ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

Bought to replace my gen 2 threadripper setup. Still operating strong, but time to invest in a smaller workstation and now find a good new home for the retired threadripper. Bought this board for a few reasons. Top on the list is ASUS`s Q-code feature which gives you the ability to troubleshoot new builds and current ones. Will not boot, check and see what the Q-code is on the LED panel, and you should be able to solve issue without having to deal with ASUS tech support. This is the main reason for me to purchase ASUS motherboards. Now to the Crossfire X870E Hero.Pro`s:4- motherboard chassis fan-controlled ports. Great for managing case fans2- 20 Gbits/sec type c usb ports. One is capable of 60w for changing and 2 high speed usb ports is a big plus.Q-code troubleshootingfuture proof for awhilebios updated to latest amd 9950x3d and 9950x3d2 processors.Installation was easy and once I got past the fact that all I was willing to buy was one 32gb ram kit for now and using my old gpu card install was good. So far performance has been great. I installed a 9950x3d and that is working well. For cooling, I am using a Thermalright Royal Preytor Ultra 130 and this air cpu cooler does the job and excellent job at that. Idling at low cpu workloads shows cpu temps around low 30c`s to upper 30c`s and stress testing with cpuid is showing around 75c which is good. All in all, new system is working well.Now for the cons:m2.1 heatsink below cpu and above gpu is a joke for NVMe cooling. I am using the same Samsung 990 Evo I purchased this summer and the cooling setup on the threadripper boards always showed, even under heavy loads, temps between 28c and 35c. This cooler is a joke. They have strip on bottom of mounting plate that touches nothing. It should make contact if you have a double sided NVMe drive installed. Single sided NVMe boards, well not going to make contact with thermal pad. The top is a 1.25mm strip and it didn`t even touch the top of the NVMe memory strip. If you don`t use the foam spacer over that mounting screw hole on bottom plate the problem is worse. Regardless of the quick guide suggestion, use the spacer especially if the NVMe drive is single sided. Drive needs support and needs to stay flat and straight. To solve issue with better contact to top side of drive, I used a piece of Arctic TP-3 and 1.5mm in place of the ASUS factory tape and now when assembled these pieces snapped together snuggly and temps now hover around 41c under low loads and 46to 48c under heavy loads. Prior heavy loads were in the mid to upper 50c`s which sucked.Last issue is with the bios. When booting for the first time, make sure you plug in a usb keyboard and then your hdmi monitor cable into the onboard IGPU hdmi port. If you plug into graphics card, nothing on monitor if you are using an older gpu card or one that does not use the UEFI standard. You just sit there wondering what's going on because the Q-code system finds no fault. This is an issue after you get going because you're going to switch to your gpu card output and that's where this issue compounds. So, till you have Windows 11 installed and working, stay connected to the motherboard hdmi port. What happens after you switch is, when bios starts to boot and you want to get into bios, no screens are present like the rog welcome screen you saw using the igpu hdmi port. You see nothing and then system starts and next is Windows 11 desktop. When you search net for solutions, you get asinine recommendations to keep pounding on the delete key till bios menu appears. Really, if UEFI isn`t mapped to the gpu card, the screen info you see on the igpu hdmi port connection, isn`t going to be on the gpu card screen so banging on the delete does nothing. Update on the last sentence I made. AMD has added to the UEFI bios a feature that going to require future amd and probably all manufactures to enable future gpu cards to compatable and use the UEFI standard. Currently AMD R9000 series gpu`s are certified with this new AMD standard. If I ever hear back from ASUS, I suspect that they will tell me the current gpu card I am using will not meet this standard, and it`s video bios is old and not supported by new motherboard. Sucks mixing new and old hardware, so I am out of luck. They will probably tell me to work with the CSM option in the bios. Nope that not going to happen. So, if you experience this issue like I have, now you know what the issue probably is. Only way to get back into bios is to switch monitor back to igpu hdmi motherboard port. Not a good design but this is where the industry is headed and we have no voice. So long story short, my old video card runs after Windows 11 starts and runs just fine. New cards are way overpriced, so I will wait to solve this issue.Other than these issues, this is a good purchase so far. System is stable and quick.

The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero has been the perfect foundation for my high-performance AMD build. Paired with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D, G.SKILL DDR5-6000 CL28 EXPO memory, and an XFX RX 9070 XT GPU, this motherboard has delivered exceptional stability, thermal management, and overclocking headroom.Out of the box, it booted without issue and recognized all components immediately. The BIOS is intuitive and robust, offering AI Overclocking, Core Flex tuning, and excellent fan curve controls — all of which are ideal for my configuration, which includes the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 A-RGB cooler and full ARGB fan control via a hub.Connectivity is outstanding with PCIe 5.0, USB4, Wi-Fi 7, and 5x M.2 slots, leaving plenty of headroom for future expansion. I also appreciate the attention to physical build quality: reinforced PCIe slots, debug LEDs, and Q-Release features make working with the board stress-free.This board fit perfectly in my Corsair 7000D Airflow case after I had to upgrade from the Fractal Torrent due to space limitations. It’s a powerhouse platform for overclocking and high-performance gaming, especially in VR and 4K environments. I did need to update the BIOS to ensure full compatibility with my DDR5 EXPO memory. Once updated, EXPO enabled cleanly, and the system has been stable under heavy workloads and VR gaming.

I bought this for a 9000-series build because I wanted something that wouldn’t give me any stability issues. It’s a solid board. Definitely the best looking x870e in my opinion.ProsBuild Quality: Extremely heavy-duty with a metal backplate; it feels and looks like a $700 flagship.Tool-Free Everything: "Q-Release Slim" lets you pop out the GPU just by pulling it, and "M.2 Q-Latch" means no more tiny SSD screws.High-Speed Networking: Dual LAN (5Gb + 2.5Gb) and a snap-on Wi-Fi antenna that doesn't require screwing in cables.Front Panel Fast Charging: The USB-C header supports 60W Quick Charge 4+, enough to fast-charge a laptop or handheld while you're gaming.Next-Gen RAM Tech: "NitroPath" slots improve signal stability, making it easier to hit 8000MT/s+ on DDR5 kits.* im running 96gb ddr5 at 6400mhzOverkill Power: 18+2+2 power stages that will handle any current or future AM5 chip without breaking a sweat.Onboard Diagnostics: Physical Start/Retry buttons and a Q-Code LED display for instant troubleshooting if a boot fails.overall its a premium board with premium features and quality. a good buy.

So far I'm incredibly happy with the build quality and stability. A premium price but you're getting a premium foundation.

Almost perfect but had to do a few tinkering to set it up:I got the Arctic Freezer III Pro and the M.2 Heatsink was in the way, so had to get a low profile heatsink.bought 6000mhz cl 30 ram and no EXPO profiles would work, I had updated the bios so I downgraded it and it didn't work so finally after manually changing the SOC Voltage to 1.25v and VIDDIO Voltage to 1.25v it finally trained and worked, other than that it has been great

Outstanding product. Not the absolute max AMD board, but the difference is negligible. I love this board. It is the core of my system: AMD 9950X3D, 96 GB DDR5-6000, 2 TB Gen5 + 8 TB Gen4 NVMe, nVidia 5090, and 1600W PS.I've had it a while now and have zero issues.

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After working without issues for months now it's giving me a RAM error, I replaced the RAM, it didn't work.It's giving me Q-codes that are not in the manual.I tried calling support, they wouldn't help, they even hung up saying they couldn't hear me when they clearly could.I've tried everything, BIOS won't update, CMOS cleared, changed other components, checked ground, voltage, EVERYTHING.Where's the durability?Where's the value for money? This is a top of the line motherboard and I get better support at a gas station?In amazon they only give a month for a return for a product that should at least have a one year warranty?!I'm never buying anything from ASUS again.

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 QualityThe 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.

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.

tutto bene, spedizione, qualità e sigilli antimanomissione intatti. la scheda poi è una top di gamma asus, quindi nessun problema. ottimo

An outstanding motherboard with ultra-premium finishes. It’s a motherboard for demanding users. The very best of the best when it comes to motherboards.

Todo excelente con mi placa.La verdad es un producto de gama alta muy excepcional, desde que la caja pesa bastante hasta que la abres por primera vez , te enamoras de la calidad que trae, todo es muy superior, los acabados, los heatsinks, conectores, la placa, TODO.No eh tenido ni un solo problema con mi placa, tal cual la saque, ensamble todo y listo.Eso si, actualice la BIOS como prioridad, ya que lei muchos comentarios de que esta placa traia muchos problemas por la bios, pero con las nuevas versiones iba mucho mejor y funcionaba como deberia. Entonces descarga e instala en la BIOS la ultima version de la pagina de ASUS y no tendras problema.Por otro lado, sigue trayendo el conector de PCIE que parece ser raya las tarjetas graficas (Q-Release slim), me parece que ASUS corrigio esto en modelos producidos despues de Marzo, y la mia justo trae fecha de ensamble de Marzo, pero al ver que esta mother venia nueva de paquete y nunca jamas nadie la abrio mas que yo (como luego las regresan, te puede llegar a tocar una de esas) me decidi quedar con ella, e hice unas pruebas quitando y poniendo varias veces una rtx 2060, y puedo decir que no hubo un solo rasguño o que se maltratara su conector PCIE de la grafica, eso si, hazlo como te lo indica asus, que es como jalandola de la parte mas izquierda hacia ti, eso viene en la documentacion y en una estampa en la misma mother.Enfin, conecte mi rtx 5080 rog astral y ni un solo problema, entonces dale sin miedo.La verdad es otra calidad de mother, el RGB se mira muy bien y vale totalmente la pena, estaba entre esta y la x870E-e, pero definitivamente estoy feliz con mi compra.