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ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ATX motherboard with Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU installed, dark finish with heatsinks

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ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero + Ryzen 9 9950X3D AMD motherboard

SKU CH-V562-SMBP4

AM5 motherboard bundled with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 18 power stages, DDR5 to 8200 MT/s, three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7 and 5 Gb Ethernet

  • 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 9 950X3D

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with high-speed connectivity
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU with 128MB L3 cache for multi-threaded power
  • Robust 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A for stable overclocking
  • DDR5 memory support up to 8200 MT/s on four slots with 256GB capacity
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gbps plus 2.5Gbps Ethernet for fast networking

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero with Ryzen 9 9950X3D

This motherboard and CPU combo targets enthusiasts building advanced AI workstations or high-end gaming rigs. The AM5 platform supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors with robust 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A each. Integrated Wi-Fi 7 and dual 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports provide high-throughput networking.

256GB DDR5 capacity and PCIe 5.0 storage headroom

Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256GB of memory running at 8200+ MT/s with Ryzen 9000 chips. Three onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots deliver substantial bandwidth for OS and data drives. The 170W CPU and 128MB L3 cache handle heavy multithreaded workloads before thermal limits become the bottleneck.

Upgrade path from older AM5 or AM4 builds

Builders moving from a 7000-series CPU gain the 9950X3D's larger cache and Zen 5 architecture for AI and gaming gains. Owners of 600-series boards add PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage support, USB4 40Gbps ports and Wi-Fi 7. The jump is worthwhile when workloads demand maximum single-thread speed and large cache capacity.

How it compares

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Price $1,375.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO +(R9 9950 × 3D)
Part numberROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO +(R9 9950 × 3D)
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

Will my existing DDR5 memory kits work with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and this X870E board?

The board has four 288-pin DDR5 slots supporting up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode. With the Ryzen 9000 series CPU installed, memory can run up to 8200+ MT/s when overclocked, and both ECC and non-ECC unbuffered modules are supported.

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

Enter the UEFI BIOS and check the AI Overclocking guide, AI Cooling II and Dynamic OC Switcher sections; the hardware monitor will display the 18 (110 A) + 2 (110 A) + 2 power-stage configuration and real-time voltage readings for the 170 W CPU.

What cooling hardware is included for the five M.2 slots and do I need to buy extra heatsinks?

The motherboard ships with substantial heatsinks covering all three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots (2242/2260/2280) and both PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, so no additional M.2 coolers are required for the onboard storage.

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