Motherboard ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI LGA1700 DDR5

ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI is an ATX motherboard for LGA 1700, aimed at mid/high-end gaming and productivity machines with current Intel processors. It combines the Intel Z790 chipset with support for DDR5 and a serious set of M.2, PCIe, and USB options. You get Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5Gb LAN, and a decent audio section Realtek S1220A, so both the network and sound are covered without additional cards. The idea of this board is to build a long-term build with room for GPU, storage, and RAM upgrades.

What you get

The LGA 1700 socket gives you the choice between 12th and 13th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron, so you can start with a more affordable CPU and then move to a higher class. The four DDR5 slots supporting up to 128 GB and frequencies up to 7200+ MHz (OC) allow for both fast gaming builds and heavy tasks like rendering, compiling, or virtual machines. The four M.2 slots plus 4 x SATA3 provide enough space for fast NVMe and mass HDD/SSD – a convenient combination for gaming, work, and media libraries. The built-in Wi-Fi 6E and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet cover both wireless and wired scenarios, from gaming to streaming. The power connectors 24-pin + 8-pin + 4-pin are ready for more serious processors and heavier configurations.

• CPU socket LGA 1700 with support for 13th and 12th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron gives you flexibility in choosing and upgrading your processor.
• DDR5 memory in 4 slots with a capacity of up to 128 GB and frequencies up to 7200+ MHz (OC) provides fast response in games and applications with high RAM load.
• 4 x M.2 slots with support for PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA (depending on the slot) allow you to combine several NVMe drives for the operating system, games, and projects without sacrificing speed.
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s and support for RAID 0/1/5/10 are convenient for mass storage solutions, backups, or a more secure configuration with mirroring.
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 main slot gives you a platform for current and future high-end GPUs, plus additional PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots for expansion cards.
• Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 provide modern wireless connectivity for high speeds, low ping, and easy peripheral connection.
• Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet is a serious upgrade over the standard 1Gb LAN, especially for NAS, LAN transfers, and online gaming.
• Realtek S1220A 8-channel HD audio provides cleaner and more detailed sound for games and movies compared to basic audio solutions.
• A rich rear panel with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1 Type-A/Type-C, plus DisplayPort and HDMI, covers modern peripherals and provides video output when using iGPU.

Who it is suitable for

This board is a good choice for gaming and enthusiast builds on Intel, aimed at 1440p/4K gaming, streaming, and heavy productivity with plenty of storage. It is also suitable for those planning long-term upgrades – more RAM, newer GPU, additional NVMe drives. It is not the most logical option if you are aiming for a maximum budget build without the need for DDR5, PCIe 5.0, or Wi-Fi 6E.

The combination of Z790, DDR5, PCIe 5.0 x16, and four M.2 slots makes ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI a stable foundation for serious gaming or work systems that won't quickly become outdated in terms of platform.