ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero AMD Motherboard - DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero AMD Motherboard - DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi‑Fi 7 delivers flagship performance for Socket AM5 systems and brings next‑generation connectivity to high-end gaming and content creation rigs.

This motherboard is built around the AMD X870E chipset and supports AMD processors on Socket AM5, providing full compatibility with the latest Ryzen CPUs. The board supports DDR5‑SDRAM across four DIMM slots in a dual‑channel configuration, with up to 192 GB of ECC and non‑ECC unbuffered memory for demanding multitasking and professional workloads.

Storage and expansion are exceptional, with five M.2 slots plus SATA III and SlimSAS support, allowing up to 10 drives and RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations for performance or redundancy. For graphics and add‑in cards, the Crosshair X870E Hero includes two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and four PCIe 4.x x16 slots to accommodate multiple GPUs or PCIe devices.

Connectivity is future‑proof: dual 2.5G and 5G Ethernet ports, Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with an antenna jack, Bluetooth 5.4, two USB4 Gen 2x2 ports, six USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A and two Type‑C ports plus additional USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 headers for comprehensive peripheral support. Internal headers include multiple fan connectors, CPU and EPS power connectors, and a 24‑pin ATX connector for stable power delivery.

Audio and BIOS features are tailored for enthusiasts and professionals, with a Realtek ALC4082 codec supporting 7.1 channels and a UEFI AMI BIOS with 256 Mbit memory and a Clear CMOS button for convenient tuning and recovery. The board ships with SATA cables and drivers included.

The ATX form factor and robust thermal and power delivery make this board suitable for high‑end gaming, streaming, 3D rendering, and workstation tasks. Typical use cases include multi‑GPU gaming rigs, content creation workstations, and enthusiast overclocking platforms that demand PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 bandwidth.

Key selling points are its AM5 support, DDR5 memory capacity, PCIe 5.0 expansion, Wi‑Fi 7 and dual multi‑gig Ethernet, extensive storage options with five M.2 slots and RAID support, and premium onboard audio and BIOS features designed for reliability and performance.

• Socket AM5 support for AMD Ryzen processors
• DDR5, 4 DIMM slots, up to 192 GB (ECC & non‑ECC)
• PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, 5x M.2, RAID 0/1/5/10
• Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual 2.5G/5G Ethernet
• USB4 Gen 2x2, multiple USB 3.2 ports and extensive internal headers