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ASUS Launches AMD X470 Series Motherboards

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 04/13/2018 03:07 PM | source: | 12 comment(s)
ASUS Launches AMD X470 Series Motherboards

ASUS is ready for the second wave with a fresh family of motherboards based on the new AMD X470 chipset. The X470 chipset is designed to enhance the performance of the next generation AMD Ryzen 2000 series of processors code named Pinnacle Ridge and yet retains backward compatibility with current Ryzen processors.

ROG, ROG Strix, Prime and TUF Gaming series feature innovative tuning, cooling and personalization options to extract the best performance from AMD Ryzen processors. The new X470 Series spans six motherboards, each with a unique spirit. The ROG Crosshair VII Hero and its WiFi twin lead the lineup with a stealthy design for serious overclockers, savvy enthusiasts and gamers. Its Strix X470-F Gaming sibling makes ROG enhancements like easy tuning and next-level customization more affordable, while the Strix X470-I Gaming shrinks everything down to mini-ITX proportions for powerhouse small-form-factor systems. 

KEY POINTS

  • ASUS X470 Series features ROG Crosshair VII Hero / WiFi Edition, ROG Strix X470-F and X470-I Gaming, Prime X470-PRO and TUF X470-PLUS Gaming
  • The lineup includes the acclaimed UEFI BIOS with new search and share profile features, Fan Xpert 4, Aura Sync and connectivity updates, and new designs
  • ROG Crosshair VII Hero is the most advanced X470 platform for serious tuners, with black-on-black theme optional stealth mode that turns off all onboard LEDs
 
 

The TUF X470-PLUS Gaming is features military-grade components and an alliance of industry partners with a focus on functional integration that goes beyond cosmetic matching. Outside the increasingly dominant gaming sphere, the Prime X470-PRO provides a mature alternative for the content creation and everyday productivity audience with a new level of user refinement and a design inspired by futuristic architecture.

Despite differences within the series, the ASUS X470 Series is bound together by common features and capabilities honed over nearly 30 years of ASUS motherboards. From tuning to cooling to personalization, it’s designed to help users maximize their PC’s potential.

Customized performance tuning

AMD’s Ryzen revival promises faster performance than the previous generation, and the abundance of models with unlocked multipliers gives users the freedom to push beyond stock speeds. Even with the luxury of unlocked multipliers, CPU overclocking is limited by cooling and the individual characteristics of each chip. With a single click, the 5-Way Optimization utility accounts for both by automatically tuning fans and testing the limits of the CPU. Its integrated intelligence finds the maximum speed the system can sustain without sacrificing stability, and configurable options allow experts to fine-tune the process to suit their needs. Auto-tuning is backed by extensive manual tweaking options that, in experienced hands, can wring every last drop of performance from a build. A new search shortcut to the UEFI lets users quickly find and modify specific settings without flipping through pages of menus. Once their setup is dialed in, they can export the profile to share with others, and keep a copy to reload after firmware updates wipe the slate clean. The integrated EZ Flash 3 tool simplifies firmware flashing by automatically downloading and applying the latest update entirely within the UEFI.

Cooler by design

Capable cooling is critical to both reaching and preserving peak performance, especially with Ryzen’s increasingly aggressive XFR clock-scaling algorithm opening the taps when thermal headroom allows. To minimize the accompanying acoustic footprint, airflow should be applied judiciously, only where and when it’s needed. The X470 lineup lays the foundation with a collection of cooling headers for liquid and air. At least one header on each board is configured for AIO water coolers, so users can plug in and go without additional steps, and some models have additional headers for high-amperage pumps and liquid sensors. Connecting fans is just as easy; all the onboard headers automatically adjust for three-pin DC and four-pin PWM hardware, and the built-in calibration routine runs through each fan’s full RPM range to precisely map its behavior before users adjust the response curve.

Personalized design and Aura Sync RGB lighting

The extensive array of tweaking options on ASUS motherboards is born from a desire to give users as much freedom as possible when tuning their PC, and that ethos extends to cosmetic customization. The X470 Series sets a neutral tone with mostly monochromatic motifs that give users control over colors and effects via varying degrees of Aura Sync RGB lighting. More than just motherboard lighting, Aura Sync coordinates illumination across a growing ecosystem of compatible components covering every aspect of the system, from internal parts to external peripherals. The onboard lighting on the new ROG and Prime models diffuses the harsh glare of naked LEDs to generate a softer, more even glow. All of the X470 boards can power at least two meters of standard RGB LED strips, which is sufficient to light up an entire rig. ROG takes things to the next level with support for addressable lighting devices that expose control over individual LEDs to enable advanced effects and interactions. Some people prefer to keep a lower profile, so the X470 Series motherboards feature a UEFI switch that instantly disables all the RGBs and connected strips. The ROG motherboards go even further with a separate stealth mode, turning off smaller diagnostic LEDs, with the Crosshair VII Hero enforcing a complete blackout across its entire PCB.

Solid specs for gaming and more

Heavy graphics cards are a hallmark of gaming rigs, so the PCIe x16 slots connected to the CPU have reinforced metal walls and more secure anchoring to the board. This ASUS SafeSlot treatment strengthens the slot in all directions, helping to protect the motherboard investment against physical damage from rough handling and inadvertent bumps traveling to LAN parties. Ryzen CPUs reserve four PCI Express 3.0 lanes for an NVMe SSD, and the X470 chipset adds two more for an additional drive. Although the double-barreled link has lower peak throughput than its quad-lane counterpart, maximum bandwidth is still over 3X higher than a 6Gbps SATA interface. The X470 Series motherboards all have dual M.2 slots, so users can equip a primary drive for the OS and frequently used games and applications, plus a secondary one to serve as a scratch disk or extra storage for a Steam library. When it’s time to start over, the integrated secure erase tool can wipe both SATA and NVMe drives any guru right in the UEFI.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity built into the chipset pushes peak theoretical throughput to 10Gbps for external storage and next-gen devices. The X470 Series motherboards tap into that controller for least two ports at the rear, and most of the ATX models also include an internal header for chassis with turbocharged USB ports up front.

Intel Gigabit Ethernet in the ROG and Prime series supplies reliable wired networking for serious gaming and fast file transfers. Onboard wireless is available on the Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) and Strix X470-I Gaming, adding convenience without giving up too much speed.

Audio enhancements like shielded codecs and premium capacitors are present across the lineup, and ROG adds dedicated amps to boost output for a range of headphones. Since input quality is increasingly important for streaming commentary to followers, coordinating strategy with squad mates, and calling into remote meetings, ASUS engineers upgraded the microphone input on the ROG and Prime boards.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ASUS X470 based motherboards are available for pre-order in most regions starting on April 13, 2018. The ASUS X470 family of motherboards will be available worldwide at leading resellers starting on April 19, 2018. 

 

Model

ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO (WI-FI)

ROG STRIX X470-F Gaming

ROG STRIX X470-I Gaming

Prime X470-PRO

TUF X470-PLUS GAMING

 

CPU Socket

AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ 1st Generation/Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/7th Generation A-Series/Athlon X4 processors

Chipset

AMD X470 Chipset

Form Factor

ATX

ATX

Mini-ITX

ATX

ATX

 

Memory

4 x DIMM; Max. 64GB DDR4

4 x DIMM; Max. 64GB DDR4

2 x DIMM; Max. 32GB DDR4

4 x DIMM; Max. 64GB DDR4

4 x DIMM; Max. 64GB DDR4

 

DDR4-3466+ MHz (O.C.)

DDR4-3466+ MHz (O.C.)

DDR4-3466 MHz (O.C.)

DDR4-3466+ MHz (O.C.)

DDR4-3200 MHz (O.C.)

 

Graphics Output

N/A

HDMI/DP

HDMI

HDMI/DP

HDMI/DVI-D

 

Multi-GPU Support

2-way SLI & 3-way CFX

2-way SLI & 3-way CFX

N/A

SLI/CFX

CFX

 

Expansion slots

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16

 

(@ x16 or x8/x8)

(@ x16 or @ x8/x8)

(@x16 or @x8/x8)

(@x16 or @x8)

 

1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 slots

1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 slots

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16

 

(max. @x4)

(max. @x4)

(max. @x4)

(max. @x4)

 

SATA 6Gb/s

6

6

4

6

6

 

M.2 32Gb/s

1x 22110

1x 22110

1 x 2280

1x 22110

1x 22110

 

(PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)

(PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)

(PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)

(PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)

(PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)

 

1 x 2280

1 x 2280

1 x 2280

1 x 2280

1 x 2280

 

(PCIE 3.0 x 4)

(PCIE 3.0 x 2 and SATA modes)

(PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

(PCIE 3.0 x 2 and SATA modes)

(PCIE 3.0 x 2 and SATA modes)

 

USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

1

1

N/A

1

N/A

 

USB 3.1 Gen 2

2

2

2

2

2

 

1 x Type-A,

2 x Type-A at back

2 x Type-A at back

2 x Type-A at back

2 x Type-A at back

 

1 x Type-C at back

 

USB 3.1 Gen 1

10

8

6

8

7

 

8 x Type-A at back

1 x Type-C at back

4 x Type-A at back

1 x Type-C at back

1 x Type-C at back

 

2 x Type-A at front

5 x Type-A at back

2 x Type-A at front

5 x Type-A at back

2 x Type-A at back

 

2 x Type-A at front

2 x Type-A at front

4 x Type-A at Front

 

Gigabit Ethernet

Intel® I211AT

Intel® I211AT

Intel® I211AT

Intel® I211AT

Realtek® 8111H

 

Wireless / Bluetooth

2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4 / 5 GHz

N/A

2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4 / 5 GHz

N/A

N/A

 

Bluetooth v4.2

Bluetooth v4.2

 

Audio Codec

SupremeFX S1220

SupremeFX S1220A

SupremeFX S1220A

Realtek® S1220A

Realtek® ALC887

 

Audio Effects

Sonic Studio III

Sonic Studio III

Sonic Studio III

Crystal Sound 3

DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets

 

PWM/DC Fan Headers

8

7

3

7

5

 

AIO Pump Header

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

Water Cooling Header

Yes (W_FLOW/W_IN/W_OUT)

Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

 

M.2 cooling solution

M.2 Heatsink

M.2 Heatsink

M.2 Audio Combo Card

M.2 Heatsink

N/A

 

AURA Sync RGB Lighting

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

4-Pin RGB Header

2

2

1

2

1

 

Addressable Header

2

1

1

N/A

N/A

 

SafeSlot

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

Pre-mounted I/O Shield

Yes

Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

 



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SpajdrEX
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#5537432 Posted on: 04/13/2018 04:55 PM
In our country

ASUS TUF X470-PLUS GAMING - AMD X470 for 181$ which also includes Coolermaster MasterLiquid ML240L RGB ... not bad :-)


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#5537433 Posted on: 04/13/2018 04:57 PM
This has to be one of the best looking and featured unveiled X470 motherboard.

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#5537434 Posted on: 04/13/2018 04:59 PM
In our country

ASUS TUF X470-PLUS GAMING - AMD X470 for 181$ which also includes Coolermaster MasterLiquid ML240L RGB ... not bad :)

I would prefer MSI, as I like their "BIOS"es. All those things one can tune. Their description is meaningful. With ASUS, they sometimes name stuff in their own weird way.
But for that price... I had different cooling in mind... Choices/Choices.

Edit: Btw. all ASUS boards on czc.cz come with same cooling.

Edit2: ML240L reviews are rather mixed.

Edit3: Not bundled only by czc.cz, ML240L comes on other shops w/ ASUS X470 boards too.

Pawel04
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#5537521 Posted on: 04/13/2018 08:25 PM
That Mini ITX looks great! A bit disappointing it doesnt have USB-C but thats something i can live with for a few years i think. Thats plus a 2600 looks to be my next build.

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#5537763 Posted on: 04/15/2018 02:07 AM
Gotta love it... "Optional stealth mode" - meaning you can actually turn off all the silly lights you had to buy.

Nothing against the mobo or Asus (I like my Crosshair VI) - it's the almost mindless marketing.

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