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White extended ATX motherboard with large silver heatsinks and a Ryzen 5 9600X CPU installed

ASUS

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial AMD motherboard & Ryzen 5 9600X CPU Combo

SKU CH-09K3-3AZWZ

An AM5 motherboard paired with a Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, featuring DDR5 support to 9600 MT/s, dual 10 Gbps LAN, Wi‑Fi 802.11 be, Bluetooth 5.4, and extensive USB4 connectivity

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorExtended ATX
  • 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 GLACIAL

CPU +Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Ready for advanced AI computing with power and connectivity for demanding AI applications
  • AMD AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series desktop processors
  • 24 plus 2 plus 2 power stages rated at 110A with ProCool II connectors and premium capacitors
  • 3D vapor chamber M.2 heatsink for one PCIe 5.0 slot plus massive heatsinks linked by two L-shaped heatpipes
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps, twelve USB 10Gbps ports and two 10Gb Ethernet ports

Combo Overview

This bundle pairs an ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor. The board uses the AMD X870E chipset on an Extended ATX layout and targets enthusiasts who want a ready-to-run platform for high-end desktop workloads. It delivers the latest AM5 socket, DDR5 memory support and extensive connectivity in a single package.

Compatibility Check

Verify that your chassis accepts Extended ATX dimensions and that your power supply provides the required 12 V connectors for the 24 plus 2 plus 2 phase 110 A power stage design. Ensure your CPU cooler mounting pattern matches the AM5 socket. The kit includes four 288-pin DDR5 slots supporting up to 256 GB; confirm your memory kits are on the board's qualified vendor list for the advertised 8600 MT/s or higher overclocked speeds. The rear I/O offers 12 USB 10 Gbps ports and 2 USB4 40 Gbps ports, so check cable clearance.

Suitability

This combo suits builders who need dual 10 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 be, Bluetooth 5.4, SupremeFX 7.1 audio and five M.2 slots with advanced heatsinks for storage-heavy workstations. Users requiring only a single graphics card, fewer USB ports or a smaller form factor should consider a standard ATX or micro-ATX X870 board instead.

How it compares

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Price $2,091.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG CROSSHAIR X870E GLACIAL+(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)**
Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen 8700 & 8600 & 8400 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 (supports PCIe
SATA and RAID supportAMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10*
* SATA ports from ASM1162 cannot support RAID
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
- LED-illuminated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
Supports LHDC, high-definition bluetooth audio codec, transmission with up to 400 kbit/s bitrate
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2 × 10 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with PCIe Q-Release Switch (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 or x4/x4/x4/x4 modes)**
AMD Ryzen 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with PCIe Q-Release Switch (only supports PCIEx16(G5)_1 & total bandwidth for x8, PCIEx16(G5)_2 will run at PCIe 3.0 x4)
AMD Ryzen 8500 & 8300 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with PCIe Q-Release Switch (only supports PCIEx16(G5)_1 & total bandwidth for x4, PCIEx16(G5)_2 will run at PCIe 3.0 x4)
* Specifications vary by CPU types.
**
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 20 Gbit/s connector (supports 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 factorExtended ATX
Width and length12.0 in × 10.9 in
More details
BIOS2 × 512 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Does the combo include the CPU cooler or must it be purchased separately?

The box contains the ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial motherboard and the Ryzen 5 9600X processor. A CPU cooler is not included and must be bought separately.

Which memory speed should I target with the included Ryzen 5 9600X?

The motherboard supports up to 8600+ MT/s overclocked with Ryzen 9000 series processors such as the 9600X, so high-frequency DDR5 kits are recommended.

What does the 8600+ MT/s memory figure mean once the system is built?

It indicates the maximum overclocked DDR5 transfer rate the board can reach with the 9600X installed; actual stability depends on the memory kit and cooling.

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