Description
Engineered for durability, performance, and next-gen connectivity, the Asus TUF Gaming Z790-Plus motherboard brings together military-grade components, comprehensive cooling, and robust power delivery to support the latest 13th and 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Built on the Intel® Z790 chipset, this ATX motherboard is ideal for gamers and PC enthusiasts who demand stability, speed, and future-proof features.
The Asus TUF Gaming Z790-Plus motherboard delivers enhanced DDR5 memory support, PCIe® 5.0 x16 graphics capability, and next-level storage with four M.2 slots, making it an optimal foundation for high-performance gaming builds. Designed for seamless networking, it integrates ultra-fast WiFi 6E, Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, and Bluetooth® v5.3, ensuring low-latency online gaming and fast file transfers.
Gamers benefit from Armoury Crate integration, two-way AI noise cancellation, and addressable RGB lighting for custom setups. Enhanced with reinforced PCIe SafeSlot and comprehensive fan controls, the ASUS TUF GAMING Z790 ensures operational reliability under intense gaming conditions. Whether you're building a new rig or upgrading an existing system, this motherboard offers the performance and resilience to elevate your gaming experience.
FEATURES:
- Intel® Z790 chipset compatible with 13th and 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors on LGA1700 socket
- 16+1 DrMOS power stages, six-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, and military-grade TUF components
- Next-gen performance DDR5 memory, PCIe® 5.0 x16 graphics, and high-speed storage with up to four M.2 slots
- Integrated WiFi 6E, Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, and Bluetooth® v5.3
- Enlarged VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 4 utility
- Armoury Crate software for system control, device management, and real-time monitoring
- Two-way AI noise cancellation for crystal-clear voice input
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers and Aura Sync compatibility for personalisation
- SafeSlot Core+ and stainless-steel back I/O for extended longevity and structural integrity
SPECIFICATIONS:
- CPU
- Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors
- Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
- Chipset: Intel® Z790 Chipset
- Memory
- 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- OptiMem II
- Graphics
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI® port
- Expansion Slots
- Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- Intel® Z790 Chipset
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Storage
- Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- Intel® 13th & 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
- Intel® Z790 Chipset
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Ethernet
- 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
- TUF LANGuard
- Wireless & Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 6E
- 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
- Bluetooth® v5.3
- USB
- Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
- Front USB (Total 7 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
- Audio
- Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphones and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-bit/192 kHz playback"
- Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio Cover
- Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI® port
- 1 x Wi-Fi Module
- 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 5 x Audio jacks
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
- Internal I/O Connectors
- Fan and Cooling related
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
- 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
- Power related
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
- Storage related
- 4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
- Miscellaneous
- 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
- 1 x Aura RGB header
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
- 1 x COM Port header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
- 1 x 20-3-pin System Panel header with Chassis intrusion function
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
- Special Features
- ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- Safeslot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
- ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
- ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
- ASUS EZ DIY
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
- AURA Sync
- Aura RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
- Software Features
- ASUS Exclusive Software
- Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
- Power Saving
- AI Suite 3
- TurboV EVO
- DIGI+ VRM
- PC Cleaner
- TUF GAMING CPU-Z
- DTS Audio Processing
- MyAsus
- Norton 360 for Gamers
- WinRAR
- UEFI BIOS
- ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- BIOS: 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
- Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
- Operating System: Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit
- Form Factor:
- ATX Form Factor
- 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- Asus TUF Gaming Z790-Plus Wi-Fi ATX Motherboard x1
- SATA 6Gb/s cables x2
- ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna x1
- TUF GAMING sticker x1
- M.2 Rubber Packages x2
- Screw package for M.2 SSD x1
- TUF Certification card x1
- User guide x1
Payment methods
Refund Policy
Returns Policy
Returns:
If a client is not satisfied with a purchase, it can be returned within seven days of the delivery for a full refund, less the shipping costs. Full refunds will only be issued if products are returned unopened and with all packaging and any other materials that were part of the original purchase. The following restriction will apply for returns:
- Should an opened product be returned, a 20% re-stocking fee will be charged, provided that all the original packaging and all materials are provided with it.
- Please note that we as Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd will not accept any items back for credit or replacement if the packaging is not complete, this includes and is not limited to boxes, documentation, cables, accessories, etc
- Goods returned in opened packaging need to be returned in a condition that is fit for resale. Software and consumables can only be returned if they have not been opened.
- Certain hardware items and all custom/special orders may only be returned for replacement and not for refund and will incur a 20% handling fee.
- Electronic license cannot be returned, therefore client need to ensure they are purchasing the correct item before concluding the transaction, if further information is required around the item, please contact us on shop@raioncx.co.za.
- All products being shipped back to Raion Connect should be carefully packed in protective materials where necessary. The package should have the order number and return address clearly marked.
- Should a product be damaged while being shipped to our offices; Raion Connect will not be liable for the damages. It is recommended to insure any items that you send to us.
Replacements:
All products sold by Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd are covered under our 7 day guarantee against defects. Items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to manufacturer and/or Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd restrictions.
Defective items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to the following restrictions:
- All products must be returned in original condition including packaging, documentation, warranty cards, manuals, and accessories.
- Software is non-refundable unless returned unopened in their original packaging with documentation. Where the license key is exposed on software packages we will not accept the return of these packages.
- All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
- Any returns found to be non-defective are subject to a restocking fee of 15% and all non-product related fees (shipping, transaction and insurance) are not refundable.
- Delivery fees will not be refunded for returns or for collecting of faulty items
- The manufacturer warranty will not apply if the product shows evidence of:
- impact, sand, liquid or moisture damage
- dropping, mishandling, or tampering
- battery or chemical corrosion
- damage caused by connected equipment
- use contrary to the applicable instruction manual
- wrong configuration of equipment
- Unaccredited third party repairs, configuration or maintenance on equipment.
- Modification of any parts or enhancement not approved by the manufacturer
Stock availability
- We are not a stock holding company and the stock availability for some of the items shown on our eCommerce site are from lists that are imported every morning or when available from suppliers.
- Stock quantities are thus a reflection of the previous days stock count at close of business.
- Although we will try our utmost to keep stock availability up to date we cannot be held responsible if a product becomes out of stock with our suppliers but our site still shows availability.
- A lot of the products on our eCommerce site shows "Limited Availability". For these products we are not sure of the availability of stock from our suppliers and will need to revert to you are the delivery ETA.
Shipping
- Shipping costs are calculated on the volumetric weight.
- Couriers don’t give an exact time of day for the delivery but will deliver between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- No Deliveries will take place on weekends or public holidays
- Deliveries are made via courier (Door to Door)
- The couriers require someone to be at the address provided to accept the delivery otherwise the goods will be returned and this will delay you receiving your goods on time.
- Provide contact numbers and contact persons receiving the goods
- No deliveries to a Postal Box
- Delivery ETA’s depend on stock availability but you will be informed if the item you require is out of stock and may take longer than the above lead times.
- Orders are processed from when the payment is received and reflects in our account.
- We do not deliver outside of South Africa, but you may arrange for a courier service to collect from us or an appointed collection point when the goods have been invoiced and ready for collection.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the following business day.
- Raion Connect reserve the right to part ship goods on all orders to the customer and to invoice each shipment separately, unless otherwise stipulated by the customer. This is to make sure that the customer receive their stock in a fast and efficient manner..