ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI Motherboard - DDR5, WiFi 7, PCIe 5.0

ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI Motherboard brings top-tier AM5 platform performance with cutting-edge connectivity, featuring DDR5 support and WiFi 7 for future-proof builds.

This ATX motherboard is built around the AMD X870 chipset and supports Socket AM5 processors, making it an excellent choice for the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs. With a robust UEFI AMI BIOS (256 Mbit) and a convenient clear CMOS button, setup and tuning are straightforward for enthusiasts and gamers alike.

Memory capabilities are strong: four DIMM slots support DDR5-SDRAM in dual-channel configuration, ECC and non-ECC modules, and up to 192 GB of unbuffered memory. That headroom suits content creators, multitaskers, and power users who need large memory footprints.

Storage options are flexible with four M.2 slots plus SATA III interfaces and support for up to six drives (two HDDs and additional SSDs). Hardware RAID 0/1/5/10 is available for redundancy and performance optimization, making this board suitable for high-performance gaming rigs or compact editing workstations.

Expansion and graphics support include one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, allowing the latest GPUs and add-in cards. On-board graphics are not included, so a discrete GPU is required for display output; the board offers HDMI and DisplayPort connectors for multi-monitor setups.

Connectivity is a highlight: dual USB4 Gen 2x2 ports, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C ports, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with an external antenna jack, and Bluetooth 5.4. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC4080 codec with 7.1-channel output plus S/PDIF out for high-fidelity sound.

Cooling and power delivery are well provisioned, with a 24-pin ATX power connector, 12V power header, CPU fan connector, and five chassis fan connectors plus chassis intrusion support. The board’s aluminium finish and ATX form factor (305 x 244 x 50 mm, 1.84 kg) make it both stylish and sturdy.

Use cases: build a high-refresh gaming PC with Wi‑Fi 7 and PCIe 5.0 GPU support, assemble a content-creation workstation with multiple M.2 SSDs and large DDR5 capacity, or configure a reliable small LAN server using RAID and 2.5Gb Ethernet.

• Socket AM5 support for modern AMD CPUs
• DDR5, up to 192 GB across 4 DIMMs
• Wi‑Fi 7, USB4 Gen 2x2, and 2.5 Gb Ethernet
• 4x M.2 slots and RAID 0/1/5/10 support
• PCIe 5.0 x16 plus dual PCIe 4.0 x16 slots