Motherboard ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS II - 90MB1HD0-M0EAY0

ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS II is a micro ATX motherboard for LGA1700, aimed at stable mid-range gaming and working with the new Intel generations. The Intel B760 chipset gives you modern features and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for a powerful GPU, without paying for unnecessary extras. You get support for 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core processors and high-frequency DDR5 memory. The board is a good balance between size, upgrade options, and connectivity.

What you get

The four DDR5 slots allow you up to 192 GB RAM and frequencies up to 7800+ MHz (OC), which is more than enough for serious gaming, streaming, and heavy applications. The three M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 (two x4 and one x2) give you the flexibility to combine several NVMe SSDs – one fast for OS and games and additional ones for projects, recordings, or a game library. For storing larger data, you also have 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s for HDD/SSD. The built-in Realtek 2.5GbE LAN provides higher network performance than standard gigabit, while Realtek 7.1 HD Audio delivers decent multi-channel audio for games and movies. The rear I/O panel is well-equipped with USB, DisplayPort, HDMI, and S/PDIF out for easy connection of peripherals and audio systems.

• Support for 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket, giving you a wide choice of CPUs for budget to more serious gaming and work configurations.
• DDR5 memory with up to 4 slots and a maximum capacity of 192 GB, plus frequencies up to 7800+ MHz (OC) for high bandwidth and stability in multi-tasking and modern games.
• Combination of 3 x M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0 x4 / x4 / x2) and 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s, allowing fast NVMe SSD for system and games, along with large SATA drives for archiving and media.
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics card, along with PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for additional cards – capture card, expansion cards, etc.
• Built-in Realtek 2.5GbE LAN, providing faster and more stable wired connection, suitable for online gaming and large file transfers.
• Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio CODEC, which provides quality multi-channel sound for gaming, movies, and music without the need for a separate sound card.
• Rich set of USB ports – including USB 20Gbps Type-C and USB 10Gbps Type-A on the rear panel and additional front connectors for modern cases and fast external storage.
• DisplayPort and HDMI on the rear I/O, allowing you to use the integrated video of the processor for office, test configurations, or as a backup option in case of GPU issues.

Who it is suitable for

This motherboard is suitable for gaming and multifunctional PC builds in micro ATX format – when you want a serious CPU and GPU, DDR5, and plenty of M.2, but don't need a huge full-tower. It is suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming configurations, streaming, and productivity. If you want built-in Wi-Fi, you will need to add a separate card or look for a model with Wi-Fi from the factory.

The combination of LGA1700 support for the new Intel Core generations, high-capacity DDR5, and PCIe 5.0 x16, plus the three M.2 slots, makes ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS II a very sensible base for a modern and well-balanced build.