🧰 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)
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Form Factor: micro‑ATX (mATX) (~24.4 × 24.4 cm / 9.6″ × 9.6″)
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✅ 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.
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🧠 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
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🧠 Important: Compatibility depends on BIOS support for the CPU model. Always check ASUS’s official CPU support list if using high‑end chips.
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💾 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
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💡 You can enable XMP profiles in BIOS for faster memory performance.
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🧱 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
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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
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👉 Note: On some CPUs (especially 10th‑Gen), the PCIe 4.0‑capable M.2 slot may be disabled or limited to PCIe 3.0.
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🔌 Rear I/O & Connectivity
USB: Multiple USB 3.2 Gen2/Gen1 + USB2.0 ports
Video Outputs: HDMI + DisplayPort (when using CPUs with integrated graphics)
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Ethernet: Realtek 2.5 Gb LAN + TUF LANGuard for robust networking
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Audio: Realtek ALC897 7.1 HD Audio with shielding & premium caps
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Wi‑Fi versions (e.g., “B560M‑PLUS Wi‑Fi”) include Intel Wi‑Fi 6 + Bluetooth on board.
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🛠️ Features & Build Quality
ASUS TUF boards prioritize durability and reliability:
✅ 8+1 Power Stages + ProCool power connectors for stable power delivery
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✅ Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsinks & fan headers
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✅ TUF Protection: ESD guards, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot, etc.
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✅ RGB headers + Aura Sync support
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📊 Quick Compatibility Summary
Feature Specification
Socket LGA1200 (Intel 10th/11th Gen)
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Chipset Intel B560
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Memory DDR4 up to 5000 MHz (OC)
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PCIe PCIe 4.0 x16 (with 11th‑Gen CPU)
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Storage 2 × M.2 + 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s
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Networking Realtek 2.5 Gb LAN (plus Wi‑Fi on Wi‑Fi versions)
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Form Factor micro‑ATX
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🧠 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
