{"product_id":"asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-btf-am5-atx-motherboard","title":"ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF AM5 ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery cable behind the tray, none of them in the photo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD X870E chipset on socket AM5 for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBTF hidden-connector design with rear-mounted power and data headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour DDR5 DIMM slots with high-frequency AMD EXPO support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATX form factor with PCIe 5.0 graphics and PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB4 Type-C, high-speed Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA clean build without hiding cables badly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBTF stands for Back To The Future, ASUS's hidden-connector standard: the 24-pin, EPS, SATA, fan and front-panel headers all move to the rear of the PCB, so nothing crosses the visible side of the board. In a tempered-glass build the result is dramatic and, more practically, it removes most of the cable-management work that eats an afternoon. Underneath the styling this is a full Crosshair X870E Hero — the same power delivery, PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage, USB4, Wi-Fi 7 and ROG BIOS — so you are not paying for looks at the expense of capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe catch you must plan for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBTF boards need a BTF-compatible case with matching cut-outs in the motherboard tray. Fitting one into a conventional chassis is at best awkward and often impossible, and BTF case availability in South Africa is still narrower than standard ATX. That constraint is the whole decision: if you already own a case you love, buy the standard Crosshair X870E Hero instead. It is also an expensive board whose gaming performance is essentially identical to a mid-range B850, so the premium buys aesthetics, connectivity and headroom rather than frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBTF hidden connector layout with rear-facing power, SATA and front-panel headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 graphics slot with high-power GC-HPWR support on compatible cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 M.2 storage with tool-free Q-Latch heatsink mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB4 Type-C, high-speed wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROG SupremeFX audio, Q-Code diagnostics and BIOS FlashBack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChipset: AMD X870E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket: AMD AM5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: ATX (BTF hidden-connector layout, requires a BTF-compatible chassis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel, up to 192GB, high-frequency AMD EXPO profiles supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: PCIe 5.0 x16 primary graphics slot plus additional PCIe expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Multiple M.2 NVMe sockets including PCIe 5.0, plus SATA 6Gb\/s ports on rear-facing connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking: High-speed multi-gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: ROG SupremeFX high-definition audio with premium DAC and headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O Highlights: USB4 Type-C, HDMI, BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons, LAN port, Wi-Fi antenna mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-A rear ports plus front-panel Type-C header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA 6Gb\/s cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROG Wi-Fi antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 Q-Latch package, mounting screws and thermal pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROG accessories, cable ties, user manual and driver documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ASUS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASUS pioneered the BTF hidden-connector ecosystem and has the widest range of compatible boards and partner cases behind it. 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