ASUS Prime H670-Plus D4

Review context: The prices and retailer mentions below are the recorded July 2026 snapshot, not a fresh price or stock check. This is specifications-based buying advice, not a hands-on benchmark. Exact-model manufacturer reference.

Storage layout: Three Gen4 x4 M.2 sockets and four SATA ports; M.2_3 also accepts SATA M.2. WiFi is a separate module, not included wireless networking.

A Chipset Tier GetPC Hasn't Covered Before

I'm writing about eight Z690 and H670 boards in this batch, and this is the only H670 board among them, and the only H670 board on GetPC at all. H670 occupies a specific spot in Intel's LGA1700 chipset stack: below Z690 (which supports CPU overclocking) but above B660 and H610 in terms of PCIe lanes, USB connectivity, and general feature completeness. Think of it as "most of Z690's feature set, minus the ability to overclock."

The Overclocking Question, Answered Upfront

H670 does not support CPU multiplier overclocking. A supported K/KF processor can still operate at stock settings and turbo frequencies; fitting one does not automatically leave stock performance unused. Choose Z690/Z790 if manual CPU ratio overclocking is part of the plan.

Where H670 Beats Z690 on Value

Look at the price chart above and you'll notice the H670-Plus D4 actually costs more than the ASRock Z690 Phantom Gaming 4/D5, despite lacking overclocking support. That's brand and feature-set pricing rather than a chipset-tier rule, ASUS's Prime series carries a modest premium over ASRock's budget Phantom Gaming line. If your priority is strictly the lowest price with CPU overclocking intact, the Phantom Gaming 4/D5 is actually the better deal. Choose the H670-Plus D4 specifically for ASUS's build quality and BIOS experience, or if you're already committed to a locked CPU and don't need Z690 at all.

India Pricing and Availability

₹20,000 on Flipkart. Reasonable for a full-featured, DDR4, ASUS-branded LGA1700 board, though as noted above it's not automatically the cheapest way onto the platform if overclocking isn't a factor for you either way.

Who Should Buy / Who Should Skip

Buy this if you're running a locked CPU like the i5-12400F, want ASUS's BIOS and build quality, and have no plans to overclock.

Skip this if you own or plan to buy a K-series or KF-series CPU and want to actually use its overclocking headroom, any Z690 board in this batch is the better fit, or if pure lowest price matters more than brand, the Phantom Gaming 4/D5 undercuts this board.

Related Parts and Guides

Compare against: ASRock Z690 Phantom Gaming 4/D5, ASRock Z690 Steel Legend DDR4, Gigabyte Z690 Gaming X DDR4. Pair with: Core i5-12400F. See our first build mistakes guide and vendor comparison guide before buying.