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ATX motherboard with dark heatsinks, CPU socket and silver cooler installed

ASUS

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO + Ryzen 5 9600X AMD motherboard

SKU CH-C1WA-D4D0A

Socket AM5 ATX board with 18+2+2 power stages, DDR5 to 8600 MT/s, five M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7 and dual 5 Gbps plus 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, bundled with a 6-core 12-thread Ryzen 5 9600X

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel
  • ECC SupportedYes

model ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

+CPU +Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with X870E chipset
  • 6 cores and 12 threads on Ryzen 5 9600X CPU
  • 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A each
  • DDR5 memory support up to 8200 MT/s overclocked
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gbps plus 2.5Gbps Ethernet included

Combo purpose

The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor arrive as a matched AM5 platform. The board supplies an X870E chipset, 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A, four DDR5 slots supporting up to 256GB, three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. The CPU contributes 6 cores and 12 threads for gaming and AI workloads.

Compatibility check

Verify that your chassis fits an ATX board and that the power supply includes the required ProCool II connectors for the 18+2+2 phase design. Confirm your memory kit is DDR5 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC and falls within the supported OC ranges for Ryzen 9000, 8000 or 7000 series. Ensure cooling clearance accommodates the substantial M.2 heatsinks and the VRM array.

Bundled impact

The bundle eliminates the need to source a compatible AM5 CPU separately and guarantees the processor is validated for the board AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and AEMP profiles. Onboard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4, dual 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps Ethernet, two USB4 40Gbps ports and ROG SupremeFX 7.1 audio are ready without extra cards. The CES 2025 Innovation Award highlights the platform AI readiness.

Highlights

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with X870E chipset
  • 6 cores and 12 threads on Ryzen 5 9600X CPU
  • 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A each
  • DDR5 memory support up to 8200 MT/s overclocked
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gbps plus 2.5Gbps Ethernet included

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO +(R5 9600X)
Part NumberROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO +(R5 9600X)
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedYes
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
Memory FeatureSupports up to
8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors,
8600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors,
8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series Processors,
ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
NitroX Slot
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
PCI Express 5.0 x16AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8** or x8/x4/x4 modes***)
** When you use both PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2, PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 will run x8.
***When M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run x8, and PCIEX16_2 will run x4.
AMD Ryzen 8700/8600 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (only supports PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x8, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)
AMD Ryzen 8500/8300 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (only supports PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x4, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)
- To ensure c
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
Audio ChipsetROG 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
* The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial a
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
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 Gen 2 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 Feature256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Windows 11Supported
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
- 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
-
Package ContentsCables
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

What comes in the combo box and what must I buy separately?

The package includes the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard and a Ryzen 5 9600X processor. You still need to supply DDR5 memory, graphics card, storage drives, power supply, CPU cooler and a chassis.

Which memory speed should I target for this board and CPU combination?

The board validates up to 8200+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 series CPUs and supports ECC and non-ECC un-buffered DDR5 in dual-channel across four slots up to 256 GB total.

What real-world throughput can I expect from the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and the fastest M.2 socket?

The top PCIe 5.0 x16 slot runs at x16 with a single GPU, and the first two M.2 slots each deliver PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth for compatible SSDs.

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