1700 ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI

The TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® processors and combines them with gaming-ready features and proven durability. With military-grade components, an enhanced power delivery solution, and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard exceeds expectations, delivering rock-solid performance for marathon gaming sessions. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous stress testing to ensure they can withstand conditions where others might fail. Aesthetically, this model features an embossed nameplate and geometric design elements that reflect the reliability and stability of the TUF GAMING series.

OVERVIEW OF SPECIFICATIONS

SMART CONTROL
The TUF GAMING Z790 motherboards offer flexible tools to optimize every aspect of your system and tailor performance to your gaming style.

AI Cooling II
Fine-tune the temperatures and noise levels of any build with a single click. An ASUS-exclusive algorithm suppresses unnecessary noise while performing a quick stress test, then monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust the fans to optimal speeds.

SAVING ENERGY
All-round energy efficiency
The power saving feature includes several settings that allow you to easily optimize power consumption and maximize energy savings. You can enable a CPU power limit, dim the Aura lighting, and set the fan profile to a power-saving mode. You can also switch the power plan built into Microsoft Windows.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS offers everything you need to configure, optimize, and fine-tune your system. It provides intelligently simplified options for PC building beginners and comprehensive features for experienced veterans.

Advanced Mode

Advanced tuning for passionate tweakers
An intuitive advanced mode, offered via the UEFI, gives you complete control. An integrated search function makes it easy to find options, and various advanced features allow you to make intelligent adjustments so you can tailor performance precisely to your needs.

Search function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile
Transfer configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

EZ Mode

Quick and easy setup
EZ Mode displays important settings and statistics and offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and the ability to apply key settings with one click – so you can get your system up and running in no time.

Intuitive graphical fan control
Fine-tuning individual fan settings is easily done by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura on/off mode (stealth)
Activate or deactivate the Aura RGB lighting or any individual LED on board to enhance the aesthetics.

Armoury Crate
ASUS-exclusive Armoury Crate software centralizes control over all supported gaming products. Through a single, intuitive interface, you can customize RGB lighting for all compatible devices and connect them with Aura Sync for unified lighting. It also displays and manages information from a growing hardware ecosystem. Armoury Crate also enables easy product registration and features a news section to keep you connected with the gaming community.

UNWIPFUL PERFORMANCE
With improved power supply and comprehensive cooling options for the latest Intel CPUs, as well as support for DDR5 memory and PCIe® 4.0 storage, the TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI is the perfect foundation for your next Intel battle rig.

POWER DESIGN

Driver and MOSFET
DrMOS Power Stages
The 16+1 Power Stages are each designed for 60 amps and combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers in a single package to deliver power, efficiency and stable performance for all compatible Intel processors.

Multilayer printed circuit board (PCB)
Six-layer circuit board design
The multi-layered circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and give the CPU more overclocking headroom.

power connection
8+8 PIN ProCool power connector
Compared to conventional power connectors, ASUS ProCool connectors are built to strict specifications to ensure full contact with the power supply cables. The resulting lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and connection problems.

System stability

TUF components

TUF coils
Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-solid performance to the CPU and improve system stability.

TUF capacitors
The black TUF 5K metal capacitors offer 52% greater temperature tolerance and 2.5 times longer lifespan than standard motherboard capacitors.

Controller
Digi+ VRM
The integrated Digi+ voltage regulator module (VRM) is one of the best in the industry, optimized for an extremely consistent and clean power supply to the CPU at all times.

STORAGE & DRIVE SYSTEMS

DRAM Overclocking Performance
Unleash DDR5 with AEMP II
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP II leverages the ability of a CPU and memory module to train your kit“s memory chips, providing an optimized clock speed that can effortlessly unlock performance. Through a flexible training method, AEMP II makes it easy not only to optimize memory beyond its default settings but also to maintain system stability, whether you“re getting the most out of an entry-level module or preparing a high-speed kit for ultimate performance.

The results may vary depending on the capabilities of your CPU and memory modules.

The comparison table is based on a test with an Intel i9-13900K processor and 2x16 GB SK Hynix DDR5-4800 non-ECC UDIMMs, model HMCG78MEBUA081N

Please ensure that all memory modules come from a single validated kit. Do not combine DIMMs from multiple kits, even if they are the same brand and model. Mixing and matching DIMMs may cause boot failure and compatibility cannot be guaranteed.

Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, ASUS recommends installing memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same manufacturer. Consult your retailer to obtain the correct memory modules.

PCIe® 4.0 M.2
PCIe® 4.0 support
The four PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots support up to two 22110 devices and also offer NVMe SSD RAID support for incredible performance potential. Create a RAID configuration with up to four PCIe 4.0 storage devices to benefit from the fastest data transfer speeds.

COOLING
Cooler by design
The TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI is equipped with an enlarged VRM heatsink, while three M.2 slots and the PCH are fitted with heatsinks that provide a perfect balance between mass and surface area for heat dissipation.

Comprehensive fan control
TUF GAMING Z790 motherboards feature comprehensive fan control, which can be configured via the Fan Xpert 4 utility in Armoury Crate or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.

CONNECTIVITY
The TUF-GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI reaches new heights of performance potential with the latest version of PCI Express, while an arsenal of USB ports includes three Type-C connections and Thunderbolt 4 further increases compatibility and bandwidth.

EASY PC DIY
The TUF GAMING line offers easy setup for all PC builders. The TUF GAMING Alliance ecosystem ensures compatibility, while the Armoury Crate provides Fan Xpert 4, hardware information, two-way AI noise cancellation, RGB options, and peripheral settings. This platform features intuitive tools to help you build and optimize your dream rigs.

TUF GAMING ALLIANCE
Assemble with trust
The TUF GAMING Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC component brands to ensure compatibility across a wide range of parts, including PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits, and more. With new partnerships and components added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow stronger.

TUF PROTECTION

SafeSlot & SafeDIMM
SafeSlot is a reinforced metal shroud added to a PCIe® slot to securely hold a card. Since PCIe® 5.0 is twice as fast as PCIe® 4.0, ASUS has enhanced its SMT manufacturing processes for the faster SafeSlot – all to ensure users get the highest possible data speeds. Additionally, ASUS SafeDIMM shrouds support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, allowing you to install modules quickly, precisely, and securely.

ESD protection devices
ESD protection devices extend the lifespan of components and prevent damage from electrostatic discharges. They offer protection against air discharges up to +/- 10 kV and contact discharges up to +/- 6 kV, exceeding the relevant industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV. Surface-mount TVS diodes in a dual inline package protect your PC from voltage spikes.

USB ports
Additional ESD transient voltage protection in the circuit

TUF LANGuard
TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that incorporates advanced signal coupling technology and high-quality surface-mount capacitors to improve throughput and protect the motherboard from lightning strikes and static discharge.
*ESD result is determined by individual LANGuard.

Stainless steel rear connection panel
TUF GAMING motherboards feature a corrosion-resistant stainless steel I/O shield for the rear ports, coated with chromium oxide, which lasts three times longer than conventional shields. This protective feature enabled TUF GAMING motherboards to pass the 72-hour salt spray test, while other brands only passed a 24-hour test.

SIMPLE CONFIGURATION

PCIe® Q-Release
A physical button unlocks the security lock of the first PCIe® slot with a single touch, greatly simplifying the removal of a PCIe® card from the motherboard when it“s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.

M.2 Q-Latch
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without special tools. The design uses a simple locking mechanism to secure the M.2 SSD, eliminating the need for screws.

Removable captive screws
Specialized M.2 slot screws reduce the risk of dropping or losing a screw somewhere inside your case when removing the M.2 heatsink.

Q-LED
With the integrated Q-LED troubleshooting lights, PC builders can quickly determine whether the most important components - CPU, RAM, graphics card, drives - are functioning normally during startup.

IMMERSE GAMING
The TUF GAMING Z790 motherboards offer a feature-rich, high-performance gaming package with ultra-fast networking for smooth online gameplay, premium positional audio for FPS gaming, and integrated RGB lighting that synchronizes with connected devices to personalize your gaming atmosphere.

NETWORK

Wi-Fi 6E
The integrated Wi-Fi 6E technology utilizes the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. It offers ultra-fast wireless network speeds and improved capacity and performance in dense wireless environments.*
*The availability and functionality of Wi-Fi 6E depend on legal restrictions and coexistence with 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

The Wi-Fi antenna features four-way positioning for improved signal reception and a magnetic base that allows the antenna to be attached to the top or side of a PC case.

MyASUS
MyASUS offers a variety of support features to help you contact customer service, troubleshoot problems, and optimize product performance. You can also use MyASUS to activate the Wi-Fi SmartConnect feature to automatically connect to the Wi-Fi router with the strongest signal.

Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet
The integrated 2.5 Gbps Ethernet improves your LAN connection by up to 2.5 times the bandwidth speed. If you“re using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage of this network upgrade to reduce latency, experience smoother high-resolution video streaming, and enjoy faster file transfers.

AI noise cancellation
Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
This powerful, ASUS-exclusive utility utilizes an extensive deep learning database to reduce background microphone noise* and incoming audio signals while preserving voice clarity. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks, and other ambient noise are dampened, allowing you to hear and be heard with exceptional clarity while gaming or on calls.
*If you are using a 3.5 mm headset, an audio splitter (3.5 mm audio jack Y-cable) is required.

AUDIO

Realtek 7.1 Channel Audio
S1220A Codec
The TUF GAMING Z790 series utilizes an audio codec developed in close collaboration with Realtek – the Realtek S1220A. With an unprecedented signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 120 dB for the stereo line-out and 113 dB SNR for the line-in, it delivers pristine audio quality. Furthermore, an impedance detection circuit automatically adjusts the gain to ensure optimal volume for your headphones.

Improved audio effects
DTS Audio Processing
DTS® Audio Processing enhances the sound experience of gaming headsets and speakers by reducing distortion and delivering deeper bass, making games, movies, and music sound better. It also allows you to customize audio settings.

LIGHTING

Light effects
OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION
A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. The TUF GAMING Z790 series features edge lighting to enhance its rugged look, and ASUS Aura offers complete RGB control with presets for integrated LEDs and third-party strips. All of this can be synchronized with an ever-expanding portfolio of Aura-compatible hardware.

Gen 2 RGB header
Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers support up to 500 LEDs on Gen 2 RGB devices and allow Aura Sync to automatically adjust the lighting effects across your entire system. The new headers also offer full backward compatibility with existing Aura Sync devices.