Refurbished - ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO
Refurbished - ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO
The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard is an ATX-format board with an AMD X870E chipset. It supports AMD Ryzen desktop processors for the AMD AM5 socket and is ready for AI PC builds. It supports DDR5 memory with overclocking up to 8600MT/s in four DIMM slots in Dual-channel mode, with a maximum capacity of 256GB and featuring NitroPath DRAM and AEMP technologies. The board includes five M.2 slots, three of which support PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4. Connectivity includes WiFi 7, Intel 2.5Gbps Ethernet, Realtek 5Gbps Ethernet, two USB4 Type-C ports, two USB 20Gb/s USB Type-C front panel connectors, and integrated USB 4.0.
AMD X870E
Chipset
AMD AM5
Socket
ATX
Format
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard
- AMD AM5 socket with support for AMD Ryzen processors, robust 18+2+2 phase power and Dynamic OC Switcher boosts performance for both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks
- NitroPath DRAM technology for overclocking DDR5 memory up to 8600MT/s, support for up to 256GB in dual-channel with AEMP profile and 57% stronger memory slots
- Extensive PCIe 5.0 support with x16 SafeSlots with Q-Release, three PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots, and two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots ensures unlimited bandwidth
- AI technologies, such as AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II, optimise system performance, cooling, and network connectivity
- EZ PC DIY features, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, Q-LED indicators and Start, Clear CMOS and BIOS Flashback buttons simplify building and maintenance
Robust power and AI features
The motherboard uses an 18+2+2 power solution rated at 110A per stage with ProCool II power connectors. AI Overclocking provides faster and more intelligent tuning. AI Cooling II balances the thermal and acoustic performance of any PC build. AI Networking II combines technologies that optimise network performance, provide reliable connectivity and unlock WiFi 7 speeds. NitroPath DRAM technology enables frequencies up to 400MT/s higher, and slot strength has been increased by 57%.
Advanced overclocking and cooling features
The Dynamic OC Switcher boosts processor performance and lets you set current and temperature thresholds to automatically switch between manual overclocking for demanding multi-threaded tasks and Precision Boost Overdrive for single-threaded tasks. Core Flex lets you control clocks, power, and temperatures in a variety of ways. The board features an integrated clock generator that separates the processor's base clock from the memory, PCIe, and Infinity Fabric speed. PBO Enhancement increases the current and voltage supply to the processor for higher performance. WiFi 7 offers a 320MHz-wide 6GHz band, 4096 QAM with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna. The ROG SupremeFX codec ensures high-quality audio output with Dolby Atmos technology.
Personalisation
The BIOS Q-Dashboard simplifies motherboard configuration with a visual display of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings. M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide and M.2 Q-LATCH technologies make installing storage devices easier. The PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim makes it easy to remove graphics cards. The Q-Antenna allows for easy connection of the WiFi antenna. The Q-LED and Q-CODE diagnostic displays help with troubleshooting. Polymo Lighting II around the ROG logo provides more dynamic RGB lighting. ASUS Aura Sync offers preset lighting effects that you can synchronise across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, mice, and keyboards.
Ports
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 5
- M.2 Slot - 3× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen5
- M.2 Slot - 2× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 2 (2 headers)
- Rear USB-A 3.2 Gen 2: 6×
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 2
- Rear USB4 Gen 3x2: 2
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- Graphics outputs: HDMI, USB-C (DisplayPort)
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear connectors: 2× 3.5mm Jack, Optical S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: BIOS FlashBack, CMOS eraser, RJ-45 (LAN) 5Gbps, RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gbps, 2× Wi-Fi antenna
- Power: 24pin, 2× 8pin CPU, 1× 8pin PCIe
- Cooling: number of PWM FAN (4-pin) – 6, Water pump – 4-pin
- Internal: RGB LED (3-pin), Temperature sensors
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard (or mainboard), it's important to pay close attention to the motherboard's socket type, format, and chipset. These are among the most crucial parameters, ensuring the board is compatible with the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of processor, while the other connectors will dictate the selection of further components for your future computer.Specifications
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
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