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Black ATX motherboard with hidden rear connectors, silver VRM heatsinks and a large CPU cooler installed

ASUS

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF AMD motherboard & Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU combo

SKU CH-HBD4-400AF

AM5 motherboard and 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU combo with 128 MB L3 cache, DDR5 up to 8600 MT/s, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, five M.2 slots, 5 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps LAN, USB4 at 40 Gbps.

  • 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 9 950X3D

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with high-speed connectivity
  • Hidden-connector design simplifies cable management for cleaner builds
  • 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A each deliver stable overclocking headroom
  • Five M.2 slots including two PCIe 5.0 x4 for ultra-fast storage expansion
  • Ryzen 9 9950X3D with 128MB L3 cache and 170W TDP powers heavy multitasking

Combo Platform

This bundle pairs the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF motherboard with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. The board uses the AM5 socket and X870E chipset to support Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. It targets enthusiasts building an advanced AI PC who want simplified cable management through a hidden-connector design.

Memory and Power Headroom

Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256 GB at speeds reaching 8600 MT/s when overclocked. The 18+2+2 power stage array uses 110 A stages with ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes and metallic capacitors. A dedicated graphics card high-power slot can deliver up to 600 watts to a compatible BTF graphics card.

Interface Limits

The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot runs at x16 until M.2_2 is populated, then drops to x8 while M.2_3 runs at x4. Two USB4 ports provide 40 Gbps each. Networking includes 5 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet plus WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Three M.2 slots support PCIe 5.0 x4 or 4.0 x4 depending on CPU generation.

Highlights

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with high-speed connectivity
  • Hidden-connector design simplifies cable management for cleaner builds
  • 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A each deliver stable overclocking headroom
  • Five M.2 slots including two PCIe 5.0 x4 for ultra-fast storage expansion
  • Ryzen 9 9950X3D with 128MB L3 cache and 170W TDP powers heavy multitasking

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF+R9 9950X3D
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 9 9950X3D 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

Will my current DDR5 memory kits run at their rated speed on the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D installed?

The board supports DDR5 up to 8600+ MT/s when overclocked across four 288-pin slots, with a maximum capacity of 256 GB in dual-channel mode. AEMP profiles can automatically configure compatible modules for optimal performance without manual tuning.

How can I verify the 18+2+2 power-stage VRM and AI overclocking features are active after assembling the system?

Enter the UEFI BIOS to confirm the 110 A power stages are detected and enable AI Overclocking; the dashboard will display real-time Vcore, temperature and frequency readings. AI Cooling II and AI Networking II status indicators also appear in the Armoury Crate software once the OS loads.

Which cables and accessories are included with the motherboard and CPU combo, and what must I source separately?

The package contains the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF motherboard, Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, I/O shield, SATA cables, M.2 screws, Wi-Fi antennas and documentation. You must purchase DDR5 memory, M.2 SSDs, graphics card, power supply, CPU cooler and chassis separately.

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