ASUS Announces New X870 Motherboards

ASUS announces its new series of X870 motherboards designed for all types of users looking to leverage the full power of AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series processors. Each variant offers robust configurations designed for specific industries, with laser-focused layouts, each optimized for specific scenarios.

Each of these motherboards leverage PCIe 5.0 across their layout, giving users access to faster performance with their graphics cards and storage devices. You’ll also find a majority of these motherboards offers four RAM DIMM slots that can handle up to 192GB of DDR5 memory.  In some cases, you'll see a boost in memory performance as well, giving you enhanced multitasking capabilities. With so many options to choose from, let’s see which one is right for you.

PRIME X870-P and PRIME X870-P WIFI

Sporting an ATX form factor, the PRIME X870-P stands out as a jack-of-all-trades motherboard. Laying the foundation for the rest of the motherboards, the PRIME gives you the necessary connections to emphasize performance, whether you are a casual gamer, designer, or media enthusiast.

The PRIME is equipped with four M.2 interfaces for your storage, one of which is PCIe 5.0 ready. A single x16 expansion slot is available with PCIe 5.0 speeds for graphics cards while three additional expansion slots support various utility cards. Otherwise, the PRIME includes a slew of connectivity options including two USB4 ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, and a 2.5 GbE LAN port. Additionally, the PRIME X870-P WIFI supports Wi-Fi 7, giving you a strong and reliable connection to your wireless router and modem.

ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI

A step up from the PRIME is the ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI, for the creative developer and designer looking to leverage greater performance across multiple avenues. Not only does it sport a unique design, the ProArt expands connectivity to attach multiple peripherals, high-power graphics cards for editing, and dual Ethernet ports for teaming functionality.

Like the PRIME series, the ProArt features four M.2 interfaces with two sporting PCIe 5.0 and two with PCIe 4.0 speeds.  You also get stronger expansion slots with scalable performance that include PCIe 5.0 speeds. There are also ample connectivity options with two USB4 ports and a few USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 ports.

Additionally, the ProArt series includes various ASUS technologies such as AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, and more. You also get three months of Adobe Creative Cloud for free!

TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI

Heading directly into the gaming realm, the TUF series has always stood as the top choice for an entry-level gaming enthusiast. Giving you a variety of connectivity options, support for gaming-level components, and even sporting a rugged motif, the TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI gives gamers plenty to be excited about.

We get multiple storage slots including two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 interfaces for your digital libraries, and two x16 expansion slots, one of which is equipped with PCIe 5.0. You also get plenty of connectivity options with two USB4 ports, four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, and one front panel USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. Additionally, the TUF comes with Wi-Fi 7 built in with 2.5 GbE LAN so you can compete with others online with a strong wireless or wireless connection.

ROG STRIX

ASUS’ Republic of Gamers (ROG) line has always been designed for the style-conscious gaming enthusiasts out there. Those looking for a motherboard that expresses their tastes without compromising performance can find plenty of options with the STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI, X870-I GAMING WIFI, and X870-A GAMING WIFI.

Starting with the X870-I GAMING WIFI, this mini-ITX motherboard is perfect for those looking to create a small form factor build. It features one PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage interface, a single PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slot, and two RAM DIMM slots that can hold up to 96GB of DDR5 memory. Additionally, the motherboard offers a total of two USB4, six USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, and two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports.

Moving on, we have the X870-A GAMING WIFI which is a full-sized ATX motherboard with a unique white motif, great for those looking for an all-white build. You also get a standard array of interfaces with two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 interfaces, two x16 expansion slots, four RAM DIMM slots, and an array of ports including two USB4 ports amongst many others.

Finally, we have the X870E-E GAMING WIFI motherboard which offers the most robust features within this class. Sporting an ATX form factor, this motherboard not only fits in many cases, but offers a wide range of utility for those looking for more control. You get two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 interfaces, four RAM DIMM slots, and two x16 expansion slots. What really matters here are the additional features like the digital troubleshooting display and integrated start button.

All the above motherboards all feature fast networking speeds with Wi-Fi 7, so you can download your games and play online with others. The X870E-E GAMING WIFI also sports a 5 GbE LAN port while the other two support 2.5 GbE.

ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

For the extreme gaming enthusiasts out there, the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO takes everything to a whole new level. Like the X870E-E GAMING WIFI, the CROSSHAIR features three PCIe 5.0 and two PCIE 4.0 M.2 storage interfaces, a SlimSAS drive connector, two PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slots, and four RAM DIMMS. You even get the same troubleshooting elements such as the LCD display and built-in start button. The CROSSHAIR is equipped with ASUS’s Extreme OC Kit, featuring the FlexKey button, LN2 Mode, and the ReTry Button, which assist with overclocking.

Additionally, the CROSSHAIR offers vast connectivity options for your peripherals with two USB4 and eight USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports on the back panel. You also have several internal headers with front panel support with two USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, and two USB 2.0 headers.

While all these motherboards offer the best performance when paired with the AMD Ryzen 9000 series motherboards, they are also compatible with Ryzen 7000 and 8000 series processors, giving you great performance that may be scaled to meet your system’s demand.

For more information about the new motherboards, including additional features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product page for the ASUS X870 series motherboards. Or drop us a line below, and we’ll do our best to answer all your comments and questions.