Sapphire NITRO+ X870EA Phantom Link Edition WiFi 7 AM5 ATX Motherboard

This ATX motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors and uses the AMD X870E chipset. Four memory slots support up to 256 GB of dual-channel DDR5 RAM, accommodating both ECC and non-ECC unbuffered modules with overclocked frequencies up to 8400 MHz. The system is powered via standard 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors.

Storage options include four M.2 slots, split between PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0, alongside four SATA III ports with RAID support. Expansion is handled by three PCIe x16 slots, providing one Gen 5 lane and two Gen 4 lanes. Wireless connectivity is provided by Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The rear I/O panel features a 5 Gbps Ethernet port and ten USB Type-A ports ranging from USB 2.0 to USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds. A rear-mounted Clear CMOS button allows for quick BIOS resets.

• Form factor: ATX, determining case compatibility and component spacing
• Audio controller: Realtek ALC897 for onboard sound processing
• Display output: HDMI port for processors with integrated graphics
• Internal USB connectivity: Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 and two USB 2.0 headers for front panel access
• Hardware security: Dedicated TPM header for external cryptographic modules
• Lighting integration: RGB LED header for compatible lighting accessories