Product Overview | |
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Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | Gaming Motherboard |
Model | ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI |
Form Factor | ATX (12 inch x 9.6 inch / 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
Chipset | AMD X870 |
Technical Specifications | |
CPU Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, 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 | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, supports x16 mode) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supports x4 mode) * PCIe 5.0 x16 slot can run at x8 mode when M.2_2 is occupied with a PCIe 5.0 SSD with Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Processors. |
Storage Support | 4 x M.2 slots: 2 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110 (Key M) (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode from CPU for Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Processors; M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 for Ryzen™ 8000 Series; M.2_2 not supported for Ryzen™ 8000 Series) 2 x M.2 2280 (Key M) (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode from Chipset) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for PCIe NVMe and RAID 0/1 for SATA. (RAID 5 for Ryzen™ 9000 Series CPU only) |
USB Ports (Rear) | 2 x USB4® Type-C® ports (40Gbps, with DisplayPort™ Alt Mode) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps, with up to 30W PD Fast-charge) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) |
USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (20Gbps, supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
Network | 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, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate, 160MHz bandwidth) Bluetooth® v5.4 |
Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio CODEC ALC4080 Savitech SV3H712 AMP Gold-plated audio jacks, Optical S/PDIF out port Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel DTS® Sound Unbound, Dolby Atmos® support |
Power Delivery | 16(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) Power Stages (VCORE, SoC, MISC) Dual 8-pin ProCool II Power Connectors MicroFine alloy chokes, 10K black metallic capacitors, 8-layer PCB |
Special Features | ASUS AI Intelligence (AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II, AI Advisor) Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, PBO Enhancement PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-Code, Q-LED BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clear CMOS button, Start button, FlexKey button Aura Sync (3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers, 1 x RGB header) |
Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port (supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1) 1 x DisplayPort™ (supports max. 8K@30Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4) 2 x USB4® Type-C® ports (supports max. 4K@60Hz via DisplayPort™ 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 package, Q-Connector, ROG keychain, Cable ties, M.2 support rubbers, Quick start guide |
The ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI is an ATX motherboard designed to deliver a premium gaming experience and robust performance for AMD’s AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. Built on the AMD X870 chipset, it offers a compelling feature set for enthusiasts and gamers.
Powering this board is a formidable 16+2+2 power stage design, each rated for up to 90A, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery to the CPU for both daily tasks and demanding overclocking. It supports up to 192GB of high-speed DDR5 memory, capable of reaching speeds beyond 8000 MT/s through AMD EXPO™ and ASUS AEMP technologies.
Storage options are plentiful, with **two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots** for the fastest NVMe SSDs (with careful note on bifurcation impacting the primary PCIe x16 slot with certain CPUs/configurations) and two additional PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, alongside two SATA 6Gb/s ports. For graphics, it features a primary PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, ready for the latest and most powerful GPUs.
Connectivity is comprehensive, including **dual USB4® Type-C® ports** on the rear I/O offering 40Gbps bandwidth and DisplayPort™ Alt Mode. A front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® connector supports up to 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ up to 30W. For networking, it integrates **Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet** and state-of-the-art **Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** with Bluetooth 5.4, providing super-fast and reliable internet connections. The ROG Strix X870-A also incorporates ASUS’s suite of AI-driven features like AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II, simplifying system optimization. With its stylish aesthetics, robust cooling solutions, and DIY-friendly features such as PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and M.2 Q-Latch, this motherboard offers an excellent foundation for a high-performance gaming rig.
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