NZXT’s AM5-ready N9 X870E motherboards for Ryzen 9000 confirmed to launch next year
NZXT is making plans for the Ryzen 9000 series
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NZXT is stepping into the AM5 platform once again with its new N9 X870E motherboard designed specifically for the next-gen Ryzen 9000 series.
Previously, NZXT has only launched one AM5 motherboard which was based on the B650E chipset. This time NZXT has upgraded over that same motherboard but also introduced a more powerful VRM design, faster memory support, advanced power solution, and more.
The subtle looking board looks set to hit shelves sometime next year, months after other brands launch their own X870 & X870E motherboards.
NZXT N9 X870E specifications and features
| N9 X870E | Specifications |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Socket AM5 for AMD® Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors |
| Chipset | AMD® X870E |
| Memory | 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots (Dual-Channel), XMP and EXPO Supported, OC Frequency (Refer to QVL) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 ×16 (PCIEX16_1), 1 x PCIe 3.0 ×16 (PCIEX16_2), 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E) |
| Storage | 1 x M.2_1 (PCIe 5.0 ×4), 3 x M.2_2/3/4 (PCIe 4.0 ×4), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| LAN | Realtek® 5.0G LAN |
| Wireless | Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC4082 Audio Codec |
| Rear I/O | 2 x Wireless antenna SMA connectors, 2 x USB 4, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0, Clear CMOS button, 1 x LAN (RJ45) port, 2 x Audio jacks, 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port |
| Internal I/O | 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors, 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector, 1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP connector, 3 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connectors, 1 x NZXT RGB LED connector, 2 x 5V ARGB LED connectors, 2 x NZXT 8-pin PWM connectors, 2 x USB 2.0 header (Up to 4 USB 2.0 ports), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header (Up to 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 front panel header (For USB Type-C), 1 x Front panel audio connector, 1 x Power button, 1 x Reset button, 1 x Post LEDs, 1 x Digital Debug LED |
| Operating System | Windows® 11/10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Model Number | N9-X87XT-W1 (White) / N9-X87XT-B1 (Black) |
| UPC | 810074847292 (White) / 810074847308 (Black) |
| EAN | 5056547207254 (White) / 5056547207261 (Black) |
Starting with the power solution, the N9 X870E has a 20+1+2 high-performance VRM with an 8-layer PCB and 110 Smart Power Stage to ensure stable overclocking potential. Memory-wise, the N9 X870E offers higher memory speeds 8000+ MT/s, and four dual-channel DDR5 RAM slots. Another improvement comes with upgraded network capabilities that now offer WiFi 7 and 5Gb LAN. Additionally, you can now attach 4 M.2 SSDs, 1 PCIe 5.0, and 3 PCIe 4.0 along with dedicated heatsinks for all M.2 slots.
The NZXT N9 X870E is better than the previous B650E version
The NZXT N9 X870E has improved upon several aspects from its previous B650E version. A few notable changes can be seen with a more advanced power solution as the B650E had a 16+2+1 and 90A design. You also see a jump from WiFi 6E and 2.5Gb LAN in terms of network connectivity. Aside from that, the N9 X970E features a similar storage configuration, but it addresses a previous limitation where one of the 4.0 SSDs was restricted to two lanes instead of four.
Overall, the NZXT N9 X870E delivers exceptional performance and improves upon a lot from its previous version. NZXT has confirmed that the N9 X870E will be released in Q1 2025, so you’ll have to wait a year before you get your hands on this sleek board.
Source: NZXT
