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White ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, four M.2 sockets, dual USB4 Type-C ports

ASRock

ASRock X870 Challenger WiFi White AMD motherboard

SKU CH-SGH9-A67W2 MPN X870 Challenger WiFi White

White ATX board for AM5 Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 CPUs with 16-phase VRM, DDR5 8000 support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5Gb LAN, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, four M.2 sockets.

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • South bridgeAMD X870
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 8000
  • Robust 16+2+1 phase VRM with 80A Dr.MOS for stable Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000 performance
  • DDR5 memory up to 8000 MHz via AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus 2.5Gb Ethernet for low-latency networking
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and PCIe Gen5 M.2 support for latest GPUs and SSDs
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports delivering 40Gbps transfer speeds with multiple USB 3.2 ports

AM5 platform with 16+2+1 phase power

The board uses AMD X870 silicon and an AM5 socket to support Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors. A 16+2+1 phase VRM with 80A Dr.MOS delivers stable current for multi-core workloads. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256GB at 8000 MT/s with EXPO and XMP profiles. ECC un-buffered memory is supported for error correction.

Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN and dual USB4 40Gbps

Onboard Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide modern wireless throughput. A Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet controller handles wired traffic. Two USB4 Type-C ports reach 40Gbps for fast external storage or displays. Additional USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports and HDMI round out the rear I/O. Four M.2 sockets support PCIe 5.0 x4, 4.0 x4 and 4.0 x2 alongside two SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1.

White ATX board for high-end Ryzen builds

The white ATX aesthetic suits showcase systems that want coordinated colour schemes. PCIe 5.0 x16 and Gen5 M.2 readiness match current flagship GPUs and SSDs. DIY conveniences include BIOS Flashback, tool-free M.2 installation and an integrated I/O shield. Builders needing more than two SATA ports or legacy PCIe 3.0 expansion should consider alternative chipsets.

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Price $135.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Product lineChallenger
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 8000
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP / AMD EXPO
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports2 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots4 x M.2 (Support PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x2)
SATA and RAID support0/1
Graphics
Onboard video chipAMD RDNA Graphics
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8125BG
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWiFi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax / be
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x16 slots2 x PCI Express x16
Additional slots1 x M.2 Socket (Key E)
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
Video connectorsHDMI + 2 x USB4 Type-C
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
USB 3.1 ports8 x USB 3.1
USB 3.0 ports6 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports7 x USB 3.0 + 8 x USB 2.0
USB-C ports2 x USB4 Type-C
Audio jacks3 Ports
Onboard USB headers5 x USB 3.2 + 4 x USB 2.0 + 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen1
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight2.04 kg
Package size356 × 284 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
South bridgeAMD X870
S-videoNo
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Will the 16+2+1 phase 80A Dr.MOS VRM need any fan maintenance over time?

The VRM uses passive heatsinks; dust buildup on the fins is the only upkeep, so occasional compressed-air cleaning keeps temperatures stable.

What limits sustained PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 throughput during long writes?

The M.2 slots share the chipset’s PCIe 5.0 x4 lanes, so thermal throttling on the drive itself becomes the first bottleneck under continuous heavy load.

How much heat and noise does the board add when the 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 radios run all day?

The network controllers are low-power and passively cooled; they add negligible heat and no audible noise during 24/7 operation.

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