The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for enthusiasts and power users who demand the best from their system. Built around the AMD X870E chipset and supporting Socket AM5, it is compatible with AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series processors. The board features four DDR5 DIMM slots with dual-channel support, a maximum capacity of 256 GB, and overclocked memory speeds exceeding 8600 MHz. With its sleek black finish and robust feature set, this motherboard is built for demanding workloads and high-end gaming configurations.
Expandability and Storage
The CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO offers exceptional expansion options with five M.2 slots, including two PCIe 5.0 slots and three PCIe 4.0 slots, providing ample space for fast NVMe storage solutions. The first M.2 slot supports sizes up to 22110. Additionally, the board includes four SATA III connectors and two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots alongside two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, giving users a wide range of options for graphics cards and other expansion cards.
Connectivity and Communication
On the connectivity front, the board delivers outstanding options including two 10 Gigabit LAN ports, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), and Bluetooth 5.4 for comprehensive wired and wireless networking. USB connectivity is extensive, featuring six USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC4082 chip supporting 7.1 channel output, complemented by S/PDIF output and a front panel audio connector.
Product number manufacturer:
90MB1NT0-M0EAY0
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
0
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type C ports:
0
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
6
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
3
Internal I/O
1st M.2 maximum slot size:
22110
1st M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
2nd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
2nd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
3rd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
3rd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
4th M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
4th M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
5th M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Chassis fan connector(s):
4
EPS power connector (8-pin):
Front panel audio connector:
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
0
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
2
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
8600+ MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Packaging content
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Sockets
Technical details
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