ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi M.2 Slots Review
The ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi motherboard shines in 2026 with its robust M.2 slots configuration, ideal for gamers and creators building high-speed PCIe 5.0 storage arrays. This in-depth article examines its four M.2 slots, cooling solutions, and compatibility with Intel 14th-gen CPUs.
Durability meets performance in TUF's military-grade components, supporting up to 16TB SSDs per slot for unparalleled data throughput in gaming rigs.
M.2 Slots Breakdown and Speeds
Four slots: 2x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4, with dedicated heatsinks.
- Slot 1: Up to 14GB/s reads.
- Slot 2: RAID 0 capable.
- Dissipate heats up to 80W TDP.
- ROG DIMM.2 expansion ready.
Installation and BIOS Configuration
Easy setup for optimal NVMe performance.
- Mount primary M.2 post-CPU install.
- BIOS: Enable Resizable BAR.
- XMP for RAM synergy.
- Monitor temps via Armoury Crate.
Performance Benchmarks 2026
Tests show 20% faster loads in games like Cyberpunk.
- Sequential reads: 12,000MB/s.
- Gaming load times reduced.
- Overclock stability excellent.