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Black ATX motherboard with large silver VRM heatsinks, four DDR5 slots and a silver Ryzen 9 9950X CPU in the AM5 socket

ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 + Ryzen 9 9950X AMD motherboard CPU combo

SKU CH-BYTK-3BXQC

Pairs a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X with an X870E board offering DDR5 to 8000 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 graphics and M.2, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 GbE and dual USB4

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

Motherboard TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7

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CPU + R9 9950X

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with power and connectivity for demanding applications
  • Stable power delivery from 16+2+1 80A power stages on an 8-layer PCB
  • AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II and AEMP simplify setup and improve performance
  • Four M.2 slots including two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 for high-speed storage
  • Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, rear USB4 40Gbps Type-C and front USB 20Gbps Type-C with 30W PD

Ready for Advanced AI PC

This ASUS motherboard and CPU combo pairs the TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 with a Ryzen 9 9950X processor. The 16-core, 32-thread CPU runs at up to 5.7 GHz boost and includes 64MB L3 cache. The board uses the AMD X870E chipset on Socket AM5. It targets builders who need high core counts and modern connectivity for demanding workloads.

Straightforward AM5 installation

The AM5 socket uses a land-grid array so there are no fragile pins on the CPU. Align the triangle markers, lower the retention arm, and secure the cooler to the four mounting holes. The 8+8 pin ProCool connectors seat firmly and the 8-layer PCB resists flex. A common error is forgetting to update the BIOS before installing a newer Ryzen 9000 series chip, which prevents POST.

PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 practical limits

Two M.2 slots run at PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds while two more operate at PCIe 4.0 x4. The primary x16 slot is PCIe 5.0 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 CPUs, but drops to PCIe 4.0 with Ryzen 8000 series. Memory tops out at 256GB across four DDR5 slots, with EXPO and AEMP profiles helping reach 8000+ MT/s. Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gbps LAN provide current wireless and wired ceilings.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7+R9 9950X
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

How can I confirm the 16+2+1 80A power stages are delivering stable voltage to the Ryzen 9 9950X after assembly?

Enter the UEFI and monitor the CPU core voltage and VRM temperature readings under load; the AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II features will also report optimisation status in the ASUS dashboard.

Which components are included in the combo box and what must I purchase separately such as DDR5 memory or an M.2 SSD?

The box contains the TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 motherboard and the Ryzen 9 9950X processor; you must buy DDR5 DIMMs up to 256 GB, M.2 drives for the four slots, a graphics card, a PSU with 8+8 pin ProCool connectors, and a CPU cooler.

Should I choose the two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots or the two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for my primary OS drive?

Use the M.2_1 or M.2_2 slot that supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode for the fastest OS drive; the other two slots run at PCIe 4.0 and are better suited for secondary storage.

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