ASUS Prime B460 Plus DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS Prime B460 Plus is an ATX form-factor motherboard built around the Intel B460 chipset and the LGA 1200 socket, making it a solid foundation for 10th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Engineered with productivity-focused users and DIY builders in mind, it strikes a balance between feature density and stable, reliable everyday operation. Memory support is handled through four DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 128 GB of DDR4 non-ECC unbuffered RAM running at speeds of 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, or 2933 MHz. ASUS OptiMem technology routes memory traces across dedicated PCB layers and adds shielding zones to reduce crosstalk, preserving signal integrity for improved stability. Dual-channel operation and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) are both supported. Storage options are generous. Two M.2 Socket 3 slots accommodate a range of drive lengths: the first slot (M.2_1) supports 2242, 2260, and 2280 devices in both SATA and PCIe modes, while the second (M.2_2) supports 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 devices in PCIe 3.0 x4 mode. Note that M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1, so that SATA port is disabled when the M.2_1 slot is in SATA mode. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out the storage landscape, with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support via Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Intel Optane Memory compatibility is also present. Connectivity at the rear I/O includes four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (up to 5 Gbps each), two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, a PS/2 combo port, a Gigabit LAN port backed by the Realtek RTL8111H controller with LANGuard protection, and three audio jacks. Display outputs cover D-Sub, HDMI 1.4b, and DVI-D for use with processors featuring integrated graphics. Audio is delivered through the Realtek ALC887 codec supporting 7.1-channel HD audio with up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback, dedicated audio PCB layers, audio shielding, and premium Japanese audio capacitors. RGB enthusiasts will find two standard RGB strip headers and ASUS Armoury Crate software for lighting control. The ASUS 5X Protection III suite covers DIGI+ VRM digital power management, LANGuard surge protection, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot reinforced PCIe slot, and a stainless-steel back I/O shield. Fan management is handled by Fan Xpert 2+, which supports hybrid fan headers and GPU-temperature sensing. The board ships with a 3-year warranty. Verifiable Specifications: - Socket: LGA 1200 | Chipset: Intel B460 - Form Factor: ATX, 12 in × 9.0 in (30.5 cm × 22.86 cm) - Memory: 4 × DIMM, Max 128 GB, DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC Unbuffered, Dual Channel, XMP - Storage: 2 × M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA), 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 - Expansion: 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode), 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode), 2 × PCIe x1 - Rear USB: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 × USB 2.0 Type-A - LAN: Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit - Audio: Realtek ALC887, 7.1-channel, up to 24-bit/192 kHz - Video Out: D-Sub, HDMI 1.4b, DVI-D - BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - OS: Windows 10 64-bit - Warranty: 3 Years