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ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard & AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU Combo

SKU CH-898G-Y4MYZ

AM5 ATX board with 16+2+1 80A power stages, four M.2 slots, dual USB4 40Gbps, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN and bundled 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D with 128MB L3 cache

  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel
  • Stable power delivery with 16+2+1 80A SPS stages
  • Four M.2 slots including two PCIe 5.0 x4 for fast storage
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gb LAN for high-speed networking
  • Dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports plus front 20Gbps USB-C with 30W PD
  • 128MB L3 cache and Radeon graphics on 170W Zen 5 CPU

Motherboard and CPU Combo

This package pairs the ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI motherboard with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. The board uses the AMD X870 chipset and AM5 socket to support Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. It targets builders who want a single validated platform for gaming and heavy workloads. The CPU delivers 16 cores with 128MB L3 cache and integrated Radeon graphics.

Power Stages and AI Controls

The 16+2+1 80A SPS power stages, 8-layer PCB and ProCool connectors deliver stable current to the 170W processor. ASUS AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and AEMP automate frequency, fan curves and memory tuning. Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex and PBO Enhancement give manual headroom for advanced users. Massive heatsinks cover the two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots.

Connectivity Limits

Dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports and a front USB 20Gbps header with 30W power delivery share total bandwidth across attached devices. Wi-Fi 7 and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet provide wireless and wired network options. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256GB at 4400 MT/s in dual-channel mode with ECC support. The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot runs at x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 CPUs, but drops to x8 or x4 with Ryzen 8000 series.

How it compares

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Price $1,096.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI+R9 9950 × 3D
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

Will the four M.2 slots fit standard 2280 drives and which run at PCIe 5.0 speeds?

Two M.2 slots support PCIe 5.0 x4 and two support PCIe 4.0 x4; all accept 2280 form-factor drives and include large heatsinks.

Does the 170 W CPU require a special cooler or power connector?

The board uses ProCool connectors and 80 A power stages; pair the CPU with a quality AM5 cooler rated for 170 W TDP.

Can I run 256 GB of DDR5 4400 in four modules with ECC?

Yes — four 288-pin slots support up to 256 GB dual-channel DDR5 4400 with non-ECC un-buffered modules that provide on-die ECC.

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