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Dark grey ATX motherboard with large black heatsinks, silver CPU socket cover, four DDR5 slots and rear I/O shield visible

ASUS

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero + Ryzen 5 9600X AMD motherboard combo

SKU CH-93KT-KJK14

An AM5 socket board with a 6-core Ryzen CPU, four DDR5 slots up to 256 GB, five M.2 slots with a 3D vapour-chamber heatsink, dual USB4 and 10 GbE plus 5 GbE LAN

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memorySupports up to 8600+MT/s(OC)/8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 S
  • Max supported RAM256 GB

Model ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

CPU +Ryzen 5 9600X

  • AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors
  • DDR5 memory runs up to 9600 MT/s with 256 GB maximum capacity
  • 20 power stages rated at 110 A plus ProCool II connectors deliver stable voltage
  • 3D VC M.2 heatsink cools one PCIe 5.0 slot while four additional M.2 slots provide storage expansion
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports at 40 Gbps plus Wi-Fi 802.11 be and Bluetooth 5.4 ensure fast connectivity

Combo overview

The bundle pairs an ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero board with a Ryzen 5 9600X processor on the AM5 platform. It targets enthusiasts building a high-performance desktop for gaming, content creation or AI workloads. The X870E chipset provides dual-channel DDR5 support up to 256GB and extensive PCIe 5.0 connectivity for graphics and storage.

Installation notes

The board uses a standard ATX layout with 288-pin DDR5 slots, ProCool II power connectors and a PCIe Slot Q-Release mechanism for graphics cards. An AIO Q-Connector simplifies liquid-cooler wiring. Builders must seat the CPU carefully in the AM5 socket and apply even pressure on the retention lever. BIOS updates may be required for newer Ryzen 9000 series processors if the board ships with an older firmware revision.

Suitability

This combo suits users who want flagship connectivity including dual USB4 40Gbps ports, 10Gbps and 5Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 be and Bluetooth 5.4, plus five M.2 slots with a 3D VC heatsink on the primary PCIe 5.0 drive. Buyers needing a smaller form factor, fewer M.2 slots or a lower-cost chipset should consider alternative AM5 boards.

How it compares

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Price $1,106.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO+R5 9600X
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memorySupports up to
8600+MT/s(OC)/8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors
9600+MT/s(OC)/9200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors
8000+MT/s(OC)/8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 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)
AMD X870E 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 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2230 (supports PCIe 4.0 x2 mode)
*When both PCIEX16_1 a
SATA and RAID supportAMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channelsROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082*
- 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
- ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound au
Connectivity
Maximum network speed10 Gbit/s + 5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 20 Gbit/s connectors (support USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5 Gbit/s headers support 4 additional USB 5 Gbit/s 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
1 × 8-pin PCIe Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
More details
BIOS64 MB (512Mb)
Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Will the included Ryzen 5 9600X CPU fit the AM5 socket on this motherboard without a BIOS update?

Yes, the board ships with an AM5 socket that natively supports Ryzen 9000 series processors such as the 9600X, so no BIOS update is required for basic operation.

What is the maximum system memory capacity and speed supported with the 9600X installed?

The board supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 across four slots; with a Ryzen 9000 series CPU the rated overclock ceiling is 8600+ MT/s.

How many PCIe 5.0 M.2 drives can I run simultaneously and what cooling is provided?

Two M.2 slots operate at PCIe 5.0 x4; the primary slot receives a 3D vapour-chamber heatsink while the second slot is covered by the board’s substantial M.2 heatsink array.

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