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ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 + Ryzen 9 9950X AMD motherboard CPU combo

SKU CH-K3Q8-CDWZA

Pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-core processor with an ATX AM5 motherboard featuring 16+2+1 80A power stages, DDR5 up to 8000 MT/s, WiFi 7, 5 Gb Ethernet, four M.2 slots and dual USB4

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardSupports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel
  • 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy multi‑tasking
  • 7 GHz max boost unlocks extra headroom
  • 16+2+1 power stages rated 80 A each for stable delivery
  • Two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
  • WiFi 7 and 5 Gbps Ethernet for fast networking

AM5 Platform Ready

This combo pairs the ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 motherboard with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor. The board uses the AMD X870E chipset and AM5 socket, supporting Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. The processor delivers 16 cores and 32 threads based on Zen 5 architecture with a 5.7 GHz max boost clock.

Thermals Power Noise

The motherboard employs a 16+2+1 power solution rated for 80A per stage with dual ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors. Massive heatsinks with an integrated I/O cover and high-conductivity thermal pads cool the VRM and M.2 slots. Five 4-pin chassis fan headers, a dedicated AIO pump header and CPU OPT header provide flexible cooling control.

AI Controls AEMP

ASUS-exclusive AI Advisor, AI Cache Boost and AI Networking II simplify setup and optimise performance. AEMP automatically tunes supported DDR5 modules up to 8000+ MT/s. The bundle includes WiFi 7 (802.11be) and Realtek 5Gb Ethernet for high-speed networking, plus 7.1-channel audio and extensive USB connectivity including 40Gbps USB4 ports.

Highlights

  • 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy multi‑tasking
  • 7 GHz max boost unlocks extra headroom
  • 16+2+1 power stages rated 80 A each for stable delivery
  • Two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
  • WiFi 7 and 5 Gbps Ethernet for fast networking

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG STRIX
ModelROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7+R9 9950X
Part NumberROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7+R9 9950X
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardSupports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
PCI Express 5.0 x16AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
AMD X870E Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
SATA RAIDAMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
Ryzen 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
Ryzen 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
Max LAN Speed5Gbps
Back I/O Ports2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports(2 x USB Type-C)
4 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C with up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-charge)
6 x USB 5Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
2 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Onboard USB1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 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
5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x CPU Over voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
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
BIOS Feature256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
SoftwareROG Exclusive Software
- ROG CPU-Z
- Dolby Atmos
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- GameFirst
ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS DriverHub
- AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
- HWiNFO
ASUS GlideX
USB Wattage Watcher
TurboV Core
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)**
Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days 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
FlexKey
Windows 11Supported
FeaturesExtreme Engine Digi+
- 5K Black metallic capacitors
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- M.2 Q-Release
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
- Clear CMOS button
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
-Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers
Package Contents1 x AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU
1 x Shin-Etsu X-23-7921-5 (1.8g)
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Cable ties package
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG Strix stickers
4 x M.2 rubber
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Ryzen 9 9950X into the AM5 socket without bending pins?

Align the gold triangle on the CPU with the socket marker, lower it gently without force, then secure the retention arm; the LGA design means pins are on the motherboard, so keep the socket cover on until the processor sits flat.

What maintenance will the four M.2 slots and their heatsinks need over time?

The M.2 heatsinks use thermal pads that can dry out; remove dust from the fins annually and replace pads if SSD temperatures rise noticeably under sustained loads.

Which thermal limit appears first when the 16+2+1 power stages run the 9950X at 5.7 GHz boost for long periods?

The VRM heatsink temperature will climb before the CPU hits its junction limit; ensure chassis airflow reaches the massive heatsink and the integrated I/O cover to sustain boost.

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