ASUS PRO Q870M-C-CSM
ASUS PRO Q870M-C-CSM Specifications Review
ASUS PRO Q870M-C-CSM by ASUS is a Micro-ATX form factor motherboard based on the entry-level Q870M chipset and LGA 1851 socket, with basic features and limited connectivity. It is designed to support DDR5 memory, with 4 slots, a maximum capacity of 256 GB, and an overclocking speed of up to 6400 MHz.
VRM Quality
The ASUS PRO Q870M-C-CSM has a basic VRM configuration, delivering 55 A across 6 phases. Best for low-power CPUs (≤65 W TDP). Using high-wattage chips or overclocking could cause severe thermal issues and instability. Recommended for budget builds, office workstations, and media PCs.
See the VRM Appropriate CPU Specification Table at the bottom of this page for recommended CPU options.
Expansion and Storage Overview
The ASUS PRO Q870M-C-CSM offers a well-equipped expansion and storage configuration with PCIe 5.0 support, meaning it uses PCI Express 5.0, the newest standard offering extremely high bandwidth for next-generation graphics cards and ultra-fast NVMe storage. It also includes 2 x16 slots , and 1 x1 slot. These PCIe slots are used to connect expansion cards — with the x16 slots typically reserved for graphics cards, while x8, x4, and x1 slots are used for devices like capture cards, sound cards, or network adapters.
For storage, this motherboard provides 2 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. M.2 slots are high-speed connectors for modern NVMe SSDs, which are much faster than older storage, while SATA ports are used for traditional hard drives and 2.5-inch SSDs. Together, they allow you to mix fast primary storage with larger, more affordable drives for bulk data.
Connectivity Overview
This motherboard has essential connectivity features with wired 1 x Intel® I219LM 1Gb Ethernet Ethernet . USB connectivity covers basic needs. Please refer to the specification table for details.
For video output, this motherboard includes HDMI version 2.1 , DisplayPort version 1.4 . These video outputs are intended for integrated graphics and will only function if your CPU includes integrated GPU capabilities.
Audio Quality
The motherboard includes a standard audio chipset (Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC) that covers basic needs for casual listening. While adequate for everyday use with mainstream headphones or desktop speakers, discerning users may want to add a USB DAC or sound card for improved fidelity, especially for music production or high-end headphones.
Overall Quality and Value
ASUS PRO Q870M-C-CSM is basic and functional, carrying an overall quality score of 38.40. It is designed for budget-conscious builds or office setups where advanced features are not required, handling standard tasks effectively but lacking the polish or expandability of higher-tier models.
This motherboard shows a 35.8% value score indicating less favorable price-to-performance compared to mainstream models. For budget-conscious buyers, there may be better value options available at this price point.
General Information
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Motherboard Name | ASUS PRO Q870M-C-CSM |
| Current Price Amazon | $204❗N/A |
| Amazon Price Updated | 1 week ago. |
| Motherboard Available | False |
| Chipset / Socket | Q870M / LGA 1851 |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX |
VRM Configuration
| CPU Power Phases (Amps) | 6 (55 A) |
|---|---|
| Power Design | 6+1+1+1 |
Memory Information
| Type / Slots | DDR5 / 4 slots |
|---|---|
| Max Capacity / Max OC | 256 GB / 6400 MHz |
PCIe Slot Configuration
| Supported Version | PCIe 5.0 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slot Size | Physical Slots | Gen5 | Gen4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| x16 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| x1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Storage Configuration
| M.2 Slot Count | 2 slots |
|---|---|
| M.2 Supported Lengths | 2242, 2260, 2280 |
| SATA Ports | 4 |
Onboard Audio Features
| Audio Chipset | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC |
|---|---|
| Analog Audio Jacks | 3 jacks |
Motherboard Display Outputs
| HDMI Output | HDMI - Version 2.1 (Max: 4K@60Hz) |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort - Version 1.4 (Max: 4K@60Hz) |
USB and Thunderbolt Connectivity
Rear USB Ports
| USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps) | 2 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps) | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps) | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps) | 1 |
Front USB Ports
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps) | 1 |
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Internal USB Headers
| USB 2.0 Header (480 Mbps) | 4 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (5 Gbps) | 2 |
Networking Information
| Ethernet | Chipset: 1 x Intel® I219LM 1Gb Ethernet LAN Ports: 2 |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi |
Module: Not Included |
| Bluetooth | Supported: No |
Button Features
| Buttons |
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Quality & Features
Additional Information
| RAM | Supports Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) modules. Features DIMM Fit. |
|---|---|
| Display | Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. |
| Expansion | The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot supports x4 mode. |
| Storage |
M.2 Slot Details:
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| Audio | Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking. Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback. |
| Networking | M.2 slot (Key E, 2230, CNVi & PCIe) available for a Wi-Fi module, which is sold separately. |
| Buttons | The motherboard includes a Clear CMOS header, but not a dedicated button. |
| Dimensions | 24.4cm x 24.4cm |
Note: The specifications and descriptions above are extracted by AI to present the official manufacturer data in a clearer and more natural way for easier understanding. However, this AI-processed information may contain inaccuracies. Please verify all details by consulting the official manufacturer's information provided below.
ASUS PRO Q870M-C-CSM Compared to Motherboards with Similar Performance and Features
Motherboard Quality & Features per Price Table
| Motherboard (Desc) | Price (Desc) | Overall_Q (Desc) | VRM_Q (Desc) | Chipset (Desc) | Exp_Str (Desc) | Connect (Desc) | Audio (Desc) | Q&F/Price (Desc) |
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$0
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0.0%
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46.2%
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17.0%
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67.0%
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60.0%
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42.0%
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45.0%
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$120
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0.0%
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40.4%
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14.0%
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62.0%
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54.0%
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32.0%
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40.0%
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64.0%
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$204❗
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-8.1%
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38.4%
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17.0%
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10.0%
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80.0%
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45.0%
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40.0%
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35.8%
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$130
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0.0%
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37.2%
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17.0%
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44.0%
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47.0%
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38.0%
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40.0%
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54.4%
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$87❗
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0.0%
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35.0%
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11.0%
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42.0%
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43.0%
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31.0%
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48.0%
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76.4%
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Motherboard Comparison and Detail Specifications Table
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| Manufacturer | ASUS | ASRock | ASUS | ASUS | GIGABYTE | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chip/Socket | B860M / LGA 1851 | B860M / LGA 1851 | Q870M / LGA 1851 | H810M / LGA 1851 | H810M / LGA 1851 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form | Micro-ATX | Micro-ATX | Micro-ATX | Micro-ATX | Micro-ATX | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| CPU Phases | 6 (55 A) | 5 (60 A) | 6 (55 A) | 6 (55 A) | 4 (60 A) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| PWR Design | 6+1+1+1 | 5+1+1+1+1 | 6+1+1+1 | 6+1+1+1 | 4+1+2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mem Slots | 2 / DDR5 | 2 / DDR5 | 4 / DDR5 | 2 / DDR5 | 2 / DDR5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Max Mem | 128 GB / 8800 MHz | 128 GB / 8333 MHz | 256 GB / 6400 MHz | 128 GB / 6400 MHz | 128 GB / 6400 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| PCIe | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| PCIe Slots | 1x16 Gen4 | 2x1 Gen4 | 1x16 Gen4 | 2x1 Gen4 | 1x16 Gen5 | 1x16 Gen4 | 1x1 Gen4 | 1x16 Gen4 | 1x1 Gen4 | 1x16 Gen4 | 1x1 Gen3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| M.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| SATA | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Audio | Realtek® ALC892/ALC897 | Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound Hi… | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound Hi… | Realtek® ALC892/ALC897 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| S/PDIF | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDMI | ✔️ (2.1) | ✔️ (2.1) | ✔️ (2.1) | ✔️ (2.1) | ✔️ (2.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| DP | ✔️ (1.4) | ❌ | ✔️ (1.4) | ✔️ (1.4) | ✔️ (2.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAN | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethern… (2 ports) | - Gigabit LAN 10/100/100… (1 ports) | 1 x Intel® I219LM 1Gb Et… (2 ports) | 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet … (1 ports) | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip… (1 ports) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wi-Fi | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | ❌ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| BT | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | v5.3 | ❌ | Rear USB |
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VRM Appropriate CPU Specification Table
| CPU | Price | App_Performance | Game_Performance | TDP/Max | C/SC/T | L2/L3 Cache | Base/Boost | Code Name | GPU |
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| No compatible CPU available. The motherboard's VRM is too weak to be recommended with any CPU in the database. | |||||||||
Official Manufacturer Data
Memory:
Supports up to 6400 MT/s , Non-ECC,Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*"
Dual channel memory architecture
DIMM Fit
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
Graphics:
1 x HDMI™ port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Storage:
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(series 2) *
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel® Q870 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Expansion Slots:
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel® Q870 Chipset**
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
USB:
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A )
1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 10Gbps 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
Internal I/O:
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
Storage Related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 10Gbps 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
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrude header
2 x COM Port headers
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x COM debug header
1 x DIS ME CPU
1 x DIS ME PCH
1 x LPT header
1 x Mono-Out Audio header (with Amp IC)
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x Speaker header
1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header
Back Panel I/O:
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A )
2 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) port
1 x PS/2 mouse (green) port
1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet
3 x Audio jacks
WiFi:
*Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
Audio:
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Special Features:
- Box Headers
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features
- Q-LED Core
- ASUS Self Recovering BIOS
- ASUS Event Log
- ASUS MyHotkey
- ASUS DriverHub
- BIOS EZ Deploy
- ASUS Commercial BIOS kit
- Anti-Moisture coating
- 24/7 Reliability
- Overcurrent Protection
TXT support
TPM IC onboard
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