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ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and CPU in socket

ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 + Ryzen 5 9600X AMD motherboard & CPU combo

SKU CH-4P1Z-0S5C4

A complete AM5 platform with a 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X, 16+2+1 80A power stages, four DDR5 slots up to 256GB, two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7 and dual USB4 40Gbps ports

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memorySupports up to 8000+MT/s (OC)
  • Max supported RAM256 GB

Model TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7

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CPU + Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Stable power delivery from 16+2+1 80A power stages
  • Faster storage with two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
  • High-speed networking via Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet
  • Flexible memory up to 256GB DDR5 with EXPO support
  • AI-ready platform with USB4 40Gbps and front 20Gbps Type-C

AMD X870E Motherboard and Ryzen 5 9600X Combo

This motherboard and CPU combo pairs an AMD X870E ATX board with a Ryzen 5 9600X processor. The AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. The board provides a 16+2+1 80A power stage design on an 8-layer PCB with 8+8 pin ProCool connectors. It targets builders who want a ready-to-run platform for gaming and productivity workloads.

DDR5 Capacity and Four M.2 Slots

Four 288-pin DDR5 slots accept up to 256GB of memory and support speeds beyond 8000MT/s when overclocked with EXPO or AEMP profiles. Two M.2 slots run at PCIe 5.0 x4 for 2280 drives, while two additional slots operate at PCIe 4.0 for 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 form factors. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports add further storage flexibility. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot serves Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series CPUs; Ryzen 8000 series CPUs route that slot at PCIe 4.0 speeds.

Build Quality, Connectivity and Cooling

Enlarged VRM, M.2 and PCH heatsinks combine with hybrid fan headers and AI Cooling II for thermal management. Rear I/O includes Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, two USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports and Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 audio with headphone amplification. A front-panel USB 20Gbps Type-C connector delivers up to 30W power delivery. Alloy chokes and durable capacitors reinforce the power delivery for sustained loads.

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Price $668.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7+R5 9600X
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memorySupports up to 8000+MT/s (OC)
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot is not supported
AMD X870 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
** M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIex16(G5)_1 When M.2_2 runs at PCIe x4 mode, PCIex16(G5)_1 will run x8.
SATA and RAID supportAMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
Ryzen 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
Ryzen 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek 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/19
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot
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

Can I reuse my current DDR5 modules that support AMD EXPO profiles with the Ryzen 5 9600X on this X870E motherboard?

The board runs DDR5 in dual-channel mode up to 256 GB and supports AMD EXPO profiles with Ryzen 9000 series processors, so EXPO-capable modules will load their rated timings automatically.

How do I confirm the 16+2+1 80A power stages and AI Cooling II are active after first boot?

Enter the UEFI and check the hardware monitor for VRM phase readings, then enable AI Cooling II in Fan Xpert 4 to let the system calibrate fan curves based on thermal sensors.

Which M.2 heatsinks and Wi-Fi antennas ship in the box, and what must I source separately for the four M.2 slots and Wi-Fi 7?

The motherboard includes heatsinks for the two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and the PCH, plus external Wi-Fi 7 antennas; drives for all four M.2 slots and any additional case fans are purchased separately.

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