NZXT reveals its new N9 X870E motherboard: ready for Zen 5, launches in 2025

NZXT's last motherboard was the older-gen, mid-range B650E motherboard but the company has just teased its upcoming N9 X870E motherboard that will be dropping in 2025... ready for those new Ryzen 9000X3D processors.

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The new NZXT N9 X870E motherboard features the AM5 socket of course, with 20+2+1 VRM and an 8-layer PCB with 110A Smart Power Stage, which is a big upgrade from the 16+2+1 and 90A design that NZXT's former B650E motherboard had. The upcoming N9 X870E motherboard also supports DDR5-8000+ memory, but we don't know what the maximum ceiling is on high-speed DDR5 memory on this mobo just yet.

On the connectivity side, NZXT provides Wi-Fi 7 and 5GbE ethernet, which is another upgrade from the Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE on the former board. You can install 4 x M.2 SSDs (one of them Gen5, the other three are Gen4).

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NZXT explains its upcoming N9 X870E motherboard: "The N9 X870E delivers cutting-edge performance in a sleek design, making it an ideal foundation for modern AMD® gaming PCs. Built for the latest AMD® Ryzen™ processors, it features overclocking-ready power, optimized thermals, and PCIe 5.0 support, plus high-speed Wi-Fi 7 and USB 4 connectivity. The full-metal cover with subtle RGB lighting adds a touch of sophistication to any build".

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• AMD® AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD® Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors.
• Advanced Power Solution: A robust 20+2+1 power stage design (110A SPS) and 8-layer, low-loss 2oz copper PCB ensure exceptional stability and overclocking potential.
• Optimized Thermal Design: Stay cool under pressure with a high-performance VRM heatsink array with thermal pads, dual PWM fans, and fins, plus dedicated heatsinks for all M.2 slots.
• PCIe® 5.0 M.2 Slot: Access PCIe® 5.0 storage speeds with the top M.2 slot, plus three additional PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots.
• DDR5 Performance: Four dual-channel DDR5 RAM slots accelerate load times, enhance multitasking, and support speeds up to 8000+ MHz through overclocking.
• USB 4 Connectivity: Two USB 4 ports provide up to 40 Gbps data transfer speeds, video output, and device charging through a single, versatile connection.
• Next-Gen Networking: Enjoy ultra-fast speeds with Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN, ensuring a flawless, lag-free connection for both wireless and wired setups.
• Seamless Style: Achieve a sleek and sophisticated aesthetic with a full-metal cover that conceals the majority of the PCB.
• Integrated RGB Lighting: Personalize your build with vibrant onboard RGB lighting, controlled through NZXT CAM software.
• Single-Frame Fans: Effortlessly connect and control NZXT RGB single-frame fans with the convenient 8-pin combo fan headers (4-pin RGB + 4-pin PWM).