Question 1

Is this motherboard compatible with the 9800x3d?

Accepted Answer

When making a determination of whether the CPU & Motherboard are compatible, look at the CPU Socket in specifications.  
Both have a AM5 socket, so it will work.

Question 2

Does this motherboard have PCIE gen 5 M.2 slots?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided that your CPU is the Ryzen 9000 series, and three support Gen 5. However, if you populate all three, lane share limitations will apply.

Please note I don't know if the Ryzen 7000 series will enable gen 5, as I am currently not using that series. It may, I just don't know.

Question 3

Can I use an Arctic Liquid Freezer III with this motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but the top M.2 heatsink will not fit. You will need to use a drive that has a heatsink already, like the Samsung ones, or get a 3rd party heatsink from Amazon. I used the 9100 Samsung one with the heatsink included, and it fits just fine.

Question 4

The memory standard on newegg is listed as "DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800", however I've seen other people saying they used 6000/6400.  Which is correct?  Would higher MTs be limited to the standard without overclocking?  The processor I'm considering maxes out at 5600.

Accepted Answer

The memory standard listed is DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800, but it supports up to 8200+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors, 8600+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors, and 8000+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series Processors when overclocked. Higher MTs are possible through overclocking beyond the standard specifications.

Question 5

how many hdd slots are there?

Accepted Answer

The motherboard has 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports for connecting HDDs.

Question 6

If I am understanding correctly, if i use all m.2 slots I can only use one pci-e slot?

Accepted Answer

Yes and if you use 2 Gen 5 drives your GPU will run at 8x. I have a Crucial T7000 and two gen 4 drives all 2TB  Windows boot very fast and my 4090 gets way better benchmark scores than it did with my 13900KS I am very happy with the 9950x. I most likely will not buy a 9950 X3D sinc I do more than game.

Question 7

How is the performance of the MB ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO R after installation?

Accepted Answer

The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard excels in overclocking capabilities, making it an ideal choice for enthusiasts looking to push their systems to the limit. Users highlight the abundance of M.2 slots and the innovative PCIe slot configuration, which allows for extensive storage and versatile expansion options. The BIOS features are user-friendly and provide a seamless experience for both beginners and advanced users.

Question 8

Is the MB ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO R suitable for high-end builds?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard is suitable for high-end builds. It is praised for its premium build quality, robust construction, and excels in overclocking capabilities, making it an ideal choice for enthusiasts. The board supports high-performance components and offers extensive storage and versatile expansion options.

Question 9

Is the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO R easy to install?

Accepted Answer

It is no harder to install than any other motherboard. I like that the entire back is covered in a solid metal piece, which does make it heavy but very sturdy.

Question 10

Are there any known BIOS issues with this motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are significant concerns regarding BIOS stability issues, particularly with AI EXPO RAM.

Brand	ASUS
Model	ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO
Part Number	90MB1IE0-M0AAY0

CPU Socket Type	AM5
CPU Type	Ryzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series

Number of Memory Slots	4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard	DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800
Maximum Memory Supported	256GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel
ECC Supported	Yes
Buffer Supported	Un-buffered
Memory Feature	Supports up to 8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors, 8600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors, 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series Processors, ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) NitroX Slot ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Serial ATA (SATA)	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2	AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports) AMD X870E Chipset M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) SlimSAS slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. RAID 5 Function is only supported by AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU. * When M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled simultaneously, PCIEX16_2 will be disabled. ***When M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run x8, and PCIEX16_2 will run x4, M.2_2 will be disabled.

Audio Chipset	ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors * The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.
Audio Channels	7.1 Channels

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Max LAN Speed	5Gbps + 2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4

Onboard USB	2 x USB 20Gbps connectors (support USB Type-C) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Other Connectors	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 1 x W_PUMP+ header Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x ReTry button 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x LN2 Mode jumper

Form Factor	ATX
Dimensions (W x L)	12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin	1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector

BIOS Feature	256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Windows 11	Supported

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