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N9 X870E
AMD® X870E ATX Gaming Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard with Full Cover & RGB
Key Specs
Chipset: AMD® X870E
CPU Socket: AMD Socket AM5 (AMD® Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000)
Form Factor: ATX
Memory: 4 x DDR5, dual-channel
Storage: 4 x M.2, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Networking: Realtek® 5.0G LAN, Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4
Dimensions (L x W x H): 309.34 x 254.44 x 49.39 mm
Warranty: 3 years
Inside the Box
N9 X870E
SATA Cables (2 x 90°, 2 x 180°) x4
Wireless Antenna x2
NZXT 8-pin Splitter
User Manual
Warranty & Return Policy
Warranty coverage — See NZXT warranty terms by product
Returns & exchanges — NZXT components and accessories are sold through authorized retailers. Start a return or exchange with the retailer you purchased from.
Warranty service — Submit a request to NZXT Support. Proof of purchase from an authorized NZXT retailer is required.
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Overview
The N9 X870E delivers cutting-edge performance in a sleek design, making it an ideal foundation for modern AMD® gaming PCs. Built for the latest AMD® Ryzen™ processors, it features overclocking-ready power, optimized thermals, and PCIe 5.0 support, plus high-speed Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE, and USB 4 connectivity. The full-metal cover with subtle RGB lighting adds a touch of sophistication to any build.
- AMD® AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD® Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors.
- Superior Power: A robust 20+2+1 power phase design with 110A SPS and an 8-layer, low-loss 2-oz copper PCB ensure exceptional stability and overclocking potential.
- Advanced Cooling: Stay cool under pressure with a VRM heatsink array with thermal pads, dual PWM fans, and fins, plus dedicated heatsinks and thermal pads for all M.2 slots.
- PCIe® 5.0 Expansion: One PCIe® 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen GPUs and one PCIe® 3.0 x16 slot for additional high-speed expansion cards.
- DDR5 Memory: Four dual-channel DIMM slots support DDR5 RAM speeds of 8000+ MT/s, delivering faster multitasking and improved system responsiveness.
- High-Speed Storage: Four M.2 slots, including one PCIe® 5.0 and three PCIe® 4.0, deliver ultra-fast storage speeds and load times—all with quick-release latches.
- Next-Gen Connectivity: USB 4 (40 Gbps), Wi-Fi 7, and 5GbE deliver blazing-fast data transfers and ultra-low latency networking.
- Sleek & Stylish: A premium full-metal cover conceals the PCB for a clean, modern aesthetic, enhanced by onboard customizable RGB lighting.
IMPORTANT: BIOS & Driver Updates Required
Update your BIOS and drivers for compatibility, stability, and peak performance.
- BIOS: Version 3.20 or later is required for the AMD® Ryzen™ 7 9800X3D. While your system will boot, update immediately to prevent memory-related issues. You can check your BIOS version in NZXT CAM.
- Drivers: Keep your chipset and system drivers updated for optimal performance and stability.
Sleek & Supercharged
The N9 X870E delivers cutting-edge performance in a sleek design, making it an ideal foundation for modern AMD® gaming PCs. Built for the latest AMD® Ryzen™ processors, it features overclocking-ready power, optimized thermals, and PCIe 5.0 support, plus high-speed Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE, and USB 4 connectivity. The full-metal cover with subtle RGB lighting adds a touch of sophistication to any build.
Tech Specs
Dimensions
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 309.34 x 254.44 x 49.39 mm
- Weight
- 1.85 kg (4.1 lb)
CPU
- CPU
- AMD Socket AM5 for AMD® Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors
Chipset
- Chipset
- AMD® X870E
Memory
- DIMM Slots
- 4 x DDR5 only
- Memory Architecture
- Dual-Channel
- Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- Supported
- EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
- Supported
- OC Frequency
- Please refer to Memory QVL on NZXT’s website (www.nzxt.com) for more information.
Expansion Slots
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_1)
- 1
- PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_2)
- 1 (x2 mode)
- M.2 Socket (Key E)
- 1 (Type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT PCIe Wi-Fi module)
Storage
- M.2_1
- Type 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_2
- Type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_3
- Type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_4
- Type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 4
LAN
- LAN
- Realtek® 5.0G LAN
Wireless
- Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7
- Supported
- Bluetooth
- v5.4
Audio
- Audio
- Realtek® ALC4082 Audio Codec
Rear I/O
- Wireless antenna SMA connectors
- 2
- USB 4 ports
- 2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
- 5
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
- 3
- USB 2.0 ports
- 2
- Clear CMOS button
- 1
- LAN (RJ45) port
- 1
- Audio jacks
- 2
- Optical S/PDIF Out port
- 1
Internal I/O
- 24-pin ATX power connector
- 1
- 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 2
- 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
- 1
- 4-pin AIO_PUMP connector
- 1
- 4-pin SYS_FAN connectors
- 3
- NZXT RGB LED connector
- 1
- 5V ARGB LED connectors
- 2
- NZXT 8-pin PWM connectors
- 2
- USB 2.0 header
- 2 (Up to 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- USB 3.2 Gen1 header
- 2 (Up to 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports)
- USB 3.2 Gen2x2 front panel header
- 1 (For USB Type-C)
- Front panel audio connector
- 1
- Power button
- 1
- Reset button
- 1
- POST LEDs
- 1
- Digital Debug LED
- 1
General
- Operating System
- Windows® 11/10 64-bit
- Form Factor
- ATX
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Model Number
- N9-X87XT-W1 (White) / N9-X87XT-B1 (Black)
- UPC
- 810074847292 (White) / 810074847308 (Black)
- EAN
- 5056547207254 (White) / 5056547207261 (Black)
Frequently Asked Questions
What CPUs does the N9 X870E motherboard support?
The N9 X870E uses the AMD AM5 socket and supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors on the AMD X870E chipset. It's an ATX board for Windows 10 64-bit or newer. For a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, update to BIOS 3.20 or later.
What memory does the N9 X870E support?
The N9 X870E has four DIMM slots for DDR5 memory only, running in dual-channel up to 192 GB, with support for both AMD EXPO and XMP memory profiles. For supported memory speeds and kits, check the Memory QVL on the N9 X870E downloads page at support.nzxt.com.
How many M.2 slots does the N9 X870E have?
The N9 X870E has four M.2 Type 2280 slots: one PCIe 5.0 x4 and three PCIe 4.0 x4, plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports. For graphics, there's a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, and a second PCIe 3.0 x16 slot running at x2.
Does the N9 X870E have Wi-Fi and fast Ethernet?
The N9 X870E has Realtek 5.0G LAN, Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4. Two wireless antennas come in the box for the rear SMA connectors. The rear I/O also includes two USB4 ports, five USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and an optical S/PDIF out.
What fan and RGB headers does the N9 X870E have?
The N9 X870E has a CPU_FAN header, an AIO_PUMP header and three SYS_FAN headers, all 4-pin PWM. For lighting and NZXT fans, it adds a 4-pin NZXT RGB header, two 5V ARGB headers and two NZXT 8-pin RGB + PWM headers, and the board is supported in NZXT CAM.
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