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ATX motherboard with large silver heatsinks, integrated I/O shield, and AM5 CPU socket visible

ASUS

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

SKU CH-K3Q8-CDWZA

Pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-core processor with an ATX AM5 motherboard featuring 16+2+1 80A power stages, DDR5 up to 8000 MT/s, WiFi 7, 5 Gb Ethernet, four M.2 slots and dual USB4

  • 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

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CPU + Ryzen 9 9950X

  • 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy multi‑tasking
  • 7 GHz max boost unlocks extra headroom
  • 16+2+1 power stages rated 80 A each for stable delivery
  • Two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
  • WiFi 7 and 5 Gbps Ethernet for fast networking

AM5 Platform Ready

This combo pairs the ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 motherboard with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor. The board uses the AMD X870E chipset and AM5 socket, supporting Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. The processor delivers 16 cores and 32 threads based on Zen 5 architecture with a 5.7 GHz max boost clock.

Thermals Power Noise

The motherboard employs a 16+2+1 power solution rated for 80A per stage with dual ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors. Massive heatsinks with an integrated I/O cover and high-conductivity thermal pads cool the VRM and M.2 slots. Five 4-pin chassis fan headers, a dedicated AIO pump header and CPU OPT header provide flexible cooling control.

AI Controls AEMP

ASUS-exclusive AI Advisor, AI Cache Boost and AI Networking II simplify setup and optimise performance. AEMP automatically tunes supported DDR5 modules up to 8000+ MT/s. The bundle includes WiFi 7 (802.11be) and Realtek 5Gb Ethernet for high-speed networking, plus 7.1-channel audio and extensive USB connectivity including 40Gbps USB4 ports.

How it compares

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Price $1,217.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG STRIX
Model nameROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7+R9 9950X
Part numberROG 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?

Align the gold triangle on the CPU with the socket marker, lower it gently without force, then secure the retention arm; the LGA design means pins are on the motherboard, so keep the socket cover on until the processor sits flat.

What maintenance will the four M.2 slots and their heatsinks need over time?

The M.2 heatsinks use thermal pads that can dry out; remove dust from the fins annually and replace pads if SSD temperatures rise noticeably under sustained loads.

Which thermal limit appears first when the 16+2+1 power stages run the 9950X at 5.7 GHz boost for long periods?

The VRM heatsink temperature will climb before the CPU hits its junction limit; ensure chassis airflow reaches the massive heatsink and the integrated I/O cover to sustain boost.

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