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ASUS

ASUS TUF B365M-Plus Gaming LGA 1151 Intel Motherboard

SKU CH-7GFH-3XQHB

Micro-ATX board for 8th- and 9th-generation Intel Core CPUs, four DDR4 slots up to 64 GB, one full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, six SATA ports and an M.2 socket

  • ProcessorIntel Socket 1151 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and
  • ChipsetIntel B365
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Onboard video chipIntel HD Graphics
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors via LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 2666 MHz with four 288-pin slots for 64 GB capacity
  • One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot at x16 mode plus a second at x4 mode for graphics and add-in cards
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and one M.2 socket 3 with M key for 2242, 2260, 2280 drives in SATA or PCIe 3.0 x4 mode
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN and 8-channel audio for wired networking and surround sound

TUF B365M-Plus Gaming LGA 1151

The ASUS TUF B365M-Plus Gaming is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel B365 chipset for LGA 1151 (300 Series) processors. It supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. Four DDR4 slots accept up to 64GB of memory running at 2666, 2400 or 2133 MHz in dual-channel mode.

Build fit and alternatives

This board suits builders who need a compact foundation for a mainstream Intel system with integrated graphics output and a single full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot. It also provides a second x16 slot wired at x4 plus one x1 slot for add-in cards. Users requiring multiple x16 slots at full bandwidth, Wi-Fi, or support for newer socket types should consider other platforms.

M.2 storage capability

One M.2 Socket 3 with M key accepts 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives operating in either SATA or PCIe 3.0 x4 mode. A second M.2 Socket 3 with M key supports the same form factors in PCIe 3.0 x4 mode only. This arrangement determines which solid-state drives can be installed and at what speed.

How it compares

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Price $62.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineTUF
Model nameB365M-Plus Gaming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Socket 1151 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
ChipsetIntel B365
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
Optane memory supportYes
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipIntel HD Graphics
Audio & video
Sound channels8 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Rear panel ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)1 x DVI-D1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A up to 5Gbps2 x USB 2.0 8-channel Audio I/O
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)1 × 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connectors
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 in × 9.5 in
In the box
In the boxAccessories:User's manualI/O Shield2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)2 x M.2 screws1 x Supporting DVD1 x TUF GAMING Sticker1 x TUF Certification card(s)

Questions about this item

How do I install the processor into the LGA 1151 socket without bending pins?

Align the notches on the CPU with the socket keys, lower it gently without force, then close the retention lever until it clicks; the common mistake is pressing down on the chip before the lever is fully latched.

What component will need replacement first to keep the board running reliably?

The M.2 slot supports SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 drives in 2242, 2260 and 2280 lengths; a failed drive is the most likely part to swap later.

Which limit appears first during extended heavy loads?

The single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot runs at x16 while the second x16 slot is wired for x4, so multi-GPU bandwidth caps at x4 on the lower slot.

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