The ASUS TUF Z370-Plus Gaming LGA1151 ATX Motherboard lets you build an 8th-generation Intel Core desktop system by offering an Intel Z370 chipset and an LGA1151 socket. The TUF Z370-Plus Gaming motherboard provides two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, so you create a gaming system that runs on two graphics cards linked with AMD CrossFireX technology. Four DIMM slots are available for accommodating up to 64GB of DDR4 memory modules. For storage, the motherboard comes armed with six SATA connectors and two M.2 slots, which support SATA- and PCIe-based SSDs. There's also onboard LEDs on the motherboard to illuminate the insides of your case.
To access external peripherals, ASUS has outfitted this motherboard with three USB 3.0, two USB 3.1, and two USB 2.0 ports. One of the USB 3.0 ports features a USB Type-C design, while the USB 3.1 ports offer 10 Gb/s speeds. Additional connections can be added to the system by installing PCIe cards to the motherboard's four PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. If you choose a non-gaming build, the motherboard can utilize the processor's integrated graphics chipset to deliver 4K visuals via the motherboard's DVI-D and HDMI outputs. Other notable features include one PS/2 port and Gigabit Ethernet along with three audio jacks, powered by a Realtek ALC887 audio processor.
Intel Z370 Chipset
LGA1151 Core Processors
Gaming Audio
ASUS Aura
ASUS OptiMem
Additional Features
- Intel Ethernet controllers reduce CPU overhead and offer high TCP and UDP throughputs
- LANGuard integrates signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, while protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity
- Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology helps reduce lag
- OC Tuner overclocks your system with a single click by providing precise voltage control and monitoring
- The USB 3.1 ports transfer data at speeds of up to 10 Gb/s
- Intel Optane memory support accelerates attached storage to reduce boot and load times
- Dual onboard M.2 slots, both operating through PCI Express 3.0 x4 lanes, provide 32 Gb/s of bandwidth
- Multiple temperature sources enable full control of PWM and DC water pumps
- Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans
- A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from over-temperature and overcurrent
- SafeSlot integrates fortifying metal for a stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points
- ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge
- Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module ensures smooth, clean power delivery to the CPU
- Onboard resettable fuses protect all connection ports and DRAM modules against overcurrent and short-circuit damage
- TUF's corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's 3X longer than traditional panels
- Chokes and capacitors are engineered to help improve system stability