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product_id: 660658469
title: "ROG Crosshair X870E Hero AMD X870E AM5 ATX Motherboard, Advanced AI PC Ready, 18+2+2 Power Stages, DDR5, PCIe® 5.0, 5X M.2, Wi-Fi 7, USB4®, AI Overclocking, Core Flex, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim"
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price: "$1204.07"
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# 18+2+2 Power Stages for rock-solid power Wi-Fi 7 for blazing wireless speeds PCIe 5.0 for next-gen ultra-fast expansion ROG Crosshair X870E Hero AMD X870E AM5 ATX Motherboard, Advanced AI PC Ready, 18+2+2 Power Stages, DDR5, PCIe® 5.0, 5X M.2, Wi-Fi 7, USB4®, AI Overclocking, Core Flex, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** $1204.07
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Power your future with the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero – where AI meets unstoppable performance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ROG Crosshair X870E Hero AMD X870E AM5 ATX Motherboard, Advanced AI PC Ready, 18+2+2 Power Stages, DDR5, PCIe® 5.0, 5X M.2, Wi-Fi 7, USB4®, AI Overclocking, Core Flex, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim by asus
- **How much does it cost?** $1204.07 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Future-Proof AI Ready:** Built to handle the most demanding AI workloads with advanced AI PC readiness and ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking.
- • **Next-Level Connectivity:** Equipped with PCIe 5.0, USB4®, and Wi-Fi 7 to keep you ahead in speed and versatility.
- • **Ultimate Memory Support:** Supports up to 192GB DDR5 RAM at blazing speeds, perfect for multitasking and heavy workloads.
- • **Unmatched Power Delivery:** 18+2+2 power stages with ProCool II connectors ensure stable, efficient power for peak performance.
- • **Effortless Overclocking & Cooling:** Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, and AI Cooling II optimize performance and thermal management automatically.

## Overview

The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero is a premium ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. Featuring advanced AI PC readiness, robust 18+2+2 power stages, PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory support up to 192GB, Wi-Fi 7, and USB4®, it delivers cutting-edge connectivity and performance. With intelligent ASUS AI overclocking and cooling technologies, this motherboard ensures effortless optimization for professional-grade builds.

## Description

The AI PC-ready ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero offers unyielding power delivery, robust thermal management, hyperspeed connectivity, comprehensive PCIE 5.0 and DDR5 to unleash the performance of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors. Dark hues predominate across this motherboard, drawing your attention to premium metallic textures, nickel-plated surfaces, sleek contours.

Review: So far so good except for a few issues - Bought to replace my gen 2 threadripper setup. Still operating strong, but time to invest in a smaller workstation and now find a good new home for the retired threadripper. Bought this board for a few reasons. Top on the list is ASUS`s Q-code feature which gives you the ability to troubleshoot new builds and current ones. Will not boot, check and see what the Q-code is on the LED panel, and you should be able to solve issue without having to deal with ASUS tech support. This is the main reason for me to purchase ASUS motherboards. Now to the Crossfire X870E Hero. Pro`s: 4- motherboard chassis fan-controlled ports. Great for managing case fans 2- 20 Gbits/sec type c usb ports. One is capable of 60w for changing and 2 high speed usb ports is a big plus. Q-code troubleshooting future proof for awhile bios updated to latest amd 9950x3d and 9950x3d2 processors. Installation was easy and once I got past the fact that all I was willing to buy was one 32gb ram kit for now and using my old gpu card install was good. So far performance has been great. I installed a 9950x3d and that is working well. For cooling, I am using a Thermalright Royal Preytor Ultra 130 and this air cpu cooler does the job and excellent job at that. Idling at low cpu workloads shows cpu temps around low 30c`s to upper 30c`s and stress testing with cpuid is showing around 75c which is good. All in all, new system is working well. I updated the cpu cooler to an Arctic LF3Pro 240 mm to see if that improved cpu temps and they improved. So, either cooler works well with 9950x3d and this MB. Will still with the LF3Pro till it dies and then switch back to the Royal Preytor Ultra since it works extremely well. Now for the cons: m2.1 heatsink below cpu and above gpu is a huge heatsink that gets in the way of an Arctic LF3Pro cooler. I am using the same Samsung 990 Evo I purchased this summer and the cooling setup on the threadripper boards always showed, even under heavy loads, temps between 28c and 35c. single sided. Drive needs support and needs to stay flat and straight. To solve issue with better contact to top side of drive, I used a piece of Arctic TP-3 and 1.5mm in place of the ASUS factory tape and now when assembled these pieces snapped together snuggly and temps now hover around 41c under low loads and 46to 48c under heavy loads. Prior heavy loads were in the mid to upper 50c`s which sucked. Last issue is with the bios. When booting for the first time, make sure you plug in a usb keyboard and then your hdmi monitor cable into the onboard IGPU hdmi port. If you plug into graphics card, nothing on monitor if you are using an older gpu card or one that does not use the UEFI standard. You just sit there wondering what's going on because the Q-code system finds no fault. This is an issue after you get going because you're going to switch to your gpu card output and that's where this issue compounds. So, till you have Windows 11 installed and working, stay connected to the motherboard hdmi port. What happens after you switch is, when bios starts to boot and you want to get into bios, no screens are present like the rog welcome screen you saw using the igpu hdmi port. You see nothing and then system starts and next is Windows 11 desktop. When you search net for solutions, you get asinine recommendations to keep pounding on the delete key till bios menu appears. Really, if UEFI isn`t mapped to the gpu card, the screen info you see on the igpu hdmi port connection, isn`t going to be on the gpu card screen so banging on the delete does nothing. Update on the last sentence I made. AMD has added to the UEFI bios a feature that going to require future amd and probably all manufactures to enable future gpu cards to compatable and use the UEFI standard. Currently AMD R9000 series gpu`s are certified with this new AMD standard. If I ever hear back from ASUS, I suspect that they will tell me the current gpu card I am using will not meet this standard, and it`s video bios is old and not supported by new motherboard. Sucks mixing new and old hardware, so I am out of luck. They will probably tell me to work with the CSM option in the bios. Nope that not going to happen. So, if you experience this issue like I have, now you know what the issue probably is. Only way to get back into bios is to switch monitor back to igpu hdmi motherboard port. Not a good design but this is where the industry is headed and we have no voice. So long story short, my old video card runs after Windows 11 starts and runs just fine. New cards are way overpriced, so I will wait to solve this issue. One more thing, I am using a Samsung monitor. These monitors are slow to wake up and establish communication with gpu port. Tried a ROG ASUS monitor and it woke up quick and monitor communications were fast enough that actually got into bios using the wireless keyboard. Image that. Slow connecting monitor, which most have this issue, or an ASUS ROG or similar gamers monitor and fast connect. Who knew. As I said earlier you will have issues with the Arctic LF# Pro cpu cooler. I asked ASUS to send me another main M.2 heatsink and I proceeded to mill off part of the heatsink so I could install the cpu cooler in the correct orientation so the VRM fan will cool the VRM. When compared to prior LF3Pro cpu cooler installation where the cpu block is mounted 180 degrees opposite, I noticed after my milling of heatsink that under loads there was no increase in NVMe temp so That proves the M.2 main heatsink is a little overkill. Other than these issues, this is a good purchase so far. System is stable and quick.
Review: The most impressive MOBO in its class - The Crosshair x870e is a monster of a motherboard. Not only does it come packed with functionality in the shape of multiple NVME ports, dual GPU locations, extra powerful USB 2.0, a plethora of USB and USB-C connectors, but also comes equipped with Wi-Fi 7. The quick release antennas are a nice touch as well as the subtle yet eye-catching ARGB panel on the left hand side. I certainly wished I had more RAM to push this monster even further however it has no problems handing my 5090, the9950X3D, and 32GB of DDR5 pushed to 6400MT with no issues whatsoever. This motherboard comes with so many different functions that its hard to remember all of them at once.

## Features

- Ready for Advanced AI PC: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
- AMD AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, and AEMP to simplify setup and improve performance
- ROG Overclocking Technologies: Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, Asynchronous Clock and PBO Enhancement
- Robust Power Solution: 18(110A)+2(110A)+2 power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DDZSP2BG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5 in Computer Motherboards |
| Brand | ASUS |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Chipset Family | AMD X870 |
| Chipset Type | AMD X870 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Compatible Processors | AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 369 Reviews |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14.6"L x 12.2"W x 4.4"H |
| Item Weight | 2.63 kg |
| Main Power Connector Type | 22 Pin |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Memory Clock Speed | 320 MHz |
| Memory Slots Available | 4 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 192 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | ASUS Vivobook 16 Laptop |
| Model Name | ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO |
| Model Number | ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 20 |
| Platform | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 192 GB |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 2 |
| Total SATA Ports | 4 |
| Total Usb Ports | 20 |
| UPC | 197105710306 |
| USB 2.0 | 2 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **CPU Model:** AMD Ryzen 7
- **CPU Socket:** Socket AM5
- **Chipset Type:** AMD X870
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Compatible Processors:** AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series
- **Memory Clock Speed:** 320 MHz
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 192 GB
- **Model Name:** ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO
- **Platform:** Windows 10, Windows 11

## Images

![ROG Crosshair X870E Hero AMD X870E AM5 ATX Motherboard, Advanced AI PC Ready, 18+2+2 Power Stages, DDR5, PCIe® 5.0, 5X M.2, Wi-Fi 7, USB4®, AI Overclocking, Core Flex, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81o1in2ebRL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far so good except for a few issues
*by O***W on April 15, 2026*

Bought to replace my gen 2 threadripper setup. Still operating strong, but time to invest in a smaller workstation and now find a good new home for the retired threadripper. Bought this board for a few reasons. Top on the list is ASUS`s Q-code feature which gives you the ability to troubleshoot new builds and current ones. Will not boot, check and see what the Q-code is on the LED panel, and you should be able to solve issue without having to deal with ASUS tech support. This is the main reason for me to purchase ASUS motherboards. Now to the Crossfire X870E Hero. Pro`s: 4- motherboard chassis fan-controlled ports. Great for managing case fans 2- 20 Gbits/sec type c usb ports. One is capable of 60w for changing and 2 high speed usb ports is a big plus. Q-code troubleshooting future proof for awhile bios updated to latest amd 9950x3d and 9950x3d2 processors. Installation was easy and once I got past the fact that all I was willing to buy was one 32gb ram kit for now and using my old gpu card install was good. So far performance has been great. I installed a 9950x3d and that is working well. For cooling, I am using a Thermalright Royal Preytor Ultra 130 and this air cpu cooler does the job and excellent job at that. Idling at low cpu workloads shows cpu temps around low 30c`s to upper 30c`s and stress testing with cpuid is showing around 75c which is good. All in all, new system is working well. I updated the cpu cooler to an Arctic LF3Pro 240 mm to see if that improved cpu temps and they improved. So, either cooler works well with 9950x3d and this MB. Will still with the LF3Pro till it dies and then switch back to the Royal Preytor Ultra since it works extremely well. Now for the cons: m2.1 heatsink below cpu and above gpu is a huge heatsink that gets in the way of an Arctic LF3Pro cooler. I am using the same Samsung 990 Evo I purchased this summer and the cooling setup on the threadripper boards always showed, even under heavy loads, temps between 28c and 35c. single sided. Drive needs support and needs to stay flat and straight. To solve issue with better contact to top side of drive, I used a piece of Arctic TP-3 and 1.5mm in place of the ASUS factory tape and now when assembled these pieces snapped together snuggly and temps now hover around 41c under low loads and 46to 48c under heavy loads. Prior heavy loads were in the mid to upper 50c`s which sucked. Last issue is with the bios. When booting for the first time, make sure you plug in a usb keyboard and then your hdmi monitor cable into the onboard IGPU hdmi port. If you plug into graphics card, nothing on monitor if you are using an older gpu card or one that does not use the UEFI standard. You just sit there wondering what's going on because the Q-code system finds no fault. This is an issue after you get going because you're going to switch to your gpu card output and that's where this issue compounds. So, till you have Windows 11 installed and working, stay connected to the motherboard hdmi port. What happens after you switch is, when bios starts to boot and you want to get into bios, no screens are present like the rog welcome screen you saw using the igpu hdmi port. You see nothing and then system starts and next is Windows 11 desktop. When you search net for solutions, you get asinine recommendations to keep pounding on the delete key till bios menu appears. Really, if UEFI isn`t mapped to the gpu card, the screen info you see on the igpu hdmi port connection, isn`t going to be on the gpu card screen so banging on the delete does nothing. Update on the last sentence I made. AMD has added to the UEFI bios a feature that going to require future amd and probably all manufactures to enable future gpu cards to compatable and use the UEFI standard. Currently AMD R9000 series gpu`s are certified with this new AMD standard. If I ever hear back from ASUS, I suspect that they will tell me the current gpu card I am using will not meet this standard, and it`s video bios is old and not supported by new motherboard. Sucks mixing new and old hardware, so I am out of luck. They will probably tell me to work with the CSM option in the bios. Nope that not going to happen. So, if you experience this issue like I have, now you know what the issue probably is. Only way to get back into bios is to switch monitor back to igpu hdmi motherboard port. Not a good design but this is where the industry is headed and we have no voice. So long story short, my old video card runs after Windows 11 starts and runs just fine. New cards are way overpriced, so I will wait to solve this issue. One more thing, I am using a Samsung monitor. These monitors are slow to wake up and establish communication with gpu port. Tried a ROG ASUS monitor and it woke up quick and monitor communications were fast enough that actually got into bios using the wireless keyboard. Image that. Slow connecting monitor, which most have this issue, or an ASUS ROG or similar gamers monitor and fast connect. Who knew. As I said earlier you will have issues with the Arctic LF# Pro cpu cooler. I asked ASUS to send me another main M.2 heatsink and I proceeded to mill off part of the heatsink so I could install the cpu cooler in the correct orientation so the VRM fan will cool the VRM. When compared to prior LF3Pro cpu cooler installation where the cpu block is mounted 180 degrees opposite, I noticed after my milling of heatsink that under loads there was no increase in NVMe temp so That proves the M.2 main heatsink is a little overkill. Other than these issues, this is a good purchase so far. System is stable and quick.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most impressive MOBO in its class
*by A***Z on September 11, 2026*

The Crosshair x870e is a monster of a motherboard. Not only does it come packed with functionality in the shape of multiple NVME ports, dual GPU locations, extra powerful USB 2.0, a plethora of USB and USB-C connectors, but also comes equipped with Wi-Fi 7. The quick release antennas are a nice touch as well as the subtle yet eye-catching ARGB panel on the left hand side. I certainly wished I had more RAM to push this monster even further however it has no problems handing my 5090, the9950X3D, and 32GB of DDR5 pushed to 6400MT with no issues whatsoever. This motherboard comes with so many different functions that its hard to remember all of them at once.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A premium board with premium features.
*by W***E on February 28, 2026*

I bought this for a 9000-series build because I wanted something that wouldn’t give me any stability issues. It’s a solid board. Definitely the best looking x870e in my opinion. Pros Build Quality: Extremely heavy-duty with a metal backplate; it feels and looks like a $700 flagship. Tool-Free Everything: "Q-Release Slim" lets you pop out the GPU just by pulling it, and "M.2 Q-Latch" means no more tiny SSD screws. High-Speed Networking: Dual LAN (5Gb + 2.5Gb) and a snap-on Wi-Fi antenna that doesn't require screwing in cables. Front Panel Fast Charging: The USB-C header supports 60W Quick Charge 4+, enough to fast-charge a laptop or handheld while you're gaming. Next-Gen RAM Tech: "NitroPath" slots improve signal stability, making it easier to hit 8000MT/s+ on DDR5 kits. * im running 96gb ddr5 at 6400mhz Overkill Power: 18+2+2 power stages that will handle any current or future AM5 chip without breaking a sweat. Onboard Diagnostics: Physical Start/Retry buttons and a Q-Code LED display for instant troubleshooting if a boot fails. overall its a premium board with premium features and quality. a good buy.

## Frequently Bought Together

- ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero AMD X870E AM5 ATX Motherboard, Advanced AI PC Ready, 18+2+2 Power Stages, DDR5, PCIe® 5.0, 5X M.2, Wi-Fi 7, USB4®, AI Overclocking, Core Flex, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core Processor
- Samsung 990 PRO SSD 4TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 7,450 MB/s for High End Computing, Gaming, and Heavy Duty Workstations, MZ-V9P4T0B/AM

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