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ASRock X870E Nova WiFi review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£270CPU socket:AM5Chipset:AMD X870EForm factor:ATX

ASRock X870E Nova WiFi Review: Compare 109 technical specifications, 9 expert and video reviews and 4 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
8.8/10

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 20%, List score 20%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

40%

8.9

Technical score

20%

8.8

Reviews score

20%

9.0

List score

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

10%

8.5

User score

★Better than 99% of motherboards
8.9

Value for money

Value for money
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

★Better than 99%
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

19%

10

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform

16%

9.1

Storage

15%

8.7

Network

13%

8.6

Ports

8%

5.3

Expansion

8%

8.8

Power & Cooling

5%

8.9

Audio

★Better than 97%
8.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models

80%

8.8

Average grade

20%

9.0

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
★Better than 95%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 55% of models

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

8.6

Popularity

▲Better than 55%
9.0

List score

List score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (4)
List score: in 4 of 60 lists (7%)
★Better than 99%
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ASRock X870E Nova WiFi

Based on 7 · 2

Reviewers praise the effective cooling and strong wireless and wired networking, but are split on the M.2 slot layout.
Praised
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What owners say about the ASRock X870E Nova WiFi

Based on 74 owners sharing their experience in online comments

49%positive10%mixed41%negative

Owners praise its features, design, value and stability, while boot failures, BIOS limits and reported CPU deaths remain serious concerns.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report no POST, error codes 00, 03 or 99, and boards dying within weeks; one says a BIOS update fixed early black-screen boots.9
  • The BIOS is basic and old-style, can't disable an NVMe drive, and the BIOS can't be updated from within Windows.5
  • Optical S/PDIF audio cuts out every few seconds for some, and a PCIe sound card is sometimes not detected until several reboots.5
  • Some owners say their Ryzen 9950X or 9800X3D died within weeks and blame motherboard voltage; one limited VSOC in the BIOS to avoid it.4
  • RGB lighting is basic, and some owners say their effects and colours don't save or reset to rainbow after a restart.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of motherboard ASRock X870E Nova WiFi

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

19%

10

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform

16%

9.1

Storage

15%

8.7

Network

13%

8.6

Ports

8%

5.3

Expansion

8%

8.8

Power & Cooling

5%

8.9

Audio

8.9
Reviews score
8.8
User score
8.5
List score
9.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.9
CPU socket
AM5
This motherboard uses AM5, which is more up-to-date than 85.5% of Motherboards and the same as 14.5% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
AMD
Chipset
AMD X870E
This motherboard uses AMD X870E, which is more capable than 98.2% of Motherboards and as capable as 1.8% of Motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
Integrated graphics support
yes
This motherboard supports integrated graphics. 10.2% of motherboards support this feature.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
This motherboard uses DDR5, which is more modern than 63.8% of Motherboards and the same as 36.2% of Motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.9% of motherboards and equal to 72% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.5% of motherboards and equal to 16.7% of motherboards.
Memory channels
2
Maximum RAM speed
8,200 MT/s
Market range: <2.1k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 8,200 MT/s, which is higher than that of 90.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.5% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
5
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 5 M.2 sockets, which is more than 94.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x2/SATA
This motherboard offers M.2 slots: 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 3.0x2/SATA, which is faster than 99.1% of Motherboards and the same as 0.1% of Motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 6.1% of motherboards and equal to 46.8% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/10, which is less flexible than 67.6% of Motherboards and the same as 23.6% of Motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
yes
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.2% of motherboards support this feature.
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What reviewers say
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.4% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.8% of motherboards and equal to 55.2% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
1
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.5% of motherboards and equal to 26.8% of motherboards.
runs at x2 mode
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x0/x2
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16/x0/x2, which is less generous than 65% of Motherboards and the same as 0.3% of Motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8, x8/x4/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
12
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 12 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 92.7% of motherboards and equal to 5.6% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
21
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 21 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 94.3% of motherboards and equal to 2.8% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
2
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.2% of motherboards and equal to 12.2% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.7% of motherboards and equal to 10.9% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18% of motherboards and equal to 82% of motherboards.
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What reviewers say
LAN speed
5 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 90.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.3% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8126
This motherboard has a Realtek RTL8126 LAN controller, which is faster than 86.9% of Motherboards and equal to 2% of Motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This motherboard uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than 88.2% of Motherboards and the same as 11.8% of Motherboards.
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What reviewers say
Audio codec
Realtek ALC4082
This motherboard uses Realtek ALC4082, which is higher-end than 96.9% of Motherboards and the same as 3% of Motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.7% of motherboards and equal to 95.3% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
130 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 130 dB, which is higher than that of 97.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
no
This motherboard does not support a headphone amp. 58.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.8% of motherboards and equal to 10.8% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
20+2+1
This motherboard has 20+2+1 VRM phases, which is more than 96.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.9% of motherboards and equal to 44.8% of motherboards.
Dual 8-pin CPU power.
N. of fan headers
7
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 7 fan headers, which is more than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 9.8% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
This motherboard has a pump header. 22.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
3 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.2% of motherboards.
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What reviewers say

ASRock X870E Nova WiFi vs the average motherboard

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  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    5 vs 2
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151).
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    12 vs 8
  • 1 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0).
    1 vs 0
  • 4 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    5 vs 1
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897).
    Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 20.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    ★ Better than 95% of models

    80%

    8.8

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.8 vs 7.3
  • 15.4% higher list score
    List score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (4)
    List score: in 4 of 60 lists (7%)
    9.0 vs 7.8
  • 20.0% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.5
  • 15.9% better value for money
    ASRock X870E Nova WiFi has better value for money than the average motherboard (8.92 vs 7.7).
    8.92 vs 7.7
  • 14.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 55% of models

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    8.6

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 7.4
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151).
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.6% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    This motherboard has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    Dr. Debug display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • More capable chipset
    This motherboard uses a more capable chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870E vs Intel B860).
    AMD X870E vs Intel B860
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 74.5% higher maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,200 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,699.5 MT/s.
    8,200 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s
  • Supports ECC memory
    This motherboard supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    supports ECC unbuffered memory.
  • 64% higher overclocked RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,200 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 5,000 MT/s.
    8,200 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s
  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    5 vs 2
  • 1 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0).
    1 vs 0
  • Faster NVMe storage slots
    This motherboard has faster M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5x4, 3x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 3x2/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4).
    1x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 3.0x2/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    12 vs 8
  • 4 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    5 vs 1
  • 2 more USB4 20Gbps ports
    This motherboard has more USB4 20Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 20Gbps port/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 6 more total USB connections
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (21 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    21 vs 15
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
    two internal headers
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    This motherboard has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 2 more Thunderbolt 3 ports
    This motherboard has more Thunderbolt 3 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 3 port/s.
    USB4 only, not Thunderbolt 3
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    20Gbps Type-C header
    1 vs 0
  • More recent Wi-Fi standard
    This motherboard has a more recent Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8126 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Realtek RTL8126 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 49% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897).
    Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 15 dB higher audio SNR
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (130 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    130 dB vs 115 dB
  • More VRM phases
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (20+2+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    20+2+1 vs 10
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    Dual 8-pin CPU power.
    2 vs 1
  • 1.5 more fan headers
    This motherboard has more fan headers than the average motherboard (7 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    7 vs 5.5
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    This motherboard has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    3 vs 2
  • Includes onboard RGB lighting
    This motherboard has onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does not. 50% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    This motherboard has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    3 A vs 2 A
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10).
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Noisier chipset cooling
    This motherboard uses noisier chipset cooling than the average motherboard (active vs Passive).
    active vs Passive
  • No headphone amp support
    This motherboard does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 58.8% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • Less generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes less generously than the average motherboard (x16/x0/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16/x0/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    3 vs 4
  • 80% more expensive
    ASRock X870E Nova WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£270 vs £150).
    £270 vs £150
  • 1 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 3
  • 80% more expensive
    ASRock X870E Nova WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£270 vs £150).
    £270 vs £150
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10).
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Less generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes less generously than the average motherboard (x16/x0/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    x16/x0/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    3 vs 4
  • No headphone amp support
    This motherboard does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 58.8% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 1 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 3
  • Noisier chipset cooling
    This motherboard uses noisier chipset cooling than the average motherboard (active vs Passive).
    active vs Passive

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
PC Crazy
≈ estimated
12/11/2025
Hands-on review · benchmarks and port overview
Verdict
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi is a solid, good-looking board that performs close to top-range boards, though it trails pricier flagships a little.
9.5
LevelUP Gaming & Tech
≈ estimated
26/05/2025
Hands-on review · benchmarks, VRM and storage tests
Verdict
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi is a feature-packed premium board at a fair price and a good pick for demanding users.
Overview video
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
igorslab.de
≈ estimated
05/11/2024
Teardown review · Thermal testing
Verdict
The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi is a simple-looking, well-cooled board for gamers and enthusiasts who want Wi-Fi 7 and many M.2 slots.
9.0
thefpsreview.com
✓ explicit
14/11/2024
Hands-on review · Feature walkthrough
Verdict
The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi is a solid, well-built board, but it is heavy and its VRM fan gets loud at full speed.
8.0
enostech.com
≈ estimated
04/04/2025
Hands-on review · Build and storage
Verdict
The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi gives a strong feature set for the money, with five M.2 slots, but its VRM fan is very loud at full speed.
9.0
tweakreviews.com
✓ explicit
02/12/2024
Review · Design and features
Verdict
The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi is a reasonable X870E board with USB4 and solid power phases, though just one M.2 slot is PCIe 5.0.
8.8
tech4gamers.com
✓ explicit
01/02/2025
Hands-on review · Value check
Verdict
The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi is worth it for users who want five M.2 slots, USB4 and cool VRMs, but budget buyers should look at B850 boards.
9.0
tweak.de
✓ explicit
02/12/2024
Review · Mid-range X870E board
Verdict
The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi is a solid, well-cooled X870E board with USB4 for a mid-range price, though it has just one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot.
9.5
techgaming.nl
✓ explicit
05/08/2025
Review · Enthusiast motherboard
Verdict
The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi is a well-cooled enthusiast board with a sleek build, held back by its Gen3 vertical M.2 slot.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASRock X870E Nova WiFi

  • High-end 20+2+1 power phase design (110A SPS) capable of handling flagship CPUs like the 9950X3D
  • Excellent VRM and M.2 cooling performance, often remaining stable and cool even under heavy stress tests
  • Superior storage options with five M.2 slots (including PCIe 5.0) that do not share bandwidth with the GPU x16 slot
  • Modern connectivity features including dual USB4 (40Gbps) ports, Wi-Fi 7, and 5Gbps LAN
  • User-friendly DIY features such as a digital debug LED, dedicated power/reset buttons, and a GPU quick-release system
  • Strong value proposition, offering features typically found on more expensive flagship boards at a mid-tier price point

What customers don't like about ASRock X870E Nova WiFi

  • Reports of aggressive BIOS voltages in early releases leading to stability concerns or potential CPU damage (largely mitigated by later BIOS updates)
  • Frequent stock availability issues due to high demand, making it difficult to find at MSRP
  • BIOS interface is described by some as less intuitive or 'clunky' compared to competitors like MSI or ASUS
  • Initial memory training can be slow, and the board may be finicky with specific high-speed RAM kits (above 7200MT/s)
  • Significant lane sharing between M.2 slots, USB4, and SATA ports that requires careful configuration if all slots are populated
  • The integrated VRM fan can be loud if it reaches maximum RPM, though it rarely needs to run at full speed

Verdict

The ASRock X870E Nova WiFi is a high-end ATX motherboard for AMD AM5 processors featuring a powerful 20+2+1 phase power design (110A SPS) and an 8-layer PCB. Key specifications include support for DDR5-8200+(OC) memory up to 256GB, five M.2 slots (including one PCIe 5.0 x4), dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports, 5GbE LAN, and Wi-Fi 7. Main pros include its excellent VRM cooling with an integrated silent fan, tool-less M.2 installation, a convenient PCIe EZ Release for GPUs, and a built-in Dr. Debug LED display. Notable cons include significant PCIe lane sharing where using certain M.2 slots can disable or downgrade other ports, a relatively dated UEFI BIOS interface, and the presence of only two SATA ports.

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