Hardware Spec Index

Novexa MB-3042 Plus B860 Micro-ATX Motherboard

Motherboards · Novexa · SKU MB3042-PLUS · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,768 (Motherboards scale)
Category rank#46,791
Street price$149
Power27 W
Performance per dollar18.58
Released2026

Specifications

BrandNovexa
ModelNovexa MB-3042 Plus
SocketLGA1851
ChipsetB860
Form factorMicro-ATX
Memory4× DDR5 DIMM, up to 256 GB
Max memory speedDDR5-9000+ (OC, CUDIMM)
Primary x16 slotPCIe 5.0 x16
M.2 slots5 total, 1× PCIe 5.0 x4
Rear USB-C1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-C)
Ethernet2.5GbE
WirelessNone
OverclockingMemory only
VRM14+1+1 phases, 50 A stages
BIOSUEFI

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