamic Dashboard III further enhances ease-of-use by offering a convenient way to access real-time hardware stats, customization options, and more on a 3.99-inch full-color LCD display on the motherboard! You’ll also find a host of EZ DIY features built into the motherboard that are designed to make PC building more enjoyable and simpler than ever.
MEG Z890 ACE
The MEG Z890 ACE, like its predecessors, is perfect for those who need an enthusiast platform and features without the extreme feature set of the GODLIKE above. That said, it is still built to handle the most powerful hardware on the market without breaking a sweat.
It features its trademark dark black finish with pale gold highlights, which elevates its design as well as the look of your PC. The MEG Z890 ACE pairs this gorgeous design with some outstanding extensibility and robust power delivery – ensuring you can extract every ounce of performance from Intel’s latest Core Ultra (Series 2) Desktop processors.
At its heart, is a 24 + 2 + 1 + 1 Duet Rail Power System with 110A Smart Power Stages to handle even the most demanding Intel CPUs on shelves today. It also boasts Wi-Fi 7, 10G LAN, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, giving you access to premium wired and wireless connectivity for networking and peripherals.
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In addition to these brand-new B860 motherboards for Intel Core Ultra, we’ll also be unveiling our range of B850 motherboards for AMD Ryzen 9000 processors. You’ll find our dedicated article here.
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