ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard & AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU Combo
Socket AM5 ATX board with 16+2+1 80A power stages, four DDR5 slots up to 256 GB, dual PCIe 5.0 M.2, WiFi 7, 2.5Gb LAN and dual USB4 40Gbps, paired with a 6-core 12-thread Ryzen 9600X CPU
- ChipsetAMD X870
- Form factorATX
- Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
- Supported memoryDDR5 4400
- Max supported RAM256 GB
- Memory channelsDual Channel
Motherboard TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
CPU + R5 9600X
- Stable power delivery with 16+2+1 80A SPS power stages
- Ready for advanced AI computing with high-performance connectivity
- Ultrafast storage via two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots with large heatsinks
- High-speed networking through WiFi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet
- Exceptional gaming performance from 6-core 12-thread Zen 5 processor
Combo for AMD AM5 builds
This bundle pairs an ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor. The board uses the X870 chipset and AM5 socket to support Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. It targets enthusiasts building a high-performance desktop for gaming or AI workloads. The CPU delivers 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture.
Check DDR5 memory and cooler clearance
Verify you have DDR5 modules; the board has four 288-pin slots running at 4400 MT/s with a 256 GB maximum in dual-channel mode. Non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs are supported with on-die ECC. Ensure your CPU cooler fits the AM5 mounting pattern and that your power supply provides the 8-pin ProCool connectors required by the 16+2+1 80A SPS power stage design.
Sustained load behaviour with AI features
The 8-layer PCB, alloy chokes and durable capacitors work with AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and PBO Enhancement to maintain stable power delivery during extended sessions. Two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots include large heatsinks to throttle less under continuous I/O. WiFi 7, 2.5Gb LAN and dual USB4 40Gbps ports keep throughput high for long transfers.
How it compares
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- Price $621.99
- Pricier than about 71% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | ASUS |
| Model name | TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI+R5 9600X |
| Processor | |
| Chipset | AMD X870 |
| Memory | |
| Memory slot count | 4 × 288pin (DDR5) |
| Supported memory | DDR5 4400 |
| Max supported RAM | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual Channel |
| ECC support | Yes |
| Buffering | Un-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 chip | Realtek 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 channels | 7.1 Channels |
| Ports & slots | |
| PCIe 5.0 x16 slots | AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) |
| PCIe 4.0 x16 slots | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode) |
| Power | |
| Power connectors | 1 × 24-pin Main Power connector 2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connectors |
| Size & build | |
| Form factor | ATX |
| Width and length | 12.0 in × 9.6 in |
| Compatibility | |
| Windows 11 support | Supported |
| More details | |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
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Questions about this item
Will the included CPU work with the board's PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and x16 graphics slot?
Yes, the Ryzen 5 9600X enables both PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots at x4 speed and the PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot at full x16 bandwidth.
What memory speeds and capacity can I run with this combo?
The board supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 across four slots; EXPO and AEMP profiles are supported for speeds above the 4400 MT/s base.
Does the front-panel USB-C header deliver enough power for fast phone charging?
The onboard USB 20 Gbps header provides up to 30 W Power Delivery for compatible devices.
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