ASUS Prime H570-Plus DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS Prime H570-Plus is a full-size ATX motherboard built on the Intel H570 chipset and fitted with an LGA 1200 socket, making it compatible with 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core processors as well as Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron chips in the same socket family. Released in 2021 (model number 90MB16M0-M0EAY0), it is aimed at daily users and DIY builders who want a stable, well-cooled platform without stepping into enthusiast-tier pricing. Power delivery is handled by an 8-stage VRM design protected by a dedicated heatsink, helping maintain consistent voltage under sustained workloads. Cooling is further supported by a PCH heatsink, M.2 heatsink covering both M.2 slots, and multiple hybrid fan headers managed through ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software, giving builders granular control over thermal performance. Storage and expansion options are generous for the H570 tier. Two M.2 slots support NVMe drives and benefit from individual heatsink coverage to reduce thermal throttling during long sequential transfers. The board's PCIe 4.0 support (enabled with 11th Gen processors) provides higher bandwidth headroom for fast storage and discrete graphics, while an x16 slot accommodates full-size graphics cards. A total of 11 USB ports are available, including rear-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports for high-speed peripheral connectivity. The board also carries a Thunderbolt 4 header for optional TB4 add-in card support. Memory capacity tops out at 128 GB of DDR4 SDRAM across four DIMM slots, with ASUS OptiMem trace routing designed to preserve signal integrity and improve stability at higher frequencies. Onboard Intel 1 Gb Ethernet handles wired networking, while DisplayPort and HDMI outputs serve systems using Intel integrated graphics. Aura Sync RGB lighting headers allow colour coordination with compatible ASUS and third-party components. The 5X Protection III hardware safeguard suite adds overvoltage, ESD, and surge protection across key board interfaces. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel H570 - Socket: LGA 1200 - Form Factor: ATX - Memory Type: DDR4 SDRAM - Max Memory: 128 GB - M.2 Slots: 2 (with heatsink) - PCIe: PCIe 4.0 - USB: 11 ports total; rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A - Thunderbolt: TB4 header support - Networking: Intel 1 Gb Ethernet - Display Outputs: DisplayPort, HDMI - Power Stages: 8 - Model Number: 90MB16M0-M0EAY0 - Dimensions: 30.5 x 23.4 cm (ATX) - Weight: 700 g - Model Year: 2021