ASUS TUF Gaming B560M-PLUS WiFi LGA1200 (Intel®11th/10th Gen) Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard
Bottom line: The ASUS TUF Gaming B560M-PLUS WiFi LGA1200 Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard: 8+1 power stages, 6-layer PCB and ProCool socket for stable Intel 11th Gen delivery; main trade-off: micro ATX form factor limits expansion slots and layout.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 8+1 power stages, 6-layer PCB and ProCool socket for stable Intel 11th Gen delivery
- ✓ PCIe 4.0 plus two M.2 slots for fast NVMe storage
- ✓ Intel WiFi 6 and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet onboard
- ✓ Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 and front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Cons
- ✗ Micro ATX form factor limits expansion slots and layout
- ✗ B560 chipset blocks CPU overclocking (memory only)
- ✗ Thunderbolt 4 is support-ready, not onboard, needs add-in card
- ✗ LGA1200 is end-of-line, no upgrade path beyond 11th Gen
Manufacturer description
Intel LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 11th Gen Intel Core processors Enhanced power solution: 8+1 power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool socket, and durable capacitors for stable power delivery Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, flexible M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ASUS TUF Gaming B560M-PLUS WiFi LGA1200 Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. ASUS's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Intel LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 11th Gen Intel Core processors
- Enhanced power solution: 8+1 power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool socket, and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, flexible M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+
- Next-gen connectivity: PCIe 4.0, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, Intel Wi-Fi 6, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and Thunderbolt 4 support
- Two-way AI Noise-Cancelation: Reduce background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
Full Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | TUF GAMING B560M-PLUS WIFI |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| UnitCount | 1 |
| ReleaseDate | 2020-02-10T00:00:01Z |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| ItemPartNumber | TUF GAMING B560M-PLUS WIFI |
| Full listing title | ASUS TUF Gaming B560M-PLUS WiFi LGA1200 (Intel®11th/10th Gen) Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2X M.2 Slots,8+1 Power Stages, 2.5Gb LAN, WiFi 6, USB 3.2 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 Support) |
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ASUS TUF Gaming B560M-PLUS WiFi LGA1200 (Intel®11th/10th Gen) Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2X M.2 Slots,8+1 Power Stages, 2.5Gb LAN, WiFi 6, USB 3.2 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 Support) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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