ASUS has officially unveiled its latest high-performance AMD AM5 BTF motherboard, the ROG Crosshair X870E HERO BTF. This sophisticated board features an impressive 22 power phases, ensuring it is poised for overclocking with an OC-Ready design tailored for high-end PC builders.
Introducing the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E HERO BTF Motherboard
This announcement follows the earlier launch of ASUS’s first AMD AM5 BTF motherboard, the TUF Gaming B850-TUF WIFI, marking the company’s venture into BTF designs on AMD platforms. During Computex, ASUS hinted at additional AM5 BTF models, including the eagerly awaited ROG Crosshair X870E HERO BTF, which is now officially on the market.
The ROG Crosshair X870E HERO BTF motherboard maintains all the overclocking capabilities and enthusiast features characteristic of the standard HERO series while introducing enhancements. With a robust power delivery system composed of 18 (110A) + 2 (110A) + 2 (80A) phases, this motherboard provides excellent overclocking support for AMD’s Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Moreover, it supports DDR5 memory speeds of up to 8600 MT/s and capacities reaching 256 GB. Power connectivity is ensured through dual 8-pin connectors.
Engineered for overclocking enthusiasts, the motherboard boasts advanced BIOS features including Nitropath, which can boost memory speeds up to 400 MT/s, and AEMP (ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile).Additional features comprise DIMM FIT/PRO for optimized performance, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, PBO enhancement, and a built-in clock generator for asynchronous clock tuning.
In terms of thermal management, the board is equipped with a comprehensive heatsink solution, including integrated VRM heatsinks, an I/O cover, and an efficient heatpipe design. For storage capabilities, it offers five M.2 slots: three PCIe 5.0 x4 slots (connected directly to the CPU) and two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (directly connected to the chipset), alongside 4 SATA III ports. Each M.2 slot is fitted with a heatsink that features a Q-release mechanism, allowing for tool-free installation and removal.
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On the input/output front, the motherboard is well-equipped with a total of 20 USB ports: 10 located at the rear (including 2 USB4 ports and 8 USB at 10 Gbps), and 10 at the front (offering 2 USB at 20 Gbps, 4 USB at 5 Gbps, and 4 USB 2.0 ports).Additional features include an HDMI output, a BIOS Flashback button, a Clear CMOS button, a high-quality ALC4082 powered 7.1 channel audio jack equipped with an ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC, a WIFI7 + BT5.4 module (MediaTek MT927 optimized for full 320MHz bandwidth), and dual LAN connectivity options featuring Realtek 5GbE and Intel 2.5 GbE ports, along with an Optical S/PDIF out port. The motherboard also provides a total of 8 headers for fans and cooling systems.
The BTF design principle places most connectors on the motherboard’s rear, facilitating a cleaner cable management system within your PC build, although a few fan headers remain on the front. It is equipped with a Graphics Card High-power slot capable of delivering up to 600W power to graphics cards, be they from ASUS or third-party manufacturers. This is facilitated through a 16-pin connector positioned on the back alongside other power connectors, enhancing the overall aesthetic and functionality of your setup.
While ASUS has not disclosed specific details regarding pricing or availability, the expectation is that the ROG Crosshair X870E HERO BTF will soon be available in stores. Price-wise, it is projected to sit slightly above the standard HERO model, which currently retails between $600-$650 USD.
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