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ASUS
ASUS Z97M-PLUS
LGA1150Z97Micro-ATXDDR31 M.2
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Full Specifications
Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.
SocketLGA1150
ChipsetZ97
Form FactorMicro-ATX
ColorBlack / Gold
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Slots4
Max Memory32 GB
Max Speed3200 MHz
ECC SupportNo
M.2 Slots1
M.2 Details2260/2280 M-key
SATA 6 Gb/s Ports6
About This Product
The ASUS Z97M-PLUS is a Micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel LGA1150 CPUs, featuring the Z97 chipset. It supports up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM at speeds up to 3200MHz and includes two PCIe x16 slots for graphics cards. Storage options include six SATA ports and one M.2 slot compatible with 2260/2280 M-key drives. This board is suitable for compact builds requiring Z97 chipset features like overclocking, but its DDR3 memory limits its upgrade path compared to newer platforms.
Pros
- Supports Intel LGA1150 CPUs
- Z97 chipset for overclocking
- Micro-ATX form factor for smaller builds
- M.2 slot for NVMe SSDs
- Multiple USB 2.0 and 3.2 Gen1 headers
Cons
- DDR3 memory is an older standard
