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X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 12-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Quality
72
VRM
46
Value
60
Amazon
$229
X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W
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Overall72.4
VRM46.0
Chipset93.0
Expansion / storage110.0
Connectivity73.0
Audio40.0
Quality / price60.1
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Written analysis

X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W at a glance

The X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W uses the ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and AMD X870 Chipset 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.

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

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 46.0, 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 supporting M.2_1: PCIe5.0 x4 (Ryzen 9000/7000) or PCIe4.0 x4 (Ryzen 8000); M.2_2: PCIe4.0 x4 (may be x2 on some CPUs); M.2_3: PCIe4.0 x4 and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2242, 2260, 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 73.0, rated strong . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) ; wired networking is 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb EthernetASUS LANGuard at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.2 is included. The recorded USB provision is 10 rear connections and 1 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, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 40.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC. 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 72.40, 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 60.1—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
X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W
Chipset / socket
AMD X870 Chipset / AM5
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$229
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 16 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
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Not recorded
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
2242, 2260, 2280
M.2 modes
M.2_1: PCIe5.0 x4 (Ryzen 9000/7000) or PCIe4.0 x4 (Ryzen 8000); M.2_2: PCIe4.0 x4 (may be x2 on some CPUs); M.2_3: PCIe4.0 x4
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4a · 4K@60Hz
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 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB-C PD
30 W
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb EthernetASUS LANGuard
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bands
['2.4GHz', '5GHz']
Antenna connectors
1
Bluetooth
5.2

Audio

Chipset
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

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

Additional information

CPU support
AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
OS support
Windows 11
Memory notes
4 x DIMM, un-buffered DDR5. Supports ECC and Non-ECC un-buffered DIMMs; Non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC. Officially supports up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) when used with AMD Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 series processors. Supports AMD EXPO (Extended Profiles for Overclocking) and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP). Supported memory types, data rates (speeds), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on CPU and memory configuration—refer to the CPU/Memory Support list under the product Support tab or https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
Display notes
1 x HDMI port (supports 4K@60Hz per HDMI 2.1). 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C ports provide DisplayPort outputs (DP 1.4a, up to 4K@60Hz). Graphics specifications vary by CPU; VGA resolution support depends on processor or graphics card. The two USB4 (40Gbps) ports share bandwidth with the M.2_2 slot — M.2_2 will be disabled when either USB4 port is active; BIOS settings can be adjusted as required.
Expansion notes
Maximum supported PCIe generation: PCIe 5.0 (provides up to ~64 GB/s aggregate bandwidth for a full x16 link; backward compatible with PCIe 4.0/3.0 devices). Notes: All listed physical slots are x16-sized (total 5 x16 slots) but several operate at lower electrical widths or speeds depending on CPU/chipset. Specifically: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (for Ryzen 9000/7000), 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (for Ryzen 8000 — may run at x8/x4 depending on CPU), 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 (X870 chipset, listed as supporting x1 mode), and 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (runs at x1 mode). Bandwidth sharing/limitations: refer to the motherboard bifurcation table; the PCIEX16(G3) slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_3 and SATA6G_4 (those SATA ports will be disabled when that slot is in use). Specifications vary by CPU type; check the vendor support pages for bifurcation, lane assignments and exact electrical lane/configuration per slot.
M.2_1
PCIe 5.0 (Ryzen 9000/7000) / PCIe 4.0 (Ryzen 8000) x4 · 2280 · From CPU — Function varies by CPU: PCIe5.0 x4 on Ryzen 9000/7000; PCIe4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8000.
M.2_2
PCIe 4.0 x4 (may be x2 on some CPUs) · 2242, 2260, 2280 · From CPU — Shares bandwidth with 2x USB4 (40Gbps) ports; M.2_2 is disabled when either USB4 port is active; PCIe lane width may vary by CPU (x4 or x2).
M.2_3
PCIe 4.0 x4 · 2280 · From Chipset (AMD X870)
RAID
SATA (Ryzen 9000: RAID 0/1/5/10; Ryzen 8000: RAID 0/1; Ryzen 7000: RAID 0/1/10)
Storage notes
Supports 3x M.2 slots and 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports. M.2_2 disabled when either USB4 (40Gbps) port is running. PCIEX16(G3) slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_3 and SATA6G_4; both SATA ports are disabled when PCIEX16(G3) is in use. BIOS allows adjusting defaults. Specifications vary by CPU.
USB notes
Primary USB data: Rear includes 2x USB4 (40Gbps, Type-C), 1x 10Gbps Type-A, 3x 5Gbps Type-A, and 4x USB2. Front includes 1x 20Gbps Type-C connector (mapped to USB 3.2 Gen2x2) supporting up to 30W PD/PPS (5V/9V up to 3A; 12V up to 2.5A; 15V up to 2.0A). There is 1x USB 5Gbps header that provides 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports, and 2x USB 2.0 headers that provide 4 additional USB 2.0 ports. Back panel I/O mirrors the rear primary listing. No rear Type-C PD wattage specified.
Audio notes
Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking; supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback; audio shielding, premium audio capacitors, dedicated audio PCB layers. A chassis with an HD audio front-panel module is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound output.
Networking notes
ASUS LANGuard present; 1 x Wi-Fi module listed; 1x1 Wi‑Fi (single spatial stream); Bluetooth version may vary per Wi‑Fi module manufacturer.
Button notes
Board includes a dedicated BIOS FlashBack™ button. A Clear CMOS header (connector) is present but no dedicated Clear CMOS physical button is listed. No Smart Button or Q-Flash Plus button is mentioned. Additional related headers and features: Chassis Intrusion header, COM Port header, Front Panel Audio (F_AUDIO), S/PDIF Out header, SPI TPM header (14-1 pin), 10-1 System Panel header, plus multiple USB, fan, power, storage connectors.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 4 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Accessories
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna 2 x M.2 rubber packages 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD Documentation 1 x Quick start guide
Dimensions
ATX Form Factor12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

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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.

CPU support

AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™
9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/
for CPU support list.

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/
.
* 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.
***2 x USB4®
(40Gbps) ports share bandwidth with M.2_2 slot. 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.

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

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. 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.
* 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.
** Specifications vary by CPU types.
AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen™
9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
Ryzen™
8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
Ryzen™
7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10

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®
with up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-charge)*
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: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max. 2.0A

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 6
1x1 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth®
v5.2*
* 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
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- 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

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
2 x M.2 rubber packages
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

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