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ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 Ryzen 7 9700X AMD motherboard combo

SKU CH-FNE8-X5F8R

AM5 motherboard and 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X CPU combo with 16+2+1 80A power stages, DDR5 up to 8000 MT/s, two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb Ethernet 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 7 9700X

  • Stable overclocking headroom with 16+2+1 80A power stages and 8-layer PCB
  • Simplified tuning via AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and AEMP profiles
  • Four M.2 slots including two PCIe 5.0 x4 for fastest storage expansion
  • 5 Gb Ethernet plus WiFi 7 and dual USB4 40 Gbps Type-C for high-speed networking
  • 8-core 16-thread Ryzen 7 9700X on Zen 5 architecture delivers 100+ FPS gaming performance

Combo Purpose

This bundle pairs the ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 board with an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor. The combination targets builders who want a ready-to-run AM5 platform for gaming and productivity without selecting parts separately. It covers the socket, chipset and CPU in one step.

Board Build and Connections

The board uses a 16+2+1 80A power stage design on an 8-layer PCB with 8+8 pin ProCool connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors. Two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots support 2280, 2242, 2260 and 22110 form factors. Rear I/O includes two USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports, a front USB 20Gbps Type-C header with 30W PD fast-charge, Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 7.

Upgrade Context

The combo moves a system to the AM5 socket and X870E chipset, enabling DDR5 memory up to 8000+ MT/s and PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage lanes. It replaces an older AM4 or early AM5 build when the workload needs the 8-core Zen 5 CPU, the expanded M.2 capacity and the USB4 connectivity. The jump is worth it when current hardware limits memory speed, lane count or peripheral bandwidth.

How it compares

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Price $701.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7+R7 9700X
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

Does the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot run at full speed with the Ryzen 7 9700X?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9700X is a 9000 series processor, so the single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot operates at 5.0 x16 speed.

What are the exact M.2 key and lengths supported on the two PCIe 5.0 slots?

M.2_1 is Key M type 2280; M.2_2 is Key M type 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110, both running PCIe 5.0 x4.

Which BIOS step is required to reach DDR5 8000 MT/s with the included CPU?

Enable EXPO or AEMP in the BIOS after installing the memory; the board defaults to JEDEC speeds until a profile is selected.

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