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ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI ATX motherboard and Ryzen 7 9700X CPU in AM5 socket

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ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI AMD motherboard & Ryzen 7 9700X CPU Combo

SKU CH-1CTM-FN3QV

An ATX motherboard and 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X CPU bundle with DDR5 support up to 256 GB, dual USB4 ports, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7, and two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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

Motherboard ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI

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CPU + R7 9700X

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with robust power delivery
  • 16+2+2 teamed power stages ensure stable performance
  • Dual USB4 ports plus 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet for fast connectivity
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide modern wireless capabilities
  • Ryzen 7 9700X delivers 8 cores and 16 threads at up to 5.5 GHz boost clock

ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI Combo

The ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI motherboard pairs with an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor in a single AM5 package. It targets creators and developers who need strong multi-threaded performance plus high-speed I/O for AI workloads, rendering and large data sets. The board delivers 16+2+2 teamed power stages and dual USB4 ports for demanding peripherals.

Ideal users and alternatives

This combo suits professionals who want 8 cores, 16 threads and a 5.5 GHz max boost clock alongside 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Builders needing more than 256 GB of DDR5 or extra PCIe 5.0 x16 lanes for multiple GPUs should consider a workstation-class platform instead.

Installation notes

The motherboard includes PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Slide and Q-Latch mechanisms plus a Q-Connector for front-panel headers and BIOS FlashBack for firmware updates without a CPU. First-time builders often forget to enable EXPO in BIOS to reach DDR5 4400 speeds or leave the second PCIe 5.0 x16 slot unpopulated while using M.2_2, which shares its bandwidth.

How it compares

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Price $1,008.99
Pricier than about 89% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI +(R7 9700X)
Part numberPROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI +(R7 9700X)
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

Do I need to buy DDR5 memory modules to use the four 288-pin slots on this board?

Yes, the board only accepts DDR5 modules up to 256 GB total across the four slots.

Will my existing PCIe 4.0 graphics card run at full speed in the PCIe 5.0 x16 slots?

Yes, a PCIe 4.0 card will operate at its native x16 speed in either of the two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots.

How can I confirm the WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 radios are active after building the system?

Check Device Manager for the WiFi 7 adapter and Bluetooth 5.4 controller, then connect to a 6 GHz network and pair a Bluetooth device to verify both links.

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