ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO AMD motherboard Ryzen 5 9600X combo
AMD AM5 motherboard and 6-core 12-thread Ryzen 5 9600X CPU combo with DDR5, four M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 graphics, WiFi7 and 5Gb Ethernet
- ChipsetAMD X870
- Form factorATX
- South bridgeAMD X870
- Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
- Max supported RAM256 GB
- Memory channelsDual Channel
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CPU + R5 9600X
- Motherboard and CPU combo simplifies high-performance PC builds
- 16+2+1 80 A power stages deliver stable energy for Ryzen 9000 series processors
- Four M.2 slots with PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support fast storage expansion
- WiFi7 and 5 Gb Ethernet provide high-speed wired and wireless connectivity
- 64 MB BIOS and UEFI tools enable easy updates and system tuning
Combo foundation
This bundle pairs an ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO ATX motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor. The board uses the AMD X870 chipset and AM5 socket to support Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs. The included 9600X delivers 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 5 architecture with a 5.4 GHz max boost clock, unlocked for overclocking.
Build integration
Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode with AMD EXPO, Intel XMP and ASUS AEMP profiles plus ECC support. One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, one PCIe x16 slot and one PCIe x4 slot provide expansion headroom. Four M.2 sockets handle PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4 drives while two SATA 6 Gb/s ports and RAID 0/1/5/10 cover legacy storage. USB4 at 40 Gbps, a 20 Gbps USB-C port with 30 W power delivery, WiFi7 and 5 Gb Ethernet complete the I/O. Q-Release mechanisms simplify M.2 and PCIe installation.
Sustained behaviour
The 16+2+1 80 A power stage design on an 8-layer PCB with 8+8 pin ProCool connectors is built for continuous delivery. AI Cooling II and AI Networking III manage thermals and traffic under prolonged load while Asynchronous Clock technology aids stability during extended overclocking sessions. Realtek ALC1220P drives 7.1-channel audio and a 64 MB BIOS with FlashBack supports long-term firmware updates.
How it compares
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- Price $654.99
- Pricier than about 72% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | ASUS |
| Model name | TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO+R5 9600X |
| Processor | |
| Chipset | AMD X870 |
| Memory | |
| Memory slot count | 4 × 288pin (DDR5) |
| Max supported RAM | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual Channel |
| Memory profiles | AMD EXPO / Intel XMP / ASUS AEMP |
| ECC support | Yes |
| Buffering | Un-buffered |
| Storage | |
| SATA ports | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 slots | 4 x M.2 (Support PCIe 5.0 x4 & PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| SATA and RAID support | 0/1/5/10 |
| Graphics | |
| Onboard video chip | Depends on AMD Ryzen Series Processor with Integrated Graphics |
| Audio & video | |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC1220P |
| Sound channels | 7.1 Channels |
| Connectivity | |
| Ethernet controller | Realtek 5Gb |
| Maximum network speed | 5 Gbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 802.11 be |
| Bluetooth support | Yes |
| Ports & slots | |
| PCIe 5.0 x16 slots | 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| PCIe 4.0 x16 slots | 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| PCIe x16 slots | 2 x PCI Express x16 |
| PCIe x4 slots | 1 x PCI Express x4 |
| Rear panel ports | 2 x USB4 (40 Gbit/s) Type-C, 3 x USB 10 Gbit/s Type-A, 4 x USB 5 Gbit/s Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Wi-Fi module, 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port, 3 x Audio jacks, 1 x BIOS FlashBack button, 1 x Clear CMOS button |
| Serial ports | 1 |
| Video connectors | HDMI + 2 x USB Type-C |
| HDMI ports | 1 x HDMI port |
| Ethernet port | 1 x RJ45 |
| USB 3.1 ports | 3 x USB 3.1 |
| USB 3.0 ports | 6 x USB 3.0 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
| USB-C ports | 2 x USB Type-C port, with USB4 (40 Gbit/s) support |
| S/PDIF output | Yes |
| Audio jacks | 3 Ports |
| Onboard USB headers | 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 + 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header + 3 x USB 2.0 headers |
| Power | |
| Power connectors | 24 Pin |
| Size & build | |
| Form factor | ATX |
| Width and length | 12 in × 9.6 in |
| Compatibility | |
| Windows 11 support | Supported |
| More details | |
| South bridge | AMD X870 |
| Lighting | RGB |
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Questions about this item
How many 80A power stages does the 16+2+1 VRM use for the CPU cores?
The board uses 16 power stages rated at 80A each for the CPU cores, with 2 more for the SOC and 1 for the VDDIO rails.
What is the maximum boost clock of the included Ryzen 5 9600X under sustained all-core loads?
The processor has a maximum boost clock of 5.4 GHz, though sustained all-core speeds will depend on your cooler and case airflow.
Which DDR5 memory kits must I already own to populate the four 288-pin slots?
You need DDR5 modules; the board supports up to 256GB across four slots with AMD EXPO, Intel XMP or ASUS AEMP profiles.
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