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ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero ATX motherboard with Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU installed, dark finish with heatsinks

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ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero + Ryzen 9 9950X3D AMD motherboard

SKU CH-V562-SMBP4

AM5 motherboard bundled with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 18 power stages, DDR5 to 8200 MT/s, three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7 and 5 Gb Ethernet

  • 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 9 950X3D

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with high-speed connectivity
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU with 128MB L3 cache for multi-threaded power
  • Robust 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A for stable overclocking
  • DDR5 memory support up to 8200 MT/s on four slots with 256GB capacity
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gbps plus 2.5Gbps Ethernet for fast networking

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero with Ryzen 9 9950X3D

This motherboard and CPU combo targets enthusiasts building advanced AI workstations or high-end gaming rigs. The AM5 platform supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors with robust 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A each. Integrated Wi-Fi 7 and dual 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports provide high-throughput networking.

256GB DDR5 capacity and PCIe 5.0 storage headroom

Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256GB of memory running at 8200+ MT/s with Ryzen 9000 chips. Three onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots deliver substantial bandwidth for OS and data drives. The 170W CPU and 128MB L3 cache handle heavy multithreaded workloads before thermal limits become the bottleneck.

Upgrade path from older AM5 or AM4 builds

Builders moving from a 7000-series CPU gain the 9950X3D's larger cache and Zen 5 architecture for AI and gaming gains. Owners of 600-series boards add PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage support, USB4 40Gbps ports and Wi-Fi 7. The jump is worthwhile when workloads demand maximum single-thread speed and large cache capacity.

Highlights

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with high-speed connectivity
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU with 128MB L3 cache for multi-threaded power
  • Robust 18+2+2 power stages rated at 110A for stable overclocking
  • DDR5 memory support up to 8200 MT/s on four slots with 256GB capacity
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gbps plus 2.5Gbps Ethernet for fast networking

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO +(R9 9950X3D)
Part NumberROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO +(R9 9950X3D)
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

Will my existing DDR5 memory kits work with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and this X870E board?

The board has four 288-pin DDR5 slots supporting up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode. With the Ryzen 9000 series CPU installed, memory can run up to 8200+ MT/s when overclocked, and both ECC and non-ECC unbuffered modules are supported.

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

Enter the UEFI BIOS and check the AI Overclocking guide, AI Cooling II and Dynamic OC Switcher sections; the hardware monitor will display the 18 (110 A) + 2 (110 A) + 2 power-stage configuration and real-time voltage readings for the 170 W CPU.

What cooling hardware is included for the five M.2 slots and do I need to buy extra heatsinks?

The motherboard ships with substantial heatsinks covering all three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots (2242/2260/2280) and both PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, so no additional M.2 coolers are required for the onboard storage.

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