ASUS Prime X670-P DDR5 AMD Motherboard

The ASUS Prime X670-P is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built on the AMD X670 chipset and designed for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors using the AM5 (LGA 1718) socket. It targets builders who want a capable, feature-rich platform without moving to the ROG or TUF tiers. At the heart of the power subsystem is a 12+2 DrMOS power-stage design. Each DrMOS package integrates high-side and low-side MOSFETs along with their drivers into a single unit rated at 60 A, delivering stable voltage to demanding high-core-count Ryzen processors. Dual VRM heatsinks and high-quality thermal pads help dissipate heat from the power stages during extended workloads. ASUS ProCool solid-pin connectors — a 4-pin plus 8-pin CPU power arrangement — reduce resistance versus hollow-pin alternatives. Storage flexibility is a highlight. Three M.2 Key-M slots are provided: M.2_1 (CPU-direct) supports PCIe 5.0 x4 for drives reaching up to 128 Gbps, while M.2_2 (CPU-direct) and M.2_3 (chipset) each support PCIe 4.0 x4. All three slots accommodate 2242, 2260, and 2280 drives; M.2_2 additionally fits 22110 (110 mm) modules. An M.2 heatsink on the primary slot helps prevent thermal throttling during sustained transfers. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out storage connectivity, with AMD RAIDXpert2 supporting NVMe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10. Memory support spans four DDR5 DIMM slots accommodating up to 128 GB in dual-channel configuration. Native speeds of 4800/5000/5200 MT/s are supported alongside overclocked profiles up to DDR5-6400+ via AMD EXPO and ASUS OptiMem II. Expansion slots include one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (CPU, x16 mode) for primary GPU installation, two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (chipset, x4 mode each), and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (note: the PCIe 3.0 x1 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_3/4 ports). Rear connectivity covers 10 USB ports: one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps), and two USB 2.0 Type-A. An onboard Thunderbolt (USB4) header enables up to 40 Gbps bi-directional transfer with a compatible ASUS add-on card. Wired networking is handled by a Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet controller. A V-M.2 (Key E) slot on the rear panel accepts an optional Wi-Fi module (sold separately). Display outputs for CPU-integrated graphics include one DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 8K@60 Hz) and one HDMI 2.1 port (up to 4K@60 Hz). Audio is managed by a Realtek HD codec supporting 7.1 surround sound at up to 24-bit/192 kHz, with audio shielding and dedicated PCB layers to reduce interference. BIOS FlashBack allows UEFI updates via a FAT32-formatted USB stick without a CPU or RAM installed. ASUS Q-Design features — Q-Latch for tool-free M.2 installation, Q-DIMM single-latch memory slots, and Q-Slot — simplify the build process. Three Addressable Gen 2 and two Aura RGB headers support lighting customisation via ASUS Armoury Crate software. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX (305 mm × 244 mm) - Socket / Chipset: AMD AM5 / AMD X670 - CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors - Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, max 128 GB, DDR5-4800 to DDR5-6400+(OC), ECC & Non-ECC Unbuffered, Dual-Channel, EXPO support - M.2 Slots: 3× Key-M (M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4; M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4; M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4) - SATA Ports: 6× SATA 6 Gb/s - PCIe Slots: 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16), 2× PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4), 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 - Rear USB: 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2× USB 2.0 Type-A - Ethernet: Realtek 2.5 GbE - Audio: Realtek 7.1 HD, 24-bit/192 kHz - Power Stages: 12+2 DrMOS, 60 A each - BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - Weight (board only): 1.204 kg