ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi Motherboard
Nova-Level Power for Next-Gen Gaming
The Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi takes its name from one of the most powerful energy discharges in the universe—“Nova”—to represent the extreme performance this motherboard is built to deliver. Designed by gamers, for gamers, it combines aggressive styling with advanced power delivery, high-speed connectivity, and robust durability to push modern gaming rigs to the limit.
Key Highlights
Superb Productivity & Next-Gen Performance
- Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors
- AMD X870E chipset
- PCIe Gen5 support for graphics and M.2 storage
- Dual channel DDR5 memory with support up to DDR5-8200+ (OC)
- USB4 Type-C ports (up to 40 Gb/s)
- Enhanced VR/AR experience with Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Optimized 5 Gb/s LAN
Extreme Power & Durability
20+2+1 Power Phase Design
- Smooth, stable power delivery to the CPU
- Designed for unmatched overclocking capabilities
- Enhanced performance at lower temperatures for advanced gamers
SPS (Smart Power Stage) & Dr.MOS
- Latest SPS technology monitors current and temperature per phase
- Delivers cleaner, more efficient power to the CPU
- Improves performance and overclocking capability
Exclusive 20K Long-Life Capacitors
- 20K Black capacitors rated for up to 20,000 hours
- Capacitance increased from 560uF to 1000uF
- High-quality conductive polymer design
Hi-Density Power Connectors
- Hi-Density ATX 24-pin and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors
- Withstands higher current than traditional connectors
- Provides a more stable system and lowers risk under heavy overclocking
Server-Grade PCB Construction
- Server-grade low-loss PCB improves signal integrity
- Supports PCIe 5.0 for both graphics card and M.2 SSD
- Enhances memory overclocking potential
- 8-layer PCB with 2oz copper inner layers
- Lower temperatures and higher energy efficiency for long-term reliability
Memory Performance
DDR5 with XMP & EXPO Support
- Dual channel DDR5 memory technology
- Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+ (OC)
- Maximum system memory capacity: 256GB
- Supports Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles
- Built with high-quality materials for stable, reliable overclocking
Storage & Expansion
PCIe & Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (CPU, x16 mode)
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (x1 mode)
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x2 mode)
- 1 x vertical M.2 (Key E, type 2230) for WiFi/BT PCIe module
PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2
- 1 x Blazing M.2 (M2_1, CPU, Key M, type 2280, PCIe Gen5x4, 128 Gb/s)
- Designed to unleash the full potential of future ultra-fast SSDs
Additional M.2 & SATA Storage
- 3 x Hyper M.2 (M2_2/M2_3/M2_4, Key M, type 2280, PCIe Gen4x4, 64 Gb/s)
- 1 x M.2 (M2_5, Key M, type 2280, SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 16 Gb/s)
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors (chipset)
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors (ASMedia ASM1061)
RAID Support
- RAID 0 / 1 for SATA storage devices
- RAID 0 / 1 / 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Cooling & Thermal Design
Aluminum Heatsink Design
- Optimized aluminum heatsinks for efficient heat dissipation
- Maintains thermal performance during heavy gaming or productivity workloads
- Enhances system stability and durability
Comprehensive Fan & Cooling Headers
- 2 x CPU fan connectors (4-pin, Smart Fan control)
- 3 x chassis fan connectors (4-pin, Smart Fan control)
- 1 x AIO pump fan connector (4-pin, Smart Fan control)
- 1 x water pump fan connector (4-pin, Smart Fan control)
- 3 x thermistor cable headers for thermal monitoring
Graphics & Display
- Integrated AMD RDNA graphics support (actual support may vary by CPU)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 port (TMDS/FRL 8G compatible)
- Supports HDR, HDCP 2.3
- Maximum resolution up to 4K 120Hz
- 2 x USB4 ports supporting HDCP 2.3 and up to 8K 30Hz display output
Immersive Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
- Realtek ALC4082 audio codec
- Individual PCB layers for left/right audio channels
- Nahimic Audio support
- High-quality 15µ gold front panel audio connector
- Gold-plated Line Out and Microphone jacks on rear I/O
Networking & Wireless
Optimized 5G LAN
- Realtek RTL8126 5 Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s)
- Patent-pending connector design with superior EMI resistance
- High-speed, stable wired performance
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) & Bluetooth 5.4
- 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
- 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz frequency bands
- Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth on 6GHz band
- 1 antenna with 2T2R diversity technology
- Supports MU-MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.4 support
Enhanced VR Experience
- Higher throughput, lower latency, and Multi-link Operation (MLO)
- Smooth, real-time interactive VR/AR experiences
Multi-link Operation (MLO)
- Simultaneous use of multiple bands and channels
- Boosts speed and throughput
- Reduces latency for a smoother online experience
New Wi-Fi Antenna Design
- Tailored for high-bandwidth, low-latency workloads
- Ensures a stable wireless connection
High-Speed Connectivity
USB4 & USB Connectivity
- USB4 Type-C for up to 40Gbps data transfer
- Fast, versatile connectivity for modern devices
CPU-Based USB
- 2 x USB4 Type-C (rear)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (rear, USB32_1 and USB32_7)
Chipset-Based USB
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (front)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (rear, USB32_2 and USB32_56)
- 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 rear, 4 front)
- 6 x USB 2.0 (2 rear, 4 front)
Front & Internal Headers
- 1 x 24-pin ATX Hi-Density power connector
- 2 x 8-pin 12V Hi-Density CPU power connectors
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C front panel header (20 Gb/s)
- 1 x front panel audio connector (15µ gold)
- 1 x power LED and speaker header
- 1 x RGB LED header
- 3 x addressable LED headers
- Onboard power button with LED
- Onboard reset button with LED
- Dr. Debug LED diagnostics
Rear I/O Panel
- 2 x antenna ports
- 1 x HDMI port
- 2 x USB4 Type-C ports (40 Gb/s)
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports (10 Gb/s)
- USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports
- USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 5G LAN port
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out port
- 1 x Line Out jack (gold)
- 1 x Microphone input jack (gold)
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x BIOS Flashback button
Lighting & Aesthetics
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC support
- RGB LED header and three addressable RGB headers
- Flexible integrated I/O shield
- Enlarged heatsink armor for power stages
Software & UEFI Features
Software
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
- ASRock Phantom Gaming LAN software
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
UEFI BIOS
- 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock Instant Flash
- BIOS Flashback button on rear I/O
Included Accessories
- 4 x SATA data cables
- 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz antenna
- 1 x ARGB splitter cable
- 3 x thermistor cables
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX, 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm), 8-layer PCB, 2oz copper |
| CPU Support | AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series processors |
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Memory | 4 x DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, ECC/non-ECC un-buffered, up to 8200+ (OC), max 256GB, XMP & EXPO |
| Graphics | Integrated AMD RDNA graphics (CPU dependent), HDMI 2.1 (4K 120Hz), USB4 display up to 8K 30Hz |
| Audio | 7.1 CH HD Audio, Realtek ALC4082, Nahimic Audio, separated L/R PCB layers |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8126 5G LAN (10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s) |
| Wireless | 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7, 2.4/5/6GHz, 160MHz on 6GHz, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| PCIe Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x2), 1 x M.2 Key E (2230) |
| M.2 Storage | 1 x Gen5x4 (2280), 3 x Gen4x4 (2280), 1 x SATA3 & Gen3x2 (2280) |
| SATA Ports | 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s (2 chipset + 2 ASMedia ASM1061) |
| RAID | RAID 0/1 (SATA), RAID 0/1/10 (M.2 NVMe) |
| USB (Rear) | 2 x USB4 Type-C, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 |
| USB (Front) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C header, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (4 ports), 2 x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports) |
| Power Design | 20+2+1 power phase, 110A SPS for VCore+SOC, 20K Black Caps, Hi-Density power connectors |
| Cooling Headers | 2 x CPU fan, 3 x chassis fan, 1 x AIO pump, 1 x water pump, 3 x thermistor headers |
| RGB Headers | 1 x RGB LED header, 3 x addressable LED headers |
| Onboard Controls | Power button with LED, reset button with LED, Dr. Debug LED |
| OS Support | Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, ErP/EuP ready (with ErP/EuP ready PSU) |
Harness nova-grade power, next-gen connectivity, and rock-solid durability with the ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi—engineered to deliver fast, mysterious, and unbeatable gaming performance.
