ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero is a feature-rich motherboard built for modern AMD or Intel platforms. It provides robust power delivery for overclocking, multiple M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 support, and comprehensive connectivity including USB 3.2, onboard Wi-Fi, and 2.5G LAN. A reliable foundation for any high-performance desktop build.

Specifications

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Expert Review

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero flagship AM5 motherboard. 18+2+2 teamed power stages with 110A capability handles Ryzen 9950X3D with ease. DDR5 support to 8000MHz+ with EXPO. PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slot and dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots. USB4 support with 40Gbps. WiFi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet. SupremeFX audio with ESS DAC. AI Overclocking and AI Cooling. Q-Design features including Q-Release GPU latch. Polymo lighting with addressable RGB. Premium 8-layer PCB. Active VRM cooling. Perfect for high-end Ryzen 9000 series builds. Excellent overclocking capabilities.