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White ATX motherboard with large silver VRM heatsinks and four DDR5 slots

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ASUS X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W AMD motherboard white

SKU CH-P8K5-1358W MPN X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W

White ATX board for AM5 Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 CPUs with DDR5 up to 8000 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 graphics and M.2, Wi-Fi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, USB4 and front USB 20Gbps Type-C

  • ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to 8000+MT/s (OC)
  • Ready for AI workloads with power and connectivity for demanding applications
  • Stable power delivery via 12+2+1 80A DrMOS stages, 8-layer PCB, ProCool connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors
  • Ultrafast connectivity with Wi-Fi 6, PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet.
  • Comprehensive cooling from large VRM heatsink, dual M.2 heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II
  • DIY-friendly design with pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Dashboard and Q-LED

AM5 Platform Motherboard

The ASUS X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. It targets builders who want a white-themed platform with current-generation connectivity. The board delivers a full feature set for gaming and productivity workloads.

12+2+1 80A DrMOS Power Stages

The voltage regulator module uses 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages on an 8-layer PCB with ProCool connectors. This design supplies stable current to the CPU socket during heavy multi-core loads or sustained overclocking. It is the specification that determines whether the board matches your power requirements.

DDR5 EXPO Memory and PCIe 5.0 Storage

Four DDR5 slots support up to 256GB at 8000+ MT/s via AMD EXPO profiles. One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot connect directly to the CPU for graphics and storage. Additional chipset lanes provide extra M.2 and SATA ports. Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gb LAN handle networking, while USB4 and 20Gbps Type-C cover high-speed peripherals.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameX870 AYW GAMING WIFI W
Part number90MB1LA0-MVAAY0
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to 8000+MT/s (OC)
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesAMD EXPO
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 (supports PCIe 4.0 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 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)**
AMD X870 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)**
** Specifications vary by CPU types.
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.2
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)**
AMD X870 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 20 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
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
Shipping weight1.95 kg
Package size356 × 267 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Questions about this item

What does the 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power-stage count mean for a Ryzen 9000 CPU in this board?

It delivers up to 80 amps per stage across 12 Vcore phases plus two SoC and one auxiliary phase, giving the VRM enough headroom for sustained high-current loads from Ryzen 9000 processors without throttling.

Which PCIe generation does the top x16 slot use and what speed does that cap a graphics card at?

The primary slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 or 7000 CPUs, so a modern GPU is limited only by its own PCIe 5.0 interface rather than the motherboard.

What clearance do the dual M.2 heatsinks need and which screw lengths do the Q-Latch mounts accept?

The heatsinks cover M.2_1 (2280) and M.2_2 (2242/2260/2280) and the tool-free Q-Latch works with standard motherboard standoff heights, so any single-sided or double-sided module in those lengths fits without extra screws.

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