ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS

Name: ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 4
Price: 256.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS Specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS by ASUS is a Standard-ATX form factor motherboard based on the high-end X870 chipset and AM5 socket, offering the most advanced features and connectivity options. It is designed to support DDR5 memory up to 192 GB and memory overclocking up to 8000 MHz. The motherboard features 4 memory slots and offers support for PCIe 5.0 x16 , ensuring compatibility with modern GPUs and high-bandwidth expansion cards.

ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS Performance Review

The ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS features a high-end VRM setup, supplying 80 A across 16 phases. It can power high-wattage CPUs and support moderate overclocking while maintaining good voltage regulation and thermal efficiency. This makes it an excellent option for gamers and professionals who need reliable high-end CPU performance.

This motherboard features a solid mid-range audio chipset (Realtek ALC1220P), offering good sound quality that will satisfy most users. It’s suitable for enjoying high-fidelity audio on mid to high-end speakers or headphones without the immediate need for a discrete sound card. Music, gaming, and media playback will sound clean and detailed.

This board delivers balanced value with a performance-per-price ratio of 57.2%, offering a solid blend of features, quality, and affordability.

Motherboard Information

Manufacturer: ASUS

Motherboard Name: ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS

Current Price Amazon: $256

Amazon Price Updated: 19 hours, 50 minutes ago.

Motherboard Available: True

Chipset / Socket: X870 / AM5

Form Factor / Memory Slots: Standard-ATX / 4 slots.

Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 192 GB / 8000 MHz

PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16

Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P

Network: Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Quality & Features (max 110pts)

VRM Quality: 13 pts.

Chipset Q & F: 18 pts.

Build Quality: 15 pts.

Connectivity Q & F: 16 pts.

Audio Quality: 12 pts.

Total Points: 74 pts.

VRM Configuration

CPU Power Phases (Amps): 16 (80 A)

Power Design: 16(80A)+1(80A)+2(80A)+2(80A)

Calculated Performance

Quality and Features per Price: 57.2%

Additional Motherboard Information

Memory:

4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5
Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors
ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
* Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics:

1 x HDMI™ port**
2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
*** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a.
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.

Storage:

Total Supports 4 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot not support
AMD X870 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1. RAID 5 Function is only supported by AMD Ryzen™ 9000 series CPU.
** The PCIEX16(G5) shares bandwidth with M.2_2. The PCIEX16(G5) will run to x8 mode when M.2_2 runs.
*** The PCIEX16(G4) shares bandwidth with M.2_4. The PCIEX16(G4) will be disabled when M.2_4 runs.

USB:

Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)*
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)**
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max. 2.5A, 15V max. 2A.

Internal I/O:

Fan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
1 x W_PUMP+ header
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
Storage Related
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header

Back Panel I/O:

2 x USB4® (40Gbps) (2 x USB Type-C®) ports
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

WiFi:

Wi-Fi 7*
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth® v5.4***
*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available , please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

Audio:

Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio cover
- Unique de-pop circuit
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

Special Features:

ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with SPS)
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Support
- Support: up to 30W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher
- Output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max. 2.5A, 15V max. 2A
- Compatible with PD3.0