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Dark grey ATX motherboard with large black heatsinks, silver CPU socket cover, four DDR5 slots and rear I/O shield visible

ASUS

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero + Ryzen 5 9600X AMD motherboard combo

SKU CH-93KT-KJK14

An AM5 socket board with a 6-core Ryzen CPU, four DDR5 slots up to 256 GB, five M.2 slots with a 3D vapour-chamber heatsink, dual USB4 and 10 GbE plus 5 GbE 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 5 9600X

  • AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors
  • DDR5 memory runs up to 9600 MT/s with 256 GB maximum capacity
  • 20 power stages rated at 110 A plus ProCool II connectors deliver stable voltage
  • 3D VC M.2 heatsink cools one PCIe 5.0 slot while four additional M.2 slots provide storage expansion
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports at 40 Gbps plus Wi-Fi 802.11 be and Bluetooth 5.4 ensure fast connectivity

Combo overview

The bundle pairs an ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero board with a Ryzen 5 9600X processor on the AM5 platform. It targets enthusiasts building a high-performance desktop for gaming, content creation or AI workloads. The X870E chipset provides dual-channel DDR5 support up to 256GB and extensive PCIe 5.0 connectivity for graphics and storage.

Installation notes

The board uses a standard ATX layout with 288-pin DDR5 slots, ProCool II power connectors and a PCIe Slot Q-Release mechanism for graphics cards. An AIO Q-Connector simplifies liquid-cooler wiring. Builders must seat the CPU carefully in the AM5 socket and apply even pressure on the retention lever. BIOS updates may be required for newer Ryzen 9000 series processors if the board ships with an older firmware revision.

Suitability

This combo suits users who want flagship connectivity including dual USB4 40Gbps ports, 10Gbps and 5Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 be and Bluetooth 5.4, plus five M.2 slots with a 3D VC heatsink on the primary PCIe 5.0 drive. Buyers needing a smaller form factor, fewer M.2 slots or a lower-cost chipset should consider alternative AM5 boards.

Highlights

  • AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors
  • DDR5 memory runs up to 9600 MT/s with 256 GB maximum capacity
  • 20 power stages rated at 110 A plus ProCool II connectors deliver stable voltage
  • 3D VC M.2 heatsink cools one PCIe 5.0 slot while four additional M.2 slots provide storage expansion
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports at 40 Gbps plus Wi-Fi 802.11 be and Bluetooth 5.4 ensure fast connectivity

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO+R5 9600X
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

Will the included Ryzen 5 9600X CPU fit the AM5 socket on this motherboard without a BIOS update?

Yes, the board ships with an AM5 socket that natively supports Ryzen 9000 series processors such as the 9600X, so no BIOS update is required for basic operation.

What is the maximum system memory capacity and speed supported with the 9600X installed?

The board supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 across four slots; with a Ryzen 9000 series CPU the rated overclock ceiling is 8600+ MT/s.

How many PCIe 5.0 M.2 drives can I run simultaneously and what cooling is provided?

Two M.2 slots operate at PCIe 5.0 x4; the primary slot receives a 3D vapour-chamber heatsink while the second slot is covered by the board’s substantial M.2 heatsink array.

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