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White ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, four M.2 sockets, dual USB4 Type-C ports

ASRock

ASRock X870 Challenger WiFi White AMD motherboard

SKU CH-SGH9-A67W2 MPN X870 Challenger WiFi White

White ATX board for AM5 Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 CPUs with 16-phase VRM, DDR5 8000 support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5Gb LAN, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, four M.2 sockets.

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • South BridgeAMD X870
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 8000
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Robust 16+2+1 phase VRM with 80A Dr.MOS for stable Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000 performance
  • DDR5 memory up to 8000 MHz via AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus 2.5Gb Ethernet for low-latency networking
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and PCIe Gen5 M.2 support for latest GPUs and SSDs
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports delivering 40Gbps transfer speeds with multiple USB 3.2 ports

AM5 platform with 16+2+1 phase power

The board uses AMD X870 silicon and an AM5 socket to support Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors. A 16+2+1 phase VRM with 80A Dr.MOS delivers stable current for multi-core workloads. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256GB at 8000 MT/s with EXPO and XMP profiles. ECC un-buffered memory is supported for error correction.

Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN and dual USB4 40Gbps

Onboard Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide modern wireless throughput. A Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet controller handles wired traffic. Two USB4 Type-C ports reach 40Gbps for fast external storage or displays. Additional USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports and HDMI round out the rear I/O. Four M.2 sockets support PCIe 5.0 x4, 4.0 x4 and 4.0 x2 alongside two SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1.

White ATX board for high-end Ryzen builds

The white ATX aesthetic suits showcase systems that want coordinated colour schemes. PCIe 5.0 x16 and Gen5 M.2 readiness match current flagship GPUs and SSDs. DIY conveniences include BIOS Flashback, tool-free M.2 installation and an integrated I/O shield. Builders needing more than two SATA ports or legacy PCIe 3.0 expansion should consider alternative chipsets.

Highlights

  • Robust 16+2+1 phase VRM with 80A Dr.MOS for stable Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000 performance
  • DDR5 memory up to 8000 MHz via AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus 2.5Gb Ethernet for low-latency networking
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and PCIe Gen5 M.2 support for latest GPUs and SSDs
  • Dual USB4 Type-C ports delivering 40Gbps transfer speeds with multiple USB 3.2 ports

Specifications

BrandASRock
SeriesChallenger
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
South BridgeAMD X870
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 8000
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileIntel XMP / AMD EXPO
ECC SupportedYes
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
PCI Express 5.0 x161 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCI Express 4.0 x161 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x162 x PCI Express x16
Other Slots1 x M.2 Socket (Key E)
Serial ATA (SATA)2 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.24 x M.2 (Support PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x2)
SATA RAID0/1
Onboard Video ChipsetAMD RDNA Graphics
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC897
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8125BG
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWiFi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax / be
BluetoothYes
Back I/O Ports2 x Antenna Ports, 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB4 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x BIOS Flashback Button, 3 x HD Audio Jacks
Video PortsHDMI + 2 x USB4 Type-C
S-VideoNo
HDMI1 x HDMI
RJ451 x RJ45
USB 3.18 x USB 3.1
USB 3.06 x USB 3.0
USB 1.1/2.07 x USB 3.0 + 8 x USB 2.0
USB Type-C2 x USB4 Type-C
Audio Ports3 Ports
Onboard USB5 x USB 3.2 + 4 x USB 2.0 + 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen1
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin24 Pin
Windows 11Supported
Shipping weight2.04 kg
Package size356 × 284 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 16+2+1 phase 80A Dr.MOS VRM need any fan maintenance over time?

The VRM uses passive heatsinks; dust buildup on the fins is the only upkeep, so occasional compressed-air cleaning keeps temperatures stable.

What limits sustained PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 throughput during long writes?

The M.2 slots share the chipset’s PCIe 5.0 x4 lanes, so thermal throttling on the drive itself becomes the first bottleneck under continuous heavy load.

How much heat and noise does the board add when the 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 radios run all day?

The network controllers are low-power and passively cooled; they add negligible heat and no audible noise during 24/7 operation.

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