Introduction

If you're checking out the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme, you're likely in one of two camps: either you're building a no-compromise, top-tier AMD PC and want the best of the best—or you're just curious to see what a flagship, thousand-dollar motherboard brings to the table. Either way, welcome! There's plenty to admire here.

For those chasing the ultimate build, this board is designed to complement high-end components like the RTX 5090, Ryzen X3D chips, and blazing-fast Gen 5 SSDs. It's packed with cutting-edge features, premium build quality, and class-leading connectivity, making it a serious contender for dream setups.

Now, it's true that when it comes to raw performance, motherboards don't usually offer major gains over more affordable options—unless you're into extreme overclocking or need niche capabilities. But that's not really the point here. The Crosshair X870E Extreme is about delivering a complete, high-end experience: better power delivery, robust cooling options, advanced networking, and top-tier audio.

In short, if you've already secured your dream GPU, CPU, and storage, and you want a motherboard that matches that level of ambition, this one deserves a spot on your shortlist. For everyone else, it's still a fascinating look at just how far PC hardware has come.



That said, it doesn't mean the board we're looking at today shouldn't exist or isn't highly desirable. Far from it. The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme looks spectacular, and its ultra-wide E-ATX form factor is crammed full of nearly every conceivable high-end feature you could imagine—as you'd expect from its $999 asking price. Let's delve into what you get and whether this halo tier product is truly worthy of the Crosshair Extreme branding.

Specifications