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Series

Phantom Gaming3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi. The page is the Phantom Gaming line.

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026ROG Strix is the ASUS line in the product name.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

X870E Nova WiFi, 90-MXBPX0-A0UAYZ9Retailer pageshop.mnetworks.dk/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi/cat-p/c/p1005037602Read 14 October 2026mnetworks.dk lists Varenr. 90-MXBPX0-A0UAYZ. OX.ee lists the same product code and EAN.

ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI, 90MB1IF0-M0EAY0, 90MB1IF0-M0AAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The page names the model ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI. Part number 90MB1IF0-M0EAY0 is on Arvutitark, Paradigit and Geeknetic. The ASUS US eShop lists 90MB1IF0-M0AAY0.7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1if0-m0aay0-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 2026The ASUS US eShop lists part number 90MB1IF0-M0AAY0 for the US market.

GTIN / EAN

47104839496548Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DFZQJFC1Read 14 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DFZQJFC1 gives GTIN 04710483949654. It writes the part number as 90-MXBPX0-A0UAYAZ.9Retailer pageshop.mnetworks.dk/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi/cat-p/c/p1005037602Read 14 October 2026mnetworks.dk lists EAN 4710483949654.

47113877378598Spec databasegeeknetic.es/comparador-precios/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/comprarRead 16 October 2026Identifiers: EAN 4711387737859 and MPN 90MB1IF0-M0EAY0.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 September 20247Press articlefunkykit.com/news/asrock-unveils-x870e-x870-series-motherboards-ready-for-amd-ryzen-9000-series-processorsRead 14 October 2026Funky Kit's copy of ASRock's press release of 30 September 2024 lists the newly introduced flagship Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi.

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Status

Available8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DFZQJFC1Read 14 October 2026The listing is on sale on 2026-10-14 at best sellers rank 27 in Computer Motherboards. The 1 year warranty on it is the seller's and is not stored.

Available11Retailer pagemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Lists the board in stock at several retailers on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3495Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review's spec table says MSRP $349 USD. The FPS Review also gives $349 as the retail price at the time of its review in November 2024. Taxes are not included in a US price.

$369.995Press articleguru3d.com/story/x870e-and-x870-chipset-motherboards-pricing-overviewRead 16 October 2026Guru3D, 2024-10-01, X870E and X870 pricing overview: ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A Gaming WIFI $369.99. US MSRPs exclude sales tax. The article cites VideoCardz, TechPowerUp and Wccftech.10Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/09/29/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review says the board is priced at $369.99 MSRP. This agrees with Guru3D.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Gaming3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 2 repeats ASRock's text that Phantom Gaming is designed by gamers and for gamers.

Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The page sits in the ROG Strix family of the Republic of Gamers gaming boards.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

AM51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AM51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

AMD X870E1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AMD X8701Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to ASRock's CPU support list, which was not read. Read on 2026-10-14.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS site for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-16.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Yes10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD's chipset table lists Ryzen processor overclocking enabled for X870E, and the X870E text names robust overclocking capabilities. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The page lists Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex and AI Overclocking for the CPU. AMD's chipset page also says an X870 board is fully overclockable.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 16 October 2026AMD's chipset page says an AMD X870 motherboard is fully overclockable. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

ATX1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026ATX Form Factor. The Funky Kit copy of the ASRock specification gives 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

ATX2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026ATX form factor, from the manual.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: ATX Form Factor.

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3 copies ASRock's specification: ATX Form Factor 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

81Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, platform: 8 Layer PCB and 2oz Copper PCB.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026ASRock's specification as copied by Funky Kit lists an 8 Layer PCB and 2oz Copper PCB.6Reviewmigovi.com/en/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi-ryzen-9-9900x3d-reviewRead 14 October 20268-layer PCB with 2 oz copper.

82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Overview page: Eight-Layer PCB.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout in chapter 1 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

Yes3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The reviewer writes that the Nova has an RGB backlight under the 3-part heatsink at the bottom and under the IO/VRM cover.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026RGB lighting on the I/O heatsink top and along the bottom and right side of the lower heatsink.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The overview page lists Aura Lighting and says subtle RGB lighting on the I/O shroud.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The only onboard RGB lighting is on the top left, covering the left VRM heatsink.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

20+2+13Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3 copies ASRock's list: 20+2+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore+SOC. The reviewer's text once writes 22+2+1, which is a typo against the specification.5Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 202620+2+1-phase design (VCore+SoC+Misc) with 110A Dr.MOS stages for VCore and SoC.

16+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 202616(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages: 16 Vcore, 2 SoC and 2 Misc.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

203Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dr.MOS power stages. Migovi says the 20 Vcore stages are 10 phases of 2 stages each. Tech4Gamers counts 20+2+1 as VCore+SoC+Misc.6Reviewmigovi.com/en/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi-ryzen-9-9900x3d-reviewRead 14 October 202620 phases for Vcore, 2 for SoC and 1 for auxiliary. The 20 Vcore stages form a 10-phase structure with 2 stages per phase.

162Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 202616 Vcore power stages (90A).

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

110A3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026110A SPS for VCore+SOC, in ASRock's specification as copied by Funky Kit.

90A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Each Vcore power stage is rated 90 A. The SoC stages are also 90 A and the Misc stages 80 A.

VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

Renesas RAA2296286Reviewmigovi.com/en/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi-ryzen-9-9900x3d-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names a Renesas RAA229628 digital PWM controller. It also names Renesas RAA2209004 110 A stages for Vcore and SoC and a Renesas RAA220075 75 A stage for the last phase. ASRock does not document the parts and no other review names the controller.

ASUS ASP22069Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table and VRM section: PWM controller ASUS DIGI+ EPU ASP2206, with MPS MP87691 90 A stages for Vcore and SoC and Vishay SiC629 80 A for Misc. ASUS does not name the controller. Single review. Stored as ASUS ASP2206, the same form as the ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI product.

CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connector list: 1 x 24 pin ATX power and 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors, both Hi-Density.

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The connector list has no extra slot power connector. The manual never states that one is absent.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

256GB1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB.

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5, the same in the manual.

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

8,200MT/s1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC). The manual names no CPU family or module setup.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual says DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory. It does not say whether ECC is active with each CPU.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The page lists ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory. It does not say how ECC works with each CPU. Non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AASRock X870E Nova WiFi

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	2	3	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU: PCIE1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot at x16. It runs Gen5x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, Gen4x8 with Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix 1) and Gen4x4 with Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix 2). Chipset: PCIE2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot and PCIE3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot at x2. PCIE3 is disabled when M2_5 is used. The vertical Key E socket for the Wi-Fi module is not listed.

BASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 mode). Ryzen 8000: PCIe 4.0 x16 at x8 or x4. Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4. M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5), which runs x8 when M.2_2 holds an SSD. M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4), which is disabled when M.2_3 holds an SSD.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Shared bandwidth tables: PCIEX16(G5) runs x8 when M.2_2 is occupied. PCIEX16(G4) is disabled when M.2_3 is occupied.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AASRock X870E Nova WiFi

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_2	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_5	3	2	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes	PCIE3 slot is disabled when M2_5 is used

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU: M2_1 (Key M) type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4. M2_1 runs Gen5x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 and Gen4x4 with Ryzen 8000. Chipset: M2_2, M2_3 and M2_4 type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4. Chipset: M2_5 type 2280 in SATA3 6.0 Gb/s and PCIe Gen3x2 modes. Only M2_5 lists a SATA mode, so sata is false for M2_1 to M2_4. The install guides (chapters 2.15 to 2.17) show a heatsink on every slot. The M2_1 heatsink comes off with a button. The other heatsinks use screws.

BASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_2 is used
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G4) slot is disabled when M.2_3 is used
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 (type 2242/2260/2280) and M.2_2 are PCIe 5.0 x4. The page says type 2280/22110 for M.2_2 and the manual says 2242/2260/2280/22110. Ryzen 8000: M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2 and M.2_2 is not supported. Chipset: M.2_3 and M.2_4 are type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4. The page lists only PCIe modes for the slots, so SATA is false.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 20264 x M.2 heatsinks and an M.2 backplate. The page says the heatsinks cover every slot.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary lists the M.2 types and PCIe modes per CPU family. M.2_2 will be disabled with a Ryzen 8000 processor.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The primary SSD heatsink is large and the secondary heatsink is shared across three slots.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20262 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors from the chipset and 2 x from an ASMedia ASM1061. The package lists 4 SATA cables.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20262 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. AMD RAIDXpert2 supports SATA RAID 0/1.

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AASRock X870E Nova WiFi

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	15	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	5	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rear panel: 2 x USB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s, USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W)), 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gb/s), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI (2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G compatible, up to 4K 120Hz), 1 x RJ-45 5G LAN, 1 x optical SPDIF out, line out and microphone in jacks and 2 antenna ports. ASRock uses the USB 3.2 names. The USB4 ports show only the CPU's embedded graphics output, up to 8K 30Hz.

BASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	15	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	30	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	5	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Back panel list: 2 USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C with DP Alt mode, 6 USB 10Gbps (5 Type-A and 1 Type-C with up to 30W PD fast charge), 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.4, the page says max 8K@30Hz and the manual 8K@60Hz), 1 HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out, the Wi-Fi module, a BIOS FlashBack button and a Clear CMOS button. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The USB4 ports have Type-C power delivery output of max. 5V/3A, stored as 15 W, and DisplayPort 1.4a output up to 4K@60Hz. The 10Gbps Type-C port has 5V/9V max 3A, 12V max 2.5A and 15V max 2A, stored as 30 W.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual's back panel list is the same as the product page, with DisplayPort 1.4 at max 8K@60Hz.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

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Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AASRock X870E Nova WiFi

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connector list: 1 x front panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header (20 Gb/s), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 headers for 4 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.

BASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20261 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C, no PD output stated), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.

Front USB-C header speed

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Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20262 x CPU fan, 3 x chassis fan, 1 x AIO pump and 1 x water pump fan connectors, all 4-pin.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Seven four-pin fan headers: an AIO and two CPU headers at the top and three chassis fans and a water pump header at the bottom.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026CPU fan, CPU OPT fan, AIO pump and 5 chassis fan headers, 8 in all. All 4-pin.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fan and pump header table: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN5 and AIO_PUMP, 1 A each.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

31Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20263 x Addressable LED headers (up to 5V/3A, 15W in total).4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Three addressable RGB headers (5V, three-pin).

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

11Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x RGB LED header (up to 12V/3A, 36W).4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026One four-pin 12V RGB header.

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has 3 Addressable Gen 2 headers and no 12 V RGB header.

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Realtek RTL81261Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20265 Gigabit LAN, Realtek RTL8126. The layout labels the chip RTL8126CG.

Intel I2269Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Intel I226-V 2.5GbE LAN. ASUS writes only Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. The suffix V is left out.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 module in a vertical M.2 Key E socket (2230).

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band depends on each country's regulation.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

160MHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz frequency band.

160MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9 Gbps.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The maker states 160 MHz. The review names the MT7925B22M module, which supports 160 MHz.

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

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MediaTek MT79259Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table: MediaTek MT7925B22M (AMD RZ717) Wi-Fi 7 module on M.2 2230, Bluetooth 5.4. The module name MT7925B22M is stored as MT7925.

BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

5.41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports Bluetooth 5.4.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

Realtek ALC40821Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20267.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec).

Realtek ALC40801Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080, with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Realtek ALC4080 codec under the SupremeFX cover.

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x BIOS Flashback Button on the rear panel. The manual describes updating without a CPU.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x Clear CMOS Button on the rear panel. The board also has a Clear CMOS jumper.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20261 x Clear CMOS button on the back panel list.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The specifications summary lists a Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x Dr. Debug with LED. Chapter 2.14 lists the Dr. Debug codes.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026A digital Dr. Debug readout sits on the right top edge.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Special features list Q-LED with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No Q-Code display is listed. Pokde also says a Q-Code is missing.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout item 19: Q-LEDs. No two-digit display on the layout.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026System indicators are four Q-LED lights. The review says a Q-Code would have been nice.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x Power Button with LED and 1 x Reset Button with LED (layout items 8 and 9).4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Onboard power and reset buttons.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has a Start button. The manual says it powers up the system.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout item 17 is the Start button. The manual says to press it to power up the system or put it into sleep or soft-off mode.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

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No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

Yes3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026ASRock's specification as copied by Funky Kit lists a Flexible Integrated I/O Shield.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The rear I/O panel has the motherboard plate embedded for easy insertion.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Special features list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 2.15 and 2.16 show the M2_1 heatsink coming off with a button and the SSD held by a hand-turned nut lock. Chapter 'Removing a Graphics Card from PCIE1 Slot' shows the EZ Release latch that frees the graphics card.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The primary M.2 slot has a quick-release latch for its heatsink and the primary PCIe slot has an EZ Release lever. All M.2 slots have tool-less hold-downs. The lower M.2 heatsinks use Phillips screws.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna. The overview page says the Q-Release switch removes the M.2 heatsink without screws.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026M.2 Q-Release is a switch that removes the M.2 heatsink without tools. The M.2 Q-Latch holds a drive without a screw. Slot Q-Release Slim frees the graphics card.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

53°C5Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9 9950X with an ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 420 and an RTX 4090, Windows 11 Pro 23H2, after stress testing in Cinebench 2024. The review says VRM temperatures were up to only 53 C. The sensor, the duration, the CPU package power and the ambient temperature are not stated.

45°C10Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/09/29/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9 9950X with Cinebench R23 looping for 20 minutes. HWiNFO64 had unlabeled sensors, so the reviewer used an external laser temperature gun on the heatsinks. The large primary VRM heatsink surface reached 44 C and the smaller VRM heatsink to the north of the CPU reached 45 C. The highest value, 45 C, is stored. This is a heatsink surface reading, not a VRM sensor. The cooler, the CPU package power, the settings and the ambient temperature are not stated.

Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

108W5Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review's chart is labeled total power consumption and the text says the 108W idle consumption is good. The meter is not named. Same test system as the VRM result.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

372W5Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The text says the board can use up to 372W under 100% load, after stress testing in Cinebench 2024. The meter is not named. The graphics card was not named as loaded.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

4 x Serial ATA (SATA) data cables, 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz antenna, 1 x ARGB splitter cable, 3 x Thermistor cables1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents: 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) data cables (Optional), 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz antenna (Optional), 1 x ARGB splitter cable (Optional) and 3 x Thermistor cables (Optional).

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 4 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package contents: 2 SATA cables, WiFi Q-Antenna, cable ties, M.2 Q-Latch package, M.2 Q-Slide package, ROG key chain, ROG Strix stickers, 4 M.2 rubber packages, quick start guide.

Links

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Product page

pg.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi/index.asp2Maker product pagepg.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi/index.aspRead 14 October 2026ASRock's product page from the picked list. It answers agents with a bot check, so it was not opened. The link is stored as given.

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

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rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

Manual

download.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASRock user manual X870E Nova WiFi, Version 1.0, published August 2024, from download.asrock.com. ASRock's own product pages answer with a bot check and could not be read.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026ASUS user's manual E26407, English edition, Revised Edition V3, July 2025.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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3years7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1if0-m0aay0-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 2026The ASUS US eShop page lists a 3 year manufacturer warranty. Arvutitark in Estonia lists 36 months.

Both are also in the API. Back to all motherboards.