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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£360
  • Avg. price in US: ~$330
  • CPU socket: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD X870E
  • Form factor: ATX

NZXT N9 X870E review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

8.7

Technical Score

10.0%

6.9

User score

Excellent
8.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

8.8

Memory

16.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

8.9

Storage

15.0%

9.7

Network

13.0%

7.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.6

Expansion

8.0%

8.9

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.4

Audio

Excellent
6.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

4.3

Popularity

User score:
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  • 9.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.1

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    10

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    9.0

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The NZXT N9 X870E is a premium ATX motherboard for AMD AM5 sockets (Ryzen 7000/8000/9000), featuring a robust 20+2+1 power phase design with 110A Smart Power Stages and dual-fan VRM cooling. Main characteristics include support for DDR5 memory speeds over 8,000 MT/s, dual USB4 (40Gbps) ports, Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE networking, and four M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 and three PCIe 4.0) with toolless quick-release latches. Pros include its distinctive minimalist full-metal cover available in black or white, seamless NZXT CAM ecosystem integration for RGB and fan control, and exceptional stability for high-end overclocking. Major cons include a premium price tag significantly higher than functionally similar alternatives, the absence of a protective rear backplate, and a reliance on CAM software due to some fan control features being omitted from the BIOS.

Technical Specifications of NZXT N9 X870E

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

8.8

Memory

16.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

8.9

Storage

15.0%

9.7

Network

13.0%

7.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.6

Expansion

8.0%

8.9

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.4

Audio

8.7
NZXT N9x870E has a technical score of 8.66 points, which is higher than that of 92.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

4.3

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

6.9
NZXT N9x870E has a user score of 6.88 points, which is lower than that of 81.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
4.3
NZXT N9x870E has a popularity of 4.3 points, which is higher than 50.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

8.5
NZXT N9x870E has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.5 points, which is higher than 85.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Nzxt
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

AM5
NZXT N9x870E uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 85.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 14.2% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

AMD X870E
NZXT N9x870E uses the AMD X870E chipset, which is more advanced than that of 98.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.7% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

ATX
NZXT N9x870E has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
NZXT N9x870E uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.3% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

4
NZXT N9x870E has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

192 GB
NZXT N9x870E supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 72.6% of motherboards and equal to 10.1% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

2
NZXT N9x870E supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

4
NZXT N9x870E has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4
NZXT N9x870E offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 93.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.4% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

4
NZXT N9x870E has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.3% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/10
NZXT N9x870E supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.3% of motherboards and equal to 23.2% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

yes
NZXT N9x870E supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
NZXT N9x870E has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
NZXT N9x870E has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
NZXT N9x870E has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.7% of motherboards.
runs at x2 mode
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16/x2
NZXT N9x870E uses x16/x2 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 70.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% of motherboards.
Depends on slot/M.2 population.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
NZXT N9x870E supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

12
NZXT N9x870E has 12 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 93% of motherboards and equal to 5.5% of motherboards.
includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

21
NZXT N9x870E has 21 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 95% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

2
NZXT N9x870E has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

3
NZXT N9x870E has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
NZXT N9x870E has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
USB4 excluded.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

5 Gbps
NZXT N9x870E supports LAN speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 90.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 5% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek RTL8126
NZXT N9x870E uses the Realtek RTL8126 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 81.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.9% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

1
NZXT N9x870E has 1 RJ45 ports, which is equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
NZXT N9x870E supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
NZXT N9x870E supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than that of 88.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.3% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC4082
NZXT N9x870E uses the Realtek ALC4082 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 96.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.1% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
NZXT N9x870E offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

130 dB
NZXT N9x870E has an audio SNR of 130 dB, which is higher than that of 98% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.8% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

yes
NZXT N9x870E supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

2
NZXT N9x870E has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

20+2+1
NZXT N9x870E has 20+2+1 VRM phases, which is more than 96.6% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

2
NZXT N9x870E has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

7
NZXT N9x870E has 7 fan headers, which is more than 72.7% of motherboards and equal to 9.5% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
NZXT N9x870E has a pump header. 23.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

3 A
NZXT N9x870E supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 76.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 23.2% of motherboards.
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NZXT N9 X870E vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    NZXT N9x870E has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    NZXT N9x870E has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.4 vs 2
  • Newer CPU socket
    NZXT N9x870E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    NZXT N9x870E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.AM5 vs LGA 1151
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    NZXT N9x870E has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8

    NZXT N9x870E has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.12 vs 8
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    NZXT N9x870E has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    NZXT N9x870E has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 4 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    NZXT N9x870E 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.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster USB-A ports for storage or accessories.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    NZXT N9x870E 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 VRM phases
    NZXT N9x870E has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (20+2+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
    When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=12

    NZXT N9x870E 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 PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    NZXT N9x870E has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    NZXT N9x870E 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
  • Better audio codec
    NZXT N9x870E has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4,082 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
    What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NZXT N9x870E has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4,082 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC898
  • Newer CPU socket
    NZXT N9x870E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    NZXT N9x870E has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    NZXT N9x870E has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    NZXT N9x870E has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    NZXT N9x870E has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870E vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • Includes onboard power button
    NZXT N9x870E has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    NZXT N9x870E has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 4 newer release date
    NZXT N9x870E has a newer release date than the average motherboard (2,025 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    NZXT N9x870E has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 50% more maximum memory capacity
    NZXT N9x870E has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (192 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 66.2% higher overclocked RAM speed
    NZXT N9x870E has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,200 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    NZXT N9x870E has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    NZXT N9x870E has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    NZXT N9x870E has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    NZXT N9x870E has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (12 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 4 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    NZXT N9x870E 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.
  • 6 more total USB connections
    NZXT N9x870E has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (21 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    NZXT N9x870E has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    NZXT N9x870E 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.
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    NZXT N9x870E has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 2 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    NZXT N9x870E has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
  • 2 more Thunderbolt 3 ports
    NZXT N9x870E has more Thunderbolt 3 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 3 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    NZXT N9x870E 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.
  • 2 more Thunderbolt 4 ports
    NZXT N9x870E has more Thunderbolt 4 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 4 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    NZXT N9x870E has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    NZXT N9x870E 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.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    NZXT N9x870E supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    NZXT N9x870E supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    NZXT N9x870E has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4,082 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 15 dB higher audio SNR
    NZXT N9x870E has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (130 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More VRM phases
    NZXT N9x870E has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (20+2+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    NZXT N9x870E has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 2 more fan headers
    NZXT N9x870E has more fan headers than the average motherboard (7 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    NZXT N9x870E 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.

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  • Fewer BIOS update options
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • Fewer RAID options
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
  • No multi-GPU support
    NZXT N9x870E does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    NZXT N9x870E 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.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
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  • More basic LAN controller
    NZXT N9x870E has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,126 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • Fewer RAID options
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NZXT N9x870E has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • No multi-GPU support
    NZXT N9x870E does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can run more than one graphics card in a supported multi-GPU configuration.
    When it matters: When you plan to run more than one graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    NZXT N9x870E does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • More basic LAN controller
    NZXT N9x870E has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,126 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
    What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NZXT N9x870E has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,126 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.Realtek RTL8126 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=5

    NZXT N9x870E has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.2 vs 5
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: The number of DisplayPort video outputs on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect compatible displays through the rear I/O.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    NZXT N9x870E 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
    NZXT N9x870E 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.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    NZXT N9x870E 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
  • 2.25x more expensive
    NZXT N9x870E is more expensive than the average motherboard (£360 vs £160).
    NZXT N9x870E is more expensive than the average motherboard (£360 vs £160).£360 vs £160
  • Fewer BIOS update options
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
    What it is: The available ways to update the motherboard BIOS.
    When it matters: When you want easier BIOS maintenance and recovery.

    Importance: LOW

    NZXT N9x870E has fewer BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.UEFI utility, flashback vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app
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What customers like about NZXT N9 X870E?

  • Clean, minimalist aesthetic with full metal shrouds in black or white
  • Robust 20+2+1 phase VRM design with 110A smart power stages for high-end CPU stability
  • Excellent cooling for M.2 SSDs featuring large, tool-free heatsinks and double-sided cooling for the Gen 5 slot
  • Strong connectivity including dual USB4 40Gbps ports, 5GbE LAN, and Wi-Fi 7 support
  • Seamless integration into the NZXT CAM ecosystem for unified RGB and fan control
  • User-friendly M.2 installation with quick-release clips and a large shared lower heatsink

What customers dislike about NZXT N9 X870E?

  • Premium price point ($499) which is significantly higher than functionally similar alternatives like the ASRock X870 Nova
  • Noisy VRM cooling fans that can become bothersome even at low system temperatures
  • Limited BIOS fan control options, forcing reliance on NZXT CAM software for advanced curves
  • Lacks a rear backplate for added rigidity, which is often expected at this price tier
  • Reduced rear audio outputs and fewer M.2 slots (four) compared to its ASRock base model
  • No integrated graphics ports (HDMI/DisplayPort) on the rear I/O

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