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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and a CPU installed in the AM5 socket

ASUS

ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI AMD motherboard & Ryzen 5 9600X CPU combo

SKU CH-HHGY-HQ5BC

AM5 motherboard and 6-core Ryzen CPU combo with DDR5 memory support, dual USB4, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slots

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400
  • Max supported RAM256 GB

Model PROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI

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CPU + Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with robust 16+2+2 power stages
  • Exceptional gaming performance delivering smooth 100+ FPS in popular titles
  • Future-proof connectivity via dual USB4 ports and WiFi 7
  • DIY-friendly design with tool-less PCIe and M.2 installation
  • High-speed networking through 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet

AM5 creator platform

The ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI motherboard paired with the Ryzen 5 9600X CPU delivers a ready-to-build AM5 workstation foundation. The six-core twelve-thread processor uses the Zen 5 architecture to handle creative workloads and gaming at 100+ FPS. Dual USB4 ports and WiFi 7 provide high-speed peripheral and network flexibility for modern studios.

16+2+2 power delivery under load

The 16+2+2 teamed power stages with ProCool II connectors maintain stable voltage during extended rendering or compile sessions. AI Overclocking and Dynamic OC Switcher adapt frequencies to thermal headroom while AI Cooling balances fan curves. Alloy chokes and durable capacitors sustain output without throttling when all cores run continuously.

PCIe 5.0 and USB4 bandwidth limits

Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots support x16 or x8/x8 modes for next-gen GPUs, though the second slot shares bandwidth with an M.2 5.0 x4 drive. Dual USB4 ports reach 20 Gbps with 30 W power delivery for fast external storage. Marvell 10 Gb and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet plus WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 saturate typical studio network pipes.

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Price $832.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI+R5 9600X
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4400
Max supported RAM256 GB
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsAMD Ryzen 7000 & 8000 & 9000 Series Desktop Processors*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
AMD X870 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
** PCIEX16(G5)_2 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2.
SATA and RAID support*AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both NVMe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Unique de-pop circuit
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not sup
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wi-Fi standardBluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 7000 & 8000 & 9000 Series Desktop Processors
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)**
** PCIEX16(G5)_2 shares bandwidth with M.2_2 slot.
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsAMD X870 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 20 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

How loud or hot does the 16+2+2 power stage VRM get when the Ryzen 5 9600X runs all-day workloads?

The 16+2+2 teamed power stages with ProCool II connectors and alloy chokes are designed for sustained delivery to the 6-core CPU, while AI Cooling manages fan curves to balance thermals and acoustics under continuous load.

Which DDR5 memory kit do I need to have ready before this combo will POST?

You need un-buffered DDR5 DIMMs; the board runs at 4400 MT/s by default and supports EXPO profiles up to 256 GB across four 288-pin slots.

Will my existing PCIe 4.0 GPU and SATA SSDs work without bandwidth loss on this X870E board?

Yes — the CPU provides two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots that run at x16 or x8/x8 with current GPUs, the chipset adds a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, and four SATA 6 Gb/s ports remain fully available for legacy drives.

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