ASUS has unveiled its flagship AMD AM5 BTF motherboard, the ROG Crosshair X870E HERO BTF, designed to offer maximum overclocking potential. This powerhouse motherboard, built with 22 power phases, aims to provide exceptional support for AMD’s Ryzen 9000 CPUs and DDR5 memory. The X870E HERO BTF is a continuation of ASUS’s BTF journey, following the launch of its first AM5 BTF motherboard, the TUF Gaming B850-TUF WIFI earlier this year. 
ASUS had already teased more BTF boards at Computex, and today, the much-awaited ROG Crosshair X870E HERO BTF is officially revealed.
The board comes with an advanced power solution: 18 (110A) + 2 (110A) + 2 (80A) phases, delivering robust overclocking capabilities. It supports DDR5 speeds up to 8600 MT/s and offers a maximum memory capacity of 256 GB. Dual 8-pin connectors ensure a stable power delivery system for demanding tasks.
Geared towards enthusiasts, the motherboard is packed with all the overclocking features of the standard HERO series, plus additional improvements. Users can expect advanced BIOS settings like Nitropath for up to 400 MT/s memory speed boosts, AEMP (ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile), and Dynamic OC Switcher for enhanced tuning flexibility
. The board also boasts built-in clock generators for asynchronous clock tuning, PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) enhancements, and Core Flex for further overclocking refinement.
Cooling is a priority for the X870E HERO BTF, with a large heatsink and integrated VRM heatsinks, an I/O cover, and a heatpipe design ensuring maximum thermal dissipation. For storage, the motherboard offers five M.2 slots (three PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4) along with four SATA III ports, all of which are equipped with heatsinks and a Q-release mechanism for tool-free installation.
On the connectivity front, the X870E HERO BTF provides a generous selection of ports, including 20 USB ports (2 USB4 + 8 USB 10 Gbps on the rear, and 2 USB 20 Gbps + 4 USB 5 Gbps + 4 USB 2.0 on the front), HDMI output, a 7.1 channel ALC4082-powered audio jack with ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC, and support for WIFI7 and BT5.4. It also comes with multiple LAN options: a Realtek 5GbE port and an Intel 2.5 GbE port, plus an Optical S/PDIF out port.
The X870E HERO BTF is also built for flexibility with eight fan headers for cooling solutions. The BTF feature itself places nearly all connectors at the back of the motherboard, reducing cable clutter. However, a few fan headers are still positioned at the front for convenience. The motherboard also includes a Graphics Card High-power slot that supports up to 600W power delivery via a 16-pin connector, specifically designed for ASUS or third-party BTF cards.
ASUS’s BTF methodology ensures a cleaner and more organized interior for your PC build, making cable management a breeze. While no pricing or availability details have been provided yet, it’s expected that the ROG Crosshair X870E HERO BTF will hit retail shelves soon, with a price tag slightly higher than the regular HERO motherboard, which is priced around $600–$650.