The ASUS TUF Gaming H470-PRO is an ATX gaming motherboard built around the Intel H470 chipset and designed for Intel LGA 1200 socket 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.
It is part of the TUF Gaming series, emphasizing durability, stable performance, and gaming-focused features.
Key Features:
- Processor Support: LGA 1200 socket for 10th Gen Intel Core processors.
- Enhanced Power Solution: Features 10 teamed power stages, ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components, and a Digi+ VRM for maximum durability and reliable power delivery.
- Comprehensive Cooling: Includes VRM heatsinks, an M.2 heatsink, a PCH fanless heatsink, and comprehensive fan controls via FAN Xpert 4 utility.
- Memory: Four DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory (up to 2933 MHz, depending on the CPU). Features ASUS OptiMem technology for improved signal integrity.
- Storage: Dual M.2 slots (supporting up to 32 Gb/s via PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth) for fast SSDs, plus five SATA 6 Gb/s ports. It is also Intel Optane Memory Ready.
- Connectivity (Wired): Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet with TUF LANGuard for improved network stability and protection.
- Connectivity (Wireless - for Wi-Fi model): The TUF Gaming H470-PRO (Wi-Fi) variant includes Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with theoretical peak speeds up to 2.4 Gb/s.
- I/O and Expansion:
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports (up to 10 Gb/s).
- Integrated Thunderbolt 3 header support.
- Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology.
- Audio: Features the Realtek S1200A codec for high-quality audio, boasting a 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio for stereo line-out.
- Aesthetics and Durability:
- Aura Sync RGB lighting for customizable and synchronizable LED effects.
- SafeSlot Core (fortified PCIe slot) and TUF Protection (including overvoltage protection and durable components).