ASUS TUF Gaming B450-Plus II AM4 ATX Gaming Motherboard

The ASUS TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II is an ATX motherboard designed for builders who want reliable gaming performance on the AMD platform. Working with the B450 chipset, it accepts AM4 processors from the first, second, and third Ryzen generations as well as selected Athlon models, which gives you flexible upgrade paths and price points.

Four DIMM slots allow a maximum of 128 GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory. When you enable overclocking profiles, the board can push compatible modules to speeds that reach 4400 MHz, letting competitive gamers and content creators squeeze extra frame rates or rendering throughput from their system.

For storage, the board provides two M.2 sockets that can house high-speed NVMe solid-state drives and six SATA III ports that support RAID 0, 1, and 10 arrays. This mix makes it simple to combine a fast boot drive with large-capacity hard drives or additional SSDs for game libraries and project files.

Expansion options cover both graphics and peripheral cards. The primary PCIe 3.0 x16 slot is reinforced for heavy GPUs, and CrossFireX support means you can run multiple AMD graphics cards when you want extra rendering horsepower. Additional PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 2.0 slots are ready for network, capture, or sound cards.

On the rear panel you will find USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports for current-generation peripherals, plus USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 for legacy devices. Integrated HDMI 2.0b and DisplayPort 1.2 outputs let you power compatible monitors when you use an APU, and the Gigabit Ethernet port delivers stable wired networking for competitive online play.

The Realtek S1200A audio codec supplies 7.1-channel surround sound, while AI noise-cancelling technology helps teammates hear your voice clearly during chats. Fanless heatsinks on the VRM and chipset, together with Fan Xpert control, keep critical components cool without adding unnecessary noise.

This board suits gamers building a resilient system, streamers who need multiple USB ports for gear, and hobbyist PC builders looking for a platform that can grow with future CPU or GPU upgrades.

• AM4 socket and AMD B450 chipset work with 1st to 3rd Gen Ryzen and selected Athlon processors
• Four DIMM slots support up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory at speeds that can reach 4400 MHz
• Two M.2 sockets and six SATA III ports, with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support for versatile storage layouts
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports on the rear I/O for high-speed peripherals
• Realtek S1200A codec delivers 7.1-channel audio and works with AI noise-cancelling microphones
• Supports AMD CrossFireX, allowing multi-GPU configurations for demanding graphics workloads
• Fanless VRM and chipset heatsinks paired with Fan Xpert software for controlled system cooling
• Compatible with Windows 10 and, when using supported CPUs, Windows 7