ASUS Unveils New X870E / X870 Motherboard Line-up

ASUS has just 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.  

The motherboards feature AI optimization, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 memory support with NitroPath DRAM Technology, AEMP, PCIe 5.0, and WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna. EZ PC DIY solutions provide performance tuning, efficient cooling, improved connectivity, and easy installation.

ASUS X870E and X870 Motherboards

Primed to perform with AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors

The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors are a powerful choice for AI PCs, offering a 16% improvement in instructions-per-cycle (IPC) compared to previous generations. These processors are designed for gaming, creative endeavors, and professional pursuits, offering a potent blend of single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. They excel in any workload, from video exports to online esports games, ensuring users stay nimble while working and playing.

Socket AM5 takes a second lap around the track

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs can be upgraded with a BIOS update using an X670E motherboard. However, for new systems, the X870E or X870 motherboards are ideal due to their feature-rich, high-end options. The X870E chipset offers DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, two USB4 ports, and support for the latest CPU and memory overclocking refinements. These motherboards have more PCIe lanes, such as the Marvell® 10Gb Ethernet port on the ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi.

Take the lead with smart controls 

ASUS AI PCs provide users with easy-to-optimize system performance options, including AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU, fan noise reduction, seamless PC connections, and network settings optimization.

    • 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 a 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 the clock, power, and thermals. In its simplest form, users can maximize the 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 can access features on ROG, TUF Gaming, ProArt X870E, X870 motherboards, and Prime X870-P WiFi, including AI Cooling II and AI Networking II.

Taking DDR5 to the next level  

AI workflows require large and fast memory pools and ASUS’ X870E and X870 motherboards offer the necessary performance for AI PCs. ASUS introduces NitroPath DRAM Technology in two X870E motherboards, offering enhanced durability and noise reduction. This design ensures faster data transfers between DRAM and CPU, maximizing system performance. All ASUS X870E and X870 motherboards provide access to AEMP profiles, allowing users to tune memory above baseline settings while maintaining stable system operation. AMD introduces official JEDEC support for DDR5-5600, providing speed boosts for those needing exceptional stability. Real-time memory overclocking is also available within the Ryzen Master app, and Memory Optimized Performance Profile (MOPP) allows automatic switching between JEDEC and EXPO memory profiles based on the application running.

A full lineup of WiFi 7-ready options

WiFi 7 is a significant advancement in wireless networking technology, offering up to 4.8 times faster speeds compared to WiFi 6. It features 320 MHz channels on the 6 GHz band and 4K QAM, allowing devices to connect simultaneously on multiple bands for increased reliability. To set up a desktop PC for WiFi 7 support, users need a WiFi 7 router and motherboard. The top-of-the-line ROG Crosshair X870E Hero offers link speeds up to 6.5 Gbps with MLO, 4K QAM, and access to 320 MHz channels. 

For more modest wireless networking needs, the ROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi, TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi, or ASUS Prime X870-P WiFi provide more networking options. All ASUS X870E and X870 motherboards with WiFi 7 support include the ASUS-exclusive software feature of WiFi Q-Antenna, which delivers exceptional signal throughput for the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. The Armoury Crate features Direction Finder, Fast Check, and Traffic Monitor, allowing users to track WiFi channel utilization across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, and use Channel Switch for improved network performance.

Next-gen connectivity with USB4 

The X870 / X870E motherboard comes with onboard USB4 ports, providing up to 40 Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth for fast connections to external storage drives. These ports can connect displays with a resolution of 8K @ 30 Hz or multiple devices via daisy-chaining, ensuring a neater setup with a single cable.

Easy PC DIY made easier

The X870E and X870 motherboards have made building a PC more straightforward than many think. The BIOS interface has been updated to 1920 x 1080 resolution, allowing users to easily view available settings. The BIOS Q-Dashboard interface is also introduced to bridge the gap between BIOS settings and the physical layout of the new motherboards. This provides a bird’s-eye view of the user’s exact motherboard model, with vital components and connections labeled, helping newer PC builders become familiar with their new hardware and motherboard functionality.

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. 

ROG Strix rallies gamers everywhere

ASUS is introducing four ROG Strix X870E/X870 motherboards, including a trio of high-performance ATX motherboards and the compact yet powerful ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi, to cater to gaming PC builders who may find some exotic features of the Crosshair series more luxuries than necessities.

ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi 

The ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi is the highest-performance board in the Strix family, featuring angular accents, ROG iconography, and a unique curved I/O shroud. Its M.2 Combo Sink features a striking bevel design. The board offers comprehensive power and thermal solutions, including 18+2+2 power stages for stable power to an AMD CPU, massive heatsinks, an L-shaped heat pipe, and high-conductivity thermal pads. It also offers ROG overclocking technologies for optimized CPU performance.

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 are designed for builders seeking a more mainstream option with 16+2+2 power stages, suitable for CPUs like AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, fast DDR5 memory kits, PCIe 5.0 graphics cards, and M.2 drives. Although their USB selection is limited, they still provide enough connectivity for a cutting-edge battle station with two onboard USB4 ports, WiFi 7 support, and a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port.

ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi

The NVIDIA SFF-Ready guidelines make it easier to build small-form-factor PCs, with the ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi being a feature-rich yet space-saving motherboard option. This Mini-ITX motherboard features an innovative thermal design, robust VRM heatsinks, an L-shaped backplate, and a fan for the M.2 and chipset heatsink. It is small enough to hold with one hand and is ready for DDR5 memory sticks, a powerful GPU, two onboard M.2 slots for storage drives, and fast networking with WiFi 7 support and a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port.

TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi

The TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi is a top-of-the-line motherboard designed for gamers seeking essential performance, unobtrusive style, and reliable operation. Its comprehensive features and stylish design, featuring simple lines and charcoal hues, make it easy to coordinate with builds. Understated accents are provided by badges on the integrated I/O shield and across the boards.

ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi 

ASUS has introduced X870E and X870 motherboards for gamers, but the ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi may be ideal for creative professionals like engineers, designers, videographers, animators, and game developers who want AI-powered PCs.

Prime X870-P WiFi and Prime X870-P 

ASUS Prime motherboards, known for their reliable performance and unobtrusive design, now offer the Prime X870-P WiFi and Prime X870-P motherboards. These motherboards are designed for AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs, featuring DDR5 memory kits, PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, two USB4 ports, four M.2 slots, WiFi 7-equipped, and 2.5 G Ethernet port. They are ready for next-gen hardware.

The AI PC awaits 

The ASUS X870E and X870 motherboards are essential components for PCs, allowing users to use high-performance CPUs and GPUs. They offer versatile connectivity, M.2 slots, and advanced networking options, enabling users to create a next-gen PC setup. The latest ASUS features streamline the build process and provide smart optimization tools.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ASUS X870 Motherboards are now available in the Philippines with the following SRPs

X870 PROMO

End users who will purchase ASUS X870E or X870 motherboards will get corresponding premium merchandise such as the ROG Anorak Jacket, ROG EVA shirts, and more. The promotion runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 20, 2024.

For more information, click here.

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