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ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi D5 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-8936-9ZTN6

ATX board for 12th-14th Gen Intel CPUs with PCIe 5.0, DDR5 to 7200 MT/s, four M.2 slots, 2.5 Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4 header

  • ProcessorIntel® Socket LGA1700 for 14th & 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12t
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/
  • Ready for 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • 16+1 DrMOS power stages with ProCool sockets and military-grade TUF components
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Intel 2.5Gb LAN with TUF LANGuard for fast, reliable networking
  • Four M.2 slots plus front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 4 header
  • SafeDIMM, PCIe 5.0 SafeSlot, Q-LED, M.2 Q-Latch and pre-mounted I/O shield simplify the build

Socket and chipset

This motherboard uses the Intel LGA 1700 socket paired with the Z790 chipset. It supports 12th, 13th and 14th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. The board is ATX form factor and comes ready for Windows 11 out of the box. A BIOS update may be required for some 14th generation CPUs.

Power delivery and thermals

The 16+1 DrMOS power stage design works with ProCool sockets and Digi+ VRM control to supply stable current during long gaming or rendering sessions. Military-grade TUF components are chosen for durability under continuous load. Heatsinks on the VRM and M.2 slots help dissipate heat without relying on extreme airflow.

Compatibility checklist

Verify that your case fits an ATX board and that the CPU cooler clears the VRM heatsink area. Confirm your DDR5 kit appears on the ASUS QVL for the speeds you intend to run. Ensure the power supply provides the 8-pin and 4-pin CPU connectors required by the ProCool headers. Check M.2 slot lengths against your SSD form factors before ordering.

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Price $334.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineTUF
Model nameTUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi D5
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* 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 under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.com/support/
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* 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 under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.com/support/
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel® Z790 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
SATA and RAID supportIntel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek S1220A 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
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio Cover
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-B
Connectivity
Maximum network speed1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
TUF LANGuard
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
2 × 2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz frequency band*
Bluetooth® v5.3**
* WiFi 6E 6 GHz regulatory may vary between countries.
** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12 in × 9.6 in ( 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm )
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportWindows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit

Questions about this item

How hot does the 16+1 DrMOS power stage get when the board runs all day?

The 16+1 DrMOS design with ProCool sockets and military-grade TUF components is built for sustained loads, and Digi+ VRM regulates delivery efficiently.

Which DDR5 memory kit do I need to have on hand before this motherboard will post?

You need a DDR5 kit up to 192 GB across the four 288-pin slots; supported speeds range from 4800 to 7200(OC) depending on the CPU and memory configuration.

Will my existing PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD work in the M.2_2 or M.2_3 slots without an adapter?

Yes, the M.2_2 and M.2_3 slots accept 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives running at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the Z790 chipset.

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