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White ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and black PCB

ASRock

ASRock X870 Challenger WiFi AMD motherboard

SKU CH-V1DX-ZDJ45 MPN X870 Challenger WiFi

ATX board for AM5 Ryzen CPUs with 16+2+1 phase 80A VRM, DDR5 to 8000+ MHz, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5Gb LAN, PCIe 5.0 x16 and Gen5 M.2, dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C, white finish with RGB

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory channelsDual Channel
  • BufferingUn-buffered
  • M.2 slotsCPU: - 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2
  • Robust 16+2+1 phase power with 80A Dr.MOS VRM keeps Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs stable
  • DDR5 memory up to 8000+ MHz via AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles enables high-speed performance
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus 2.5Gb Ethernet provide ultra-fast networking and low-latency gaming
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and PCIe Gen5 M.2 support latest GPUs and high-speed storage
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports deliver up to 40Gbps transfer speeds alongside multiple USB 3.2 ports

White ATX Board for Ryzen Builders

The ASRock X870 Challenger WiFi is a white ATX motherboard built around the AMD X870 chipset and AM5 socket. It supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors with a 16+2+1 phase 80A Dr.MOS power design. Dual-channel DDR5 memory runs up to 8000+ MHz with EXPO and XMP profiles. The board includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.5Gb Ethernet for modern connectivity.

Suits New AM5 Builds Not Legacy Upgrades

This board fits builders starting a fresh AM5 system who want PCIe 5.0 graphics, Gen5 M.2 storage and dual USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps. It also appeals to users needing ECC memory support and a clean white aesthetic with RGB lighting. Owners of existing AM5 boards gain little unless they require the extra USB4 bandwidth or the second Gen5 M.2 slot wired from the CPU.

CPU-Linked Gen5 M.2 Slot Decides Fit

The top M.2 slot (M2_1) runs at PCIe Gen5x4 128 Gb/s with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 chips but drops to Gen4x4 with 8000 series processors. That CPU-dependent behaviour is the single spec that determines whether your planned processor can use the fastest NVMe speed. Check your CPU generation against this slot before buying.

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Price $140.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Memory
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
M.2 slotsCPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5 × 4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 2 (32 Gb/s) mode*
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
*Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation.
M2_1 will run at Gen5 × 4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4 × 4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8125BG
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
Rear panel ports2 x Antenna Ports, 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB4 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x BIOS Flashback Button, 3 x HD Audio Jacks
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Game/midi ports0
Audio jacks3 Ports
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight2.00 kg
Package size356 × 280 × 76 mm
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Should I pick the Blazing M.2 socket or a Hyper M.2 socket for my primary NVMe drive?

Use the Blazing M.2 socket (M2_1) first; it runs at PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 series CPUs.

What does the 8000+ MHz DDR5 rating mean once the board is built?

It is the maximum overclocked memory speed reachable with AMD EXPO or Intel XMP profiles; actual frequency depends on the CPU memory controller and the DIMM kit used.

How does the USB4 Type-C bandwidth interact with the M2_2 slot?

Both rear USB4 Type-C ports and M2_2 share PCIe Gen4x4 lanes; populating M2_2 forces each USB4 port to run at Gen4x2 unless you disable the ports in BIOS to keep M2_2 at Gen4x4.

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