ASUS TUF Gaming Z790 Plus Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi D4 is an ATX form-factor motherboard built around the Intel Z790 chipset, designed to support both 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors via the LGA1700 socket. Its 16+1 DrMOS power stages are each rated at 60 amperes, with a six-layer PCB design that helps dissipate heat around the voltage regulators and improves CPU overclocking headroom. ProCool 8+4-pin connectors maintain full contact with PSU cables, reducing impedance and lowering the risk of hotspots under sustained load. Memory support spans four DDR4 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 128 GB in dual-channel configuration. Speeds range from standard DDR4-2133 up to DDR4-5333 under XMP overclocking, with ASUS OptiMem II routing for signal integrity. Storage is handled by four M.2 Key-M slots — the first driven directly by the processor at PCIe 4.0 x4, while the remaining three are chipset-connected — alongside four SATA 6 Gb/s ports, offering substantial flexibility for NVMe and traditional storage devices. Expansion slots include a full-bandwidth PCIe 5.0 x16 slot from the CPU, supplemented by chipset-provided PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 slots. Connectivity on the rear I/O spans eight USB ports — including a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C delivering 20 Gbps — DisplayPort and HDMI outputs for integrated graphics, 2.5 Gb Intel Ethernet with TUF LANGuard surge protection, and integrated 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.2. Audio is handled by a Realtek S1220A codec offering 7.1-channel output at up to 32-bit/192 kHz with 120 dB SNR playback. Builder-oriented features include PCIe Q-Release for tool-free GPU removal, M.2 Q-Latch screwless SSD retention, colour-coded Q-LED POST indicators, and a pre-mounted I/O shield. Addressable Gen 2 and Aura RGB headers allow lighting synchronisation through Armoury Crate software. An onboard Thunderbolt (USB4) header adds future expansion capability. The board ships with a 3-year warranty. Verifiable Specifications: - Socket: LGA1700 | Chipset: Intel Z790 - Form Factor: ATX, 305 mm x 244 mm - Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, max 128 GB, up to DDR4-5333(OC), dual-channel, XMP - Power: 16+1 DrMOS (60A per stage), 8+4-pin ProCool connectors - Storage: 4x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4) + 4x SATA 6 Gb/s - Primary PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) - Networking: Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet + Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2x2, Bluetooth 5.2 - USB Rear: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A - Audio: Realtek S1220A, 7.1-ch, 32-bit/192 kHz, 120 dB SNR - BIOS: 192 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - Weight (board only): 1.3274 kg | Warranty: 3 Years