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Black ATX motherboard with hidden rear connectors, silver VRM heatsinks and a large CPU cooler installed

ASUS

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF AMD motherboard & Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU combo

SKU CH-HBD4-400AF

AM5 motherboard and 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU combo with 128 MB L3 cache, DDR5 up to 8600 MT/s, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, five M.2 slots, 5 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps LAN, USB4 at 40 Gbps.

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to 8600+MT/s(OC)
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel

Model ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF

CPU +Ryzen 9 950X3D

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with high-speed connectivity
  • Hidden-connector design simplifies cable management for cleaner builds
  • 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A each deliver stable overclocking headroom
  • Five M.2 slots including two PCIe 5.0 x4 for ultra-fast storage expansion
  • Ryzen 9 9950X3D with 128MB L3 cache and 170W TDP powers heavy multitasking

Combo Platform

This bundle pairs the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF motherboard with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. The board uses the AM5 socket and X870E chipset to support Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. It targets enthusiasts building an advanced AI PC who want simplified cable management through a hidden-connector design.

Memory and Power Headroom

Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256 GB at speeds reaching 8600 MT/s when overclocked. The 18+2+2 power stage array uses 110 A stages with ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes and metallic capacitors. A dedicated graphics card high-power slot can deliver up to 600 watts to a compatible BTF graphics card.

Interface Limits

The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot runs at x16 until M.2_2 is populated, then drops to x8 while M.2_3 runs at x4. Two USB4 ports provide 40 Gbps each. Networking includes 5 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet plus WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Three M.2 slots support PCIe 5.0 x4 or 4.0 x4 depending on CPU generation.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF+R9 9950 × 3D
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to 8600+MT/s(OC)
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 (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
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
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 a
Connectivity
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s + 2.5 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*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes**)
**When M.2_2 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run x8, and M.2_3 will run x4.
AMD Ryzen 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (Total bandwidth for x8)
AMD Ryzen 8500 & 8300 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with Q-Release Slim (Total bandwidth for x4)
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
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 x Graphics card high power slot
1 × 12 V-2 × 6 Auxiliary power connector
More details
BIOS256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Will my current DDR5 memory kits run at their rated speed on the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D installed?

The board supports DDR5 up to 8600+ MT/s when overclocked across four 288-pin slots, with a maximum capacity of 256 GB in dual-channel mode. AEMP profiles can automatically configure compatible modules for optimal performance without manual tuning.

How can I verify the 18+2+2 power-stage VRM and AI overclocking features are active after assembling the system?

Enter the UEFI BIOS to confirm the 110 A power stages are detected and enable AI Overclocking; the dashboard will display real-time Vcore, temperature and frequency readings. AI Cooling II and AI Networking II status indicators also appear in the Armoury Crate software once the OS loads.

Which cables and accessories are included with the motherboard and CPU combo, and what must I source separately?

The package contains the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF motherboard, Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, I/O shield, SATA cables, M.2 screws, Wi-Fi antennas and documentation. You must purchase DDR5 memory, M.2 SSDs, graphics card, power supply, CPU cooler and chassis separately.

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