ASUS TUF Gaming B660M-Plus Wi-Fi DDR5 Motherboard

On sale! (normally $249) The ASUS TUF Gaming B550M-Plus motherboard supports LGA1700 sockets for Intel 12th Gen processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors, features up to 4 x DDR5 memory slots, PCIe 5.0, 4.0, and 3.0 expansion slots, 2 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA ports (6Gb/s), 8 x rear USB ports, 7 x front USB ports, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuard, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC, and an mATX form factor.

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Features

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TUF Gaming B660M-Plus WiFi

Intel® B660 (LGA 1700) mATX motherboard, 10+1 DrMOS Power stages , PCIe 5.0 support, DDR5 6000(OC), Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots with Heatsinks, Intel® Wi-Fi 6, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, Aura Sync, Two-way AI Noise Cancelation.

• Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors
• Enhanced power solution: 10+1 DrMOS power stages, six-layer PCB, 8+4 ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability
• Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM heatsink, Stack Cool 3+, M.2 heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+
• Latest connectivity: PCIe 5.0 slot, DDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, front panel header for USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® and Thunderbolt 4™ support
• Made for online gaming: Intel® WiFi 6, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuard
• Two-way AI Noise-Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences

 

Durable. Stable. Reliable.

ASUS TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard offers rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. Aesthetically, TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI sports the new TUF Gaming logo and incorporates simple geometric design elements to reflect the dependability and stability that defines the TUF Gaming series.

• HDMI®
• DisplayPort
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2
• 2 x USB 2.0
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2
• 2.5G Ethernet
• Intel® Wi-Fi 6
• 7.1-ch Audio
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (PCH, at x4 Mode)
  ASUS SafeSlot
• Realtek® 7.1-ch Audio CODEC Exclusive DTS Audio Processing
  Audio Shielding
  Rear optical S/PDIF out port
  Premium audio capacitors
  Dedicated audio PCB layers
• ProCool Connectors
• 3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
• 1 x RGB Strip header
• DrMOS
• AURA Sync
• DDR5 6000(OC)
• ASUS OptiMem II
• Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th & 12th Gen Processors
• 1 x Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
• 1 x Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port
• 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
• 4 x SATA 3.0 Ports
• Intel® B660 Chipset
• 2 x Front USB 2.0 headers
• 1 x Thunderbolt header

Rock-Solid Performance

With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to drive the 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core™ processors, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF GAMING B660M series motherboards are the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.

Power Design

Driver and MOSFET

DrMOS

The onboard VRMs feature 10+1 DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core processors demand.

Multilayer PCB

Six-Layer PCB Design

Multiple PCB layers optimize heat management for critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.

Power Connector

ProCool Connectors

Enhanced EATX 8-Pin and 4-Pin Connectors

• Provide extreme durability
• Prevent hotspots and connector failure

Compared to traditional power inputs, ASUS ProCool connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure full contact with PSU power cables. The resulting lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and connector failure.

• Enhanced Solid Pin - 10A - Upto 42% Improvements

*The theoretical value is for reference only.

System Stability

TUF Components

TUF Chokes

Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-solid power to the CPU, improving system stability.

TUF Capacitors

Proprietary capacitors provide up to 52% wider temperature tolerance and 2.5X-longer lifespan.

• TUF 5K Black Metallic Cap (-55°C ~ 105°C) - TUF Cap 5,000 hrs

Controller

Digi+ VRM

The integrated Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, optimized for ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.

Cooling

Cooler by Design

Enlarged VRM Heatsink

The extensive surface area of the massive heatsink covers the VRMs and chokes to improve heat dissipation.

Dual M.2 Slots with Heatsinks

Dual M.2 slots have dedicated heatsinks, keeping M.2 SSDs at optimal operating temperatures to ensure consistent performance and reliability.

Comprehensive Fan Controls

TUF GAMING B660M series motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via the Fan Xpert 2+ utility or the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.

Multiple Temperature Sources

Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 2+ or via the UEFI.

AIO Water-Cooling Set

An integrated AIO system enables full control of PWM or DC water pumps, making it perfect for custom or self-contained cooling setups.

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

All onboard chassis fan headers support auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

Smart Fan Protection

A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from excess heat and electrical currents.

Memory & Storage

DRAM Overclocking Performance

DDR5 OC 6000

Improvements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance, and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Two PCIe 4.0 M.2

The two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots support up to two 2280 devices and the data-transfer speeds are up to 64 Gbps via PCIe® 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.

• PCle 4.0 x 4 - 64 Bandwidth (Gbps)

*Actual transmission speed will be lower than theoretical maximum speed.

Connectivity

PCIe 5.0

The 12th Gen Intel processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to the market. PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.

• X16 - PCIe 5.0 - 512 Aggregate Bandwidth (Gbps)

Front USB Port Support

A full complement of USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector that provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®

Extensive USB support ensures connections to a wide array of peripherals. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port on the rear I/O panel that delivers increased bandwidth and transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.

Thunderbolt™ 4 Support

TUF GAMING B660M series features Thunderbolt™ 4 support via an on-board header. With an Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card (ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card is sold separately.) TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI can also enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable. Additionally, this card has a daisy-chain function for multi-screen connection and supports up to an 8K resolution display. It can also provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.

• 40 Gbps via Thunderbolt 4 - Consistent, superfast performance

Easy PC DIY

TUF GAMING motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want — even for first-time builders. The TUF GAMING Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software provides Fan Xpert 2+ and hardware information and offers full control of Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation, RGB lighting and peripheral settings. The TUF GAMING platform gives you the arsenal you need to build and optimize your dream gaming rig, without unnecessary complexity.

TUF Gaming Alliance

Build with Confidence

TUF GAMING Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC component brands to ensure compatibility across a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With new partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.

TUF Protection

SafeSlot & SafeDIMM

PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so ASUS adapted their SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot, to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering you to insert your modules with speed, accuracy and confidence.

ESD Guards

ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge — greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV. Surface-mounted TVS diodes in a dual in-line package help protect your PC from voltage spikes.

• USB Connector - Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression.

TUF LANGuard

TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.

• 2.5X Higher Surge Tolerance - Line to Ground - 15KV

* ESD result is undertaken by individual LANGuard

DRAM Overvoltage Protection

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.

Stainless Steel Back I/O Panel

TUF GAMING motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a lifespan that’s three times longer than traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF GAMING motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.

• 3 Х Longer Lifespan
• 72 hr Salt Fog Testing

Easy Configuration

M.2 Q-Latch

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the M.2 SSD, neatly eliminating the need for screws.

Removable Captive Screws

Specialised M.2 slot screws reduce the risk of dropping or losing a screw somewhere in your case during M.2 heatsink removal.

Q-LED

The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components ― CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices ― are functioning normally during startup.

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is exclusive ASUS software that gives you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unified system lighting effects. It also provides hardware information and control of settings for a select and growing number of products, including keyboard and mouse preferences, Fan Xpert 2+ and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news sections to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.

• Hardware Information
• Fan Xpert 2+
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
• Aura Sync
• Driver & Manual Download
• Account Management

Immersive Gaming

TUF GAMING B660M series motherboards provide a high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experiences, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.

Networking

Intel® WiFi 6

The Intel® WiFi 6 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it's optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.

• Intel® Wireless WiFi 6 adapter - 2.4Gbps

*Actual speed varies, and depends on networking conditions.

Exclusive 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

This powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone (An audio splitter (3.5 mm audio jack Y-cable) is necessary when using a 3.5 mm headset.) and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are removed so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls.

• 500M Deep-learning database
• Audio Input/output
• High Fidelity
• Minimal Performance impact

COD: MW - FPS (2560 x 1440)

• ASUS Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation Enable:116 - -1.7% Minimal performance impact

*Testing configuration: CPU: 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor; motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO; graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3070; DRAM: G.SKILL F4-3200C16Q-32GVK; power: SUPER FLOWER 550W; HDD: ADATA SX910 SSD 128G; cooling: Enermax T.B.APOLLISH; game: CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE; voice communication app: Discord (in-app noise cancelling effects disabled); background noise: keyboard typing, mouse clicking, people talking, and music

*Actual performance varies by configuration

Gaming Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound

TUF Gaming Audio Chip Protection

Enhanced electrical shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure the best quality.

High-Definition Audio

Premium audio capacitors provide warm, natural and immersive sound.

Audio Shielding

ASUS's specialised audio path design separates analogue and digital signal domains to significantly reduce multi-lateral interference.

Better Audio Effects

DTS Audio Processing

DTS Audio Processing enhances gaming headset and speaker audio experiences by reducing distortion and by providing deeper bass, so games, movies and music sound better. It also allows you to customize audio settings.

Aura Sync RGB Lighting

Outshine the Competition

A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. TUF Gaming B660M series features edge lighting to enhance its rugged look, and now the PCH heatsink gets RGB lighting to take the style even further. ASUS Aura offers full RGB control with a variety of functional presets for built-in LEDs as well as third-party strips you can connect to onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

• Static
• Breathing
• Strobing
• Rainbow
• Colour Cycle
• Starry Night
• Music Effect
• Smart
• Dark
• Adaptive Colour

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

The addressable Gen 2 RGB header is now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new header also offers backward-compatibility with existing addressable RGB gear.