ASUS TUF GAMING B660M- PLUS D4 Intel B660 LGA 1700 micro ATX

<b>Durable. Stable. Reliable.</b>N/AASUS TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel 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 offers rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. Aesthetically TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 sports the new TUF Gaming logo and incorporates simple geometric design elements to reflect the dependability and stability that defines the TUF Gaming series.N/AN/A<b>Rock-Solid Performance</b>N/AWith upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to drive the 12th Gen Intel Core processors plus support for faster memory and storage TUF GAMING B660M series motherboards are the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.N/AN/A<b>Power Design</b>N/A<b>DrMOS</b>N/AThe onboard VRMs feature 10+1 DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package delivering the power and efficiency that 12th Gen Intel Core processors demand.N/AN/A<b>Six-Layer PCB Design</b>N/AMultiple PCB layers optimize heat management for critical components providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.N/AN/A<b>ProCool Connectors</b>N/AEnhanced EATX 8-Pin and 4-Pin ConnectorsN/A Provide extreme durabilityN/A Prevent hotspots and connector failureN/AN/ACompared 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.N/AN/A<b>TUF Components</b>N/AN/A<b>TUF Chokes</b>N/ACertified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-solid power to the CPU improving system stability.N/A<b>TUF Capacitors</b>N/AProprietary capacitors provide up to 20% wider temperature tolerance and five times longer lifespan.N/AN/A<b>Digi+ VRM</b>N/AThe 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.N/AN/A<b> COOLING</b>N/A<b>Cooler by design</b>N/A1. Enlarged VRM heatsinkN/AThe extensive surface area of the massive heatsink covers the VRMs and chokes to improve heat dissipation.N/AN/A<b>2. Flexible M.2 Heatsink</b>N/ATUF GAMING B660M Series have flexible M.2 heatsink to use one more M.2 slot and keep the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.N/AN/A<b>Comprehensive Fan Controls</b>N/ATUF GAMING B660M series motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via the Fan Xpert 2+ utility or the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.N/AN/A<b>DRAM Overclocking PerformanceN/ADDR4 OC 5333</b>N/AImprovements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.N/AN/A<b>Two PCIe 4.0 M.2</b>N/AThe Two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots support up to two 2280 devices and also provide NVMe SSD RAID support for incredible performance potential. Create a RAID configuration with up to two PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds.N/AN/A<b>CONNECTIVITY</b>N/A<b>PCIe 5.0</b>N/AThe 12th Gen Intel processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to the market. 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 PCI ExpressN/AN/A<b>Front USB Port</b>N/AA full complement of USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals including a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector that provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps.N/AN/A<b>USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C</b>N/AExtensive USB support ensures connections to a wide array of peripherals. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port on the rear I/O panel that delivers increased bandwidth and transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.N/AN/A<b>Thunderbolt 4 Support</b>N/ATUF GAMING B660M series features Thunderbolt 4 support via an on-board header. With an Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card* TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 can also enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable. Additionally this card has a daisy-chain function for multi-screen connection and supports up to an 8K resolution display. It can also provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.N/A* ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card is sold separately.N/AN/A<b>Easy PC DIY</b>N/ATUF GAMING motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want even for first-time builders. The TUF GAMING Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy while Armoury Crate software provides Fan Xpert 2+ and hardware information and offers full full control of Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation RGB lighting and peripheral settings. The TUF GAMING platform gives you the arsenal you need to build and optimize your dream gaming rig without unnecessary complexity.N/AN/A<b>Build with Confidence</b>N/ATUF 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. Learn MoreN/AN/A<b>TUF PROTECTION</b>N/A<b>SafeSlot & SafeDIMM</b>N/APCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0 so we adapted our SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards empowering you to insert your modules with speed accuracy and confidence.N/AN/A<b>ESD Guards</b>N/AESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV. Surface-mounted TVS diodes in a dual in-line package help protect your PC from voltage spikes.N/AN/A<b>TUF LANGuard</b>N/ATUF 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.N/AN/A<b>DRAM Overvoltage Protection</b>N/AOnboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.N/AN/A<b>Stainless Steel Back I/O Panel</b>N/ATUF GAMING motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a lifespan thats three times longer than traditional panels. With this protective feature TUF GAMING motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.N/AN/A<b>Immersive Gaming</b>N/ATUF GAMING B660M series motherboards provide a high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experiences including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.N/AN/A<b>Networking</b>N/A<b>EXCLUSIVE 2.5 GIGABIT ETHERNET</b>N/A2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother lag-free gaming immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.N/AN/A<b>Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation</b>N/AThis powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter mouse clicks and other ambient noises are removed so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls.N/AN/A<b>Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound</b>N/A<b>1.TUF Gaming audio chip protection</b>N/AEnhanced electrical shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure the best quality.N/A<b>2. High-definition audio</b>N/APremium audio capacitors provide warm natural and immersive sound.N/A<b>3. Audio shielding</b>N/AOur specialized audio path design separates analog and digital signal domains to significantly reduce multi-lateral interference.N/AN/A<b>DTS Audio Processing</b>N/ADTS 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.N/AN/A<b>Outshine the Competition</b>N/AA well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. TUF Gaming B660M series features edge lighting to enhance its rugged look and now the PCH heatsink gets RGB lighting to take the style even further. ASUS Aura offers full RGB control with a variety of functional presets for built-in LEDs as well as third-party strips you can connect to onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.N/AN/A<b>Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header</b>N/AThe addressable Gen 2 RGB header is now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new header also offers backward-compatibility with existing addressable RGB gear.