ASUS TUF GAMING B560M‑PLUS for Intel 10th and 11th Gen Core

🧰 ASUS TUF GAMING B560M‑PLUS — Key Facts Motherboard Model: ASUS TUF GAMING B560M‑PLUS Chipset: Intel B560 Socket: Intel LGA1200 — for Intel 10th and 11th Gen Core™ / Pentium® Gold / Celeron® CPUs (e.g., i5‑10400, i7‑11700) Creatus Computer Form Factor: micro‑ATX (mATX) (~24.4 × 24.4 cm / 9.6″ × 9.6″) Creatus Computer ✅ Good choice for everyday, gaming, and productivity builds without extreme overclocking. ⚠ Not compatible with newer Intel sockets such as LGA1700 (12th/13th Gen) or older LGA1151 CPUs. Creatus Computer 🧠 CPU Support ✔ Intel 11th Gen Core™ processors ✔ Intel 10th Gen Core™ processors ✔ Pentium Gold / Celeron (10th/11th Gen) ✔ Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and some CPUs support Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Creatus Computer 🧠 Important: Compatibility depends on BIOS support for the CPU model. Always check ASUS’s official CPU support list if using high‑end chips. ASUS 💾 Memory (RAM) 4 × DDR4 DIMM slots (dual‑channel) Supports high‑speed DDR4 5000 MHz (OC) and below (actual supported speed depends on CPU) Native support up to DDR4‑3200 with 11th‑Gen CPUs; lower with 10th‑Gen CPUs System Builder BD 💡 You can enable XMP profiles in BIOS for faster memory performance. Creatus Computer 🧱 Expansion & Storage PCIe Slots 1 × PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (main GPU slot — PCIe 4.0 with 11th‑Gen CPUs) 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1 slot System Builder BD Storage 2 × M.2 slots — one can run PCIe 4.0 x4 with 11th‑Gen CPUs, the other supports PCIe 3.0/SATA modes 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s ports System Builder BD 👉 Note: On some CPUs (especially 10th‑Gen), the PCIe 4.0‑capable M.2 slot may be disabled or limited to PCIe 3.0. System Builder BD 🔌 Rear I/O & Connectivity USB: Multiple USB 3.2 Gen2/Gen1 + USB2.0 ports Video Outputs: HDMI + DisplayPort (when using CPUs with integrated graphics) ASUS Download Center Ethernet: Realtek 2.5 Gb LAN + TUF LANGuard for robust networking ASUS Download Center Audio: Realtek ALC897 7.1 HD Audio with shielding & premium caps ASUS Download Center Wi‑Fi versions (e.g., “B560M‑PLUS Wi‑Fi”) include Intel Wi‑Fi 6 + Bluetooth on board. Eastern IT 🛠️ Features & Build Quality ASUS TUF boards prioritize durability and reliability: ✅ 8+1 Power Stages + ProCool power connectors for stable power delivery Creatus Computer ✅ Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsinks & fan headers Creatus Computer ✅ TUF Protection: ESD guards, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot, etc. Nexus ✅ RGB headers + Aura Sync support Nexus 📊 Quick Compatibility Summary Feature Specification Socket LGA1200 (Intel 10th/11th Gen) Creatus Computer Chipset Intel B560 Creatus Computer Memory DDR4 up to 5000 MHz (OC) System Builder BD PCIe PCIe 4.0 x16 (with 11th‑Gen CPU) System Builder BD Storage 2 × M.2 + 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s System Builder BD Networking Realtek 2.5 Gb LAN (plus Wi‑Fi on Wi‑Fi versions) ASUS Download Center Form Factor micro‑ATX Creatus Computer 🧠 What This Board Is Great For 💡 Mainstream gaming builds (Core i5/i7 10th–11th Gen) 💡 Content creation & productivity with fast storage & networking 💡 Balanced upgrade path without paying extra for high‑end chipsets