ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 with a leather case (90MB1LZ0-M0EAY0)

ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 W – High-end ATX motherboard for demanding use

ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 W is an ATX motherboard based on the AMD X870 chipset, supporting the latest AMD Ryzen processors on the AM5 socket. It offers DDR5 memory support, three M.2 slots, and PCIe 5.0 readiness, making it an excellent choice for high-performance gaming setups, AI applications, and workstations. The built-in Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet port ensure fast and stable network connections.

Performance and expandability

The motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors on the AM5 socket. Four DIMM slots allow for up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory, and support covers both ECC and non-ECC memory. Storage options include three M.2 slots (one with PCIe 5.0 support) and four SATA III ports, with RAID 0/1/5/10 support. There are five expansion slots in total, including one PCIe 5.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 x16, and two PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slots at x1 speeds.

Connectivity and interfaces

The motherboard offers a comprehensive range of USB ports: on the back panel, there are USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C, USB 10Gbps, USB 5Gbps, and USB 2.0 ports. On the front panel, there is a USB 20Gbps Type-C port and multiple USB header connectors. The graphics card's connectors include HDMI. Wireless connectivity is handled by Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, while wired connectivity is via Realtek's 2.5 Gb Ethernet.

Usability and visual appeal

The motherboard features a flexible cooling solution, including VRM cooling and M.2 heatsinks. RGB LED lighting and three Addressable RGB Gen 2 pin headers enable customization of the build's visual appearance with the Aura Sync software. The BIOS is UEFI AMI type, and the BIOS FlashBack™ feature simplifies updates without an installed processor. The motherboard supports Windows 11 operating systems.

Technical specifications

General information

• Platform: AMD X870
• Form factor: ATX
• Socket: AM5
• Compatible processors: AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series
• Operating system support: Windows 11
• BIOS: UEFI AMI, BIOS FlashBack™
• Color: NOT SPECIFIED

Memory

• Memory slots: 4 x DIMM
• Memory type: DDR5
• Maximum capacity: 256 GB
• Support: Dual-channel, ECC, and non-ECC

Storage

• M.2 slots: 3 (1 x PCIe 5.0, 2 x PCIe 4.0)
• SATA ports: 4 x SATA III
• RAID support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Expansion slots

• Total PCIe slots: 5
• PCIe 5.0 x16: 1
• PCIe 4.0 x16: 1
• PCIe 4.0 x16 (x1): 2
• PCIe 3.0 x16 (x1): 1

Network and wireless connectivity

• Wired network: Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
• Wireless network: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
• Bluetooth: 5.4

Interfaces

• USB ports:
  • USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C
  • USB 10Gbps Type-A
  • USB 5Gbps Type-A
  • USB 2.0 Type-A
• Display connectors: HDMI

Cooling and lighting

• Cooling: VRM cooling, M.2 heatsinks
• RGB lighting: Aura Sync RGB LED
• RGB pin headers: 3 (Addressable RGB Gen 2)

Shipping contents

• Wi-Fi antenna
• SATA cables
• M.2 spacers and screws
• Installation guide