Product Overview | |
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Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | Content Creation / Workstation Motherboard (ProArt Series) |
Model | ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI |
Form Factor | ATX (12 inch x 9.6 inch / 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
Chipset | AMD X870E |
Technical Specifications | |
CPU Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB or 256GB (depending on specific module compatibility), DDR5 Supports up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series Processors Dual Channel Memory Architecture, ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™), ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) |
Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots (from CPU, supports x16 single or x8/x8 dual) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supports x4 mode) |
Storage Support | 4 x M.2 slots: 2 x M.2 2280 (Key M) (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode from CPU for Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series; PCIe 4.0 x4 mode for Ryzen™ 8000 Series) 1 x M.2 2280 (Key M) (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode from Chipset) 1 x M.2 22110 (Key M) (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode from Chipset) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for PCIe NVMe and SATA. (RAID 5 for Ryzen™ 9000 Series CPU only) |
USB Ports (Rear) | 2 x USB4® Type-C® ports (40Gbps, with DisplayPort™ Alt Mode and 15W charging) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A port |
USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (20Gbps, supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
Network | 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet (with ASUS LANGuard) 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet (with ASUS LANGuard) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band, 320MHz bandwidth, up to 6.5Gbps transfer rate, MLO) Bluetooth® v5.4 |
Audio | Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Shielding, Dedicated audio PCB layers, Premium audio capacitors, De-pop circuit |
Power Delivery | 16(80A)+2(80A)+2(80A) Power Stages (integrated high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers) Dual 8-pin ProCool II Power Connectors High-quality alloy chokes, durable capacitors, 8-layer PCB, Digi+ VRM Control |
Special Features | ProArt Creator Hub (with Color Management) ASUS AI Intelligence (AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II, AI Advisor) Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, PBO Enhancement ASUS Q-Design (M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, Q-LED, Q-DIMM, Q-Connector, SafeSlot, SafeDIMM) BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clear CMOS button Aura Sync (3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers, 1 x RGB header) 24/7 Reliability testing (168-hour durability test up to 45°C ambient heat and 80% relative humidity) DisplayPort input port (for routing discrete GPU output to USB4 for Thunderbolt monitors) |
Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port (supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1) 2 x USB4® Type-C® ports (supports max. 8K@60Hz via DisplayPort™ 1.4a Alt Mode) |
Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit (Windows 11 24H2 or later recommended for full Wi-Fi 7 functionality) |
Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA Cables, M.2 screw packages, M.2 rubber package, M.2 thermal pad, Q-Connector, ProArt themed ruler, Quick start guide |
The ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI is a high-end ATX motherboard meticulously engineered to meet the stringent demands of professional content creators, graphic designers, video editors, and engineers. It’s built for stability, robust performance, and extensive connectivity, forming a powerful foundation for the latest AMD Ryzen™ AM5 processors.
Power delivery is a strong suit, featuring a formidable 16+2+2 power stage design with 80A integrated power stages and dual 8-pin ProCool II connectors, ensuring stable and efficient power for high-core-count CPUs under sustained heavy workloads. It supports up to 256GB of high-speed DDR5 memory, with overclocking capabilities exceeding 8000 MT/s through AMD EXPO™ and ASUS AEMP, crucial for memory-intensive creative applications.
Connectivity is where this board truly shines for its target audience. It offers **two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots** for next-generation graphics cards and accelerators, capable of running in x8/x8 mode for dual-GPU setups. Storage options are abundant with **two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots** for the fastest SSDs, complemented by two additional PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots (one supporting up to 22110 form factor) and four SATA 6Gb/s ports, supporting various RAID configurations for data redundancy and speed. Network professionals will appreciate the **dual Ethernet ports: a Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet** and an Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, allowing for simultaneous high-speed local network transfers (e.g., to NAS) and dedicated internet access. Cutting-edge wireless connectivity is provided by **Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** with 320MHz bandwidth and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for enhanced speed and stability, along with Bluetooth 5.4.
Unique to the ProArt series are the **dual USB4® Type-C® ports** on the rear I/O, offering blazing 40Gbps bandwidth, DisplayPort™ Alt Mode (supporting 8K@60Hz or dual 4K displays), and daisy-chaining capabilities. A particularly useful feature for creators is the **DisplayPort input port**, allowing a discrete GPU’s output to be routed through the motherboard’s USB4 ports, enabling single-cable connectivity to Thunderbolt displays. The front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® connector also supports up to 30W USB Power Delivery Fast-charge. ASUS’s ProArt Creator Hub software provides centralized control for system monitoring, color management, and creative-specific settings. With its premium components, extensive I/O, and creator-centric features, the ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI stands as an excellent choice for building a powerful and reliable workstation.
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