ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi LGA 1700(Intel 14th,12th &13th Gen) ATX Gaming

The TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi is an ATX gaming motherboard designed to anchor modern desktop builds. Built around the Intel LGA 1700 socket, it offers direct support for 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors. It serves PC builders looking for modern platform standards, bringing together DDR5 memory compatibility and PCIe 5.0 readiness with out of the box Windows 11 support.

Hardware stability and cooling take center stage across the board. Power handling relies on a 16+1 DrMOS setup, ProCool sockets, Digi+ VRM, and military-grade TUF components. Thermal management is handled by dedicated VRM, PCH fanless, and M.2 heatsinks, supported by hybrid fan headers and the Fan Xpert 4 utility to regulate system temperatures under load.

Expansion and high-speed connections are plentiful. For internal storage, the board provides four M.2 NVMe SSD slots. External device support includes a front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header, rear USB Gen 2x2 Type-C, and a Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) header. Network connectivity is equally fast, featuring WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax), an Intel I225-V 2.5Gb LAN port, TUF LANGuard, and TurboLAN technology.

Consider your components before choosing this board. Because it requires an Intel LGA 1700 processor and DDR5 RAM, it is not usable with older Intel sockets or spare DDR4 memory kits. The feature list also does not detail the total count of standard SATA ports or standard USB Type-A connections.

Verdict: This ATX motherboard is an excellent match for builders constructing a modern Intel rig with DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 hardware. It delivers solid power delivery, robust cooling, and comprehensive high-speed networking out of the box.

A great fit if you:

• Plan to build a desktop using a 12th, 13th, or 14th Gen Intel Core processor
• Want fast storage capabilities with up to four M.2 NVMe drives
• Require both WiFi 6 wireless and 2.5Gb wired Ethernet connections
• Need front and rear USB Type-C or Thunderbolt 4 header support

Consider something else if you:

• Want to reuse an existing collection of DDR4 memory modules
• Are building a system based on an AMD processor platform

Which processors work with this motherboard?
The board features an Intel LGA 1700 socket that supports 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors.

What kind of RAM and PCIe support does it have?
It supports modern DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 expansion standard.

How many M.2 NVMe drives can be installed?
The board accommodates up to 4 M.2 NVMe solid state drives and includes dedicated M.2 heatsinks.