ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO AMD X870E Socket AM5 ATX
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.
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Supported processor sockets | Socket AM5 |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Processor socket | Socket AM5 |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Maximum internal memory | 256 GB |
| ECC сompatibility | ECC & Non-ECC |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Storage controllers | |
|---|---|
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| RAID support | Yes |
| Number of HDDs supported | 4 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 9 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| On-board graphics card | No |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| 12V power connector | Yes |
| Number of temperature sensor headers | 1 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Front panel connector | Yes |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 3 |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
|---|---|
| WiFi-AP antenna jack | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
| USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 6 |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| WLAN controller model | MediaTek MT7927 |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 11 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC4082 |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD X870E |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Expansion slots | |
|---|---|
| 5th M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 4.0 |
| 4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 4.0 |
| 4th M.2 largest key size | 2280 |
| 3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 4.0 |
| 3rd M.2 largest key size | 2280 |
| 2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 5.0 |
| 2nd M.2 largest key size | 2280 |
| 1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 5.0 |
| 1st M.2 largest key size | 22110 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 5 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 2 |
| BIOS | |
|---|---|
| BIOS memory size | 512 Mbit |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| Packaging data | |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 4.43 kg |
| Package height | 110 mm |
| Package depth | 367 mm |
| Package width | 308 mm |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| Screws included | Yes |
| Cables included | SATA |
| Antenna included | Yes |
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or by the manufacturer.
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but in like new condition. It may come with it’s original packaging or not,
please check the product description.
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will show signs of cosmetic wear and tear. It may come with it’s original packaging
or not, please check the product description.
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unworking or unable to serve it’s purpose. It may come with it’s original packaging
or not, please check the product description.
Brand New Products: All our Brand New products come with Manufaturer warranty. These can vary in length and it's important to check with the manufaturer of the product what warranty they provide and what is covered.
Used Products: All our used products come with 1 years warranty provided by us and some products may have manufaturer warranty.
Refurbished Products: With our refurbished products, we offer a free 3-month warranty which covers all software and hardware issues, that have not been influenced by the customer. There is also Manufactured Refurbished products which they will specify how long their warranty is.
Custom Gaming PCs: All our Custom PCs by default come with 3 years warranty. This includes parts and labour. You can also upgrade to 5 years warranty. Our warranty includes all hardware issues relating to the machine. If there is any faults, we will attempt to solve this remotely and if needed get the PC collected and back to base for repair.
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