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One good thing often leads to another. After the highly-positive reaction to the TUF Gaming B850-BTF for being the first AMD-based BTF motherboard - let alone it's brilliant white-themed aesthetic - we now announce the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF motherboard to bring the high-end performance and features to the AMD BTF motherboards. We also announce the ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming WiFi 7 motherboard as a new addition into our X870E motherboard lineup.

ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF

The ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF is the flagship AMD Ryzen 9000 series motherboard, designed for the most discerning users. It provides the ultimate foundation for AM5 CPUs, DDR5 memory, and PCIe 5.0 components to ensure maximum performance and future-readiness. It also features a BTF Design that achieves the most streamlined visual experience internally. 

Those familiar with the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero will not be surprised by the similar specs, features, and performance provided with the original board. The most notable change - other than the BTF features - is the removal of the second PCIe x16 slot, which is similar when compared to our other BTF motherboards.

On the BTF side, the motherboard supports both standard PCIe graphics cards along with Advanced BTF graphics cards that utilize the built-in power port that can provide up to 600W of power directly to the graphics card without any visible wires from the front. Power and front-panel headers are primarily located around the back side of the motherboard along the edges to hide connectors and wires from view. In addition to the visually-appealing aesthetic, moving the power supply, fan, front panel, and ARGB cables to the rear of the case can improve cooling with less restricted airflow within the chassis.

More detailed specs:

• Robust Power Solution: 18(110A)+2(110A)+2 power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors  

• Thermal Design: Massive heatsinks integrated with the I/O cover, joined by an L-shaped heatpipe and connected to the power stages with high-conductivity thermal pads  

• M.2 Support: Three onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with substantial cooling solutions  

• Connectivity: 2x USB4 Type-C ports, 2x USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel connectors, 8x USB 10Gbps ports, 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot with full support for next-gen graphics cards, HDMI port

• Networking: Onboard WiFi 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet and Realtek 5Gb Ethernet  

• DIY-Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, new M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, BIOS Q-Dashboard, Q-Code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, Start button, BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button and pre-mounted I/O shield 

Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.

TUF Gaming B850-BTF WiFi W

The TUF GAMING B850-BTF WIFI W takes all the essential elements of the latest AMD Ryzen processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. “BTF” means “Back To (the) Future” for a new era for all PC DIY gamers. The advanced BTF series not only hides all its connectors on the underside of the motherboard, it also delivers up to 600 watts for BTF graphics cards through a graphics card high-power slot, for clean cable management and a minimalist build appearance. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand. 

As our first white edition BTF motherboard - not to mention first BTF motherboard with an AMD chipset - we are finally nearing the release of this motherboard for those who are eager for an aesthetically pleasing board, not to mention a board that utilizes the BTF platform to move cables and connectors out of sight. As a reminder, although the TUF Gaming B850-BTF allows for Advanced BTF through the use of the graphics card power connector, the motherboard can still be used with a non-BTF graphics card.

It's not uncommon for some slight tradeoffs to be made to add the BTF design. For the TUF Gaming B850-BTF, it still retains three PCIe slots, but only retains three M.2 slots. Otherwise, users will find a wide array of USB options on the front and rear I/O, fast networking options that cover gaming regardless if your PC uses a wired or wireless connection. The board also features traditional TUF Gaming protections, such as SafeSlot and SafeDIMM, ESD guards, TUF LANGuard, and a preinstalled stainless steel back I/O panel.

The fully-featured FHD BIOS features the new BIOS Q-Dashboard to let you keep track of all connected devices and lets you click the item to go to the BIOS section that allows you to make adjustments for that item. The board is supplemented by ASUS DriverHub to download and install the latest updates and Armoury Crate to monitor your PC, tune your cooling, and customize your RGB lighting through Aura Sync.

AI Advisor - If you are a new builder and have questions about building the system, our AI Advisor is designed to help with exactly this. Are you a more experienced builder and want to know more about an advanced tool in the BIOS? AI Advisor is there for that. Simply ask a question in natural language and AI Advisor will provide useful information and may also offer you suggestions to allow it to configure items for you.

More detailed specs:

• AMD AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors  

• Hidden-Connector Design: Delivers an unprecedented lever of cable management to PC DIY enthusiasts   

• Graphics Card High-Power Slot: Compatible with the PCIe high-power connector on the graphics card, delivering up to 600 watts through the motherboard  

• Enhanced Power Solution: 14+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages, 8-layer PCB, 8+8 pin ProCool power connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery  

• Latest M.2 Support: 1x PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and 2x PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all equipped with M.2 heatsinks  

• Ultrafast Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, rear USB 20Gbps Type-C port, front USB 10Gbps Type-C connector, Thunderbolt (USB4) header support  

• DIY-Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack button and Pre-mounted I/O shield  

The TUF Gaming B850-BTF WIFI W is expected to be available in May 2025. For more information, visit https://www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-btf-wifi-w/

ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming WiFi7

The ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 motherboard is designed for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. This ATX powerhouse supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory and features cutting-edge connectivity with PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, dual USB4 Type-C ports, and WiFi 7. Enjoy lightning-fast storage with four M.2 slots, including two PCIe 5.0 x4 slots, and robust cooling. The 16+2+1 power solution ensures stable performance for multi-core processors, while DIY-friendly features like PCIe Slot Q-Release and BIOS FlashBack make building a breeze. 

More detailed specs:

• Robust Power Solution: 16+2+1 power solution rated for 80A per stage with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors  

• Connectivity: 2x USB4 Type-C ports, 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel connector, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C rear I/O port with 30W PD 3.0 and USB Wattage Watcher, 3x USB 10Gbps ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots, HDMI port     

• High-Performance Networking: WiFi 7 (802.11be) with Realtek 5Gb Ethernet    

• DIY-Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clear CMOS button and pre-mounted I/O shield  

Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.

Note - This post will be updated when additional information is available.

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