Product Overview | |
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Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | Mid-Range / Performance ATX Motherboard |
Model | TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi |
Form Factor | ATX |
Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
Technical Specifications | |
CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 128GB (or 192GB with specific modules), DDR5 Supports up to 7200+(OC) MT/s Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II |
Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, SafeSlot) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (from Chipset) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (from Chipset) |
Storage Support | 4 x M.2 slots (Key M): 1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110 (from CPU, PCIe 4.0 x4) 3 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110 (from Chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, one supports SATA mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 |
USB Ports (Rear) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®) (10Gbps) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) |
USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header (supports Thunderbolt™ 4 add-in card) |
Network | 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet (with TUF LANGuard) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2, supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band) Bluetooth® v5.3 |
Audio | Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC Audio Shielding, Premium Audio Capacitors, Dedicated audio PCB layers Optical S/PDIF out port at rear |
Power Delivery | 16+1 (60A DrMOS) power stages ProCool II Power Connectors (2 x 8-pin) 6-Layer PCB Design, Enlarged VRM Heatsinks |
Special Features | ASUS OptiMem II, AI Cooling II, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-LED Indicator Flexible Integrated I/O Shield, BIOS FlashBack™ button Aura Sync RGB lighting (Addressable Gen 2 and RGB headers) |
Display Output | 1 x DisplayPort™ (supports max. 4K@60Hz) 1 x HDMI® port (supports 4K@60Hz) *Graphics specifications vary between CPU types. Requires a CPU with integrated graphics. |
Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA cables, M.2 screw package, M.2 rubber package, TUF Gaming sticker, Documentation |
The **ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi** is an ATX motherboard designed to provide a stable and high-performance foundation for Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Core processors. As part of the TUF Gaming series, it emphasizes durability, reliability, and essential gaming features, making it a strong choice for builders seeking solid value and enduring performance.
Power delivery is handled by a 16+1 DrMOS power stage design, ensuring efficient and steady power to the CPU, even under heavy loads and during overclocking. It supports up to 128GB (or 192GB with specific modules) of high-speed DDR5 memory, with overclocking capabilities up to 7200+ MT/s, leveraging ASUS’s OptiMem II for improved signal integrity and memory stability.
For expansion, the board features a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** (SafeSlot) for the latest generation graphics cards, along with multiple PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots for additional expansion cards. Storage is comprehensive, offering **four M.2 slots**, all supporting PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs, with one also supporting SATA. This allows for extensive and ultra-fast storage configurations, complemented by four SATA 6Gb/s ports. Efficient cooling is managed by enlarged VRM heatsinks and dedicated M.2 heatsinks, alongside comprehensive fan control options to keep temperatures in check.
Connectivity is a strong suit, featuring a rear **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port** for blazing 20Gbps transfers, multiple other USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) and Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports, and a convenient front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® header. For ultimate versatility, it includes a **Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header** to enable Thunderbolt™ 4 connectivity via an optional add-in card. Networking is provided by an **Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet** controller with TUF LANGuard and integrated **Wi-Fi 6E** with Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring fast and low-latency internet access. The Realtek S1220A audio codec with Nahimic Audio ensures an immersive sound experience. ASUS’s user-friendly features like Q-Release for PCIe slots and M.2 Q-Latch simplify the building and upgrading process, while Aura Sync allows for personalized RGB lighting throughout your system.
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