🧰 ASUS TUF GAMING B560M‑PLUS – Key Specs
🧠 Platform & Compatibility
CPU Socket: Intel LGA 1200
Chipset: Intel B560 (mainstream, not overclock‑focused)
Supported CPUs:
Intel 11th Gen Core® processors (e.g., i7‑11700K)
Intel 10th Gen Core® processors
Pentium® Gold & Celeron® 10th/11th Gen
👉 Ideal for CPUs like Intel Core i5‑11600K, i7‑11700, etc.
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❗ Note: This board does not support older LGA1151 CPUs (e.g., 8th/9th Gen like Core i7‑8700K) or newer sockets such as LGA1200 successors — you need the correct socket chipset.
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🧱 Memory & Expansion
Memory Support:
DDR4 up to 5000 MHz (OC)
Dual‑channel architecture
Up to 128 GB total depending on kit and CPU
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Expansion Slots:
1 × PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (main GPU slot, PCIe 4.0 supported with 11th Gen CPUs)
1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1 × PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
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💾 Storage & Connectivity
M.2 slots:
2 × M.2 (NVMe & SATA support)
PCIe Gen4 support only with 11th Gen Intel CPUs
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SATA: 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s ports
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🖥️ Rear I/O & USB
USB: Multiple rear USB ports including USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB‑C
Video Outputs:
HDMI
DisplayPort
(when using a CPU with integrated graphics)
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🌐 Networking & Audio
Ethernet: Realtek 2.5 Gb LAN with TUF LANGuard
Audio: Realtek ALC897 7.1‑channel HD audio with premium capacitors
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🛠️ TUF‑Level Features
ASUS TUF (The Ultimate Force) boards are built for durability and stability:
✅ 8+1 power stages with ProCool sockets
✅ VRM and M.2 heatsinks for better heat control
✅ Aura Sync RGB support
✅ Q‑LED debug indicators
✅ Pre‑mounted I/O shield
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