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The ASUS TUF Gaming B660M-PLUS, released in January 2022, is a micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel CPUs, offering a balance of robust performance and durability for gaming and other demanding applications.
Key specifications include:
- CPU Socket: Intel Socket 1700
- Chipset: Intel B660
- CPU Support: 1 CPU
- Form Factor: Micro-ATX (24.4 x 24.4cm)
- Power Phases: 10+1 phases, with each phase delivering 50A
Memory support:
- Memory Type: DDR4
- Maximum Speed: 5333MHz (PC4-42600)
- Slots: 4
- Maximum Capacity: 128GB
- Memory Channels: Dual
- Technologies: XMP and Optane support
Expansion slots:
- VGA Connection: PCIe 5.0 x16
- VGA Slot Position: 1st slot
- PCIe Versions: PCIe 5.0, PCIe 4.0, PCIe 3.0
- PCIe Slots: 2 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1
Storage interfaces:
- M.2 Slots: 2 (supporting PCIe 4.0, PCIe, NVMe)
- SATA3 Ports: 4 (6Gb/s)
- M.2 Form Factors: 2242, 2260, 2280
- RAID Support: SATA RAID
Graphics outputs:
- HDMI
- DisplayPort
Rear I/O ports:
- USB 3.x 20Gbps: 1 x USB Type-C
- USB 3.x 10Gbps: 4 x USB Type-A
- USB 3.x 5Gbps: 1 x USB Type-A
- USB 2.0: 2 x USB Type-A
- Ethernet: 1 x RJ-45 (Realtek, 2.5Gbps)
- Audio Jacks: 7.1 channel support
- S/PDIF
Networking:
- LAN Chipset: Realtek
- LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
Audio:
- Audio Chipset: Realtek
- Analog Output: 7.1 channel
Additional headers and features:
- Thunderbolt 4 Header
- USB 3.0 Headers: 1
- USB 2.0 Headers: 2
- USB 3.0 Type-C Header: 1
- RGB and ARGB Headers: 1 x RGB 12V 4-pin, 3 x ARGB 5V 3-pin
- System Fan Headers: 3 x 4-pin
- DrMOS
- M.2 Heatsinks
- LED Lighting: AURA SYNC with onboard and front panel LEDs
- UEFI BIOS
The ASUS TUF Gaming B660M-PLUS is built for gamers who need reliable performance and advanced features in a compact micro-ATX form factor. With support for high-speed memory, advanced storage options, robust power delivery, and extensive connectivity, this motherboard is well-suited for creating a powerful and durable gaming system.