Asus PRIME Z790M-PLUS DDR5 LGA1700 mATX Motherboard

The ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS is a micro-ATX motherboard designed for 12th and 13th Generation Intel processors using the LGA1700 socket. Built on the Intel Z790 chipset, it provides a stable foundation for compact PC builds focused on gaming or productivity. The board features a robust power delivery system and comprehensive cooling solutions, including VRM heatsinks, to maintain performance under sustained workloads. Its design prioritizes system stability and offers tuning options through the BIOS and dedicated software utilities for users who require precise control over system parameters.

This motherboard accommodates up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots, supporting speeds up to 7200 MHz. For storage, it includes three M.2 slots compatible with PCIe 4.0 drives and four SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support. Expansion capabilities are provided by one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for a primary graphics card, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, and two PCIe x1 slots. The rear I/O panel offers a selection of USB ports, including Type-A and Type-C, alongside 1GbE LAN, DisplayPort 1.4, and HDMI 2.0 outputs for versatile connectivity.

• LGA1700 socket for 12th and 13th Gen Intel processors
• Intel Z790 chipset in a compact micro-ATX form factor
• Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 128 GB of memory
• Offers one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for modern graphics cards
• Includes three M.2 slots and four SATA 6Gb/s ports for storage
• Features 1GbE LAN for wired network connectivity
• Provides multiple USB ports including Type-A and Type-C connectors
• Equipped with HDMI and DisplayPort for integrated graphics output
• Supports 7.1 channel high definition surround sound audio
• Includes headers for RGB lighting and an additional Thunderbolt card