Description
The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO sits near the top of the ROG motherboard range and is designed for users building premium AM5 systems with a strong focus on performance, cooling, connectivity, and advanced control. Its board design supports high-speed DDR5 memory, multiple PCIe 5.0 devices, and a wide range of storage options for gaming, streaming, content creation, and workstation-style workloads. It also includes ASUS enthusiast features such as AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, advanced BIOS tools, Q-Release mechanisms, and premium audio. With its strong power delivery, high-speed networking, and rich expansion support, it is intended for users who want a flagship-level motherboard with both technical depth and premium build quality.
Specifications
Chipset: AMD X870E
Socket: AMD Socket AM5
CPU support: AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, Ryzen 8000 Series, and Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors
Form factor: ATX
Power design: 18+2+2 power stages
Memory type: DDR5
Memory support: 4 x DIMM slots
Maximum memory: 256GB
Memory architecture: Dual-channel
Memory support features: AMD EXPO, ASUS AEMP, NitroPath DRAM Technology
Memory overclocking support: Up to DDR5-8200+ depending on processor and configuration
Primary graphics slot: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
Additional expansion slot: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 operating at x4
Storage: 5 x M.2 slots
Gen5 M.2 support: Up to 3 x PCIe 5.0 NVMe slots
Additional M.2 support: PCIe 4.0 NVMe support through onboard slots and ROG Q-DIMM.2
SlimSAS support: 1 x SlimSAS connector
Ethernet: 5Gb Ethernet
Wireless: WiFi 7
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4
Rear USB: 2 x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps
Rear USB: Multiple USB 10Gbps Type-A ports
Front USB support: 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel connector
Front USB charging support: Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W with USB Wattage Watcher
Display outputs: 1 x HDMI
Audio: Premium ROG SupremeFX audio
Cooling and tuning features: AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex
DIY features: PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Antenna, BIOS FlashBack, Clear CMOS
Lighting: Aura Sync RGB
Display feature: Full-color 5-inch LCD screen
