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ATX motherboard in dark grey with large VRM heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, multiple M.2 covers, rear I/O shield

ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 + Ryzen 9 9950X3D AMD motherboard combo

SKU CH-3YG3-Z90R3

X870E ATX combo pairs a Ryzen 9 9950X3D with 16+2+1 80A power stages, DDR5 up to 8000 MT/s, two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gbps LAN

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

Motherboard TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7

CPU + R9 9950X3D

  • Stable power for heavy workloads with 16+2+1 80A power stages
  • AI tuning simplifies overclocking and cooling via ASUS AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II
  • DDR5 memory scales to 8000+ MT/s using AMD EXPO and AEMP profiles
  • Four M.2 slots including two PCIe 5.0 x4 for fastest storage
  • Wi-Fi 7 plus 2.5Gb Ethernet and dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C for high-speed connectivity

Combo purpose

The bundle pairs an ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 board with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor on the AM5 socket. It targets builders who want a single validated kit for high-core-count workloads and gaming without mixing separate SKUs.

Upgrade path

The combination replaces older AM4 platforms or early AM5 boards that lack the 16+2+1 80A power stages and dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots. The jump is worth it when moving to DDR5 memory up to 8000+MT/s and USB4 40Gbps rear ports for newer peripherals.

Interface limits

PCIe 5.0 x16 and the two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots operate at full speed only with Ryzen 9000 or 7000 series CPUs; with Ryzen 8000 series the primary slot drops to PCIe 4.0 x8 and the second M.2 slot reverts to PCIe 4.0. Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gbps Ethernet provide the wireless and wired ceiling.

Highlights

  • Stable power for heavy workloads with 16+2+1 80A power stages
  • AI tuning simplifies overclocking and cooling via ASUS AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II
  • DDR5 memory scales to 8000+ MT/s using AMD EXPO and AEMP profiles
  • Four M.2 slots including two PCIe 5.0 x4 for fastest storage
  • Wi-Fi 7 plus 2.5Gb Ethernet and dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C for high-speed connectivity

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelTUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7+R9 9950X3D
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 9 9950X3D CPU
1 x Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D (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

What size case and power connectors does the ATX board with 16+2+1 80A power stages require?

The motherboard uses the ATX form factor and needs two 8-pin ProCool power connectors for the CPU.

Which BIOS step is often missed when installing the Ryzen 9 9950X3D into the AM5 socket?

Updating the BIOS to a version that supports the 9000-series processor before fitting the CPU is the step most builders overlook.

Which onboard cooling parts should be checked or replaced after several years of 170 W operation?

The VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsinks, PCH heatsink and chassis fans controlled by Fan Xpert 4 should be inspected for dust and thermal-pad degradation.

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