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ASUS TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi AM5 ATX AMD motherboard & Ryzen 9 9900X CPU combo

SKU CH-E980-SBPSV

Pairs an AM5 board with a 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X, delivering DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 graphics and M.2 slots, WiFi 7, 2.5Gb LAN, dual USB4 40Gbps ports and a 16+2+1 80A power design

  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel
  • 12 cores and 24 threads handle heavy workloads with the Ryzen 9 9900X
  • 16+2+1 80A SPS power stages deliver stable voltage to the CPU
  • Two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots plus two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots give fast storage options
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet provide high-speed wired and wireless links
  • Dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports enable rapid data and video throughput

Combo ready for AI workloads

The ASUS TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi motherboard paired with the Ryzen 9 9900X delivers a Socket AM5 platform built for advanced AI computing. The 12-core, 24-thread processor reaches a 5.6 GHz max boost and provides 64 MB L3 cache. The board supports DDR5 4400 memory up to 256 GB across four 288-pin slots with dual-channel architecture and EXPO profiles.

80A power stages and extensive I/O

An enhanced power solution uses 16+2+1 80A SPS stages on an 8-layer PCB with ProCool connectors for stable delivery. Rear I/O includes dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports, three USB 10Gbps Type-A ports, four USB 5Gbps Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, HDMI, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and 7.1-channel audio. Front-panel headers add a USB 20Gbps Type-C connector with 30W PD fast charging.

PCIe 5.0 lanes and M.2 limits

The CPU provides one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 5.0 M.2 2280 slots, while the chipset adds two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 is available, though RAID 5 requires a Ryzen 9000 series processor. DDR5 memory tops out at 5600 MT/s on the CPU controller, so faster kits run via EXPO or AEMP within board limits.

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Price $815.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI+R9 9900X
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

What PCIe standard does the x16 slot use and what speed does it cap at?

The board provides one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot running at x16 mode, so the graphics card is limited to PCIe 5.0 bandwidth.

What case clearance and mounting pattern does the ATX board need?

It follows the standard ATX form factor, so any case with ATX standoffs and I/O shield cut-out will fit the board.

How is the CPU installed on the AM5 socket and what step is often missed?

Lift the lever, align the triangle on the Ryzen 9 9900X with the socket marker, lower the chip without force, close the lever, then attach the cooler — forgetting to remove the socket cover or skipping the alignment triangle are the common errors.

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