ASUS TUF Gaming B560M Plus Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS TUF Gaming B560M-Plus WiFi is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel B560 chipset, designed to support 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core processors in the LGA 1200 socket. Its compact 9.6 x 9.6-inch footprint makes it an efficient choice for small-form gaming builds that refuse to compromise on features. At the heart of the power delivery sits an 8+1 DrMOS VRM configuration, where each stage combines high-side and low-side MOSFETs with a dedicated driver in a single package. A dedicated VRM heatsink helps manage thermals under sustained workloads. A flexible M.2 heatsink covers both M.2 slots to keep NVMe drives cool during extended sessions. Connectivity is a standout aspect of this board. An Intel Wi-Fi 6 module delivers 2x2 802.11ax wireless support across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, with theoretical peak bandwidth reaching up to 2.4 Gbps. The onboard Intel I225-V controller provides wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, a significant step up from standard Gigabit connections, aided by ASUS LANGuard surge protection. Bluetooth 5.0 or later is also included. Storage options are generous: two M.2 Key-M slots (supporting 2242/2260/2280 form factors) and six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. With an 11th Gen processor installed, the M.2_1 slot operates at PCIe 4.0 x4; with a 10th Gen CPU, that slot is disabled, while M.2_2 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes via the B560 chipset. The rear I/O panel offers nine USB ports — 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, and 4x USB 2.0 Type-A — alongside DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI (2.0 with 11th Gen, 1.4 with 10th Gen), five audio jacks, and an optical S/PDIF output. Audio quality is backed by dedicated audio PCB layers, audio shielding, and premium Japanese capacitors, supporting up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback. For RGB enthusiasts, two AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers and two AURA RGB headers provide broad lighting ecosystem compatibility via AURA Sync. Diagnostics are simplified by Q-LED indicators for CPU, DRAM, VGA, and Boot Device states. Protection features include SafeSlot Core+ on the primary PCIe x16 slot, ESD guards, enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection, and overvoltage protection. A pre-mounted I/O shield and M.2 Q-Latch (tool-free M.2 retention) ease the installation experience. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Micro-ATX, 9.6 x 9.6 in (24.4 x 24.4 cm) - Chipset: Intel B560 - CPU Support: Intel 10th & 11th Gen (LGA 1200), 14 nm - Memory: 4x DIMM DDR4, dual-channel, non-ECC unbuffered; up to DDR4-5000 (OC); XMP supported - Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode, chipset), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Storage: 2x M.2 Key-M (2242/2260/2280); 6x SATA 6 Gb/s - Ethernet: Intel I225-V 2.5 Gb/s - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2x2, 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.0 or later - Rear USB: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (2x Type-A + 1x Type-C), 4x USB 2.0 Type-A - Audio: Up to 24-bit/192 kHz, optical S/PDIF out, 5x audio jacks - BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - Warranty: 3 years