ASUS TUF Gaming B760M-Plus II Wifi6e DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS TUF Gaming B760M-Plus II WiFi 6E is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel B760 chipset for LGA1700 socket processors, supporting Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron CPUs. It pairs a capable platform with a substantial feature set that covers power delivery, connectivity, and thermal management — making it a practical pick for gamers building around mid-range Intel processors. The board’s 12+1+1 power stage design uses DrMOS components rated at up to 50 amperes per phase, backed by dual 8-pin EPS connectors and a six-layer PCB that aids heat dissipation around the VRM area. ASUS’s Digi+ VRM digital power control is integrated for consistent CPU power delivery, and ProCool connectors improve contact reliability with PSU cables. For memory, four DDR5 DIMM slots accommodate up to 192 GB of non-ECC unbuffered RAM in dual-channel configuration. Speeds from DDR5-4800 native up to DDR5-7800+ (OC) are supported, with Intel XMP and ASUS AEMP II profiles for simplified memory tuning. Storage options are generous: three Key-M M.2 slots (two at PCIe 4.0 x4 and one at PCIe 4.0 x2) plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out the layout. Two M.2 slots include dedicated heatsinks. The primary expansion slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 for current-generation discrete graphics cards, supported by a SafeSlot Core+ reinforced metal sheath and a one-touch Q-Release lever. Additional slots include one PCIe 4.0 x4 and one PCIe 3.0 x1. Connectivity highlights include Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2×2, 2.4/5/6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, and Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard surge protection. The rear I/O provides one USB 20 Gbps Type-C, one USB 10 Gbps Type-A, two USB 5 Gbps Type-A, four USB 2.0 Type-A, DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@60Hz), HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), optical S/PDIF, and five audio jacks. A Thunderbolt (USB4) internal header extends bandwidth further. The onboard Realtek audio codec delivers 7.1 surround sound with up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback, audio shielding, and dedicated PCB layers. Builder-friendly features include Q-LED diagnostic indicators for CPU, DRAM, VGA, and boot device; M.2 Q-Latch tool-free SSD retention; Q-Antenna snap-fit WiFi antenna; and a pre-mounted I/O shield. Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers support Aura Sync ecosystem lighting. Five fan headers (1x CPU, 1x CPU OPT, 1x AIO pump, 3x chassis) are controllable via Fan Xpert 2+ or UEFI BIOS. Verified Specifications: – Form Factor: Micro-ATX, 244 mm × 244 mm – Socket / Chipset: LGA1700 / Intel B760 – CPU Support: Intel 12th, 13th, 14th Gen Core; Pentium Gold; Celeron – Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, max 192 GB, DDR5-4800 to 7800+(OC), dual-channel, XMP & AEMP II – Storage: 3× M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4/x4/x2), 4× SATA 6 Gb/s – PCIe: 1× PCIe 5.0 x16, 1× PCIe 4.0 x4, 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 – Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2×2, Bluetooth 5.3 – LAN: Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet – USB (Rear): 1× USB 20Gbps Type-C, 1× USB 10Gbps Type-A, 2× USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4× USB 2.0 – Display: 1× DisplayPort 1.4, 1× HDMI 2.1 – Audio: Realtek 7.1 HD, 24-bit/192 kHz, optical S/PDIF – Power: 12+1+1 DrMOS power stages (50A rated), dual 8-pin EPS – BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI – Warranty: 3 years