ASUS TUF Z390-Plus Wifi Gaming DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS TUF Z390-Plus WiFi is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built on Intel's Z390 chipset, designed to seat 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors in the LGA 1151 socket. Its primary appeal is a combination of durability-focused hardware, comprehensive connectivity, and RGB aesthetics that cater to enthusiast builders and gamers alike. Power delivery relies on an 8+1 phase digital VRM (Digi+ VRM) managed through ASUS's TUF Engine design, using TUF-certified chokes, capacitors, and MOSFETs. Paired with SafeSlot reinforcement on the primary PCIe x16 slot and ESD guards across key I/O points, the board is engineered to protect sensitive components during both operation and installation. Memory support spans four DIMM slots capable of holding up to 64 GB of DDR4 in dual-channel configuration. Native speeds of 2133/2400/2666 MHz are complemented by XMP overclocking profiles reaching up to 4266 MHz (O.C.). ASUS OptiMem II optimises trace routing and ground layers to preserve signal integrity at higher memory frequencies, while MemOK! II provides an automatic fallback mechanism if a memory overclock fails to POST. Storage options are generous: two M.2 Socket 3 (M-key) slots support both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 devices at up to 32 Gbps, and six SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out drive connectivity. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported via Intel Rapid Storage Technology, and the board is Intel Optane Memory ready. Wireless connectivity is handled by an Intel Wireless-AC 9560 adapter (802.11ac, 2×2 MU-MIMO, 160 MHz channels, up to 1.73 Gbps theoretical throughput), bundled with a 2T2R dual-band antenna. Wired networking uses the Intel I219V GbE controller with TUF LANGuard surge protection. Audio is delivered by a Realtek ALC S1200A codec featuring a 108 dB SNR on the stereo line-out and 103 dB on line-in, supported by dedicated PCB audio layers, audio shielding, and Japanese audio capacitors. DTS Custom support is included for gaming headsets. Back-panel I/O includes 2× USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, 4× USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, 1× DisplayPort, 1× HDMI, 1× RJ-45, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, and 3× audio jacks. Fan control is managed by Fan Xpert 4, with four 4-pin connectors plus an AIO pump header. Two Aura RGB strip headers enable lighting synchronisation with compatible peripherals. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel Z390 - Socket: LGA 1151 (8th / 9th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron) - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm - Memory: 4× DIMM, max 64 GB DDR4 (2133–4266 MHz OC), dual-channel, XMP support - Storage: 2× M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA (32 Gbps), 6× SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 - Expansion: 1× PCIe 3.0 x16, 1× PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode), 4× PCIe 3.0 x1 - WiFi: Intel Wireless-AC 9560, 802.11ac, 2×2 MU-MIMO, up to 1.73 Gbps - LAN: Intel I219V Gigabit Ethernet - USB (rear): 2× USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, 4× USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A - Audio: Realtek ALC S1200A, 8-channel HD, 108 dB SNR (line-out) - Multi-GPU: AMD CrossFireX - BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI, CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3 - Warranty: 3 Years