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ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF ATX motherboard with Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU installed, dark finish with hidden connectors

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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF AMD Motherboard & Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU Combo

SKU CH-FE90-38P2N

Combines an X870E ATX motherboard with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, delivering DDR5 support up to 8600 MT/s, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, five M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 graphics, dual 5 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps LAN, USB4.

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardUp to 8600+MT/s(OC)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel

model ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF

+CPU +Ryzen 7 9800X3D

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with high-speed connectivity
  • Hidden-connector layout simplifies cable routing for cleaner builds
  • 18+2+2 power stages at 110A deliver stable overclocking headroom
  • ASUS-exclusive AI tools automate tuning for performance and cooling
  • Graphics-card high-power slot supplies up to 600 watts through the motherboard

Combo for AMD AM5 builds

This motherboard and processor bundle pairs the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF board with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU. It targets enthusiasts building a high-end desktop on the AM5 platform. The board supplies an 18+2+2 power stage design rated at 110A per stage and includes a hidden-connector layout for cleaner cable routing.

PCIe 5.0 and USB4 bandwidth limits

The primary x16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 but drops to x8 when the second M.2 slot is populated, while the third M.2 slot then operates at x4. Two USB4 ports deliver 40Gbps each, and the board provides five M.2 sockets with two wired for PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU. Dual 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps Ethernet plus WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle networking.

600W graphics slot capability

A dedicated high-power slot can supply up to 600 watts directly to compatible ASUS BTF graphics cards through the motherboard gold finger. This single specification determines whether the board can support a flagship GPU without separate power cables. The CPU includes second-generation 3D V-Cache technology and earned a CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree designation.

Highlights

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with high-speed connectivity
  • Hidden-connector layout simplifies cable routing for cleaner builds
  • 18+2+2 power stages at 110A deliver stable overclocking headroom
  • ASUS-exclusive AI tools automate tuning for performance and cooling
  • Graphics-card high-power slot supplies up to 600 watts through the motherboard

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF+R7 9800X3D
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardUp to 8600+MT/s(OC)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedYes
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
PCI Express 5.0 x16AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes**)
**When M.2_2 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run x8, and M.2_3 will run x4.
AMD Ryzen 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (Total bandwidth for x8)
AMD Ryzen 8500 & 8300 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with Q-Release Slim (Total bandwidth for x4)
PCI Express x41 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
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 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 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)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
AMD X870E Chipset
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2280 (su
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
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 a
Max LAN Speed5Gbps + 2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C)
8 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Intel 2.5Gb 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
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 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
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 Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
1 x Graphics card high power slot
1 x 12V-2X6 Auxiliary power connector
BIOS Feature256Mb 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
- AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
-Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- GameFirst
- HWiNFO
ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
TurboV Core
ASUS GPU Tweak III
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
- ASUS MyHotkey
DIMM FIT Pro
FlexKey
FeaturesExtreme OC Kit
- FlexKey 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
- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- 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
- 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-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
Aura S
Package Contents1 x AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU
1 x Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D (1.8g)
Cables
1 x ARGB RGB extension cable
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Q-connector
2 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
Installation Media
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

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Questions about this item

Is the 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D in this combo the right choice for gaming, or should I consider a different CPU?

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses second-generation 3D V-Cache technology and was a CES 2025 Innovation Award honoree, making it purpose-built for high-frame-rate gaming.

What does the 8600 MT/s memory rating mean once the board is built and running?

That figure is an overclocked ceiling; actual speed depends on the DDR5 kit, CPU memory controller and BIOS tuning, with AEMP profiles helping automatic configuration.

How do the USB4 40 Gbps ports and WiFi 7 work together for external storage and networking?

Two USB4 Type-C ports deliver 40 Gbps bandwidth for fast external drives, while WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide high-throughput wireless connectivity.

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