ASUS TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS
Overview
ASUS TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS is a Micro-ATX (mATX) gaming motherboard based on the Intel B460 chipset and supports Intel LGA 1200 socket processors (primarily 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron). It blends robust build quality with gamer-focused features and solid stability for mid-range builds.
🔌 Basic Platform Specifications
🧩 CPU / Chipset
- CPU Socket: Intel LGA 1200
- Supported CPUs: Intel 10th Gen Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron (14 nm) with Turbo Boost support.
- Chipset: Intel B460 Express — mid-range Intel chipset optimized for productivity and gaming without CPU overclocking.
💾 Memory (RAM)
- Slots: 4 × DDR4 DIMM
- Architecture: Dual-channel
- Supported Speeds: DDR4-2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz (native support depends on CPU memory controller).
- Max Capacity: Up to 128 GB DDR4 memory.
- ECC: Non-ECC Unbuffered only.
🧱 Expansion & Graphics Interfaces
🛠 PCIe Slots
- 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) — Primary graphics slot.
- 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) — Secondary expansion (often for lower-speed cards).
- 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1 — Additional expansion (sound card, USB expansion card, etc.).
- 🖥 Graphics Output (Integrated graphics with CPU)
- 1 × HDMI 1.4b
- 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 (max up to 4096×2304 @ 60 Hz)
- 1 × DVI-D
💾 Storage Options
- 🔌 SATA & M.2
- 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s ports — RAID support (0, 1, 5, 10).
- 2 × M.2 slots:
- One supports M.2 2242/2260/2280 SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4
- Second supports M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe 3.0 x4.
- Intel Optane Memory Ready — can accelerate storage performance with compatible drives.
🌐 Networking & Connectivity
🔌 LAN
- 1 × Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet — reliable wired LAN with Turbo LAN traffic optimization
- 📡 (If Wi-Fi model)
- Certain variants include Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth (e.g., AX200 module) with dual antennas.
- 🖥️ USB & Front Panel Headers
🔌 Rear I/O
- 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 2 × USB 2.0 ports
(number can vary slightly by board revision)
🔌 Internal Headers
- 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (supports 2 ports)
- 2 × USB 2.0 Headers (supports 4 ports)
- Multiple fan headers and RGB headers for chassis lighting.
🔊 Audio System
- Realtek ALC S1200A 7.1-channel HD audio codec — high signal-to-noise ratio for clean audio.
- Audio shielding and premium Japanese capacitors help reduce interference and enhance quality.
- DTS Custom audio presets for headsets (tactical, soundscape, aerial modes) in gaming.
⚙️ BIOS & Software
- UEFI BIOS (AMI) with graphical interface for configuration and tuning.
- Armoury Crate software: centralized RGB control, device tuning, and driver management.
CPU Support: Does not natively support newer generations beyond Intel 10th Gen (11th Gen support may require BIOS updates and isn’t guaranteed).
Memory Frequency: Rated to DDR4-2933, but actual speeds depend on CPU/BIOS limitations.
