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ASUS

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO + Ryzen 5 9600X AMD motherboard

SKU CH-C1WA-D4D0A

Socket AM5 ATX board with 18+2+2 power stages, DDR5 to 8600 MT/s, five M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7 and dual 5 Gbps plus 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, bundled with a 6-core 12-thread Ryzen 5 9600X

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel

Model ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

CPU +Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with X870E chipset
  • 6 cores and 12 threads on Ryzen 5 9600X CPU
  • 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A each
  • DDR5 memory support up to 8200 MT/s overclocked
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gbps plus 2.5Gbps Ethernet included

Combo purpose

The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor arrive as a matched AM5 platform. The board supplies an X870E chipset, 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A, four DDR5 slots supporting up to 256GB, three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. The CPU contributes 6 cores and 12 threads for gaming and AI workloads.

Compatibility check

Verify that your chassis fits an ATX board and that the power supply includes the required ProCool II connectors for the 18+2+2 phase design. Confirm your memory kit is DDR5 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC and falls within the supported OC ranges for Ryzen 9000, 8000 or 7000 series. Ensure cooling clearance accommodates the substantial M.2 heatsinks and the VRM array.

Bundled impact

The bundle eliminates the need to source a compatible AM5 CPU separately and guarantees the processor is validated for the board AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and AEMP profiles. Onboard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4, dual 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps Ethernet, two USB4 40Gbps ports and ROG SupremeFX 7.1 audio are ready without extra cards. The CES 2025 Innovation Award highlights the platform AI readiness.

How it compares

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Price $778.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO +(R5 9600X)
Part numberROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO +(R5 9600X)
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
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
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
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

What comes in the combo box and what must I buy separately?

The package includes the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard and a Ryzen 5 9600X processor. You still need to supply DDR5 memory, graphics card, storage drives, power supply, CPU cooler and a chassis.

Which memory speed should I target for this board and CPU combination?

The board validates up to 8200+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 series CPUs and supports ECC and non-ECC un-buffered DDR5 in dual-channel across four slots up to 256 GB total.

What real-world throughput can I expect from the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and the fastest M.2 socket?

The top PCIe 5.0 x16 slot runs at x16 with a single GPU, and the first two M.2 slots each deliver PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth for compatible SSDs.

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