ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS D4 Motherboard

The ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS D4 is designed for gamers, content creators and PC builders upgrading to Intel’s LGA 1700 platform who wish to retain DDR4 memory to manage budget while still gaining high-end features. With the Intel Z690 chipset it delivers support for 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors, offers PCIe 5.0 for next-gen graphics or storage, and includes multiple M.2 slots and high-speed I/O for future expandability. It gives you a strong foundation in an ATX format, ready for robust gaming builds and workstation setups without the cost of DDR5 memory.

The TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS D4 features robust power delivery with DrMOS power stages to support high-end Intel CPUs. It supports DDR4 memory modules up to high frequencies via overclocking, includes a PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot for the latest GPUs, multiple M.2 sockets for ultra-fast SSDs, numerous USB ports including front-panel USB-C support, and advanced connectivity like 2.5Gb Ethernet. The TUF series durability enhancements—such as reinforced PCIe slots, dependable components, strong VRM cooling and an ATX form factor—ensure stability during intense gaming or heavy workloads.

Form Factor: ATX
Socket: Intel LGA 1700
Chipset: Intel Z690
Supported CPUs: Intel 12th / 13th Gen Core (LGA 1700)
Memory Support: DDR4 (4 × DIMM slots) – enables reuse of existing DDR4 kits
Expansion Slots: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (for GPU) and additional slots for expansion
Storage Interfaces: Multiple M.2 slots plus SATA ports for NVMe and traditional drives
Networking & USB Connectivity: 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB-C / USB-A high-speed ports
Special Features: TUF Certified components, enhanced VRM/thermal design, SafeSlot PCIe reinforcement, Aura Sync RGB headers

To use this motherboard you will need a compatible Intel LGA 1700 processor (12th or 13th Gen), a DDR4 memory kit (dual channel recommended) and an ATX-compatible case with adequate cooling. A quality ATX power supply with appropriate connectors (24-pin main + 8-pin CPU) is required. Installing a modern GPU and NVMe SSDs will allow you to fully use the board’s potential. BIOS updates may be necessary for latest CPU support.