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Avg. price in UK:~£360Avg. price in US:~$330CPU socket:AM5Chipset:AMD X870EForm factor:ATX

NZXT N9 X870E Review: Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

8.9

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

90%

9.0

Technical Score

10%

7.5

User score

★Better than 91% of motherboards
9.0

Technical Score

Technical score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

19%

9.0

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform & Features

16%

9.5

Storage

15%

9.7

Network

13%

8.6

Ports & USB

8%

5.9

Expansion

8%

9.1

Power & Cooling

5%

9.5

Audio

★Better than 93% of motherboards
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User reviews

30%

6.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.0
(62)
United States
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3.8
(31)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–¼Worse than 81% of motherboards
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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 motherboard NZXT N9 X870E

Technical Score
Technical score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

19%

9.0

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform & Features

16%

9.5

Storage

15%

9.7

Network

13%

8.6

Ports & USB

8%

5.9

Expansion

8%

9.1

Power & Cooling

5%

9.5

Audio

9.0
NZXT N9x870E has a technical score of 9 points, which is higher than that of 92.8% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User reviews

30%

6.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(62)
United States
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3.8
(31)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.5
NZXT N9x870E has a user score of 7.5 points, which is lower than that of 80.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Popularity:
NZXT N9 X870E has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than that of 49.8% of products in this category.
6.3
NZXT N9x870E has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than that of 49.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

8.9

Overall score

40%

8.6

Price

8.8
NZXT N9x870E has a value-for-money score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 88.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
Nzxt
CPU socket
AM5
CPU socket
AM5
â–² Better than 86% of models
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
AMD
CPU platform
AMD
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
NZXT N9x870E is built for the AMD CPU platform, which is less common than that of 68.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 31.5% of motherboards.
Chipset
AMD X870E
Chipset
AMD X870E
★ Better than 98% of models
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
ATX
Form factor
ATX
â–² Better than 48% of models
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
DDR5
DDR memory version
DDR5
â–² Better than 64% of models
NZXT N9x870E uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.7% of motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Memory slots
4
â–² Better than 21% of models
Market range: <2 – >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
192 GB
Maximum memory capacity
192 GB
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
NZXT N9x870E supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 10.5% of motherboards.
Memory channels
2
Memory channels
2
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
NZXT N9x870E supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
8,000 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
8,000 MT/s
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
NZXT N9x870E supports memory speeds up to 8,000 MT/s, which is higher than that of 85% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.7% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
4
N. of M.2 sockets
4
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
NZXT N9x870E has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84.1% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4
★ Better than 94% of models
NZXT N9x870E offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 93.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.4% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
NZXT N9x870E has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
NZXT N9x870E supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.1% of motherboards and equal to 23.3% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
yes
NVMe RAID support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
NZXT N9x870E supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
1
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
1
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <0 – >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
0
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
NZXT N9x870E has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.5% of motherboards and equal to 55.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
1
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
1
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
NZXT N9x870E 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/x2
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x2
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
NZXT N9x870E uses x16/x2 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 65.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
Depends on slot/M.2 population.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
NZXT N9x870E supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
12
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
12
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
NZXT N9x870E has 12 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 92.6% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% of motherboards.
includes USB4 / Thunderbolt ports.
Total USB ports (including headers)
21
Total USB ports (including headers)
21
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <11 – >19
NZXT N9x870E 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
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
2
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
NZXT N9x870E has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.2% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
NZXT N9x870E has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
NZXT N9x870E has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
USB4 excluded.
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LAN speed
5 Gbps
LAN speed
5 Gbps
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
NZXT N9x870E supports LAN speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 90.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 5% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8126
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8126
â–² Better than 87% of models
NZXT N9x870E uses the Realtek RTL8126 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 86.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
1
N. of RJ45 ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
NZXT N9x870E has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
NZXT N9x870E supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
â–² Better than 89% of models
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
Realtek ALC4082
Audio codec
Realtek ALC4082
★ Better than 97% of models
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
7.1
Audio channels
7.1
â–² Better than 5% of models
NZXT N9x870E offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
130 dB
Audio SNR
130 dB
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
NZXT N9x870E has an audio SNR of 130 dB, which is higher than that of 97.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 2% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
Headphone amp support
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
NZXT N9x870E supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
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
20+2+1
VRM phases
20+2+1
★ Better than 97% of models
NZXT N9x870E 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
N. of CPU power connectors
2
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
NZXT N9x870E has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
7
N. of fan headers
7
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <3 – >8
NZXT N9x870E has 7 fan headers, which is more than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 9.8% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
Pump header
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
NZXT N9x870E has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
3 A
Pump header max current
3 A
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
NZXT N9x870E supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.1% of motherboards.
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NZXT N9 X870E vs the average motherboard

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  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    4
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    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
    CPU socket
    AM5
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    12
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    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.
    12 vs 8
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    DDR memory version
    DDR5
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    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
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    5
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    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
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4082
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    20+2+1
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    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
  • 18.5% better value for money
    NZXT N9x870E has better value for money than the average motherboard (8.78 vs 7.4).
    8.78 vs 7.41
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM5
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    Integrated I/O shield
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    POST code display
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    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
    Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    AMD X870E
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870E vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    AMD X870E vs Intel B860
  • Includes onboard power button
    Onboard power button
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    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
    Onboard reset button
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    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
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    NZXT N9x870E has a newer release date than the average motherboard (2025 vs 2021). The average motherboard was released in 2021.
    2025 vs 2021
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    DDR memory version
    DDR5
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 50% more maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    192 GB
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    NZXT N9x870E has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (192 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    192 GB vs 128 GB
  • 69% higher maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    8,000 MT/s
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    NZXT N9x870E has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (8000 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    8,000 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • 66.2% higher overclocked RAM speed
    Maximum overclocked RAM speed
    8,200 MT/s
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.7k MT/s – >8.2k MT/s
    NZXT N9x870E has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8200 MT/s vs 4933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4933 MT/s.
    8,200 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    4
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    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
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5x4, 3x PCIe 4x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    1x PCIe 5.0x4, 3x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >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
  • 4 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    12
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    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.
    12 vs 8
  • 4 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    5
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    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
  • 6 more total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    21
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    NZXT N9x870E 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
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    2
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    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.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (USB-A)
    2
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    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.
    two internal headers
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    Total USB-C ports (including headers)
    3
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    NZXT N9x870E 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
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    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.
    Gen 2x2 Type-C header
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    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.
    1 vs 0
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Realtek RTL8126
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8126 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Realtek RTL8126 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    LAN speed
    5 Gbps
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    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.
    5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    NZXT N9x870E supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4082
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 15 dB higher audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    130 dB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    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.
    130 dB vs 115 dB
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    20+2+1
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    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 CPU power connectors
    N. of CPU power connectors
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    NZXT N9x870E has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • 1.5 more fan headers
    N. of fan headers
    7
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    NZXT N9x870E 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 A higher pump header current limit
    Pump header max current
    3 A
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 A – >3 A
    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.
    3 A vs 2 A
  • Fewer RAID options
    Supported RAID levels
    0/1/10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    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
    Multi-GPU support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    NZXT N9x870E does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16/x2
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    Depends on slot/M.2 population.
    x16/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    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
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >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
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    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).
    £360 vs £160
  • Fewer BIOS update options
    BIOS update methods
    UEFI utility, flashback
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    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
  • 2.25x more expensive
    NZXT N9x870E is more expensive than the average motherboard (£360 vs £160).
    £360 vs £160
  • 6.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NZXT N9 X870E
    the average motherboard
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    NZXT N9 X870E has a lower user score than the average motherboard (7.50 vs 8.000).
    7.5 vs 8
  • Fewer BIOS update options
    BIOS update methods
    UEFI utility, flashback
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    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
  • Fewer useful accessories
    Included accessories
    4x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer useful accessories than the average motherboard (4x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna vs 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable). The average motherboard comes with 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable.
    4x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna vs 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable
  • Older CPU platform
    CPU platform
    AMD
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    NZXT N9x870E uses the AMD CPU platform compared to Intel on the average motherboard. The average motherboard uses Intel CPU platform.
    AMD vs Intel
  • Fewer RAID options
    Supported RAID levels
    0/1/10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    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
    Multi-GPU support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    NZXT N9x870E does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16/x2
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    NZXT N9x870E has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    Depends on slot/M.2 population.
    x16/x2 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >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
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    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
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    N. of PS/2 ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    N. of HDMI outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    NZXT N9x870E has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    other video outputs only
    0 vs 1
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    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

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

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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