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ATX motherboard with large silver heatsinks, integrated I/O cover, and a Ryzen 9 9950X CPU in the AM5 socket

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 AMD motherboard & Ryzen 9 9950X CPU combo

SKU CH-D9AN-AXAYA

ATX motherboard with 16+2+1 power stages, four DDR5 slots, two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, WiFi 7 and 5 Gbps LAN, paired with a 16-core 5.7 GHz Ryzen 9 9950X CPU

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memorySupports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen
  • Max supported RAM256 GB

Model ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7

CPU +R9 9950X

  • 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X delivers 5.7 GHz max boost for heavy multitasking
  • 16+2+1 power stages rated 80A each with dual ProCool II connectors feed the CPU cleanly
  • Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB at 8000+ MT/s for large memory workloads
  • Two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks give fast storage expansion
  • WiFi 7 plus Realtek 5Gb Ethernet provide high-throughput low-latency networking

Combo purpose

The bundle pairs an ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor for the AM5 socket. It targets builders who need 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy multitasking, content creation or advanced AI workloads. The board delivers 16+2+1 power stages rated at 80A each, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors and support for DDR5 memory up to 8000 MT/s. PCIe 5.0 x16 and two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots provide high-bandwidth expansion.

Thermals and power

Massive heatsinks with an integrated I/O cover and high-conductivity thermal pads cool the VRM and M.2 areas under sustained loads. Five chassis fan headers, a dedicated AIO pump header and CPU OPT header give flexible airflow options for air or liquid cooling. The 24-pin ATX and dual 8-pin 12V connectors feed the 80A-per-stage power solution, while AI Networking II and AI Cache Boost manage power draw dynamically during normal operation.

Bundled intelligence

ASUS-exclusive AI Advisor, AI Cache Boost, AI Networking II and AEMP firmware features simplify setup and tune memory, cache and network behaviour automatically. WiFi 7 (802.11be) and Realtek 5Gb Ethernet deliver low-latency wireless and wired connectivity. Rear I/O includes two USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports, four USB 10Gbps ports with one 30W PD/PPS Type-C, six USB 5Gbps Type-A ports, HDMI and audio jacks. Three addressable RGB Gen 2 headers and a chassis intrusion header complete the package.

How it compares

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Price $1,027.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7+R9 9950X
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memorySupports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportNon-ECC
Storage
SATA and RAID supportAMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
Ryzen 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
Ryzen 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 20 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 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
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Ryzen 9 9950X into the AM5 socket without bending pins?

Lift the socket lever, align the triangle marker on the CPU with the socket corner, place the processor gently without pressure, then lower and lock the lever. The step people miss is removing the plastic protective cover from the motherboard socket before seating the CPU.

What maintenance or replacement will the motherboard VRM cooling need over time?

The massive heatsinks and high-conductivity thermal pad are passive. Clean dust from the fins annually with compressed air. The thermal pad does not require scheduled replacement unless physical damage occurs during a rebuild.

Which limit appears first when the 16-core 5.7 GHz CPU runs sustained all-core workloads?

The 16+2+1 power stages rated at 80A each and dual 8-pin ProCool II connectors deliver ample current. The practical ceiling is the CPU package power limit and the thermal capacity of your chosen cooler.

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