ROG CROSSHAIR X870E Hero

The ASUS ROG Strix X870E‑E Gaming WiFi is a premium motherboard, and while it definitely sits on the higher end of the price range, it delivers the kind of quality and convenience that make the investment worthwhile. One of its biggest strengths is the AI overclocking system. Instead of spending time fine‑tuning CPU voltages and stability parameters manually, the board’s AI tools handle the heavy lifting for you. In practice, this saved a significant amount of time and still produced stable, optimized results—perfect for users who want high performance without hours of trial‑and‑error tweaking. Beyond that, the board offers: • Excellent build quality with a clean layout and strong power delivery • Wide connectivity options, including next‑gen PCIe and multiple high-speed USB ports • Great thermals and robust heatsinks for sustained performance • Polished BIOS with intuitive controls and advanced features for enthusiasts If you're looking for a top-tier AM5 motherboard that combines performance, automation, and reliability, the X870E‑E Gaming WiFi is an outstanding choice—especially for users who appreciate ASUS's AI tuning features, 9/10 for a product review from me.

Top of the line, and is great for how much it costs with the many features this motherboard has, works perfect, pretty heavy but can installed easily and simple. Great black look with durable material and has very fast ddr5 memory support!

I recently upgraded my system to AMD's latest X870 platform and chose the ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi as the foundation for my high-end build. Having worked with several flagship motherboards, I can confidently say this board is an absolute beast and worth every penny for serious builders and overclockers.Unmatched Power Delivery and StabilityThe main selling point of the X870E-E is its power delivery system (VRMs). This board handles the most demanding Ryzen 9 chips with ease. Under heavy synthetic loads and during intensive compiling tasks, the VRM temperatures remained incredibly low—something lesser boards struggle with. For anyone pushing modern CPUs to their limits, this stability is non-negotiable.Furthermore, DDR5 memory stability is rock solid. Initial setup with my 6000MHz EXPO kit was flawless; a quick setting in the UEFI and it booted perfectly with no fuss. This is a huge relief, as DDR5 can sometimes be notoriously finicky on new platforms. The Q-Release PCIe Slot button on the side is a small but brilliant quality-of-life feature that makes GPU removal effortless.Connectivity Built for the Next DecadeASUS didn't skimp on connectivity, making this board genuinely future-proof.Storage: The sheer number of M.2 slots is impressive, including a dedicated PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot. This is essential if you plan on running the fastest NVMe drives available now or in the near future. The quick-release M.2 heatsink design makes installation incredibly fast.Networking: The inclusion of WiFi 7 and 2.5G Ethernet is perfect for low-latency gaming and high-speed local networking. Even if you don't have WiFi 7 infrastructure yet, the capability is there, meaning you won't need an adapter for years.Aesthetics: The subtle but effective $\text{AURA}$ Sync lighting and dark, aggressive heat sinks look phenomenal in an all-black case build. The design feels premium, not overly flashy.Final VerdictIf you are investing in an $\text{AM}5$ CPU (especially a Ryzen $7$ or Ryzen $9$) and intend to keep this system for many years, the ROG Strix X870E-E is the smart choice. It eliminates the guesswork regarding stability and provides all the performance, power, and high-speed I/O you could possibly need. This motherboard is a cornerstone component that delivers confidence and blazing performance. Highly recommended.

I have had nothing but issues with certain features on this motherboard since I got it, Asus Support pretty much gave me 2 possible solutions, I tried both while in chat support with them, and after they both failed to fix the issues, their answer was "RMA it" - like I can afford to have down time on my only PC lol Things that are great about this board: ECLK OCing on the CPU works well, I have a 7800X3D in it currently and I can push an extra ~200MHz over the normal 5025MHz max boost a 7800X3D has, without issues, and it's stable. The software suite - some hate Asus Armory Crate, and I used to be one of those people on older generations of their software, but it's better now in my opinion. RGB control is pretty good, the different settings you can use are quite nice, I in particular like Starry Night with the background set to off/black, and the colors set to Random, looks pretty awesome. Fan control is also very good, you can set each fan header to it's own curve, and control that curve with multiple temperatures at once (so if the CPU or GPU gets hot, you can have the fans ramp up based off both of those at the same time, so whether you're gaming or doing something CPU intensive, the fans will ramp up). The Q-Release slots are nice, no more having to try & get that stupid GPU-slot lock to pop off so you can get your GPU out. Before we get in to the bad, I should note I use this system for a combination of rendering (which is why the 9950X3D is an incoming upgrade) and gaming. What were the issues I am having you ask? Well, apparently it's all related, at least partially, to RAM settings/clocks, BUT the primary issue is that the 2nd & 3rd M.2 slot are completely messed up unless I run the system with NO XMP/DOCP/EXPO settings, and even then if I manually tune the RAM, it STILL happens randomly. This has happened with two different RAM kits of different sizes, I had a 2x16GB CL30 6000MHz kit, and I'm not running a 2x48GB kit that I have set to CL30 at 6000MHz as well. Sometimes the 2nd & 3rd M.2 slots will just not work at all, sometimes they'll run at PCIe 1.0 x4 (which in case you didn't know, is BASICALLY physical HDD speeds, less than 500MB/s maximum speed). If I enable the EXPLICIT setting in the BIOS to ENABLE both of those M.2 slots & set the GPU slot to x8 speed ... it disables both slots & still sets the GPU slot to x8 speed. If I enable the setting to DISABLE the slots and set the GPU slot to x16, it will still show them as being accessible half the time. Any time I set the RAM speed to what it should be (6000MHz) those 2 M.2 slots will randomly appear or disappear from one power up to the next - sometimes from one REBOOT to the next. This has happened across multiple BIOS updates, including 2 BIOSes that Asus said would "fix the issue" later on. I went back to Asus because I wanted to give them another chance after the whole debacle they've had with poor customer service etc in past years - now I'm regretting ever making that decision. I will be purchasing a different motherboard (liikely an Asrock Taichi) at some point in combination with a 9950X3D, at which point I'll be RMAing this motherboard with Asus, and reselling the replacement as I want nothing to do with it. I highly recommend NOT purchasing this motherboard, if you search Asus Support forums, I am not the only one that has experienced these issues, there's dozens of other users on there that have experienced the same things, and who knows how many others that just "haven't noticed" because they're not trying to use all 5 M.2 slots.

The ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero is a top-tier motherboard designed for enthusiasts aiming to maximize the potential of AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series processors. After several weeks of hands-on experience, here’s an in-depth look at its performance and features. Design and Build Quality The motherboard boasts a sleek black and silver aesthetic, complemented by customizable RGB lighting through ASUS’s Aura Sync software. The robust construction includes substantial heatsinks over the VRMs, ensuring efficient thermal management during intensive tasks. The layout is well-organized, facilitating straightforward installation and cable management. Performance and Features • Power Delivery: Equipped with an 18+2 phase power design rated at 110A per stage, the X670E Hero provides stable power, accommodating overclocking endeavors with ease.  • Memory Support: The board s up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM, with speeds reaching DDR5-6400 MHz (OC). However, some users have reported compatibility issues with certain EXPO-certified memory kits, necessitating careful selection and potential BIOS updates.  • Expansion and Storage: Featuring two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and five M.2 slots (two PCIe 5.0 and three PCIe 4.0), the motherboard offers extensive options for high-speed storage and future-proofing for upcoming hardware.  • Connectivity: The rear I/O panel includes 12 USB ports, comprising USB 4.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, alongside Intel 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E, ensuring versatile and high-speed networking capabilities.  Pros: • Robust Build and Aesthetics: High-quality materials and a visually appealing design make it a centerpiece in any build. • Comprehensive Feature Set: From advanced power delivery to ample expansion slots, it caters to high-performance needs. • User-Friendly BIOS: The intuitive BIOS interface simplifies overclocking and system tuning.

Bought this board because all of its extra PCIe lane (I have 3 NVME drives and 3 SATA drives), and this model allows multiple slots to run at full speed. * Zen 5 CPU (9000) works right out of the box without any BIOS update. * G.SKILL Trident 6000Mhz 32x2 kit has EXPO enabled without any issue * plenty of USB ports that I don't think I'll run out again The most helpful feature is the BIOS POST code display - when system first boot up or right after I enabled EXPO, nothing come up on the monitors, but I wasn't panicking because the code shows it's just doing memory training

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Good board, though it has two major issues. Fragile nvme connectors, and not linux friendly (any flavour). The easy connect system for the nvme is very fragile. A little spring went flying out of one of them. My rog crosshair x670e had a much simpler, reliable system. Asus got too clever and introduced new points of failure. Warning. This board is not linux friendly, unlike its predecessor. The wifi/bluetooth card they ship it with is well over a year old and has no driver in any kernel, and none in development. The manufacturer isn't doing anything and an independent effort has been abandoned. As this is not available in any kernel, it will not work in any linux flavour. This is not likely to change. Asus should use their buying power to force the lazy manufacturer. This is a popular board series for home workstations on Linux, not just gamers. Almost no one uses windows for coding or as a workstation. Have linux, want wifi or bluetooth? Buy usb dongle. Or, if you want to really take stuff apart, under the rear panel output area, remove heatsinks, and you will find a tiny wifi card that is in a socket, not soldered. But you still have to buy the new card. Amazon have some. Thats what i did. Annoying after spending so much on a board. Also, unlike it predessor, there is no manual, just a quick start guide which is for more than one board. A manual has detail that is very relevant to the type of user who will buy this board. For example, now much current a fan or pump header can handle. All this was in the x670e hero manual. If asus are cost cutting on the manual, it stands to reason they are also doing so in board design. I think this will be my last asus board, they are going in the wrong direction.

Apesar do preço cumpre muito bem o seu papel, topo de linha