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ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
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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| General Information | |
| Manufacturer | ASUS Computer International |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://usa.asus.com |
| Brand Name | Asus ROG |
| Product Line | Crosshair |
| Product Model | X870E DARK HERO |
| Product Name | CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Gaming Desktop Motherboard |
| Product Type | Gaming Desktop Motherboard |
| Technical Information | |
| AI-powered | Yes |
| Processor & Chipset | |
| Chipset Manufacturer | AMD |
| Chipset Model | X870E |
| Total Processor Supported | 1 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Processor Supported | Ryzen 7 |
| Processor Supported | Ryzen 9 |
| Memory | |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4 |
| Memory Form Factor | DIMM |
| Memory Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 256 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed Supported | 9600 MHz |
| Memory Speed Supported | 8200 MHz |
| Memory Speed Supported | 8000 MHz |
| Memory Speed Supported | 9200 MHz |
| Memory Speed Supported | 8600 MHz |
| Error Checking | ECC |
| I/O Controller | |
| Controller Type | Serial ATA/600 |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| RAID Levels | 10 |
| RAID Levels | 5 |
| RAID Levels | 0 |
| RAID Levels | 1 |
| Video | |
| Onboard Video | CPU Dependent Video |
| Audio | |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 |
| Network & Communication | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Standard | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Gigabit Ethernet | Yes |
| 2.5Gigabit Ethernet | Yes |
| 10Gigabit Ethernet | Yes |
| Wireless LAN | Yes |
| Wireless LAN Standard | IEEE 802.11be |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 6 |
| PCI Express Standard | PCI Express 3.0 |
| PCI Express Standard | PCI Express 5.0 |
| PCI Express Standard | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Total Number of PCI Express Slots | 6 |
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slots | 6 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 11 |
| S/PDIF | Yes |
| VGA | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 2 |
| Onboard Interfaces | |
| Number of SATA Interfaces | 4 |
| Number of M.2 Interfaces | 5 |
| Total Number of Onboard USB Ports | 12 |
| Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports | 6 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Height | 14.6" |
| Width | 4.3" |
| Depth | 12" |
| Weight (Approximate) | 9.90 lb |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents |
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| Brand Compatibility | AMD |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
| Environmental Compliance | Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Environmental Compliance | China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) |
| Environmental Compliance | Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances (Taiwan RoHS) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
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