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product_id: 644519505
title: "ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-BTF (Hidden-Connector) DDR5, WiFi 7, 4X M.2 Slot ATX Motherboard & A21 Micro-ATX Case White Edition BTF Support"
brand: "asus"
price: "R544"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 3
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# 16+1+1 power stages for rock-solid stability 40% porous front mesh for max airflow & dust filtering WiFi 7 for ultra-fast, next-gen wireless connectivity ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-BTF (Hidden-Connector) DDR5, WiFi 7, 4X M.2 Slot ATX Motherboard & A21 Micro-ATX Case White Edition BTF Support

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** R544
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Power, Precision, and Poise — Build the Ultimate White Edition Beast!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-BTF (Hidden-Connector) DDR5, WiFi 7, 4X M.2 Slot ATX Motherboard & A21 Micro-ATX Case White Edition BTF Support by asus
- **How much does it cost?** R544 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Clean & Sleek Setup:** Hidden-connector design + 33mm cable management compartment keeps your build ultra-tidy and Instagram-ready.
- • **Next-Gen Powerhouse:** Supports Intel 14th & 13th Gen CPUs with premium 16+1+1 power stages for unmatched performance stability.
- • **Ultimate Cooling Mastery:** 40% porous front mesh and support for up to 360mm radiators ensure your rig stays cool under pressure.
- • **Future-Proof Connectivity:** Equipped with WiFi 7 and 4x M.2 slots, enjoy blazing-fast wireless speeds and massive storage expansion.
- • **High-Power Graphics Ready:** PCIe slot supports up to 600W power delivery, perfect for the latest high-end GPUs demanding serious juice.

## Overview

The ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-BTF motherboard paired with the A21 Micro-ATX White Edition case delivers cutting-edge Intel 14th Gen CPU support, DDR5 memory compatibility, and next-gen WiFi 7 connectivity. Featuring a hidden-connector design for impeccable cable management, premium 16+1+1 power stages for stable performance, and advanced cooling with a 40% porous front mesh, this combo is engineered for gamers and pros who demand both style and substance in their build.

## Description

ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-BTF MB & A21 White BTF Case

## Features

- Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
- Hidden Connectors: ASUS A21 is compatible with BTF hidden connector motherboards to maximize clean cable management
- Premium power solution: 16+1+1 power stages, six-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power deliver
- Broad Compatibility: A21 supports up to 360 mm radiators, graphics cards up to 380 mm in length and CPU air coolers up to 165 mm in height
- Hidden-Connector Design: Delivers an unprecedented lever of cable management to PC DIY enthusiasts
- Capable Cooling: The front-panel mesh is 40% porous to maximize the balance of airflow, dust filtering and RGB visibility
- Graphics Card High Power Slot: Compatible with the PCIe high-power connector on the graphics card, delivering up to 600 watts through the motherboard
- Ample Cable Management: The A21 provides a compartment behind the motherboard that is 33 mm wide to keep your wiring tucked away and tidy
- Exclusive AI & memory technology: AI Cooling II, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II
- Color-coordinated Builds: ASUS A21 comes with color-coordinated black or white internal I/O cables to compliment your build theme

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Processor | pentium |
| RAM | DDR5 |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Series | ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-BTF |
| Item model number | ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-BTF |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| ASIN | B0D91TH5ZH |
| Date First Available | July 8, 2024 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1700
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Gaming Console
- **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR5
- **Compatible Processors:** Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
- **Chipset Type:** Intel Z690
- **Model Name:** ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-BTF
- **CPU Model:** Pentium
- **Main Power Connector Type:** 24-Pin
- **Graphics Card Interface:** PCI Express 4.0

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Amazing!! HUGE deal when Buying Used
*by V***Y on September 3, 2024*

Cut the cost in half buying through Amazon's Used option. Inside a generic brown box, it was carefully and safely packaged for shipping. It arrived in two days! The board works flawless with all of the features that I was looking for and expected at half of the price if buying it new. There are a lot of people that ship items back without ever even using them, and I highly recommend this option and this motherboard. If someone were to choose to buy this at it's current new price, this model is still a great choice. I'm just not sure for the full price that I personally would have went this route, because other models with the same options are available. It is a fantastic board, looks great with it's sleek all black military tough vibes going on. It has a very subtle RGB lighting effect on the top right corner. The setup is very simple and easy, but I've been putting computer builds together for over 25 years. Also my Lian Li Dynamic XL RGB case I've installed this board into is quite massive and would make almost any build super easy to assemble. So the ease of assembly really depends on not just skill but the case it is being installed in as well. This is a full sized board, and not a small mATX. My experience with the bios of this board and all of the features are as expected. I've definitely favored Asus for years now. This board has had no issues with my 13600k processor, or my two sticks of DDR5 6000 memory. I've easily enabled the xmp memory profile, and overclocking features to test and they all work as they should with my 13600k P-Cores hit an astonishing 5.7Ghz. After the test I've set the board back to it's default settings. Then adjusted the thermal limit and CPU voltage, setting limits, as well as making other various adjustments to ensure a very long lifespan. It is not required, but my preference. I very highly recommend this board, and am really glad that I chose to buy it used in good condition through Amazon. While I can definitely understand that this decision on such an important component for a computer seems like a very high risk, for me it was definitely worth it, costing me only half when comparing the price of new. Overall I'm left with no regrets and big savings on a high quality, top shelf, stellar product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far so good!
*by J***S on May 3, 2025*

When Microsoft announced that Windows 10 was no longer going to be supported, I knew I was going to have to update to a new PC. I was running on an old 3rd gen Intel processor which couldn't support Windows 11 and some games required new processes that my CPU couldn't do. So, I decided it was time to build my second PC.The building process was fine and it was a decent size for the chassis I bought. It looks pretty cool too. The only real issue I had was that there were no drivers installed, so I had no networking. This meant I had to bypass a step in the Windows installation process to get to the desktop. Then, using an external hard drive and a laptop, I got all the drivers and everything was fine.I have heard stories of people needing a Bios update to use a 14th gen processor, but the one I got apparently already had the update, because it booted with CPU just fine. As I said, the only issue was with the lack of drivers, but that wasn't a particularly difficult problem once I realized that was an issue (though it would be for someone who doesn't have a spare laptop or something).Overall, this new build has been night and day compared to my old PC. It does boot very quickly, especially with a good M.2 SSD. Runs every game I've played very well. It sells for $250 on the Asus website, but I got it off Amazon for $200, and it was certainly good for the price.9/10, IGN, would play again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent motherboard
*by J***. on January 10, 2024*

This is an excellent and very practical motherboard, suitable for both gaming and everyday tasks. While it may not have a PCIe 5.0 x4 slot for an M.2 SSD, it does have a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics cards and other expansion cards. Since it was released before WiFi 7, it still has WiFi 6E, but since WiFi 7 and PCIe 5.0 SSD's are both very recent with very few devices on the market that can actually use these technologies, these trade-offs have very little impact. The included heatsinks for 3 of the 4 M.2 SSD slots are excellent. I have yet to see my SSD's rise above 32 degrees Celsius, even when gaming. It would have been nice if this model came with a Thunderbolt 4 port on the rear I/O panel, but they have to make extra money somehow. The motherboard includes a Thunderbolt 4 header and an extra USB 2.0 port to allow for one of their Thunderbolt 4 expansion cards. At least using one of these expansion cards in the second PCIe 4.0 x16 slot doesn't affect the bandwidth of the other expansion slots, but using a Hyper M.2 expansion card in the PCIe 5.0 slot causes the first PCIe 4.0 x16 slot to drop to x8 bandwidth and the second slot to drop to x4 bandwidth. With 4 M.2 slots though, there really isn't a reason to use one of the Hyper M.2 cards unless you feel you absolutely need a PCIe 5.0 SSD. Similarly, there isn't really any need for a Thunderbolt 4 expansion unless you need a DP-capable USB-C port or USB data transfer speeds of 40Gbps. The rear I/O panel provides plenty of USB ports as it is, ranging from 5 Gbps USB Type A to 20 Gbps USB-C. With this motherboard, I use an i7-13700K CPU and Intel XMP RAM that can go up to the processor's maximum 5600 MHz. Thanks to ASUS Ai Suite III, I was able to set up a stable OC profile with the CPU running at an average of 4800 MHz reaching up to 5900 MHz on the P-cores, and with the memory frequency set to the advertised 5600 MHz. However, since Ai Suite III requires Memory Integrity to be disabled, I followed the advice of someone on a forum and re-enabled Memory Integrity after disabling Run at Startup for Ai Suite. Thanks to that advice, I now have ASUS' AI overclock working with Memory Integrity enabled. I have updated the BIOS regularly without issue, keeping my overclock settings by saving a BIOS profile .CAP file to a USB drive before updating. After the update, I just load the profile and everything goes back to how it was. The Q-Slot has made removing my GPU so much easier. This is important because the only M.2 slot that doesn't have a heatsink gets covered by the GPU when it's placed in the PCIe 5.0 slot or the first PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. I briefly tried placing one of my SSD's in that M.2 slot, but I ended up moving it to a different slot because, as expected, the SSD got much hotter underneath the GPU than in one of the slots covered by a heatsink. If you want to use that slot, I would recommend getting an effective low-profile SSD heatsink. The Q-LED's have been very helpful with troubleshooting issues at startup. For example, the GPU LED kept coming on during startup for some time. After trying a few things, I discovered that Windows kept forcing the CPU to use its onboard graphics during startup, even if I had the onboard graphics disabled in BIOS, which is why the splash screen that allows you to enter BIOS at startup as well as the Windows loading screen never appeared through my GPU output. Thankfully, my monitor has several input ports, so I was able to connect both the onboard graphics and the GPU to my monitor, set the GPU output as the main display, and now I no longer have this issue. This really is a great motherboard, and I would buy it again. I just hope they make an equivalent of this motherboard in the future with the new BTF layout that ASUS announced so when I need a new motherboard 8 years from now, I can get the same kind of practical gaming motherboard for the BTF PC that I will inevitably build.

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