Asus Tuf gaming X570-plus (wi-fi) review 2022

IN this article we will review Asus Tuf gaming X570 plus(wi-fi). Every day, we search for over 250 million goods for the greatest prices.

X570-Plus Wi-Fi, like the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite we previously reviewed, comes from AMD’s more expensive new X570 platform’s cheaper end and is now available at a penny under $200 / £233.99 at Newegg. 

Among the features are PCIe 4.0 capability, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi, and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connection on the rear.

Asus’ TUF series overview

Asus’ TUF series has moved away from the ultra-rugged, thick shielding it was renowned for in the past, and toward gaming-focused boards with protection on particular sections like the PCIe and DIMM slots. 

The TUF range still includes ESD guards, additional surge protection mechanisms, and military-grade components, but the extra hardening went beyond what was required for most use cases. 

Because of these revisions, the Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus Wi-Fi is now the second-cheapest board in the Asus X570 product stack, narrowly losing out on becoming our top budget X570 motherboard option.

Asus’ TUF pricing overview.

The $200 pricing of the TUF Gaming X570-Plus Wi-Fi will aid purchasers who want to receive the flagship chipset and all it has to offer while still having money left over for other crucial components. 

Asus does this by foregoing “value additions” such as an integrated back IO plate and a plethora of RGB lights. The X570-Plus Wi-Fi happily overclocked our Ryzen 7 3700X and performed well in our testing at stock speeds, making it an excellent foundation for a new AMD Ryzen 3000 series system.

The Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus Wi-Fi, like previous X570 motherboards, supports both Ryzen 2000 and Ryzen 3000 series CPUs. It has eight SATA connections and four DIMM slots that can hold up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM, but there’s no mention of overclocked memory speed support. 

We have a Realtek L8200A GbE NIC and a Realtek ALC S1200A audio codec (although an Asus’ customized version) for networking and audio, which is capable of 7.1 surround and DTS audio. The full list of Asus specs may be seen below.

As one would expect from a cheap motherboard, the included accessories are limited, but the essentials are addressed. The following is a list of what comes in the package with the board.

• User’s manual
• I/O Shield
• Support/driver DVD
• Asus 2T2R Wi-Fi antenna
• 2x SATA cables
• Screw for M.2 slot
• TUF Gaming sticker
• TUF certification card

Asus TUF appearance overview 

In terms of appearance, the X570-Plus Wi-Fi resembles current Asus TUF Gaming-based boards. The PCB is jet black, with a dotted pattern running from the bottom-right corner to the left VRM region and back IO. 

TUF Gaming logo adorns the top of the rear IO shield, with yellow accents strewn over the board.

In line with the general aesthetic style of the board, the DIMM slots alternate black and grey, providing some contrast to the all-black PCIe slots. 

Asus Safe slot metal covering is also used to protect the top slot. Except for the RGB headers, all other connections and slots are black. TUF Gaming takes a simple approach to RGB LEDs. The LEDs are situated to the right of the chipset heatsink, where the SATA ports would typically be found. LEDs are located on the board’s bottom side and light through the linear pattern, creating a pleasing impression. 

The company’s Aura Sync software manages the inbuilt illumination as well as any strips added to the headers. Most build themes should be compatible with the X570-Plus Wi-Fi. 

It does contain some yellow colors and logos that will stick out, but they are more accents than prominent elements. The pattern in the center of the board will be the most divisive aesthetic aspect since some people prefer a more basic look.

When we zoom in on the top of the motherboard, we can see the VRM heatsinks, shroud, and some of the headers more clearly. Under the plastic IO shroud, we won’t discover RGBs, but the TUF logo is visible, letting everyone know where the board originated from. 

Asus also included a pair of stickers for the battery and the chipset fan hub in the accessory stack, just in case you wanted to go all-in on the TUF branding.

The VRMs are cooled by large heatsinks that performed well at stock, Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), and overclocking. The board has a ‘true’ rating of 4×3 + 2, since the controller, the ASP 1106GGQW, is a 6-phase device in 4+2 mode. 

Asus claims a 12+2 VRM arrangement, however, the board has a ‘true’ rating of 4×3 + 2. The VRMs are powered via an 8-pin EPS connection that is necessary, as well as an optional 4-pin connector that will supply more than adequate power for the Ryzen 3 CPU range. 

I’m not sure how well the beefier chips, particularly the 3950X, will overclock, but the TUF board handled a 3700X quite well.

Connectivity/slots

Four DIMM slots in the black/grey color scheme are located to the right of the socket area. Two fan headers (CPU and CPU OPT) are visible above them, as well as a conventional 4-pin RGB connector in white. PWM and DC (4-pin and 3-pin) fans are supported by all six fan headers on the board. 

The number of fan headers is comparable to a mid-range board rather than a cheap one. The 24-pin ATX connection on the right supplies power to the board. Just above the ATX connection is the second (of three) RGB headers, this one addressable RGB.

The debug LED, which illuminates throughout the POST and startup processes, is the last component in this section. DRAM, CPU, VGA, and Boot are the four LEDs. If there is a problem when the system is being set up, the LED will remain lighted wherever the issue is. This is a cost-effective alternative to a two-digit debug LED that displays codes for diagnosing difficulties before entering Windows. For the price, this is a wonderful bonus.

Audio speakers

The audio bits are located on the left side of the bottom part of the board. Under the metal Faraday cage with the TUF insignia on top, the Realtek S1200A 7.1 channel chip is concealed. 

There are five Chemicon Japanese audio caps below that. To prevent EMI and increase sound quality, the audio bits are segregated from the rest of the motherboard. Users will not generally find op-amps or high-quality audio at this level, but for the most part, the mature ALC 1200 will suffice.

Two full-length slots and two x1 slots make up the PCIe space. The Asus Safe slot surrounds the grey connection in the main GPU slot with metal, while the others are black. The main GPU slot has a bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 x16, while the secondary full-length slot has a bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 x4. The x1 slots operate at x1 speeds, as the name implies. This is a common setup for the X570 chipset and this kind of board.

Two M.2 slots may also be found in this area. The top slot is above the main GPU slot, while the second, which includes a heatsink, is below the secondary PCIe slot. 

Both slots can accommodate M.2 modules up to 110mm in length and enable PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe and SATA-based devices. Install an NVMe-based drive behind the heatsink if you’re using PCIe 3.0 or 4.0, since fast drives may become hot and choke in high-use circumstances.

The chipset heatsink takes up some space, and like many X570 boards, it comes with a modest fan to keep the 11W chip underneath it cool. There were no complaints about the fan being audible above the video card fans in our configuration. 

There are eight SATA3 6 Gbps ports to the right and below the processor heatsink. Four of the slots are closer to the middle of the board, while the other four are on the bottom — an unconventional arrangement that should nevertheless make wire management simple. 

The lone RGB LED spot and its diffused light beaming through the PCB is immediate to the right of the chipset heatsink, where the SATA connections are generally situated.

Several headers run across the bottom, including the third RGB header, front panel USB header, and another (of six) fan headers. There’s nothing unusual to report here, so here’s a list of the other headings in bullet form.

• Front Panel Audio
• Serial Port/COM connector
• Fan header
• 2x USB 2.0 headers
• Fan header
• Front panel header
• Clear CMOS jumper

Last but not least, there’s the rear IO. Unlike the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite we previously evaluated, the Asus board here employs a less costly IO plate rather than a more appealing integrated device. This shouldn’t bother most people since it’s the back IO, which is seldom viewed.

There are seven USB ports on the back IO, three of which are USB 3.1 Gen 2 compatible (the Type-C port and the two aqua-colored Type-A ports). The USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are the other four Type-A ports. 

There is also a PS/2 port if you have a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. The Wi-Fi antenna headers, the Realtek L8200A LAN port, and a 5-plug audio stack with SPDIF are also found on the back IO. If you have an AMD APU and want visual outputs, HDMI and DisplayPort are available.

Firmware and software

AI Suite 3 is the center of Asus’ software universe (AIS3). System monitoring, power conservation, and overclocking, as well as fan control and other fine adjustments, are all available with AIS3. 

System monitoring is featured across the bottom of the screen and includes CPU frequency, voltage, temperature, and fan speeds, providing the user with a good graphical overview of their PC’s state of health.

AIS3 is broken into parts that each address a separate topic. Digi+ VRM, EPU, TurboV EVO, Fan Expert 4, and EZ Update are among them. Depending on who you ask, users have a love/hate relationship with this program. Because AIS3 may come in the way of pushing things for a diehard hobbyist who works mostly in the BIOS, many advanced users will stick to the BIOS.

From inside windows, users may access control phases for the CPU and SOC, as well as Load Line Calibration and current capability modifications in the Digi+ VRM area. When overclocking, these parameters assist to keep the system stable. Everything worked great since what was submitted was what was presented.

The EPU section is simple and provides power plan settings such as the length of time it takes for the monitor to turn off and the time specified for the PC to go into sleep mode. 

There are three modes to choose from: Performance, Power Saving, and Away Modes. Users may choose how loud the fans are and how much the core slows down in power-saving mode. This part is for individuals who don’t want to go over the power savings with a fine-toothed comb but still need to make some changes.

The TurboV EVO section follows. You may alter the CPU ratio as well as a variety of voltages for overclocking, such as VDDCR CPU and SOC Voltage, DRAM Voltage, and others. With the press of a button, and auto-tuning tab will automate the overclocking process. A third tab, instead of using a third-party program, enables video card overclocking, which some users may find useful.

Fan Expert 4 is the next level in AIS3. This part is for fan control, as the name implies. It has four default choices (quiet, standard, turbo, and full speed), as well as the ability to customize curves for each of them. 

Even if it’s only for the better-looking UI, I prefer this program over the BIOS. The BIOS, on the other hand, allows for a little more customization.

PC Cleaner (a disc cleaner), EZ Update to Update for upgrading drivers, and a system information option are also featured in AI Suite 3.

AI Suite 3 covers the range of monitoring and changing critical PC functioning, sits in the tray ready to use, and isn’t a big deal for most individuals. Although expert users may bypass it entirely, the program is a valuable Windows-based utility that may give some respite for individuals who are afraid of working in the BIOS.

Asus’ program for controlling

Asus Aura Sync is Asus’ program for controlling RGB LEDs. The application can operate the motherboard’s embedded RGB LEDs as well as any other Aura Sync-compatible items like graphics cards, DRAM, and LED strips connected to the motherboard connectors. 

The LEDs may be controlled using 12 preset patterns, each of which can be customized to some degree, such as the speed of the effect or the color shown. You may also use the app to swiftly turn off the lights (and BIOS).

Firmware

The TUF series’ BIOS starts out in EZ Mode, which displays useful information and offers a few editing options. In contrast to their ROG-themed boards, which are black and red, the BIOS scheme uses a black background with blue highlights.

EZ Mode shows information about the installed CPU and memory, as well as fan speeds, storage, CPU temperature and voltage, and the ability to change the boot order. Users can use QFan control to configure fan speeds and profiles, as well as enable XMP/DOCP profiles.

The typical layout of headers across the top, coupled with some monitoring on the right side, greets us in Advanced mode. My Favorites, Main, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit are the headers.

My Favorites is a part where you may personalize the content on the website by selecting your own preferences. Memory frequency, voltage choices, SATA and Onboard device setup, and boot parameters are all pre-populated by default. Many people, particularly overclockers who like to mess about with a lot of choices, will fill this section with the most often used BIOS settings so that the most important functions are all on one screen.

For the most part, the Main area is informative, presenting information on the BIOS and CPU. Users may also change the system language, date, and time from this screen.

Ai Tweaker is where the fun begins, as well as the overclocking possibilities. While there is some repetition in certain areas of the BIOS, Asus does an excellent job of grouping the most often used settings together. 

The primary page of the section provides quick access to the CPU and BCLK ratios, as well as the key voltage settings for overclocking. Precision Boost Overdrive, DRAM Timing Control, and Digi+ VRM for regulating power and load line calibration tasks are all sub-headings in this section.

CPU, SATA, Onboard device, USB, and NVMe configuration options are all found under the Advanced header. The unnecessary element of Ai Tweaker with AMD Overclocking is also found in this section. 

The identical section and caution regarding damaging the PC appeared in both the Gigabyte X570 BIOS and the Asus BIOS, leading me to question whether this is something AMD required board partners include in the BIOS. Users may alter PBO, voltages, as well as the DDR/Infinity fabric frequency and timings, in this part.

CPU and MotherBoard

The CPU temperatures (package and core) and motherboard temperature, as well as fan speeds and voltages for the CPU and the principal rails from the power supply, are all listed in the Monitoring section. Q-Fan configuration is located at the bottom of the page and is where you may alter fan speeds and profiles at the BIOS level.

Adjustments to any associated fans or pumps would be handled within Q-Fan control. It shows a fan curve with three preset settings to select from quiet, turbo, and full speed. When using the manual option, users may construct their own unique curve for each header in addition to the defaults.

Over the last several generations, the Asus BIOS has been one of the best and most user-friendly UEFIs. While some redundancy is unavoidable, it is maintained to a bare minimum. Options for typical functions are simply accessible and organized. We don’t have any issues with this BIOS.

Technical Specifications of Asus Tuf gaming X570 plus(wi-fi) :

RAM	DIMM
Memory Speed	‎‎4400 MHz
Wireless Type	‎Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Brand	ASUS
Series	TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (Wi-Fi)
Item model number	TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI)
Item Weight	‎2.64 pounds
Product Dimensions	13.31 x 10.74 x 2.68 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	13.31 x 10.74 x 2.68 inches
Color	ROG; ROG gaming; Asus ROG motherboard; ROG Z590
Manufacturer	Asus
ASIN	B07SXF8GY3
Country of Origin	China

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Final Verdict:

When it comes to the X570 family, the Asus TUF Gaming is one of the most cost-effective boards on the market. Overclocking worked flawlessly on our tests, and stock performance was somewhat equal to the other models.