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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
ASUS · Motherboard

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

X870E · AM5 · ATX · DDR5

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  • Chipset X870E
  • Form factor ATX
  • Memory slots 4
  • Max memory 256 GB
  • Socket AM5
  • Memory type DDR5

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO is an ATX and X870E chipset motherboard for AM5 processors and DDR5 memory. It came out in 2026.

Released
2026-01-07
Socket
AM5

Specifications

Key specs

Chipset
X870E
Form factor
ATX
Memory slots
4
Max memory
256 GB
Socket
AM5
Memory type
DDR5
Released
2026-01-07
Part number
90MB1NT0-M0EAY0
EAN / UPC
4711636398671

Processor

Processor manufacturer
AMD
Processor socket
Socket AM5
Compatible processor series
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor sockets
Socket AM5

Memory

Supported memory types
DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots
4
Memory slots type
DIMM
Memory channels
Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility
ECC & Non-ECC
Maximum internal memory
256 GB
Unbuffered memory
Yes
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Storage controllers

Supported storage drive types
HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces
M.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported
4
Number of storage drives supported
9
RAID support
Yes
RAID levels
0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

Parallel processing technology support
Not supported

Internal I/O

USB 2.0 connectors
3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors
2
Number of SATA III connectors
4
Front panel audio connector
Yes
Front panel connector
Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
Yes
CPU fan connector
Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors
4
EPS power connector (8-pin)
Yes
12V power connector
Yes
Number of temperature sensor headers
1

Rear panel I/O ports

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
3
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity
2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
2
HDMI ports quantity
1
Microphone in
Yes
S/PDIF out port
Yes
WiFi-AP antenna jack
1

Network

Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet interface type
5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model
MediaTek MT7927
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.4

Features

Motherboard chipset
AMD X870E
Audio chip
Realtek ALC4082
Audio output channels
7.1 channels
Product colour
Black
Component for
PC
Motherboard form factor
ATX
Motherboard chipset family
AMD
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 11

Expansion slots

PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots
2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots
2
Number of M.2 (M) slots
5
1st M.2 largest key size
22110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation
5.0
2nd M.2 largest key size
2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation
5.0
3rd M.2 largest key size
2280
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation
4.0
4th M.2 largest key size
2280
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation
4.0
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generation
4.0

BIOS

BIOS type
UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size
512 Mbit

Weight & dimensions

Width
305 mm
Depth
244 mm

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Compatible processors

AM5 socket

Compatible memory

DDR5

About this product

Clad in a sleek, understated black design, the ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero delivers refined performance for high-end builds, featuring a robust 20+2+2 power stage design, support for high-speed DDR5 memory, and the latest PCIe® 5.0 connectivity. It offers five onboard M.2 SSD slots with heatsinks, including a 3D VC M.2 heatsink for advanced thermal performance, along with Realtek 10G Ethernet and USB4® ports for next-generation connectivity. ASUS-exclusive AI technologies and Polymo Lighting II complete the platform, balancing intelligent tuning with a clean, premium aesthetic.

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ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO vs similar motherboards

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HEROASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR 2006ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO
ChipsetX870EX870EX870EX870E
Form factorATXATXATXATX
Memory slots4444
Max memory256 GB256 GB256 GB256 GB
SocketAM5AM5AM5AM5
Memory typeDDR5DDR5DDR5DDR5
Released2026202620262026

Questions about the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

What are the main specs of the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO?

X870E, AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 RAM slots.

Which chipset does the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO use?

X870E.

What form factor is the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO?

ATX.

Which socket does the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO use?

AM5.

When did the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO come out?

It was released in 2026/01 (ASUS).

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