ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi ATX Motherboard for Intel LGA1700

  • Processor manufacturerIntel
  • Maximum internal memory128 GB
  • Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
  • Power source typeATX
  • RAID levels0/1/10/5
  • Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

The ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi is an ATX motherboard for Intel LGA1700 processors, built on the Z790 chipset to fully support 12th and 13th Gen Intel CPUs. Designed for demanding builds, it combines a robust power solution with military-grade components, making it a reliable foundation for high-performance gaming and content creation rigs.

Description

Expansive Connectivity and Storage for Serious Builds

  • DDR5 memory support with 4 DIMM slots for fast, high-capacity RAM configurations
  • 4x M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, enabling rapid storage expansion without sacrificing PCIe lanes
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot ready for the latest discrete graphics cards alongside PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 expansion slots
  • Built-in WiFi for flexible wireless connectivity straight out of the box
  • 2x USB-C and 6x USB 3.2 ports plus optical S/PDIF and 5 audio ports for complete peripheral and audio setup

This board suits PC builders upgrading to DDR5 platforms, gamers who need multi-GPU and multi-SSD flexibility, and enthusiasts assembling a future-ready Intel Z790 desktop system.

Specifications

General

BrandASUS
Product colourBlack
Line-inYes
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
User guideYes
Component forPC
BIOS memory size192
Headphone outputs1
Unbuffered memoryYes
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
RGB LED pin headerYes
Number of memory slots4
Motherboard form factorATX
Number of M.2 (M) slots4
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots2
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots1
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Processor

Processor manufacturerIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z790
Processor socketLGA 1700
CPU fan connectorYes
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Celeron®/Intel® Core™ i3/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i9/Intel® Pentium® Gold
Supported processor socketsLGA 1700

Memory

Maximum internal memory128 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM

Storage

Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III

Graphics

On-board graphics cardNo

Audio

Audio chipRealtek S1220A
Microphone inYes
Audio output channels7.1
Front panel audio connectorYes

Ports

HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
S/PDIF out portYes
USB 2.0 connectors2
12V power connectorYes
DisplayPort version1.4
Thunderbolt headers1
WiFi-AP antenna jack2
DisplayPorts quantity1
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Number of COM connectors1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of chassis fan connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity1

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a/802.11b/802.11g/Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)/Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)/Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.3

Software & security

Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10/Windows 11

Battery & power

Power source typeATX

Performance & capacities

RAID levels0/1/10/5
Supported memory clock speeds4800/5000/5200/5400/5600/5800/6000/6200/6400/6600/6800/7000/7200
Supported memory clock speed (max)7200

Features

Cables includedSATA
RAID supportYes
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported

Dimensions & weight

Width305 mm
Depth244 mm