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ASUS

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO AMD motherboard

SKU CH-NCDX-S67Y9 MPN ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

An AM5 ATX board with 18+2+2 power stages, DDR5 to 8600+ MT/s, three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, 5 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB4 and AI overclocking tools

  • ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800

Model ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

  • AI-ready platform with AM5 socket for Ryzen 9000 series
  • 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110 A for stable overclocking
  • Three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots plus two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
  • Wi-Fi 7 and dual Ethernet at 5 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps
  • USB4 and DDR5 support up to 256 GB capacity

AI-ready AM5 platform

The ROG Crosshair X870E Hero is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. It targets enthusiasts who want extensive overclocking tools, AI-assisted tuning and a high-density feature set in a single board.

PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 limits

Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots share bandwidth in x8/x8 mode when both are populated. Three M.2 slots run at PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds while two additional slots use PCIe 4.0 x4. DDR5 memory tops out at 8200 MT/s with Ryzen 9000 CPUs and 8000 MT/s with Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

Upgrade path from X870 and earlier chipsets

Moving from an X870 or 600-series board adds a second PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, a third PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and dual 5 Gbps plus 2.5 Gbps Ethernet. The jump is worthwhile when workloads need maximum PCIe 5.0 lane count and the highest DDR5 frequencies.

How it compares

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Price $459.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO
Part number90MB1IE0-M0AAY0
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesAMD EXPO
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 (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
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2280 (su
Audio & video
Audio chipROG 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
* The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial a
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s + 2.5 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
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 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
Shipping weight3.97 kg
Package size362 × 305 × 112 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 4400 MT/s or 4800 MT/s DDR5 baseline for my Ryzen build?

Both are JEDEC baselines; the board runs either at stock and can exceed 8000 MT/s with Ryzen 7000, 8600 MT/s with Ryzen 8000, or 8200 MT/s with Ryzen 9000 when overclocked.

What does the 18+2+2 power-stage design actually deliver to the CPU?

Eighteen 110 A Vcore stages plus two 110 A SOC and two auxiliary stages feed the AM5 socket through ProCool II connectors, giving headroom for sustained high-current loads.

How fast are the three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots in everyday use?

Each of the three Key-M slots (2242/2260/2280) runs at PCIe 5.0 x4, so a compatible drive can reach the interface’s full 5.0 bandwidth.

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