Overview
The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E EXTREME stands as the pinnacle of the AM5 platform, meticulously crafted for gamers and power users who refuse to settle for anything less than industry-leading performance. Built on the advanced X870E chipset, this E-ATX powerhouse provides a rock-solid foundation for the latest AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors. With its sophisticated power delivery and massive thermal overhead, it ensures your system maintains stability even during the most intensive computational tasks or extreme overclocking sessions.
Beyond raw power, the EXTREME series is defined by its unparalleled feature set, including an integrated 5-inch full-color LCD display for real-time system monitoring and custom aesthetics. Every aspect of the board, from the reinforced PCIe 5.0 slots to the premium SupremeFX audio solution, is engineered to provide an immersive and high-fidelity experience, making it the centerpiece of any elite gaming setup.
Key Features & Benefits
- Next-Gen Connectivity: Features dual USB4 40Gbps ports and ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7, ensuring your data transfers and network speeds are future-proofed.
- DIY Precision: The EZ PC DIY suite, including PCIe slot Q-Release and BIOS Flashback, simplifies the building and maintenance process for builders of all skill levels.
- Superior Audio: Equipped with the ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC and SupremeFX shielding, delivering professional-grade 32-bit/384 kHz audio playback.
- Massive Memory Potential: Supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory at speeds exceeding 9000 MT/s, optimized via NitroPath DRAM technology for signal integrity.
- Advanced Thermal Management: Comprehensive cooling solutions across the chipset, M.2 drives, and VRMs ensure optimal temperatures under heavy sustained workloads.
Performance & Best Use Cases
This motherboard is designed for those who push hardware to its absolute limits. Whether you are rendering complex 3D scenes, streaming high-fidelity gameplay, or chasing world-record benchmarks, the Crosshair X870E EXTREME delivers the bandwidth and stability required for success.
- Best For: Enthusiast PC builders and competitive gamers.
- Use Case: High-performance gaming, 4K video editing, and heavy multitasking.
- Practical Advantage: The inclusion of both 10Gb and 5Gb Ethernet ports provides versatile networking for high-speed local storage and internet connectivity.
- Why Choose It: It combines extreme overclocking headroom with a user-friendly design that makes sophisticated hardware accessible and manageable.
Connectivity, Cooling & Power
Connectivity is a hallmark of the EXTREME series, offering an expansive array of USB ports, including a front-panel USB 20Gbps connector with 60W power delivery for rapid device charging. The cooling ecosystem is equally impressive, featuring dedicated headers and massive heatsinks that allow for precise thermal control. With robust power stages designed for the most demanding Ryzen processors, you can be confident that your system will maintain peak efficiency regardless of the workload.
Compu-Fi Expert Opinion
The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E EXTREME is a masterclass in motherboard design. It provides a rare combination of ‘no-compromise’ technical specs and genuine quality-of-life features that make the building process significantly less stressful. For users investing in the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 series, this board is the ultimate choice to ensure you are not bottlenecked by your foundation. With a 36-month warranty, it is a secure, high-value investment for a long-term, top-tier PC build.
Detailed Technical Specifications
Technical Overview
FEATURES:
- Full Colour 5″ LCD display for system info on the fly or custom images
- AMD X870E Chipset with a huge E-ATX form factor for spacious builds
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 9000+ MT/s (OC) 256GB max capacity
- Ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7 connectivity with Marvell AQtion 10G and Realtek 5G Ethernet LAN
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 support
- 40Gbps USB4 connectivity support for high-speed data transfer
- EZ PC DIY: PCIe slot Q-Release, Q-Antenna, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-LED and BIOS Flashback button for easy usage
SPECIFICATIONS:
- CPU: AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Chipset: AMD X870E Chipset
- Memory:
- 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to
- 8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors,
- 9000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors,
- 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors,
- ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM*
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
- ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
- NitroPath DRAM Technology
- *Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration
- * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
- Graphics:
- 1 x HDMITM port**
- 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs***
- * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
- ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
- *** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a
- **** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.
- Expansion Slots:
- AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (supports x16 or x8/x8** or x8/x4/x4 modes***)
- AMD Ryzen™ 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processors*
- 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEx16(G5)_1 & total bandwidth for x8, PCIEx16(G5)_2 will be disabled)
- AMD Ryzen™ 8500 & 8300 Series Desktop Processors*
- 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEx16(G5)_1 & total bandwidth for x4, PCIEx16(G5)_2 will be disabled)
- * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
- ** When both PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 are in use, they will each run in x8 mode.
- *** When M.2_2 is enabled, but M.2_3 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
- *** When M.2_3 is enabled, but M.2_2 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run in x4 mode.
- *** When both M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported
- Storage:
- Supports up to 5 x M.2 slots and 1 x SlimSAS connector and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
- AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
- M.2_3 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 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (Not supports)
- AMD X870E Chipset
- DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Q-DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Q-DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- SlimSAS connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode via an SFF-8654 adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately.
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- * Specifications vary by CPU types.
- ** When M.2_2 is enabled, but M.2_3 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
- ** When M.2_3 is enabled, but M.2_2 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run in x4 mode.
- ** When both M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
- RAID:
- AMD 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
- * Specifications vary by CPU types.
- Ethernet:
- 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
- 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
- ASUS LANGuard
- Wireless & Bluetooth:
- Wi-Fi 7*
- 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
- Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 6.5Gbps transfer rate.
- Bluetooth® v5.4***
- *Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
- For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E.
- For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available, refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details.
- ** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
- *** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.
- Rear USB (Total 12 ports):
- 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
- 10 x USB 10Gbps ports (8 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C®)
- Front USB (Total 6 ports):
- 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)*
- 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
- 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
- *USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
- Audio:
- ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
- Audio Features:
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC
- LED-illuminated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
- ** The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.
- Back Panel I/O Ports:
- 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
- 10 x USB 10Gbps ports (8 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C®)
- 1 x HDMITM port
- 1 x Wi-Fi Module
- 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
- 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port
- 2 x LED-illuminated audio jacks
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
- 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Form Factor: E-ATX
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- Asus ROG Crosshair X870E EXTREME AM5 E-ATX Gaming Motherboard – Black x1
- 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable x1
- 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cable x1
- 1-to-4 fan splitter cable x2
- ROG weave SATA 6G cable packages x2
- 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack x1
- ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink x1
- M.2 pad package for ROG Q-DIMM.2 x1
- Thermal pad for ROG Q-DIMM.2 x2
- Thermal pad for M.2 22110 x2
- DDR5 Fan holder x1
- ROG Fan Kit x1
- ASUS Wi-Fi Q-Antenna x1
- Q-connector x1
- ROG logo plate sticker x1
- ROG screwdriver x1
- ROG stickers x1
- ROG VIP card x1
- M.2 Q-Slide package x1
- M.2 backplate rubber packages x5
- ROG Bottle Opener x1
- USB drive with utilities and drivers x1
- Quick Start Guide
Why Asus
ASUS consistently delivers high-quality, innovative motherboards designed for gamers and enthusiasts. With a strong reputation for performance, reliability, and cutting-edge technology, ASUS motherboards are the ideal choice for building a top-tier gaming PC in South Africa. The ROG Crosshair X870E EXTREME AM5 motherboard exemplifies this commitment. Experience the difference with ASUS and elevate your gaming experience.
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