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ATX motherboard with large silver heatsinks and AM5 socket, paired with Ryzen 7 9700X CPU in box

ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX AMD motherboard & Ryzen 7 9700X CPU Combo DDR5

SKU CH-3ZPK-D463S

ATX motherboard and 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X CPU combo with DDR5, 16+2+1 80A power stages, dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, WiFi 7, 2.5Gb LAN and dual USB4 40Gbps ports

  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel

Model TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI

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CPU + Ryzen 7 9700X

  • Ready for AI workloads with X870 chipset and Ryzen 9000 series support
  • Stable power delivery via 16+2+1 80A SPS stages and 8-layer PCB
  • Simplified tuning using AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and AEMP
  • Fast storage expansion through two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
  • High-speed connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN, dual USB4 40Gbps and front USB 20Gbps PD

Ready for Advanced AI PC

The ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI motherboard paired with the Ryzen 7 9700X CPU targets builders who want a high-performance platform for gaming and demanding AI workloads. The AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256 GB of memory at 4400 MT/s with EXPO and AEMP profiles. Dual-channel architecture and on-die ECC support add reliability for heavy multitasking.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The board uses a 16+2+1 phase design with 80 A SPS power stages, an 8-layer PCB, ProCool connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors to deliver stable power to the 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 processor running at up to 5.5 GHz boost. AI Cooling II manages the four chassis fan headers, CPU fan header, AIO pump header and W_PUMP+ header based on system load. Massive heatsinks cover the two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots to keep storage temperatures low during sustained transfers.

Build Quality and Connectors

The ATX form factor fits standard cases and provides a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics cards plus four M.2 slots for fast storage expansion. Rear I/O includes dual USB4 40 Gbps Type-C ports, three USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports, four USB 5 Gbps Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, HDMI, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and 7.1-channel audio with Realtek ALC1220P. Front-panel connectivity adds a USB 20 Gbps Type-C header with 30 W Power Delivery, a USB 5 Gbps header and two USB 2.0 headers. Three addressable Gen 2 headers simplify RGB lighting control.

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Price $726.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI+R7 9700X
Processor
ChipsetAMD X870
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4400
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA and RAID support* AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1. RAID 5 Funciton is only supportted by AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU.
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio cover
- Unique de-pop circuit
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connectors
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 AM5 CPU and DDR5 memory, and what step is often missed?

Place the Ryzen 7 9700X into the AM5 socket with the triangle markers aligned, then lock the lever. Insert DDR5 modules into the four 288-pin slots until the clips click. The step often missed is enabling EXPO or AEMP in the BIOS so the memory runs at the rated 4400 speed.

What maintenance or replacement will the board and CPU need later?

Clean the VRM and M.2 heatsinks with compressed air periodically. The CMOS battery on the motherboard will need replacement when the system loses date and time settings.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy loads?

The 16+2+1 80A SPS power stages and 8-layer PCB are designed for stable delivery, but prolonged all-core workloads on the 8-core 16-thread Ryzen 7 9700X will hit thermal limits before the VRM saturates, so adequate case airflow and a capable cooler are essential.

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