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ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and CPU in socket

ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 + Ryzen 5 9600X AMD motherboard & CPU combo

SKU CH-4P1Z-0S5C4

A complete AM5 platform with a 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X, 16+2+1 80A power stages, four DDR5 slots up to 256GB, two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7 and dual USB4 40Gbps ports

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardSupports up to 8000+MT/s (OC)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel

model TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7

+CPU + Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Stable power delivery from 16+2+1 80A power stages
  • Faster storage with two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
  • High-speed networking via Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet
  • Flexible memory up to 256GB DDR5 with EXPO support
  • AI-ready platform with USB4 40Gbps and front 20Gbps Type-C

AMD X870E Motherboard and Ryzen 5 9600X Combo

This motherboard and CPU combo pairs an AMD X870E ATX board with a Ryzen 5 9600X processor. The AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. The board provides a 16+2+1 80A power stage design on an 8-layer PCB with 8+8 pin ProCool connectors. It targets builders who want a ready-to-run platform for gaming and productivity workloads.

DDR5 Capacity and Four M.2 Slots

Four 288-pin DDR5 slots accept up to 256GB of memory and support speeds beyond 8000MT/s when overclocked with EXPO or AEMP profiles. Two M.2 slots run at PCIe 5.0 x4 for 2280 drives, while two additional slots operate at PCIe 4.0 for 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 form factors. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports add further storage flexibility. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot serves Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series CPUs; Ryzen 8000 series CPUs route that slot at PCIe 4.0 speeds.

Build Quality, Connectivity and Cooling

Enlarged VRM, M.2 and PCH heatsinks combine with hybrid fan headers and AI Cooling II for thermal management. Rear I/O includes Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, two USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports and Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 audio with headphone amplification. A front-panel USB 20Gbps Type-C connector delivers up to 30W power delivery. Alloy chokes and durable capacitors reinforce the power delivery for sustained loads.

Highlights

  • Stable power delivery from 16+2+1 80A power stages
  • Faster storage with two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
  • High-speed networking via Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet
  • Flexible memory up to 256GB DDR5 with EXPO support
  • AI-ready platform with USB4 40Gbps and front 20Gbps Type-C

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelTUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7+R5 9600X
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardSupports up to 8000+MT/s (OC)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedYes
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
Memory FeatureSupports up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors, ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
PCI Express 5.0 x16AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
PCI Express 4.0 x161 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
PCI Express x11 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot is not supported
AMD X870 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
** M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIex16(G5)_1 When M.2_2 runs at PCIe x4 mode, PCIex16(G5)_1 will run x8.
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 ChannelsRealtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*"
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio cover
- Unique de-pop circuit
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/19
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothYes
Back I/O Ports2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C)
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
Onboard USB1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)
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
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel 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 connectors
BIOS Feature256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
SoftwareASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
USB Wattage Watcher
TurboV Core
TUF GAMING CPU-Z
DTS Audio Processing
Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey
Windows 11Supported
FeaturesASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with SPS)
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- 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 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Sup
Package Contents1 x AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 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
2 x M.2 rubber packages
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
1 x TUF GAMING sticker
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

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Questions about this item

Can I reuse my current DDR5 modules that support AMD EXPO profiles with the Ryzen 5 9600X on this X870E motherboard?

The board runs DDR5 in dual-channel mode up to 256 GB and supports AMD EXPO profiles with Ryzen 9000 series processors, so EXPO-capable modules will load their rated timings automatically.

How do I confirm the 16+2+1 80A power stages and AI Cooling II are active after first boot?

Enter the UEFI and check the hardware monitor for VRM phase readings, then enable AI Cooling II in Fan Xpert 4 to let the system calibrate fan curves based on thermal sensors.

Which M.2 heatsinks and Wi-Fi antennas ship in the box, and what must I source separately for the four M.2 slots and Wi-Fi 7?

The motherboard includes heatsinks for the two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and the PCH, plus external Wi-Fi 7 antennas; drives for all four M.2 slots and any additional case fans are purchased separately.

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