ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO X870E AM5 DDR5 ATX Gaming Motherboard

The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO is a high-end AMD AM5 ATX motherboard designed for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors. It combines the AMD X870E chipset with 20+2+2 power stages, DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, five M.2 slots and advanced cooling features.

It provides Wi-Fi 7, 10Gb and 5Gb Ethernet, USB4 40Gbps connectivity and a comprehensive set of ROG features for high-performance gaming and enthusiast PC builds.

Key Features

• AMD X870E chipset with AM5 socket
• Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors
• 4 DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256GB
• Supports DDR5 up to 9600+ MT/s (OC), depending on processor and configuration
• 20+2+2 power-stage design
• 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
• 5 x M.2 slots
• 2 x PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
• Realtek 10Gb and 5Gb Ethernet
• Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
• 2 x USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports
• 3D Vapor Chamber M.2 heatsink
• Metal backplate
• ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting

Technical Specifications

• CPU Socket: AMD AM5
• Supported CPUs: AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
• Chipset: AMD X870E
• Form Factor: ATX
• Dimensions: 30.5 x 24.4cm
• Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM
• Maximum Memory: 256GB
• Memory Architecture: Dual Channel
• Memory Support: ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM
• Memory Speed: Up to 9600+ MT/s (OC), depending on processor and configuration
• PCIe Expansion: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16
• M.2 Slots: 5
• PCIe 5.0 M.2 Slots: 2
• PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots: 3
• SATA: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
• Ethernet: 1 x 10Gb + 1 x 5Gb
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth: 5.4
• USB4: 2 x USB4 40Gbps Type-C
• Front USB: 2 x USB 20Gbps Type-C connectors
• Audio: ROG SupremeFX / 7.1-channel audio
• Display Output: 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB4 Type-C
• Power Design: 20+2+2 power stages
• M.2 Cooling: 3D Vapor Chamber M.2 heatsink
• RGB: Aura Sync / Addressable Gen 2
• Backplate: Metal

Ideal Use Cases

• High-end gaming PCs
• AMD Ryzen enthusiast builds
• Overclocking systems
• High-performance workstations
• PCIe 5.0 storage systems
• Wi-Fi 7 and high-speed networking builds

What's Included

• ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO motherboard
• WiFi Q-Antenna
• Q-Connector
• M.2 accessories
• SATA cables
• ROG accessories and documentation

3. Product Highlights

• AMD X870E AM5 motherboard
• Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series
• Up to 256GB DDR5
• Up to 9600+ MT/s DDR5 (OC)
• 5 x M.2 slots
• 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16
• 10Gb + 5Gb Ethernet
• Wi-Fi 7
• Dual USB4 40Gbps
• 20+2+2 power stages

4. Product Specifications