ASUS TUF Gaming B760M-Plus DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS TUF Gaming B760M-Plus DDR5 is a Micro-ATX motherboard built around the Intel B760 chipset, designed to support both 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors via the LGA1700 socket. With a focus on stable power delivery, broad connectivity, and long-term durability, it suits gamers and system builders who want a compact yet capable foundation for an Intel-based PC. At the heart of the board's power delivery is a 12+1 DrMOS power stage configuration paired with enlarged VRM heatsinks to maintain thermal stability under sustained workloads. An 8+4 pin ProCool power connector arrangement ensures reliable contact with your PSU cables, minimising impedance and reducing the risk of hotspots. The integrated Digi+ VRM provides digitally controlled, clean power output to the CPU at all times. The board offers a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for your primary graphics card — delivering the bandwidth headroom needed for current-generation GPUs — alongside an additional PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (operating at x4 mode) and one PCIe 4.0 x1 slot for expansion cards. Storage is handled by two M.2 Key-M slots, both supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 mode in 2242/2260/2280 form factors, complemented by four SATA 6Gb/s ports. An M.2 heatsink is included to help manage SSD thermals. Memory support extends to four DDR5 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 128GB, compatible with speeds up to DDR5-7200+ (OC) via Intel XMP profiles. ASUS OptiMem II trace routing helps maintain signal integrity at high memory frequencies. Connectivity is comprehensive: the rear I/O panel provides eight USB ports including one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps), and two USB 2.0 ports. A front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header and additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 headers are also included. Networking is handled by a Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet controller with TUF LANGuard protection against surges. Display outputs include one HDMI and one DisplayPort for integrated graphics use. The seven-channel Realtek HD audio CODEC supports 7.1 surround sound, 24-bit/192 kHz playback, optical S/PDIF output, and dedicated audio PCB layers with shielding for clean signal output. For RGB customisation, the board includes one AURA RGB header and three Addressable Gen 2 headers, all manageable through ASUS Armoury Crate software, which also supports Fan Xpert 2+, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, and power-saving utilities. A Thunderbolt (USB4) internal header expands future connectivity options. The six-layer PCB design aids heat dissipation around the VRMs. SafeSlot Core+ reinforces the primary PCIe slot, and SafeDIMM sheaths protect memory modules. Key Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: mATX, 244 mm x 244 mm (9.6 x 9.6 in) - Socket / Chipset: LGA1700 / Intel B760 - CPU Support: Intel 12th Gen (Alder Lake) and 13th Gen (Raptor Lake) Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR5-4800 to DDR5-7200+(OC), Dual Channel, XMP, OptiMem II - PCIe Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 - Storage: 2 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4, Key-M, up to 2280), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s - Rear USB: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 - Ethernet: 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb with TUF LANGuard - Audio: Realtek 7.1 HD CODEC, optical S/PDIF out, 24-bit/192 kHz - BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS - Warranty: 3 Years