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ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 20-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 7

Quality
95
VRM
110
Value
70
Amazon
$260
ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi
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$260
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Overall95.4
VRM110.0
Chipset95.0
Expansion / storage77.0
Connectivity99.0
Audio96.0
Quality / price69.7
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Written analysis

ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi at a glance

The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi uses the ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and X870E chipset. This is a high-end platform with the feature headroom expected in an enthusiast gaming or productivity build.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 8200 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a premium gaming or creator build that will use the stronger VRM, storage, and I/O rather than simply needing a compatible socket.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 110.0, placing the power delivery in the ultra high-end class. The board lists 20 CPU power phases, 110 A power stages in a 20+2+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. That is appropriate for sustained high-power CPUs and aggressive tuning when case airflow and VRM cooling are also adequate.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 77.0: well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots, and 1 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 5 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280. That is enough NVMe capacity for a multi-drive gaming or creator setup without immediately relying on an add-in card.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 99.0, rated premium . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 ; wired networking is 5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s at up to 5000 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 12 rear connections and 9 front-panel connections. USB4 Type-C is available at the rear. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 96.0. This is an ultra-premium onboard implementation based on Realtek ALC4082, aimed at users who want strong analogue output without immediately adding a USB DAC. The rear panel has 2 analogue jacks, with gold-plated contacts. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 95.40, a premium result. It makes sense when the build will use its stronger VRM and richer connectivity; otherwise a lower-tier board may deliver the same CPU performance for less.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 69.7—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASRock
Motherboard
ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi
Chipset / socket
X870E / AM5
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$260
Availability
Unavailable
Price updated
2 weeks, 2 days ago

VRM

CPU phases
20 (110 A)
Power design
20+2+1
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 8200 MT/s
XMP / EXPO
Yes
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
2
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 3
1
x1 physical
1
x1 Gen 3
1

Storage

M.2 slots
5
M.2 lengths
2280
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K 120Hz
DisplayPort
No
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 8K 30Hz

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
3
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
5
Rear USB4 Type-C
2
Rear USB-C PD
15 W
Front USB 2.0
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
5000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek ALC4082
Analog jacks
2
Gold-plated jacks
Yes
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
Rear output

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
Yes
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
Start / Reset

Additional information

Memory notes
Features Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology. Supports un-buffered memory and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules.
Display notes
Video output is powered by Integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics, and actual support may vary by CPU. The HDMI port is TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible and supports HDR and HDCP 2.3. The two USB4 ports provide video output and support HDCP 2.3. A CPU with embedded graphics (e.g., AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 processors) is required to use the video output through the USB4 ports.
Expansion notes
The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIE1) speed is dependent on the installed CPU: it runs at Gen5x16 with 9000/7000 series, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series, and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors. The PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE3) operates in x2 mode. If the M2_5 slot is occupied, the PCIE3 slot will be disabled. A vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) is available for a WiFi/BT module.
M2_1
5.0 4 · 2280 — M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.
M2_2
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
M2_3
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
M2_4
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
M2_5
3.0 2 · SATA · 2280 — If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE3 will be disabled.
Storage notes
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks. M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation. 2 SATA ports are provided by the Chipset and 2 are provided by the ASMedia ASM1061 controller.
USB notes
All USB ports support ESD Protection. The rear USB4 Type-C ports support USB PD 3.0 up to 15W charging. Two rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports are designated as Lightning Gaming Ports. Two rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports support Ultra USB Power.
Audio notes
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection. Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel. Nahimic Audio.
Networking notes
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be. 2x2 diversity technology. Supports MU-MIMO. The Wi-Fi 7 module is supported by Microsoft Windows® 11 only. The availability of the 6GHz band will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region.
Button notes
The text also lists a Power Button with LED and a Reset Button with LED.
Fan / RGB headers
2 CPU · — OPT · 2 AIO · 3 chassis · 3 ARGB · 1 RGB
Thermal sensors
3
Other headers
Front audio · System panel
Dimensions
30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC)*
- Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
- Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules

Graphics

Integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
- 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz*

* Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through USB4 ports. If you want to display to a Type-C monitor, please use AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors with embedded graphics.

Expansion slots

CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2), supports x1 mode*
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x2 mode*
- 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module

* PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE3 will be disabled.
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

Storage

1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes*
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
ASMedia ASM1061:
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

* M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation.
M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE3 will be disabled.

USB

2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_1 and USB32_7))
Chipset:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_2 and USB32_56))
- 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 4 Front)
- 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)

* All USB ports support ESD Protection

Internal I/O

3 x Thermistor Cable Headers
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 1 x RGB LED Header*
- 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
- 2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 1 x Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
- 1 x Power Button with LED
- 1 x Reset Button with LED

* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
*** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

Rear I/O

2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)*
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- 1 x Clear CMOS Button
- 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
- 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
- 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)

* Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging

Wireless

802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
- Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz* frequency band
- Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz* frequency band
- 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth 5.4
- Supports MU-MIMO

*The Wi-Fi 7 module is supported by Microsoft Windows® 11 only. There is no driver available for Windows® 10. The availability of the 6GHz band will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows® Update and software updates once available.

Audio

7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
- Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
- Nahimic Audio

Special features

PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
- Dual Channel DDR5
- USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
Rock-Solid Durability
- Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
- 20+2+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore+SOC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
- 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)
Ultrafast Gaming
- 5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
EZ Update
- BIOS Flashback Button
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer