ASUS Unveils ROG, TUF Gaming, Prime, ProArt X870E / X870 Motherboards during Gamescom 2024

2024/08/26
New motherboards are ready for AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs and loaded with next-gen connectivity, smart features, and performance-boosting refinements

  • Ready for the future: All four motherboard families designed for AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors using the AMD AM5 socket
  • Ready for Advanced AI PCs: One-click options for optimizing performance with AI Overlocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex
  • Revolutionary DRAM slot design: DDR5 support with NitroPath DRAM Technology
  • Ultra-bandwidth: WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna; PCIe® 5.0, USB4®, USB 20 Gbps front-panel header with fast charging
  • Easy PC DIY: ASUS Q-Design — PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, new M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, BIOS Q-Dashboard, Q-Code, Q-LED

SINGAPORE, August 26, 2024 — ASUS today unveiled the new X870E / X870 motherboard line-up, which includes the ROG, ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, Prime, and ProArt families, all supporting AMD Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 Series processors.

These motherboards are equipped with AI optimization, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 memory support with NitroPath DRAM Technology (only for ROG Crosshair X870E Hero and ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi), AEMP, PCIe® 5.0, and WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna (for the models with WiFi).

Additionally, EZ PC DIY solutions offer users performance tuning capabilities, efficient cooling solutions, improved connectivity, and effortless installation experiences.

Primed to perform with AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors

An advanced AI PC leans heavily on its graphics card to accelerate AI workflows, but when users look at performance holistically, there is no question that the CPU and motherboard play a vital role in establishing the foundation for the build. For a user’s gaming ambitions, creative endeavors, and professional pursuits, the AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series desktop processors unleash a system’s full performance.

The manufacturer's testing indicates that these chips offer a head-turning 16% improvement in instructions-per-cycle (IPC) over its last-gen CPUs. With their potent blend of single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors excel in any workload. Whether users are exporting a lengthy video, competing against the best in an online esports game or rendering a complex animation, these processors have the horsepower to ensure that users can stay nimble as they work and play.

Socket AM5 takes a second lap around the track

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs slot into the AM5 socket, allowing owners of an X670E motherboard to upgrade their current systems with little more than a BIOS update. For those building a new system today, though, an X870E or X870 motherboard is the ideal choice — and there is ample reason for X670E owners to consider an upgrade.

The difference between X870E and X870 motherboards is that the most feature-rich, high-end options for an AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU use the X870E chipset. Armed with DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0 connectivity for graphics and SSDs, two onboard USB4® ports, and support for the latest CPU and memory overclocking refinements, these motherboards are ready to push a new CPU to its limits. Since X870E motherboards have two chipsets, they have more PCIe lanes to work with. On the ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi, for example, they are put to work with a Marvell® 10 Gbps Ethernet port.

Take the lead with smart controls

An ASUS-powered AI PC offers easy, one-click options for optimizing system performance. With ASUS X870E and X870 motherboards, users have the tools to unleash their AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU, minimize fan noise while maximizing cooling, ensure seamless connections to the PC, and optimize network settings.
  • AI Overclocking: For builders looking to easily optimize their CPU, ASUS offers AI Overclocking. Powered by exhaustive research and characterization of the performance potential of thousands of actual CPUs in our testing labs, this tool boosts CPU clocks with just one click. AI Overclocking’s sophisticated intelligence also monitors the efficiency of a CPU cooler and changes in the operating environment of a system to tune its parameters over time for the best performance with a system’s unique set of components.
  • Dynamic OC Switcher: For more advanced performance tweakers, ASUS offers Dynamic OC Switcher. This feature automatically flips between built-in AMD Precision Boost Overdrive and a manual all-core overclock to give users the best performance for the task at hand.
  • Core Flex: Users can also leverage Core Flex to smash limits farther than ever before by controlling clock, power, and thermals. In its simplest form, users can maximize base clock during lighter loads and set breakpoints to gradually reduce CPU core frequency as temperature or current increases. The system is extremely adaptable, supporting multiple user-controlled functions that can manipulate power, current, and temperature limits independently so that users can bend CPU performance to their will.
  • AI Cooling II: Intelligent ASUS tech stands ready to optimize cooling, as well. AI Cooling II gives users an easy tool for getting effective airflow under load and quiet operation during light tasks, even for builders who opt for higher-RPM case fans. It uses CPU monitoring information and data from a brief stress test to calculate the lowest fan speed required to effectively cool a system — while minimizing noise levels. This fan control system can reduce system fan noise by up to 5.7 dB under sustained loads.
  • AI Networking II: Through AI Networking II, an AI PC can optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay, uninterrupted creativity, and seamless sharing. Integrated into the Armoury Crate app, AI Networking II uses AI-enhanced identification and boost technology to ensure faster and smarter network optimization. The new Traffic Monitor feature tracks current WiFi channel usage and makes it easy to switch to a less-congested channel.
Users will have access to all these features on ROG, TUF Gaming, and ProArt X870E and X870 motherboards. With the Prime X870-P WiFi, they will have access to AI Cooling II and AI Networking II, while the Prime X870-P offers AI Cooling II.

Taking DDR5 to the next level

Many AI workflows lean on large and fast pools of memory. With its high capacity and next-level bandwidth, DDR5 fits that bill nicely. Whether users are tuning their memory kits for all-out memory performance or absolute stability, X870E and X870 motherboards give users what they need for their AI PC.

For enthusiasts chasing the highest memory overclocks, ASUS is debuting a revolutionary DRAM slot design in two X870E motherboards: NitroPath DRAM Technology. Available with the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero and ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi, NitroPath DRAM Technology offers enhanced durability and longevity with structural reinforcements, and it also reduces noise interference via shorter gold finger pins and optimized signal pathways within the motherboard. The optimized layout ensures faster data transfers between the DRAM and CPU, maximizing a system’s overall performance.

To give users a hassle-free way to get even PMIC-restricted memory modules up to speed, all ASUS X870E and X870 motherboards give access to AEMP profiles. Built through a flexible training method, these profiles make it easy for users to tune their memory above baseline settings while maintaining stable system operation. With AEMP, optimized memory settings are just a click away, whether users are getting the most out of an entry-level module or priming a high-speed kit for ultimate performance.

An AI PC will also benefit from a variety of features that AMD is introducing with X870E and X870 motherboards. The new chips provide official JEDEC support for DDR5-5600, up from DDR5-5200, giving a speed boost for those who need exceptional stability above all else. AMD has also added real-time memory overclocking from within its Ryzen Master app, along with the ability through Memory Optimized Performance Profile (MOPP) to automatically switch between JEDEC and EXPO memory profiles, depending on the application running.

A full lineup of WiFi 7-ready options

WiFi 7 has arrived, and it brings a generational leap forward. Compared to WiFi 6, WiFi 7 is up to 4.8 times faster, thanks to technology like 320 MHz channels on the 6 GHz band and 4K QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) allows devices to connect simultaneously on multiple bands for faster speeds and increased reliability.

If users are ready to set up their desktop PC for next-level wireless networking, they will need a WiFi 7 router and a WiFi 7 motherboard. With the sole exception of the ASUS Prime X870-P, a motherboard without an onboard wireless module, every ASUS X870E and X870 board offers WiFi 7 support. If users are looking for the absolute best wireless performance, we suggest the top-of-the-line ROG Crosshair X870E Hero. Offering link speeds up to 6.5 Gbps with MLO, 4K QAM, and access to 320 MHz channels, this WiFi 7 motherboard gives users a premium wireless networking experience. They will also find the same high-end WiFi module on the ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi and most ROG Strix X870E/X870 motherboards.

If a user’s wireless networking needs are more modest, they will be well-served by the ROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi, TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi, or ASUS Prime X870-P WiFi. Featuring many of the latest WiFi 7 advances, if not the top-end link speeds, these motherboards give users more networking options as they are selecting a platform for their AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU — and they still offer a very noticeable speed increase over last-gen options.

All our X870E and X870 motherboards with WiFi 7 support include the ASUS-exclusive software feature of WiFi Q-Antenna. With circuit optimizations to the PCB and enhanced inner pin connectors, it delivers exceptional signal throughput for the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. Easy functions in Armoury Crate help users get the most out of this directional antenna. Direction Finder detects signal strength and identifies the ideal positioning for the antenna in just a few steps, while Fast Check gives users a quick way to check signal strength and ensure that they are getting the best connection. With the new Traffic Monitor feature, users will be able to track current utilization of WiFi channels across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. Then they can use Channel Switch to hop over to a less congested channel for improved network performance.

Next-gen connectivity with USB4

A pair of onboard USB4 ports comes standard with every X870 / X870E motherboard. And with these versatile, high-bandwidth ports, the sky is the limit. The headline feature of USB4 is up to 40 Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth, perfect for blazing-fast connections to external storage drives.

Through USB4 ports, users can also connect a display with a maximum resolution of 8K @ 30 Hz as specified in DisplayPort™ 1.4. Alternatively, users can connect multiple displays and devices to one USB4 port via daisy-chaining. Through one cable, they could connect two displays and three devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or USB headset, giving them an overall setup that is neater and tidier.

Easy PC DIY made easier

It's often thought that building a PC is a difficult process, but the truth is that it is far more straightforward than many think — and it's getting even easier with our X870E and X870 motherboards.

It starts with sweeping changes to the BIOS interface. We're bumping up the resolution of our BIOS interface to 1920 x 1080. With this change, users will be able to see more content at a glance, making it easier to survey the available settings and find the ones that they need. Perhaps even more valuable to new PC builders, we're introducing the new BIOS Q-Dashboard interface to help bridge the gap between settings in the BIOS and the physical layout of these new motherboards. This gives users a bird's-eye view of the user’s exact motherboard model right inside the BIOS, with the vital components and connections neatly labeled. These visual associations help newer PC builders become familiar with their new hardware and the functionality of their motherboard.

We're also making it easier to install and replace graphics cards and M.2 drives. The new PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim mechanism, available on ASUS X870E and X870 ROG, ROG Strix, and ProArt models, lets users remove a graphics card without releasing a latch or even pushing a button. Start by pressing on the motherboard with one hand to prevent it from moving while the user detaches the graphics card. Grip the graphics card on the left side (close to its I/O bracket). Then slightly tilt the card while pulling upward, and the graphics card will release from the PCIe slot.

Most builders are also opting for M.2 2280 drives, but they may still have shorter 2242 or 2260 devices that they would like to install in their new PC. In response, ASUS is deploying the new M.2 Q-Slide in select motherboards. This ASUS-exclusive feature provides a mechanism that slides along a track and snaps into place to securely hold an M.2 device. ASUS has also refreshed the tried-and-true tool-free M.2 Q-Latch system for compatibility with various M.2 lengths.

ASUS is also making it just as easy to install an M.2 heatsink as it is to install the drive itself. Our ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, and ProArt X870E motherboards feature the M.2 Q-Release heatsink for the primary drive slot. Simply press one button on the side of the mechanism, and the heatsink comes free. To put it back on after installing a drive, just snap the heatsink into place.

Keeping hardware drivers updated helps ensure the smooth operation of a new PC. But unless users are going out and checking for new drivers on a regular basis, it is easy to miss an update. To help this problem, ASUS is debuting ASUS DriverHub. This one-stop solution streamlines the process of managing ASUS drivers and utilities to ensure that a system stays up-to-date and optimized. By default, it supports ASUS motherboards, and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation.

New AIO CPU cooler options for X870E builds

These new X870E and X870 motherboards deserve a cooling solution that is an aesthetic fit — especially if users are building in a panoramic chassis or a case with a wide side window. To match the show-stopping style and high-end performance of the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero, ASUS is debuting the ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme.

This AIO CPU cooler is equipped with an Asetek Emma Gen8 V2 pump for optimal cooling performance, and its embedded pump fan assists in cooling the motherboard’s VRMs. Daisy-chainable ROG ARGB fans – thickened to 30 mm for high airflow, more static pressure, greater noise optimization and better performance – let users connect lighting and fan control with one cable for easy installation and cable management. ASUS has even upgraded the LCD display from last-gen Ryujin models. The Extreme boasts a 3.5-inch display with 640x480 60 Hz resolution which can be customized through Armoury Crate to display exclusive ROG wallpaper, real-time system information, or personalized content.

In addition to the ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme, ASUS has AIO CPU cooler options from ROG Strix, ProArt, TUF Gaming, and ASUS Prime that perfectly fit the style of the X870E/X870 motherboards from those families.

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Since 2006, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) motherboards have relentlessly pushed the boundaries of design and performance to deliver true enthusiast-grade products for gamers who demand more. Using top-notch components and cutting-edge designs capable of hitting the highest speeds, ROG engineers create motherboards that exude quality and craftsmanship while redefining the possibilities of desktop computing.

The ROG Crosshair X870E Hero stands at the pinnacle of the ASUS X870E / X870 lineup. Dark hues predominate across this motherboard, drawing attention to premium metallic textures, nickel-plated surfaces, sleek contours, and a stereoscopic visual effect on the large M.2 and chipset heatsink. This board also features the ASUS Polymo Lighting II effect. This upgraded lighting module built into the I/O shroud provides more dynamic RGB illumination for the ROG logo.

The ROG Crosshair X870E Hero high-end feature set gives it the power and connectivity users need for demanding AI applications. To help unleash top-end AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs, it boasts a robust power solution with 18+2+2 power stages, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and premium metallic capacitors. To keep this robust power solution cool, the board includes massive heatsinks integrated with the I/O cover. They are joined by an L-shaped heat pipe and connected to the power stages with high-conductivity thermal pads.

We've equipped this high-end motherboard with everything users need to install an equally high-end set of components. It features the new NitroPath DRAM Technology so that users can push their DDR5 kit to the limits. A pair of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots stand ready for the fastest graphics cards of today and tomorrow, and they can be run in an x8/x8 configuration to support creators and AI enthusiasts ready to harness two graphics cards for their workflows. Five total M.2 slots, three of which support PCIe 5.0 drives, let users establish a fast, massive storage array, while a SlimSAS connector makes it easy to add even more storage. Users find all of the latest ASUS refinements for installing M.2 drives, including the new M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release and M.2 Q-Slide.

The ROG Crosshair X870E Hero is fully loaded with versatile connectivity. High-performance networking options, including WiFi 7 support and dual Ethernet ports, let users integrate their new PC into their next-gen network. A pair of onboard USB4 ports give versatile options for connecting displays, storage drives and more, and users will find the header they need to hook up a front-panel USB Type-C port with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60 watts.

For unrivaled gaming immersion, the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero offers a SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound audio solution with integrated amplifiers and op-amps. The audio circuit design uses premium capacitors, interference shielding and discrete traces for the left and right channels. Auto impedance detection lets users connect even high-impedance audiophile headphones and get crystal-clear, distortion-free output. An ESS® ES9219 Quad DAC pumps top-notch audio to the front-panel output with support for 32-bit/384 kHz playback, perfect for plugging in a high-end headset.

Users will also get a premium bundle of software with the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero. ASUS DriverHub will make it easy to keep new hardware updated. Dolby Atmos® gives users immersive, multidimensional audio in any context, and a 1-year subscription to AIDA64 Extreme will give users monitoring and benchmarking tools to support their performance tweaking ambitions.

ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

Size

ATX

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 192 GB DDR5

PCIe

2 x PCIe® 5.0 x16 (@x16 or @x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4)

Storage

3 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
SlimSAS connector (PCIe 4.0 x4)

Networking

Wi-Fi 7
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet

Audio

ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082

ESS® ES9219 Quad DAC

Rear I/O

2 x USB4® 40Gbps ports (2 x USB Type-C®)

8 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C)

Front I/O

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C) with QC 4+ up to 60W

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)

2 x USB 5Gbps headers (support 4 USB 5 Gbps ports)

2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

Aura

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

Cooling

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

1 x W_PUMP+ header

ROG Strix rallies gamers everywhere

For folks building a PC first and foremost for gaming, some of the exotic features of the ROG Crosshair series may feel more like luxuries than necessities. ROG Strix motherboards retain key elements of the style and performance of the Crosshair series while avoiding specialized features that everyday builders might not need. In total, ASUS is offering four ROG Strix X870E/X870 motherboards: a trio of high-performance ATX motherboards with varying levels of features and styles, and the compact yet powerful ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi.

ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi

As the highest-performance board of the Strix family, the ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi delivers a potent blend of gaming prowess and bold style. Angular accents sweep across the board’s heatsinks alongside distinctive ROG iconography, while a novel curved I/O shroud draws attention to its RGB LED illuminated ROG logo. A new bevel design brings a striking look to the M.2 Combo Sink that is just a little different from every viewing angle.

Comprehensive power and thermal solutions set users up to tame the latest high-end gear. 18+2+2 power stages deliver a stable stream of power to an AMD CPU, while massive heatsinks integrated with the I/O cover, an L-shaped heat pipe and high-conductivity thermal pads keep the VRMs comfortable under load. Users get the full selection of ROG overclocking technologies for optimizing CPU performance: AI Overclocking, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, Asynchronous Clock and PBO Enhancement.

As with the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero, users get the all-new NitroPath DRAM technology that helps users get the most out of their high-end DDR5 memory kit. The ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi also offers a convenient mounting location for a 60 mm fan to direct extra cooling across memory modules.

A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot awaits next-gen graphics cards. Users will have five M.2 slots to work with, three of which are ready for top-end PCIe 5.0 SSDs. To keep drives operating comfortably, the hefty and thick M.2 Combo-sink provides a large surface area for cooling.

A new generation of conveniences ease the building process and everyday computing with the ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi. It starts with the PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim mechanism which makes it easy to remove the graphics card. Onboard WiFi 7 support and a high-bandwidth 5 Gb Ethernet port make this PC an easy addition to a next-gen home network. Users will find a header for hooking up a fast USB 20Gbps front-panel port with 30-watt USB Power Delivery. And a pair of USB4 ports give users versatile options for connecting the full setup.

ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI

Size

ATX

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 192 GB DDR5

PCIe

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (@x4)

Storage

1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

Networking

Wi-Fi 7
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet

Audio

ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier

Rear I/O

2 x USB4 40Gbps ports (2 x USB Type-C)

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)

10 x USB 10Gbps ports (9 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)

Front I/O

1 x USB 20 Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)

2 x USB 5 Gbps headers (support 4 USB 5 Gbps ports)

3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)

Aura

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

Cooling

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

ROG Strix X870-F Gaming WiFi and ROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi

The ROG Strix X870-F Gaming WiFi and ROG Strix X870-A Gaming cater to builders who love the style of higher-end options but are looking for a more-mainstream feature set. Their 16+2+2 power stages make them a great fit for a CPU like the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, and they are primed and ready for fast DDR5 memory kits, PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and M.2 drives.

Their USB selection is pared back from what is offered on the ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi, but they still offer more than enough connectivity for a cutting-edge battlestation. Users still have two onboard USB4 ports, a header for a front-panel USB 20Gbps port, and six USB 10Gbps ports to work with, along with WiFi 7 support and a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port.

ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFI

Size

ATX

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 192 GB, DDR5

PCIe

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (@x4)

Storage

1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

Networking

Wi-Fi 7
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet

Audio

ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier

Rear I/O

2 x USB4® 40Gbps ports (2 x USB Type-C)

6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)

4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)

Front I/O

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)

2 x USB 5Gbps headers (support 4 USB 5Gbps ports)

2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

Aura

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

Cooling

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

The primary difference between the ROG Strix X870-F Gaming WiFi and the ROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi comes down to style: the X870-F is draped in classic black, whereas the X870-A is draped in white and silver all the way down to its PCB.

ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

Size

ATX

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 192 GB, DDR5

PCIe

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (@x4)

Storage

1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

Networking

WiFi 7
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet

Audio

ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier

Rear I/O

2 x USB4® 40Gbps ports (2 x USB Type-C®)

6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)

4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)

Front I/O

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)

2 x USB 5Gbps headers (support 4 USB 5Gbps ports)

2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

Aura

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

Cooling

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi

Thanks to the new NVIDIA SFF-Ready guidelines, it is easier than ever to build a small-form-factor PC. When users purchase an SFF-Ready chassis and graphics card, they can be confident that their new graphics card fits comfortably in the case with enough room for power cables and cables. For a feature-rich yet space saving motherboard option for a SFF build, ASUS offers the ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi.

This Mini-ITX marvel is small enough to hold with one hand, yet it is loaded with cutting-edge features. Its innovative thermal design – including robust VRM heatsinks with a dedicated fan, an L-shaped backplate and a fan for the M.2 and chipset heatsink – makes sure that users can get the performance they desire in a space-saving design. This motherboard is ready for a pair of swift DDR5 memory sticks, and its PCIe 5.0 x16 slot will accommodate the most powerful GPU that can fit into an SFF case. Two onboard M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0, await storage drives, and there is fast networking with WiFi 7 support and a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port.

Two special additions make sure that the compact ROG Strix X870-I motherboard offers everything users need for their battlestation. The space-saving ROG FPS card gives easy access to front-panel headers, 2 SATA ports, a header enabling CPU overvoltage and a PCIe mode switch for legacy expansion cards.

The second is the ROG Strix Hive II. This external control interface neatly addresses common challenges that PC builders face when putting together a compact Mini-ITX machine — and goes a step further by putting motherboard gaming features right at a user’s fingertips.

The Mini-ITX form factor does not provide much space for a high-end audio solution, so ASUS literally thought outside the box. The Hive houses top-shelf audio hardware with its ESS Sabre 9260Q DAC. An integrated volume knob with press-to-mute functionality keeps users in control.

Additionally, it offers two USB 10 Gbps ports — one USB Type-A and one USB Type-C — to give users an easy way to connect external storage and peripherals. It includes the intuitive ASUS Q-LED array so that users can quickly diagnose build problems. And there is even a physical power button for the PC and a FlexKey button, as well. Building, updating and troubleshooting a Mini-ITX PC has never been easier.

ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI

Size

Mini-ITX

Memory

2 x DIMM, Max. 96 GB, DDR5

PCIe

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16

Storage

1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

Networking

Wi-Fi 7
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet

Audio

ROG Strix Hive II

ESS Sabre 9260Q DAC

Rear I/O

2 x USB4® 40Gbps ports (2 x USB Type-C)

5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)

3 x USB 2.0 ports (3 x Type-A)

Front I/O

1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)

1 x USB 5Gbps header (supports 2 USB 5Gbps ports)

ROG STRIX HIVE II

(Total 2 ports)

2 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)

ROG FPS Card

(Total 3 ports)

2 x USB 2.0 header(s) additional 3 USB 2.0 ports

Aura

2 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

Cooling

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)

1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)

TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi

Many gamers out there have a straightforward shopping list when they are in the market for a new motherboard. They look for products with essential performance, unobtrusive style, and reliable operation that is built to go the distance. For these PC builders, we offer the TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi.

The TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi outpaces the competition with its comprehensive feature set and sturdy good looks. Its no-frills aesthetic starts with simple, clean lines and unobtrusive charcoal hues that make it easy for users to coordinate the look of a build. Badges on the integrated I/O shield and across the boards provide understated accents.

This motherboard shares many of the same next-gen features as the higher-end ROG Crosshair and ROG Strix boards. A PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 slot lets users install the highest-end graphics cards of today and tomorrow. A total of four M.2 slots, two wired for PCIe 5.0 and two for PCIe 4.0, let users set up a spacious and speedy storage system. It includes a wide array of Q-Design features, including the PCIe Slot Q-Release and our new M.2 Q-Latch. High-performance wireless networking comes courtesy of an onboard WiFi 7 module, while a Realtek 2.5 G Ethernet port provides a rock-solid wired connection.

TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI

Size

ATX

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 192 GB, DDR5

PCIe

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x4)

Storage

2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

Networking

Wi-Fi 7
1 x Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Audio

Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

Rear I/O

2 x USB4® 40Gbps ports (2 x USB Type-C®)

3 x USB 10Gbps port (3 x Type-A)

4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)

1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)

Front I/O

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Aura

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

Cooling

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

1 x W_PUMP+ header

ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi

Thus far, ASUS introduced its X870E and X870 motherboards that cater to gamers. Yet users might have ambitions for an AI PC that extend past the world of gaming. Creative professionals like engineers, designers, videographers, animators and game developers also stand to benefit from AI-powered technologies. For them, the ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi might be the perfect fit.

This potent motherboard offers a cutting-edge feature set laser-focused on the needs of creators. It is ready to accelerate work with the massive bandwidth, lightning-quick speeds and exceptional power efficiency offered by next-generation DDR5 RAM. With PCIe 5.0 connectivity, the ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi gives users access to the fastest next-gen SSDs and GPUs. This motherboard boasts two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. They can operate in an x8/x8 configuration so that users can take full advantage of a pair of graphics cards. Since many creative pursuits and AI-powered apps can take full advantage of the fastest transfer speeds that they can get, ASUS equipped this board with four onboard M.2 slots, two of which are wired for PCIe 5.0.

Users will get rich networking options with this motherboard, as well. A Marvell AQtion 10 G Ethernet port provides ultra-high-bandwidth access to resources on a local network, such as a NAS device. Additionally, this board provides WiFi 7 support and an Intel 2.5 G Ethernet port.

Many creators rely on a wide range of peripherals for their workstations. The ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi provides the high-end connectivity users need for such a setup with two onboard USB4 ports, a broad selection of high-speed USB ports and a header for a front-panel USB 20 Gbps port with 30-watt USB Power Delivery 3.0 and Quick Charge 4+.

Creators often need their PC to communicate professionalism when they meet with clients. The ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi offers a sophisticated, elegant style with its subdued color theme and minimalist design touches. It is a perfect fit with the full ProArt ecosystem of PC cases, AIO liquid coolers, graphics cards and more.

PROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI

Size

ATX

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 192 GB DDR5

PCIe

2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16 or x8/x8)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x4)

Storage

2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

Networking

Wi-Fi 7
1 x Marvell® AQtion 10 Gb Ethernet

1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet

Audio

Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

Graphics I/O

1 x HDMITM port

2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs

Rear I/O

2 x USB4 40Gbps ports (2 x USB Type-C)

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)

7 x USB 10Gbps ports (7 x Type-A)

1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)

Front I/O

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD/QC4+)

1 x USB 5Gbps header (supports 2 USB 5Gbps ports)

3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)

Aura

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

Cooling

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Prime X870-P WiFi and Prime X870-P

For years, many PC builders have sworn by reliable performance, rich features, and unobtrusive design of ASUS Prime motherboards. The Prime X870-P WiFi and Prime X870-P motherboards carry this legacy forward by providing everything users need for a great experience with AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs. Built for DDR5 memory kits, armed with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, and equipped with two USB4 ports, these motherboards are ready for next-gen hardware. Four M.2 slots, including one that's wired for PCIe 5.0, let users set up a high-speed storage array. If wireless networking is a must-have, grab the WiFi 7-equipped Prime X870-P WiFi. Otherwise, the Prime X870-P stands ready with its 2.5 G Ethernet port.

The Prime X870-P WiFi and Prime X870-P are a perfect aesthetic match for the all-new Prime LC 360 ARGB AIO liquid cooler, but their understated design makes them a comfortable fit in a wide range of builds. Subtle sci-fi design touches give them a unique personality in our lineup, yet their overall black-and-white aesthetic never feels out of place.

PRIME X870-P WIFI

PRIME X870-P

Size

ATX

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5

PCIe

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16)
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x1)

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16)
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x1)

Storage

1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x2)

Networking

WiFi 7
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

Rear I/O

2 x USB4® 40Gbps ports (2 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)

3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

Front I/O

1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Aura

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

Cooling

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

The AI PC awaits

More than any other component, a motherboard sets the foundation for what users be able to accomplish with their next PC. ASUS X870E and X870 motherboards equip users to harness the power of highest-performance consumer CPUs and GPUs on the market today. Versatile connectivity, plentiful high-speed M.2 slots and cutting-edge networking options ensure that users are able to build out a complete PC setup that is just as next-gen as the central processor. On top of all that, users get the latest ASUS features that streamline the build process and a host of smart one-click optimization tools.

With an AI PC powered by an ASUS X870E/X870 motherboard and an AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU, there is no telling what users will be able to accomplish next. For build ideas, in-depth coverage of the latest ASUS hardware and even more information on this X870 motherboard family, click here to visit the PC DIY portal on Edge Up.