AORUS

Aorus X870E PRO X3D — Flagship 18+2+2 VRM, Dual USB4 & Wi-Fi 7 Engineered for X3D Gaming

A master-class gaming motherboard built on AMD X870E and tuned specifically for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors with 3D V-Cache. Features an immense digital 18+2+2 phase VRM with 110A SPS, dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports with DisplayPort output, Wi-Fi 7 with EZ-Plug, Realtek 5GbE LAN, and four M.2 sockets (three PCIe 5.0) with screwless EZ-Latch Click thermal armor.

Aorus X870E PRO X3D gaming motherboard and retail box with Wi-Fi 7 antenna and AMD AM5 socket badges
SocketAMD AM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
MemoryDDR5 · 4 DIMM
Form FactorATX
WirelessWi-Fi 7
LAN5 Gbps
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Board Architecture Map

Detailed motherboard component locations and tool-free quick release zones
Aorus X870E PRO X3D top-down layout showing AM5 socket, four DDR5 slots, PCIe 5.0 slot and AORUS Falcon thermal armor
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AMD AM5 LGA1718 Socket — Centre

Optimized for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series CPUs, featuring specialized voltage curves and memory tuning for Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 7800X3D processors.

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Twin 18+2+2 Phase VRM under AORUS Thermal Armor — Top & Left

Eighteen doubled phases powered by 110A Smart Power Stages with direct-touch heatpipe and finned aluminum heatsinks carrying RGB AORUS illumination.

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4 × DDR5 DIMM Slots with Memory Routing Shield — Right

Four slots supporting up to 256 GB dual-channel memory and extreme frequencies up to 8200+ MT/s (O.C.) with AMD EXPO.

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PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot with PCIe EZ-Latch Plus — Centre

Ultra Durable PCIe Armor with zinc-diecast reinforcement and a dedicated release button that pops the GPU latch with a single touch.

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4 × M.2 NVMe Sockets (3× PCIe 5.0) with EZ-Latch Click — Mid & Lower

Three PCIe 5.0 x4 slots plus one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot cooled by full-coverage Thermal Guard XL plates that open and latch tool-free.

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Debug LED Display & Overclocking Buttons — Top Right & Bottom

Onboard two-digit alphanumeric POST code readout, Power and Reset micro-switches, and front-panel Type-C 20G header.

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High-End Audio Isolation Zone — Lower Left

Realtek ALC1220 7.1 HD Audio codec paired with audiophile-grade WIMA capacitors and PCB trace isolation for crystal-clear esports audio.

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Power Delivery & Thermals

Maximum current headroom engineered for sustained 3D V-Cache boost clocks
Twin 18+2+2Digital VRM Design
110A SPSSmart Power Stages
Dual 8-PinSolid CPU Power
Q-Flash PlusBIOS Flash without CPU

Massive 18+2+2 Phase Power Architecture

Eighteen dedicated CPU phases with 110A SPS deliver flawless power stability, allowing Ryzen 9 and X3D processors to hold peak boost clocks without thermal or voltage drops.

AORUS Direct-Touch Heatpipe Cooling

An 8mm copper heatpipe directly bridges the primary and secondary VRM heatsinks, balancing heat distribution across the finned arrays for cooler silent operation.

M.2 Thermal Guard XL Array

Multi-layer aluminum heatsinks cover all four M.2 slots, ensuring blazingly fast PCIe 5.0 NVMe drives maintain sustained 14 GB/s transfer rates without thermal throttling.

Complete Screwless EZ-Latch Ecosystem

Features PCIe EZ-Latch Plus for quick GPU release, EZ-Latch Click for screwdriver-free M.2 heatsinks, and tool-free Wi-Fi EZ-Plug antenna connection.

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Bandwidth & Lane Hierarchy

Interface speed rating & capability relative to modern motherboard standards
PCIe 5.0 x16 Primary SlotDirect-to-CPU GPU slot · EZ-Latch Plus
~128 GB/s
M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 (×3 Slots)Three Gen5 NVMe sockets
~128 Gb/s each
Dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C40 Gbps with DP-Alt Mode
40 Gb/s each
Dual USB-C 10Gbps PortsRear high-speed Type-C ports
10 Gb/s each
Realtek 5GbE LANUltra-fast gaming wired network
5 Gb/s
Wi-Fi 7 Wireless320MHz ultra-wide channels
Up to 5.8 Gb/s
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Rear I/O Bay

Port inventory: Everything on the panel, counted
Aorus X870E PRO X3D rear I/O panel with dual USB4 Type-C, dual USB-C 10G, 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7 EZ-Plug and hardware buttons
Port inventoryEverything on the panel, counted — not in physical order
2×USB4 40Gbps Type-CUltra-speed 40 Gbps ports with DisplayPort video passthrough and USB-PD
2×USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C10 Gbps Type-C ports for modern peripherals and capture cards
5×USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Red)10 Gbps high-bandwidth ports (one marked BIOS for Q-Flash Plus)
3×USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (Blue)5 Gbps connections for keyboard, mouse, and peripherals
1×Realtek 5GbE LAN Port5 Gigabit Ethernet port engineered for ultra-low ping online gaming
2×Wi-Fi 7 EZ-Plug ConnectorsTool-free click-in antenna connectors for Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 5.4
1×HDMI 2.1 PortHigh-bandwidth 4K 60Hz video output
3×Rear Hardware ButtonsDedicated Q-Flash Plus, Clear CMOS, and Power Reset buttons on I/O shield
1×Optical S/PDIF OutLossless digital audio connection for soundbars and surround sound systems
2×Gold-Plated Audio JacksLine-out and mic jacks powered by Realtek ALC1220 with WIMA capacitors
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Will It Fit Your Build?

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Processor

Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop CPUs on Socket AM5.

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Memory

DDR5 only — 4 DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB and speeds up to 8200+ MT/s with AMD EXPO.

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Graphics

PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with reinforced PCIe Armor and one-touch EZ-Latch Plus.

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Storage

4 × M.2 sockets (3x PCIe 5.0 + 1x PCIe 4.0) protected by Thermal Guard XL heatsinks.

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Case Clearance

Standard ATX form factor (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) — fits Mid-Tower and Full-Tower cases.

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Power Supply

Requires standard 24-pin ATX power and dual 8-pin CPU EPS 12V connectors for full power delivery.

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Full Specification Sheet

Aorus X870E PRO X3D
Model Aorus X870E PRO X3D Gaming Motherboard
CPU Socket AMD Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
Supported Processors AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors (Tuned for X3D)
Chipset AMD X870E Dual Chipset
Form Factor ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Power Architecture Digital Twin 18+2+2 Phase VRM with 110A SPS
Memory Architecture 4 × DDR5 DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 256 GB, AMD EXPO / Intel XMP
Memory Frequency Up to 8200+ MT/s (O.C.)
Primary PCIe Slot 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ultra Durable PCIe Armor & EZ-Latch Plus
Secondary PCIe Slots 2 × PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (operating at x4 and x2)
M.2 NVMe Sockets 4 × M.2 Sockets (3× PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1× PCIe 4.0 x4) with EZ-Latch Click
SATA Storage 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0/1/10 support
High-Speed Connectivity 2 × USB4 40Gbps Type-C (DP-Alt) + 2 × USB-C 10Gbps
Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 320MHz + Bluetooth 5.4 with AORUS EZ-Plug Antenna
Wired Ethernet Realtek 5GbE LAN (5 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps)
Audio Codec Realtek ALC1220 7.1 HD Audio + WIMA Capacitors + Optical S/PDIF Out
Lighting & Aesthetics AORUS Falcon RGB Fusion Lighting + Addressable ARGB Gen2 Headers
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Technical & Policy Q&A

Common questions about this motherboard
Why is the Aorus X870E PRO X3D specially recommended for Ryzen X3D processors?+
The board features specialized BIOS microcode tuning and an immense 18+2+2 phase VRM that delivers ultra-stable voltages tailored for the sensitive frequency and cache scaling of AMD 3D V-Cache processors.
Does this board require tools to remove the graphics card or M.2 SSDs?+
No. The PCIe EZ-Latch Plus provides a convenient external push button to release graphics cards, and EZ-Latch Click allows driverless installation of all M.2 drives and thermal heatsinks.
What is the network latency advantage of Realtek 5GbE LAN?+
Realtek 5GbE offers 5 times the throughput of traditional Gigabit Ethernet and more than double 2.5G LAN, delivering ultra-low ping and high packet throughput for competitive gaming and massive file transfers.
Can I update the BIOS without having a CPU or RAM installed?+
Yes. The dedicated rear Q-Flash Plus button allows you to flash the latest BIOS using only a USB flash drive and power supply connection, with zero CPU, RAM, or graphics card required.
Does it support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz channels in Egypt?+
Yes, the onboard Wi-Fi 7 module supports ultra-wide 320MHz channels and 4K-QAM modulation, providing theoretical wireless transfer speeds of up to 5.8 Gbps with compatible Wi-Fi 7 routers.
Does AHW Store update the BIOS before shipping?+
Every motherboard ships sealed in its original retail packaging with the factory BIOS. Our engineers can flash the latest vendor BIOS free of charge on request when you order a CPU with the board, which guarantees first-boot compatibility with the newest supported CPU generation.
What warranty coverage is included?+
All motherboards sold at AHW Store carry the official authorized distributor warranty with local technical support and replacement. Full terms in our Warranty Policy ↗.
What payment and installment plans are available in Egypt?+
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How fast is shipping across Egypt?+
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Can AHW Store build the complete PC around this motherboard?+
Yes. Our certified engineers assemble, cable-manage, flash BIOS, stress-test and tune the finished system before it ships. Start with our Custom PC Builder ↗.