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Compact black Mini-ITX motherboard with silver heatsinks and installed Ryzen 9 9950X CPU

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I AMD motherboard Ryzen 9 9950X combo

SKU CH-VP7T-998QR

Mini-ITX motherboard paired with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X, DDR5 memory support up to 96 GB, WiFi 7 and PCIe 5.0 M.2

  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorMini ITX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400
  • Max supported RAM96 GB
  • ECC supportNon-ECC

Model ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI

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CPU + Ryzen 9 9950X

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with X870 chipset and Ryzen 9 9950X
  • 16 cores and 32 threads at 5.7 GHz max boost for heavy multitasking
  • 10+2+1 power stages rated 110A each for stable multi-core performance
  • DDR5 memory up to 8400 MT/s overclocked on four 288-pin slots
  • WiFi 7 with 320 MHz bandwidth reaching 6.5 Gbps wireless throughput

ROG STRIX X870-I AM5 Combo

This bundle pairs the ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor. The board uses the AMD X870 chipset on a Mini ITX form factor and provides four 288-pin DDR5 slots supporting up to 96GB. It is built for compact systems that need high core counts and fast memory.

Compact AI workstation builders

The combo suits users assembling a small-form-factor PC for AI workloads, content creation or heavy multitasking thanks to 16 cores and 32 threads. Builders who need multiple PCIe x16 slots, extensive SATA arrays or a larger ATX layout should look at a different platform.

DDR5 8400+ MT/s overclock ceiling

With a Ryzen 9000 series CPU installed the motherboard can push memory past 8400 MT/s when overclocked. This single figure determines whether your chosen DDR5 kit will run at its rated speed on this board.

How it compares

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Price $1,123.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI+R9 9950X
Processor
ChipsetAMD X870
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4400
Max supported RAM96 GB
ECC supportNon-ECC
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports2 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280(supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280(supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
AMD X870 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)
*** Install ROG FPS Card to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
SATA and RAID support* AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Bluetooth supportv5.4***
*** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
USB 3.0 portsUSB4
Onboard USB headersUSB
1 x USB 10 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header support(s) 2
additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
Size & build
Form factorMini ITX
Width and length6.7 in × 6.7 in
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Will the 110A power stages hit a thermal limit before the Ryzen 9 9950X reaches its 5.7 GHz max boost under sustained load?

The 10+2+1 power solution is rated for 110A per stage with ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors, while massive heatsinks, high-conductivity thermal pads and an L-shaped backplate are designed to dissipate heat from multi-core workloads.

How loud and hot does the VRM area get when the 16-core CPU runs all day at full load?

AI Cooling II manages fan curves automatically, and the integrated I/O cover with substantial heatsinks and thermal pads keeps VRM temperatures in check during extended multi-threaded work.

Which DDR5 modules must I already own to hit the rated 6000 MT/s CL38 speed out of the box?

The kit includes DDR5-6000 CL38 memory; the board also supports up to 8400+ MT/s with Ryzen 9000 series and 96 GB maximum across two DIMM slots.

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