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ATX motherboard with dark heatsinks, integrated I/O cover, and Ryzen 5 9600X CPU installed

ASUS

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX AMD motherboard with Ryzen 5 9600X

SKU CH-BHM4-BBN94

An AM5 motherboard and Ryzen 5 9600X combo with 18+2+2 power stages, DDR5 support up to 9600 MT/s, three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7 and a ROG Memory Fan kit

  • ProcessorAMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desk
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memory2 x DIMM slots, max. 128 GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8200+MT/s(O

Model ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX

CPU +Ryzen 5 9600X

  • AI-ready platform with AM5 socket supporting Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs
  • 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A and 80A deliver stable overclocking headroom
  • Massive heatsinks, heatpipe and ROG Memory Fan enable DDR5 speeds up to 9600+ MT/s
  • Three PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots provide high-speed storage expansion
  • Wi-Fi 7 2x2 with 320 MHz channels plus 5 Gb Ethernet for fast networking

Apex X870E combo for Ryzen 9000 builds

This bundle pairs the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex motherboard with a Ryzen 5 9600X processor. The board uses the AM5 socket and X870E chipset to support Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. Two DDR5 slots accept up to 128GB of memory. The package targets enthusiasts who want a high-end platform for AI workloads and extreme overclocking.

Check BIOS version and cooler clearance

Verify that the motherboard BIOS supports the Ryzen 9000 series before installation; older revisions may require an update using a compatible CPU. Ensure your CPU cooler fits the AM5 mounting pattern and does not interfere with the large VRM heatsinks or the integrated I/O cover. Confirm that your power supply provides the 12VHPWR or dual 8-pin EPS connectors required by the 18+2+2 stage VRM.

ROG DIMM.2 card and Memory Fan expand storage

The included ROG DIMM.2 card adds two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, raising the total to five M.2 sockets alongside four SATA ports. The ROG Memory Fan mounts over the two DIMM slots to improve airflow, helping DDR5 reach speeds up to 9600 MT/s on Ryzen 8000 series or 8200 MT/s on Ryzen 9000 series. Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gb Ethernet are integrated on the rear I/O.

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Price $981.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG
Model nameROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX +(R5 9600X)
Part numberROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX +(R5 9600X)
Processor
ProcessorAMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memory2 x DIMM slots, max. 128 GB, DDR5
Supports up to
8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors,
9600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors
8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors,
ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information sit
Max supported RAM128 GB
ECC supportNon-ECC
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsSupports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 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)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
AMD X870E Chipset
DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2230/2242/2260/2280
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channelsROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Su
Connectivity
Second LAN controller1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen™ 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x8, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)
AMD Ryzen™ 8500 & 8300 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x4, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)
AMD X870E Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https
Rear panel ports2 x USB4® (40 Gbit/s) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
6 x USB 10 Gbit/s ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 5 Gbit/s ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12 in × 9.6 in ( 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm )
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

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Questions about this item

Will the board fit a standard ATX case and leave room for a large CPU cooler?

The board uses the ATX form factor with massive heatsinks and an integrated I/O cover; check your case’s CPU-cooler clearance against the VRM heatsink height before buying.

What DDR5 speeds can I realistically hit with the included Ryzen 5 9600X?

The memory controller on the 9000-series supports up to 8200 MT/s when overclocked; the bundled ROG Memory Fan kit helps sustain those frequencies.

How many M.2 drives can I install without adding extra parts?

Three onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots plus two PCIe 4.0 slots on the included ROG DIMM.2 card give five total M.2 positions, all with dedicated cooling.

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