ASUS Prime B760-PLUS LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard, 4x DDR5 DIMM, 192GB Max PCIe 5.0 x16, USB 3.2 Type-C

The ASUS PRIME B760-PLUS DDR5 is an ATX-form motherboard from ASUS's PRIME series, designed for users seeking a balanced mix of performance, features, and future-proofing without stepping into the high-end price range. It supports Intel's 12th, 13th, and likely 14th Gen Core processors via the LGA 1700 socket and features the B760 chipset.
This motherboard supports DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 for the main graphics card slot, and modern connectivity options, making it suitable for a solid mid-range or high-performance PC build. It's ideal for gaming, productivity, and general computing.

Key Features

• LGA 1700 socket for Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors (Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron) with the B760 chipset.

• Supports DDR5 memory, with four DIMM slots, allowing for high-speed configurations and good upgrade potential.

• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics, offering future-ready expansion for the latest GPUs. Additional PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 slots are available for further expansion.

• Three M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, and additional SATA ports, providing flexibility in storage options.

• 2.5Gb Ethernet for faster network speeds (Realtek chipset), ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks.

• Modern connectivity including USB-C (3.2 Gen 2x2) and support for DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA for CPUs with integrated graphics.

• 5X Protection III includes DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, SafeSlot Core+, and reinforced back I/O for durability and protection.

• Cooling features include M.2 heatsinks, VRM heatsinks, fan headers, and Aura Sync RGB headers for enhanced system cooling and customization.

Specifications

• Socket: Intel LGA 1700.

• Chipset: Intel B760.

• Form Factor: ATX (305mm x 244mm).

• Memory:

  • 4 DIMM slots for DDR5 memory

  • Maximum supported memory: 192GB

  • Supported memory speeds: up to DDR5 7200+(OC), 7000(OC), 6800, 6600, 6400, 6200, 6000, 5800, 5600, 5400, 5200, 5000, 4800 MHz (depending on the CPU and memory modules).

  • Non-ECC, un-buffered memory with Intel XMP support.

• Graphics Outputs (Rear I/O):

  • 1 DisplayPort (supports up to 4K@60Hz).

  • 1 VGA port.

  • 1 HDMI port (HDMI 2.1, supports up to 4K@60Hz with supported CPUs).

• Expansion Slots:

  • 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (for primary GPU).

  • 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (works in x4 mode).

  • 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.

• Storage Interfaces:

  • 3 M.2 slots (Key M) — two support PCIe 4.0 x4, one supports PCIe 4.0 x2.

  • 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports.

  • RAID support: RAID 0/1/5/10 (via Intel Rapid Storage Technology).

• Network:

  • 1 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port.

  • No Wi-Fi module included, but an M.2 Key E slot is available for a Wi-Fi card (sold separately).

• Rear I/O / USB Ports:

  • 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C.

  • 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A.

  • 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A.

  • 2 USB 2.0 Type-A.

  • Additional internal headers: front USB-C header, USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, USB 2.0 headers, and more.

• Audio:

  • Realtek 7.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC.

  • 24-bit/192kHz support, premium capacitors for superior sound quality.

• Cooling:

  • VRM heatsinks and M.2 heatsinks for improved thermal performance.

  • Multiple fan headers, hybrid fan control through Fan Xpert 2+ software.

• Special Features:

  • ASUS 5X Protection III (DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, SafeSlot Core+, stainless-steel back I/O).

  • ASUS OptiMem II for better memory performance.

  • Aura Sync RGB control (addressable Gen 2 headers and Aura RGB header).

• Operating System Supported:

  • Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit).