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ATX motherboard with silver VRM heatsinks and black PCB

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFI AMD X870 ATX motherboard AM5 four M.2 slots 2 USB4 ports USB 10Gbps Type-C

SKU CH-79VC-0BZ5K

ATX board for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 CPUs with four M.2 slots, two USB4 ports, 10 Gbps USB-C, WiFi7, 2.5 Gbps LAN, PCIe 5.0, AI overclocking, cooling and networking plus Aura Sync RGB

  • CPU socketAM5
  • Supports RYZEN 9000/8000/7000 series processors with 16+2+2 power stages rated at 110A each
  • AI Intelligent Overclocking and AI Intelligent Cooling 2.0 tune performance and thermals automatically
  • AI Intelligent Networking 2.0 fully unleashes WiFi7 for blazing-fast wireless throughput
  • End-to-end PCIe 5.0 support plus Intel 2.5G wired LAN for high-speed interconnect
  • Two USB4 ports and USB 10Gbps Type-C with PD 3.0 up to 30W for fast charging

AM5 flagship gaming platform

The ASUS ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFI motherboard targets enthusiasts building high-performance AMD systems. It supports RYZEN 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors in the AM5 socket. Dual ProCool II power connectors feed a 16(110A) + 2(110A) + 2 power stage design for stable current delivery. Four M.2 slots and two USB4 ports provide extensive high-speed connectivity options.

Sustained-load behaviour

AI Intelligent Cooling 2.0 manages thermal output across the VRM armor, M.2 heatsinks and backplate during extended sessions. Dedicated CPU, AIO pump and 4-pin fan headers allow precise airflow control for heavy workloads. AI Intelligent Networking 2.0 optimises WiFi7 traffic to maintain low latency under continuous network demand. The robust power stage array is rated at 110A per stage to handle prolonged high-current operation.

Upgrade context

This board replaces older AM5 models that lack end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support and USB4 connectivity. The jump is worthwhile when moving to RYZEN 9000 series CPUs or when WiFi7 and 2.5G wired LAN are required for modern networking. Builders needing more than four M.2 slots or higher USB power delivery than 30W via PD 3.0 should consider alternative platforms.

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Price $403.99
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Specifications

Processor
CPU socketAM5

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise should I expect from the VRM and M.2 cooling when the board runs all day?

The VRM uses 16 plus 2 plus 2 power stages rated at 110A each, covered by a large heatsink, while M.2 slots have dedicated heatsinks and a backplate to manage sustained loads.

Which CPU cooler mounting and power connections must I already have to use this board?

The board provides a CPU fan header, an AIO pump header and standard 4-pin fan headers, and requires dual ProCool II 8-pin power connectors from the PSU.

Will my PCIe 4.0 graphics card and existing storage run at full speed on the PCIe 5.0 slots?

The board delivers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support, so PCIe 4.0 devices operate at their native speeds without bottleneck.

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