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ASUS X870 MAX Gaming WIFI7

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 12-phase VRM · 7

Quality
75
VRM
50
Value
62
Amazon
$230
ASUS X870 MAX Gaming WIFI7
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$230
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Overall75.2
VRM50.0
Chipset93.0
Expansion / storage110.0
Connectivity78.0
Audio45.0
Quality / price62.1
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Written analysis

ASUS X870 MAX Gaming WIFI7 at a glance

The ASUS X870 MAX Gaming WIFI7 uses the ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and X870 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 8000 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a performance gaming and productivity PC that needs a balanced board without workstation-class excess.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 50.0, placing the power delivery in the mid-range class. The board lists 12 CPU power phases, 80 A power stages in a 12+2+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is a sensible match for mainstream processors, with conservative tuning on higher-power chips.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 110.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 5 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 3 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280, 2242, 2260. 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 78.0, rated strong . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 ; wired networking is Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 10 rear connections; a front-panel total is not recorded. 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 45.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek® ALC892/ALC897. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 75.20, a strong performance-class result. This is the practical sweet spot for a powerful gaming or productivity PC without paying for every flagship extra.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 62.1—a balanced value for its feature class.

Board data

Full specifications

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

General

Manufacturer
ASUS
Motherboard
ASUS X870 MAX Gaming WIFI7
Chipset / socket
X870 / AM5
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$230
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 7 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
12 (80 A)
Power design
12+2+1
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 8000 MT/s
XMP / EXPO
Yes
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
5
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 4
3
x16 Gen 3
1

Storage

M.2 slots
3
M.2 lengths
2280, 2242, 2260
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
No
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4a · 4K@60Hz

USB

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

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
7
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
Bands
['2.4GHz', '5GHz', '6GHz']
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC892/ALC897
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
Rear output

Buttons

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

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports DDR5 ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMMs. Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP). Supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Display notes
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. There are 2 USB4® (40Gbps) ports that support USB Type-C® display outputs. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
Expansion notes
Specifications vary by CPU types. Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site. The PCIEX16(G3) slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_3 and SATA6G_4 ports; both SATA ports will be disabled when the PCIEX16(G3) slot is running.
M.2_1
5.0, 4.0 4 · 2280 · CPU — The supported PCIe version depends on the installed CPU (PCIe 5.0 for Ryzen 9000/7000 series, PCIe 4.0 for Ryzen 8000 series).
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU — This slot is disabled when either of the two USB4 (40Gbps) ports is in use. The supported mode also varies by CPU type (PCIe 4.0 x4 for Ryzen 9000/7000, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 for Ryzen 8000).
M.2_3
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
Storage notes
The PCIEX16(G3) slot shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_3 and SATA6G_4 ports. Both SATA ports will be disabled when the PCIEX16(G3) slot is running. M.2 slot specifications vary by CPU type.
USB notes
The front USB Type-C® connector supports power delivery output up to 5V/3A (15W).
Audio notes
Features include Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, and support for up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback. It also has Audio Shielding, premium audio capacitors, and dedicated audio PCB layers. A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi transfer rate up to 2.9Gbps. Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system. For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, older versions only support Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported. Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. The Bluetooth version may vary, refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
Button notes
The motherboard includes a Clear CMOS header, but not a dedicated button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 4 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
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

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors
ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x HDMI™ port**
2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.  
*** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a.
*** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.

Expansion slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)**
AMD X870 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)***
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** Specifications vary by CPU types.
*** PCIEX16(G3) slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_3 and SATA6G_4 ports. Both SATA ports will be disabled when PCIEX16(G3) slot is running. You can enter the BIOS to adjust the default Settings as required.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)**
AMD X870 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports share bandwidth with M.2_2 slot. The M.2_2 slot will be disabled when either of the two USB4® (40Gbps) ports is running. You can enter the BIOS to adjust the default Settings as required.
* The PCIEX16(G3) slot shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_3 and SATA6G_4 ports. Both SATA ports will be disabled when the PCIEX16(G3) slot is running. You can enter the BIOS to adjust the default Settings as required.
** Specifications vary by CPU types.

USB

Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

Internal I/O

Fan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
Storage Related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header

Rear I/O

2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Wireless

Wi-Fi 7*
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth® v5.4***
* Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system.
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Special features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED Core
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Flexible M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
Aura Sync
- Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers

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