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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO X870E AM5 ATX AMD motherboard

SKU CH-TVTB-6CHHH MPN ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

Socket AM5 ATX board with 18+2+2 power stages, DDR5 up to 8600 MT/s, three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7 and dual 5 Gbps plus 2.5 Gbps LAN

  • 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
  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with robust power delivery
  • 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A each for stable overclocking
  • DDR5 memory support up to 8600+ MT/s with Ryzen 8000 series processors
  • Five M.2 slots including three PCIe 5.0 x4 for high-speed storage
  • Wi-Fi 7 plus 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps Ethernet for fast networking

Ready for Advanced AI PC

This motherboard is built for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors on the AM5 socket. It targets enthusiasts who want a platform prepared for demanding AI workloads and high-speed connectivity. The X870E chipset and robust 18+2+2 power stage design deliver the headroom these CPUs require.

Capacity and headroom

Four DDR5 slots support up to 256GB of memory with EXPO profiles and speeds reaching 8600+ MT/s on Ryzen 8000 series. Five M.2 slots provide three PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 interfaces for fast storage expansion. Dual LAN at 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps plus Wi-Fi 7 handles heavy network traffic. The board runs out of PCIe 5.0 lanes when both x16 slots and the third M.2 are populated simultaneously.

Deciding specification

The 18+2+2 power stage layout rated at 110A per stage is the single specification that determines suitability. It dictates how far the CPU can be pushed under sustained AI or compute loads without throttling. If the build demands maximum overclocking headroom on Ryzen 9000 series, this power design is the deciding factor.

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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

Questions about this item

Will my existing DDR5-4800 memory run at its rated speed with a Ryzen 9000 series CPU on this board?

Yes, the board supports DDR5 4400 and DDR5 4800 as standard JEDEC speeds, so your modules will operate at 4800 MT/s without overclocking.

How can I confirm the 18+2+2 power-stage VRM is active and delivering clean power after assembly?

Enter the UEFI and open the Hardware Monitor; it reports real-time Vcore, phase current and temperature for each of the 18+2+2 110 A stages so you can verify they are all operating.

Which M.2 screws and thermal pads are included, and do I need to buy any extra for the five onboard slots?

The package supplies M.2 screws and pre-cut thermal pads for all five slots — three PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 — so no separate mounting hardware is required.

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