Colorful iGame B860M Ultra V20 Review @ TechPowerUp

TechPowerUp reviewed the Colorful iGame B860M Ultra V20, a microATX motherboard built on Intel's B860 chipset, aiming to deliver strong value and modern connectivity at a sub-$200 price point. Priced at just $165, it’s tailored for Intel's new Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) processors and comes with a feature-rich layout, including support for DDR5-9200 (OC), PCIe Gen 5 graphics, and a Gen 5 M.2 slot. The board’s silver-white aesthetic and sizable heatsinks offer both form and function, making it a good fit for small form factor builds without sacrificing style or thermal performance. TechPowerUp highlighted its appeal in cases like the Lian Li A3-mATX and ASUS Prime AP201, where microATX boards can deliver great bang for the buck.

"It's great to see a reasonably solid motherboard from a motherboard manufacturer outside the usual crowd of four, and the good news is that the Colorful iGame B860M Ultra V20 didn't fail completely in any area. As you'd expect for a lesser known brand and very reasonably priced motherboard, there have certainly been cuts, and a few parts that are in need of improvement before we'd consider going as far as an award."

Functionally, the B860M Ultra V20 doesn’t support CPU overclocking due to chipset limitations, but it compensates with robust connectivity and smart layout decisions. It includes Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G Ethernet, USB4 (40 Gbps), multiple high-speed USB ports, and Realtek ALC1220 audio—features not often found together in this price segment. The board also impressed in tests with its stable performance and effective power delivery via a 12-phase VRM. While it lacks premium extras like debug LEDs or onboard buttons, the overall value proposition is clear. For users building a next-gen Intel system on a budget, TechPowerUp sees the iGame B860M Ultra V20 as a well-rounded, feature-dense option that delivers far more than its modest price suggests.

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