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ATX motherboard in dark grey with silver heatsinks and bundled Ryzen 5 9600X processor

ASUS

ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI AMD motherboard with Ryzen 5 9600X

SKU CH-7980-R9ZZ2

AM5 motherboard with Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, DDR5 memory support, dual USB4 ports, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7, and four 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 + R5 9600X

  • Ready for AI workloads with AMD Ryzen 9000 series support
  • 16+2+2 teamed power stages deliver stable CPU power
  • Dual USB4 ports plus 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for fast wireless links
  • DIY-friendly with Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Slide and BIOS FlashBack

ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI with Ryzen 5 9600X

The ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI motherboard paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor targets creative professionals and advanced AI workloads. The AM5 platform supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs with DDR5 memory up to 256GB. Dual USB4 ports, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet plus WiFi 7 deliver high-throughput connectivity for content pipelines.

Upgrade path from older AM4 or entry AM5 boards

Moving to this X870E chipset adds PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics support, two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and dual USB4 for modern peripherals and storage. The 16+2+2 teamed power stages and ProCool II connectors sustain the 9600X and higher-core Ryzen 9000 chips under sustained loads. The jump is worth it when workflows demand faster render queues, larger memory capacity or next-gen GPU bandwidth.

DIY-friendly installation with Q-Release mechanisms

PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Slide and Q-Latch let you seat graphics cards and drives without tools. Q-Antenna snaps onto the WiFi 7 module and Q-Connector simplifies front-panel wiring. BIOS FlashBack updates firmware without a CPU installed. The main caution is the shared bandwidth between the second PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and M.2_2, so plan slot population accordingly.

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Price $804.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI +(R5 9600X)
Part numberPROART 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

What case clearance and power connectors does the ATX board with 16+2+2 power stages need?

The board fits a standard ATX case and requires both ProCool II connectors — an 8-pin and a 4-pin — to feed the 16+2+2 teamed power stages.

How do I seat the Ryzen 5 9600X and enable EXPO memory without the common POST failure?

Align the triangle on the CPU with the socket marker, lower the retention arm gently, then enable EXPO in BIOS before installing all four DDR5 modules; the step most people skip is setting EXPO first.

Which M.2 slots share bandwidth and how does that affect future SSD upgrades?

The second PCIe 5.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2, so populating both with x4 drives forces the slot to x8; plan SSD upgrades around that shared lane.

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