ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard

TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI

ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest AMD Ryzen™ processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard goes beyond expectations with rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous endurance testing to ensure that they can handle conditions where others may fail. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.

 

Performance

 

Cooling

 

Gaming Immersion

 

Connectivity

 

Intelligent - Complete AI Solution

ASUS AI Solutions - including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II for thermal control and AI Networking II for real-time bandwidth optimization - offer smart overclocking, efficient cooling and new levels of ultrafast connectivity.

AI Overclocking

Maximized CPU performance, and predictions for ideal CPU and cooling settings, pushing your system to its limits.

 

Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation.

 

AI Cooling II

Optimized thermals, and reduced noise via dynamic adjustment of fan speeds, based on CPU temperatures.

 

Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. An ASUS-exclusive algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, and then it monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.

 

AI Networking II

Optimized network performance, helping to ensure seamless connectivity and maximized WiFi 7 speeds.

AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, providing trustworthy and seamless connectivity and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7.

 

Traffic Monitor
Armoury Crate's Traffic Monitor tracks your current Wi-Fi channel usage. Move to a less congested channel by clicking the Channel Switch button*.
*The "Channel Switch" function requires pairing with an ASUS router. If not paired with an ASUS router, the channel change process can be performed in the "Router IP" section of the Traffic Monitor.

 

Direction Finder
Armoury Crate's Direction Finder feature helps users detect the optimal antenna orientation for achieving the best WiFi signal strength*.
*The Direction Finder is only compatible with connections in the 5GHz and 6GHz bands

 

Fast Check
Armoury Crate's Fast Check feature empowers users to rapidly detect WiFi signal strength.

 

DYNAMIC OC SWITCHER

Dynamic OC Switcher maximizes CPU performance by letting you set current and temperature thresholds to automatically switch between a manual overlock for heavy multithreaded workloads and Precision Boost Overdrive for single-threaded tasks.

 

AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO)
This pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters, this AMD algorithm   can leverage the motherboard's robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher.

 

CORE FLEX

Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control power and thermals in creative new ways. In its simplest form, you can set breakpoints to gradually reduce CPU core frequency as temperature or current increases. But the system is extremely adaptable, supporting multiple user-controlled functions that can manipulate power, current and temperature limits independently so that you can bend CPU performance to your will.

 

EXAMPLE: EDC
By managing the Electrical Design Current (EDC) in tandem with the total current, this CPU can gain extra performance for short, demanding bursts. During lightly threaded workloads, below 35 amps, the Level 1 EDC is set to a low value, in this case 60A. As more cores are needed, the EDC is set to 120A, which was found by this user to be a sweet spot for performance. Once the CPU passes 70A, it is in multi-threaded territory, where it was found that a high EDC of 250 gave optimal performance.

 

EXAMPLE: PPT
In order to let the CPU cool off if its temperatures go too high, this user constrains the Package Power Target (PPT) when thermals increase. Specifically the short-term value ("Fast") is used. Until the CPU reaches 70°, it can run at full performance, so 350 watts is set to give plenty of overhead. At that point, the power limit reduces to 220W, to let the CPU start reducing heat. If it is still under sustained load and keeps getting hotter, then a more stringent 165W PPT is set at 85°.

 

UEFI BIOS

A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot's security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it's time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners and comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

 

BIOS Q-Dashboard
Simplify your motherboard configuration with BIOS Q-Dashboard. Its intuitive visual representation of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings takes the complexity out of setting up your system. Upgrade now, and discover the power of BIOS Q-Dashboard to easily and efficiently enhance your computing setup.

 

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers
An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

 

ASUS MyHotkey
This feature provides a fast, convenient way to update the BIOS and boot your OS, enhancing PC upgrades with streamlined efficiency for DIY users.

 

Quick and Simple Setup
EZ Mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality and one-click application of important settings - all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)
Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control
Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

 

ASUS DriverHub

Simplify driver management with automatic detection, one-click installation and update for smooth, efficient system performance.

 

ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default, it supports ASUS motherboards, and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation. Additionally, ASUS DriverHub offers one-click installation and update checks, making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.

 

ASUS GlideX

Enable seamless screen sharing and control across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via USB or WiFi, supporting multiple platforms.

ASUS GlideX is a cross-device, cross-platform screen-sharing, screen-control and operation solution for enhanced productivity across PCs, tablets and smartphones via USB or WiFi. Features include screen mirroring, screen extension, unified control with one keyboard and mouse, easy file transfers, and using mobile cameras as PC webcams. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.

 

Power Saving

Provides easy-to-use configuration options for PC beginners and advanced features for veterans.

The Power Saving function contains several settings that can easily optimize power consumption and maximize energy savings. You can enable a CPU power limit, darken Aura lighting and set the fan profile to a power saving mode. You can also toggle the Power Saver plan that is built into Windows.

 

Armoury Crate

Customize Aura Sync RGB and control ASUS devices. Includes product registration and updates.

Within a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate offers easily customized Aura Sync RGB settings for every compatible device in your arsenal, plus controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate also integrates product registration and a news feed so that the ASUS community always has access to interesting updates.

 

Performance - Premium Power Design

Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of AMD processors. The motherboard is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 16(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80A each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for both current and future AMD processors.

- 16 Vcore Power (80A, SPS)
- 2 SOC Power (80A, SPS)
- 1 Misc Power (80A, DrMOS)

Eight Layered PCB design
Enhanced stability and overclocking.
This multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

 

ProCool Power Connectors
Proprietary 8+8 pin connectors improve PSU connection.
Compared to traditional power inputs, ASUS ProCool connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure full contact with PSU power cables. The resulting lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and connector failure.

 

TUF Components
TUF chokes and capacitors offer rock-solid durability and stability.
TUF chokes deliver rock-solid power to the CPU, improving system stability. And TUF 5K black metallic capacitors provide 52% wider temperature tolerance and a 2.5X-longer lifespan than standard motherboard capacitors.

 

Digi+VRM Control
Real-time voltage control.
The integrated Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, optimized for ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.

 

DRAM Overclocking Performance

Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of TUF GAMING motherboards. With the motherboard, you can extract all the potential out of your DDR5 modules*, whether they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.

* Memory overclocking may vary between CPU series. Please refer to the spec table for detailed information.

 

DDR5 DOMINANCE

For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, this motherboard is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits, courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via an extensive array of settings in the UEFI.

ASUS AEMP

This exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules can effortlessly unleash memory performance.

Unleash DDR5 with AEMP
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on your kit and then presents optimized frequency, timing and voltage profiles that you can quickly apply.

 

M.2 PCIe 5.0 Support

This motherboard also features two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots to enjoy the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps*, and all M.2 slots support NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest available speeds.

 

Cooling - Cooler by Design

 

Cooling - Cooler Compatibility

ASUS AIO coolers offer robust performance, high overclocking potential, bold aesthetics and customizable functionality for new TUF Gaming motherboards, empowering you to build your dream gaming rig.

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Connectivity - Empowering Connection

This motherboard offers a versatile range of connectivity with PCIe 5.0, USB4® 40Gbps and front USB 20Gbps Type-C® connectors with Fast Charge support.

PCIe 5.0

PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards and backward compatibility with previous versions of the PCIe bus.

USB4® 40Gbps Type-C® Port

Each port delivers up to 40Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. Both ports can be employed for up to two external 4K displays.

Front USB 20Gbps Type-C®

This motherboard features a USB 20Gbps Type-C® front panel connector for speedy data transfers of up to 20Gbps. And it offers Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 technology to provide up to 30W of quick charging.

 

DIY - Easy PC DIY

PCIe Slot Q-Release
A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot's security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it's time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.

 

Q-Antenna
With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance.

 

M.2 Q-Latch
The innovative ASUS Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools or screws. This design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly detach it with one tap.

 

Q-LED
The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components ? CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices ? are functioning normally during startup. It can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed--even before booting.

 

BIOS FlashBack™
BIOS FlashBack™ simplifies BIOS updates. Just load the BIOS file onto a FAT32 USB stick, insert it into the BIOS FlashBack™ port, and press a button-no CPU or memory needed.

 

DIY Protection

SafeSlot & SafeDIMM
SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath integrated with a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed, and to ensure the highest-possible data speeds. And, the SafeDIMM sheath is integrated to protect memory modules, empowering you to insert modules with speed, accuracy and confidence.?

 

ESD Guards
ASUS added special TVS diodes to boost electrostatic discharge prevention by up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge - well above the industry standard.

 

TUF LANGuard
TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.?

Stainless Steel Back I/O Panel
TUF Gaming motherboards feature a corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panel with a 3X longer lifespan. The motherboards passed a rigorous 72-hour salt fog test, surpassing the industry standard.?

 

DIY - Build With Confidence

TUF GAMING Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC component brands to ensure compatibility across a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With new partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF GAMING Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.

 

Gaming - Ultrafast Networking

Provide a feature-packed high-performance gaming package, with ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay.

2.5Gb Ethernet

On-board 2.5Gb Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch by improving bandwidth speeds up to 2.5X faster than 1Gb connections.?

 

On-board 2.5Gb Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch by improving bandwidth speeds by up to 2.5X. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage of this networking upgrade to reduce lag, experience smoother high-resolution video streams, and enjoy faster file transfers.?

 

WiFi 7

WiFi 7 ensures stable connections and low latency.?

 

The next-gen WiFi 7* supports 160 MHz bandwidth in the 6 GHz band and 4096 QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) ensures stable connections and low latency, supporting 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands for enhanced coverage and throughput.?

*WiFi 7 features require an onboard WiFi chipset, WiFi AP, and WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features. The 6 GHz band may be unavailable in some regions/countries due to regulatory restrictions. Please visit the ASUS support website for more information.?

 

ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna delivers up to 18% stronger wireless signal reception compared to the previous generation.

 

Dual transceivers support the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances.

Wireless Signal Reception Improvement
Versus previous-generation antenna
- Up to +6% 6GHz
- Up to +18% 5/2.4GHz
Disclaimer: The availability of WiFi 7 160 MHz varies according to regional regulations.?

 

Realtek 7.1 Channel Audio - ALC1220P

This motherboard utilizes an audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek - the Realtek ALC1220P. It features an unprecedented 120 dB signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio for the stereo line out and a 113 dB SNR for the line in, providing pristine audio quality. Additionally, an impedance-sensing circuit automatically adjusts gain to ensure an optimal volume range for your headphones.

 

DTS Audio Processing

DTS® Audio Processing enhances gaming headset and speaker audio experiences by reducing distortion and by providing deeper bass, so games, movies and music sound better. It also allows you to customize audio settings.

 

Outshine The Competition

ASUS Aura Sync offers synchronized lighting with other Aura Sync products, including motherboards, graphics cards, monitors and peripherals.

 

A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. The TUF GAMING motherboard features edge lighting to enhance its rugged look, and ASUS Aura offers full RGB control with presets for built-in LEDs and third-party strips. It can all sync with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-compatible hardware.?

 

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Headers

Automatically optimize lighting effects for the number of LEDs present in compatible ARGB gear.

Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers will support up to 500 LEDs on Gen 2 RGB devices, empowering Aura Sync to automatically tailor lighting effects across your whole system. The headers also offer full backward compatibility with existing Aura Sync gear.?