ASUS TUF Gaming Z790 Plus Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi DDR5 is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built around the Intel Z790 chipset and LGA1700 socket, supporting 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Designed for extended gaming sessions and intensive workloads, it combines a robust power delivery system with a feature-rich connectivity suite to serve as a dependable foundation for a high-performance Intel build. Power delivery is handled by a 16+1 DrMOS stage configuration, with each stage rated at 60 A. The dual 8-pin ProCool connectors maintain firm contact with PSU cables to reduce impedance and prevent hotspots, while the integrated Digi+ VRM module delivers smooth, clean voltage to the CPU. A six-layer PCB design assists heat dissipation around the voltage regulators, helping maintain system stability during demanding workloads. Memory support spans four DDR5 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 128 GB of non-ECC unbuffered RAM, with native speeds from DDR5-4800 up to DDR5-5600 and overclocked profiles reaching DDR5-7200 via XMP. Storage options are extensive: four M.2 Key-M slots (three supporting up to 22110 length) running at PCIe 4.0 x4, plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support. Expansion is led by a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the primary graphics card, complemented by a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode), a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Networking is covered by an Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet port with TUF LANGuard protection and a 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E module (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5/6 GHz) paired with Bluetooth 5.3. The rear I/O panel provides eight USB ports — including a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C at 20 Gbps, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, and four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A — alongside DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@60 Hz) and HDMI 2.1 (4K@60 Hz) outputs for systems with integrated graphics. Audio is handled by a Realtek S1220A codec delivering 7.1 surround sound with a 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and a dedicated optical S/PDIF output. Durability features include ESD Guards rated to ±10 kV air discharge and ±6 kV contact discharge, a corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panel, reinforced SafeSlot and SafeDIMM retention mechanisms, and TUF-certified chokes and capacitors. RGB personalisation is available through one Aura RGB header and three Addressable Gen 2 headers, all manageable via Armoury Crate with Aura Sync. Verifiable Specifications: - Socket: LGA1700 | Chipset: Intel Z790 - CPU Support: 12th & 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM, max 128 GB, DDR5-4800 to DDR5-7200(OC), Dual Channel, XMP - Expansion: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Storage: 4x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4, 4x SATA 6 Gb/s - Networking: Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E (2x2), Bluetooth 5.3 - Rear USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - Audio: Realtek S1220A, 7.1 Surround, 120 dB SNR, optical S/PDIF - Power: 2x 8-pin + 24-pin, 16+1 DrMOS @ 60 A per stage - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Warranty: 3 Years