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ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus Thunderbolt ATX Motherboard with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5, 14+2 Power Stages, WiFi 6, and Intel 12th Gen Support. Perfect for Gamers and Enthusiasts

Upgrade your gaming setup with the Intel LGA 1700 socket, ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors that support PCIe 5.0, DDR5, and are out-of-the-box ready for Windows 11. Experience unparalleled durability and performance with the enhanced power solution, which features 14+2 DrMOS power stages, ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components, and Digi+ VRM.

Stay cool under pressure with comprehensive cooling options that include VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 4 utility. Enjoy ultra-fast gaming networking through WiFi 6, Intel I225-V 2.5Gb LAN, TUF LANGuard, and TurboLAN technology for seamless and lag-free gameplay.

Benefit from the fastest connectivity with four M.2/NVMe SSDs, a front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header, USB Gen 2x2 Type-C, and Thunderbolt 4 header. Built with DIY enthusiasts in mind, it features SafeDIMM, PCIe 5.0 Safeslot, Q-LED, M.2 Q-Latch, and a pre-mounted I/O shield.

Elevate your gaming experience with the new TUF Gaming aesthetics, including synchronizable LED effects with Aura Sync. Immerse yourself in pristine audio with the Realtek S1200A codec and communicate clearly using ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic technology.

advantage
  1. Good Cooling

    Muy buena board, tiene buen enfriamiento y funciona a la perfección.
  2. Comprehensive Features

    Includes Intel CPU socket, WiFi, Bluetooth, overclocking, high-speed DDR5, 4 M.2 slots, 4+ SATA connections, and ARGB connectivity.
  3. Easy Setup

    Took less than 10 minutes to get everything up and running; ASUS BIOS is highly rated.
  4. Great Performance

    Excellent performance with Intel 12900K and 3080 Ti, no issues thus far.
  5. Multi-GPU Ready

    Supports multiple GPUs, performs well with extensive hardware setups.
  6. Expandable Storage

    Supports up to 4 NVMe SSDs for extensive storage capacity.
  7. DDR4 and DDR5 RAM

    Compatible with both DDR4 and DDR5 RAM, offering flexibility for future upgrades.
  8. Durable Build

    Solid and durable construction, considered reliable and long-lasting.
disadvantage
  1. PCIe Slot Placement

    Top PCIe slots make it difficult to add a three-fan addon to the GPU.
  2. Tight CPU Cooler Placement

    Top left and right areas are tight, restricting where you can place the cooler hose.
  3. Limited USB 2.0 Ports

    No rear USB 2.0 ports, requiring the purchase of an additional USB 2.0 card.
  4. Wi-Fi Performance

    Onboard Wi-Fi 6 performance is inconsistent.
  5. Limited ARGB Headers

    Not enough ARGB headers on the motherboard, pushing users to rely on Armoury Crate software.
  6. Heatsink Clearance Issues

    Secondary NVMe slot height is limited due to GPU configuration, causing clearance issues with installed heatsinks.
  7. Compatibility Issues with Some GPUs

    The motherboard does not power up with some GPUs in PCIEX16 slot 1.
  8. Clearance for Larger GPUs

    Some cases may face clearance issues with larger GPUs when using certain slots.
weight 0.25 kg
size 4 × 9 × 10 centimeters
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