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Black ATX motherboard with dark metallic heatsinks and a seated Ryzen CPU

ASUS

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero AMD motherboard & Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU Combo

SKU CH-92BA-ZZJYW

AM5 motherboard and Ryzen 7 9800X3D combo with DDR5 support to 9600 MT/s, five M.2 slots, dual USB4 and 10GbE LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardSupports up to 8600+MT/s(OC)/8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 S
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel

model ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

+CPU +Ryzen 7 9800X3D

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with X870E chipset and Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU
  • 20 plus 2 plus 2 power stages at 110A each for stable overclocking
  • 3D VC M.2 heatsink cools one PCIe 5.0 slot directly
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps plus nine 10Gbps USB ports
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 be and Bluetooth 5.4 with 10Gbps and 5Gbps Ethernet

Combo purpose

This bundle pairs the ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero motherboard with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor for enthusiasts building a high-performance AM5 desktop. The board delivers four DDR5 slots, five M.2 sockets and dual USB4 ports, while the CPU brings 3D V-Cache technology to gaming and latency-sensitive workloads. The combination targets users who want maximum platform features without selecting parts separately.

DDR5 limits and PCIe 5.0 M.2

Memory can reach 8600 MT/s with Ryzen 9000 series chips, 9600 MT/s with Ryzen 8000 series and 8000 MT/s with Ryzen 7000 series, all figures requiring overclocking. The board supports up to 256 GB across dual-channel un-buffered modules with ECC capability. Two M.2 slots run at PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU, while three additional slots operate at PCIe 4.0; only one PCIe 5.0 slot receives the 3D vapor-chamber heatsink.

Upgrade path from older AM5 builds

Owners of Ryzen 7000 processors gain higher memory ceilings, dual 10 Gbps and 5 Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 be and Bluetooth 5.4 by moving to this motherboard and a Ryzen 9000 series CPU. The jump is worthwhile when workloads need faster storage throughput, higher memory bandwidth or the AI-oriented features such as AI Cache Boost and AI Overclocking. Builders staying on Ryzen 7000 still benefit from the enhanced power delivery and thermal design.

Highlights

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with X870E chipset and Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU
  • 20 plus 2 plus 2 power stages at 110A each for stable overclocking
  • 3D VC M.2 heatsink cools one PCIe 5.0 slot directly
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps plus nine 10Gbps USB ports
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 be and Bluetooth 5.4 with 10Gbps and 5Gbps Ethernet

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO+R7 9800X3D
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardSupports up to
8600+MT/s(OC)/8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors
9600+MT/s(OC)/9200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors
8000+MT/s(OC)/8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedYes
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
PCI Express 5.0 x16AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
*When both PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 are in use, they will each run in x8 mode.
AMD Ryzen 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processors
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (Total bandwidth for x8)
AMD Ryzen 8500 & 8300 Series Desktop Processors
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (Total bandwidth for x4)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
AMD X870E Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2230 (supports PCIe 4.0 x2 mode)
*When both PCIEX16_1 a
SATA RAIDAMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
Audio ChannelsROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound au
Max LAN Speed10Gbps + 5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C)
9 x USB 10Gbps connector (6 x Type-A + 3 x USB Type-C)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet port
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Onboard USB2 x USB 20Gbps connectors (support USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
1 x W_PUMP+ header
1 x AIO Q-Connector
Storage Related
5 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen2 headers
1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x ReTry button
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x LN2 Mode jumper
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
BIOS Feature64 MB (512Mb)
Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
SoftwareROG Exclusive Software
- ROG CPU-Z
- Dolby Atmos
- Internet Security (1-year full version)
- Polymo Lighting II
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- GameFirst
- WiFi Q-Antenna
- MLO Wizard
ASUS DriverHub
- ASUS MB Manager
- HWiNFO
- ASUS AI Advisor
- AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
ASUS GlideX
- USB Wattage Watcher
TurboV Core
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
AI Cache Boost
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- A
FeaturesExtreme OC Kit
- FlexKey button
- LN2 Mode
- ReTry button
- Start button
Extreme Engine Digi+
- 10K Black metallic capacitors
- MicroFine alloy choke
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- M.2 Q-Release
- M.2 Q-Slide
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Code
- Q-Connector
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Fan bracket
- 3D VC M.2 Heatsink
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
- Metal backplate
ASUS EZ DIY
- Backplate
- BIOS FlashBack button
- Clear CMOS button
- ProCool II
- Pre-mo
Package ContentsCables
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Additional Cooling Kit
1 x DDR5 fan holder
1 x ROG assistant fan (60mm)
1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Q-connector
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
3 x M.2 Q-Slide package
5 x M.2 rubber package
1 x ROG stickers
1 x ROG thank you card
1 x ROG Bottle Opener
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D
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Questions about this item

Should I pick the combo with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or look for a board-only option?

The listing is a fixed motherboard-and-CPU bundle; the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is already included, so there is no separate board-only SKU to choose.

What does the 9600 MT/s memory figure mean once the system is built?

That is the maximum overclocked DDR5 speed supported with Ryzen 8000-series chips; the included 9800X3D tops out at 8600 MT/s OC, so real-world ceiling depends on the CPU installed.

How fast are the USB4 ports and what do they limit in practice?

Each USB4 Type-C port delivers 40 Gbps bandwidth, capping external storage, docks and displays at that throughput.

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