ASUS Announces Three AM5 Motherboards, Including the 'ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO' Equipped with an AIO Q-Connector
ASUS JAPAN has announced three new motherboards compatible with the AMD AM5 socket, including the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO. The products feature AI-driven optimization and Q-Design for easy assembly, with sales starting on April 24, 2026.
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- 📰 Published: April 24, 2026 at 00:00
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ASUS JAPAN Inc. has announced three new AMD AM5 socket X870E chipset motherboards under the gaming brand Republic of Gamers: the "ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO" featuring an AIO Q-connector, the white-PCB TUF Gaming motherboard "TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO", and the B650 chipset MicroATX motherboard "TUF GAMING B650EM-E WIFI". Sales will begin on Friday, April 24, 2026.
ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
■ Product Features
AI Solutions: Enhanced convenience with advanced AI-driven features such as AI Cache boost, AI ADVISOR, AI OVERCLOCKING, AI COOLING II, and AI NETWORKING II.
Robust Power Solution: Equipped with a 20(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) power stage, 8 + 8 PIN ProCool power connectors, microfine alloy chokes, and 10K black metallic capacitors.
Comprehensive Cooling: Comprehensive cooling enabled by enlarged VRM and aluminum I/O heatsinks, a 3DVC M.2 heatsink and backplate, high-conductivity thermal pads, AI Cooling ll, PCH heatsink, and ASUS Fan Xpert 4.
Ultra-Fast Connectivity: Supports the latest high-speed devices with PCIe 5.0 slots, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, rear USB4 ports, front USB Type-C (20Gbps), and Wi-Fi 7.
"Q-Design" for Easy Assembly: Packed with convenient assembly features, including the new "ASUS AIO Q-CONNECTOR" for easy connection of AIO liquid coolers, "PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE" for easy graphics card removal, and "M.2 Q-RELEASE", "NEW M.2 Q-LATCH", and "M.2 Q-Slide" for easy M.2 SSD installation and removal.
■ Product Details
https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/
TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO
■ Product Features
AI Solutions: Enhanced convenience with advanced AI-driven features such as AI Cache boost, AI ADVISOR, AI OVERCLOCKING, AI COOLING II, and AI NETWORKING II.
Robust Power Solution: Equipped with a 16(80A)+2(80A)+1 power stage, 8+8 PIN ProCool power connectors, microfine alloy chokes, and TUF components (choke coils, capacitors).
Comprehensive Cooling: Comprehensive cooling made possible by Smart Fan Protect, enlarged VRM heatsinks, AI Cooling ll, M.2 heatsinks, PCH heatsink, and ASUS Fan Xpert 4.
Ultra-Fast Connectivity: Supports the latest high-speed devices with PCIe 5.0 slots, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, rear USB4 ports, front USB Type-C (20Gbps), and Wi-Fi 7.
■ Product Details
https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-pro-wifi7-w-neo/
TUF GAMING B650EM-E WIFI
■ Product Features
- Robust Power Solution: Ensures stability with an 8(80A)+2(80A)+1(80A) power stage, 8 + 4 PIN ProCool power connectors, Digi+ VRM, and TUF components.
- Comprehensive Cooling: Secures cooling performance with an enlarged VRM heatsink, optimized M.2 heatsink design, comprehensive fan control, and PCH heatsink.
- High Connectivity and Networking: Employs PCIe 5.0 SafeSlots, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, rear USB 10GB Type-C, front USB 5Gbps TYPE-C, WIFI 6E, and 2.5Gb wired LAN, reliably supporting high-speed SSDs, expansion cards, and external storage.
- DIY Friendly: Features PCIe Slot Q-Release for easy graphics card removal and tool-free M.2 SSD installation.
ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
■ Product Features
AI Solutions: Enhanced convenience with advanced AI-driven features such as AI Cache boost, AI ADVISOR, AI OVERCLOCKING, AI COOLING II, and AI NETWORKING II.
Robust Power Solution: Equipped with a 20(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) power stage, 8 + 8 PIN ProCool power connectors, microfine alloy chokes, and 10K black metallic capacitors.
Comprehensive Cooling: Comprehensive cooling enabled by enlarged VRM and aluminum I/O heatsinks, a 3DVC M.2 heatsink and backplate, high-conductivity thermal pads, AI Cooling ll, PCH heatsink, and ASUS Fan Xpert 4.
Ultra-Fast Connectivity: Supports the latest high-speed devices with PCIe 5.0 slots, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, rear USB4 ports, front USB Type-C (20Gbps), and Wi-Fi 7.
"Q-Design" for Easy Assembly: Packed with convenient assembly features, including the new "ASUS AIO Q-CONNECTOR" for easy connection of AIO liquid coolers, "PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE" for easy graphics card removal, and "M.2 Q-RELEASE", "NEW M.2 Q-LATCH", and "M.2 Q-Slide" for easy M.2 SSD installation and removal.
■ Product Details
https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/
TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO
■ Product Features
AI Solutions: Enhanced convenience with advanced AI-driven features such as AI Cache boost, AI ADVISOR, AI OVERCLOCKING, AI COOLING II, and AI NETWORKING II.
Robust Power Solution: Equipped with a 16(80A)+2(80A)+1 power stage, 8+8 PIN ProCool power connectors, microfine alloy chokes, and TUF components (choke coils, capacitors).
Comprehensive Cooling: Comprehensive cooling made possible by Smart Fan Protect, enlarged VRM heatsinks, AI Cooling ll, M.2 heatsinks, PCH heatsink, and ASUS Fan Xpert 4.
Ultra-Fast Connectivity: Supports the latest high-speed devices with PCIe 5.0 slots, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, rear USB4 ports, front USB Type-C (20Gbps), and Wi-Fi 7.
■ Product Details
https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-pro-wifi7-w-neo/
TUF GAMING B650EM-E WIFI
■ Product Features
- Robust Power Solution: Ensures stability with an 8(80A)+2(80A)+1(80A) power stage, 8 + 4 PIN ProCool power connectors, Digi+ VRM, and TUF components.
- Comprehensive Cooling: Secures cooling performance with an enlarged VRM heatsink, optimized M.2 heatsink design, comprehensive fan control, and PCH heatsink.
- High Connectivity and Networking: Employs PCIe 5.0 SafeSlots, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, rear USB 10GB Type-C, front USB 5Gbps TYPE-C, WIFI 6E, and 2.5Gb wired LAN, reliably supporting high-speed SSDs, expansion cards, and external storage.
- DIY Friendly: Features PCIe Slot Q-Release for easy graphics card removal and tool-free M.2 SSD installation.