AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Ready! ASUS TUF Gaming X670E-PLUS WIFI Unboxing & Overview

[@ALKtech]

UPDATE AS OF AUGUST 2024: This video was published before 48GB DDR5 memory modules were available - according to the ASUS specs page, this motherboard now supports up to 192GB of RAM with 4x 48GB DDR5 memory modules. In addition, "Zen 5" Ryzen 9000 series processors and "Zen 4" Ryzen 8000 APUs are now supported with a BIOS update that is available for download from ASUS's official website. Check out the written article version of this video here: www.alktech.co/articles/review-asus-tuf-gaming-x670e-plus-wifi-am5-motherboard

[@Methodical2]

Nice presentation. This is how all manufacturers should present their product...walk us around the board vs. some crazy loud music and a bunch of photos with no explanation of the product. Two thumbs up.

[@Seb_95]

Just got this for my first custom pc build, great info covering all the specs, sure it will come in handy during the build 🙏

[@ALKtech]

Glad you found the video useful! What are the specs of the PC that you're putting together?

[@FOUR22]

bro I just spent nearly $300 on a product for 10gb because the board only has a 2.5gb ethernet port. just to find out that they are rocking gen 2 and gen 1 USB type C..... nice one Asus. not mad that this costs over $300 :D

[@FOUR22]

I cant use a wifi card because the 4080 is massive

[@ALKtech]

@@FOUR22 this board comes with built-in WIFI though, no need for you to install a separate WIFI card!

[@FOUR22]

@@ALKtech Lan Card. Its called a Wifi card as well.

[@Dubulcle]

I'm about to buy it, is there anything better? What would you recommend now?

[@FOUR22]

@@Dubulcle if you don't care about USB-C or have internet faster than 2.5gbps than this should be perfectly fine tbh. It has been great for me since then

[@Stevexx4u]

Asus is a reliable brand. Have this one myself with a Ryzen 7. Dont think Im going to use wifi though.

[@fluzzles]

Ryzen 7 7700X / upcoming Ryzen 7 7800X3D with RTX 4080 and DDR5 RAM. Would this be a good combination? I'm new to PC things...

[@ALKtech]

If you're intending to build a high-end PC meant primarily for gaming, the 7800X3D seems like a good bet, though its kinda hard to say for sure as the 7800X3D hasn't been released for sale yet, but numerous media outlets have been hypothesizing how the X3D will be a beast of a gaming CPU...in any case I think this motherboard paired with a 7800X3D will make for a good gaming PC that should last several years, and give you a good CPU upgrade path too!

[@DistarBute]

Why no one films behind the motherboard? I wanna know if there i backplate for AM4/5 cooler....

[@jonnze8949]

@dista9428 There is. I upgraded my rig with this board last week with a 7800X3D and Dark Rock Pro 4. Backplate is plating the back as it should. ;) (Is it still an "upgrade" if you toss everything but the graphics card? :D )

[@ALKtech]

@@jonnze8949 got me curious, what graphics card have you carried over from your previous build 🤔

[@jonnze8949]

Hey @@ALKtech I'll keep my trusty MSI RTX 3070 for a while longer that I luckily got for an okay price at release and before everything got ridiculous with the prices. VRAM is sparse but I'm still happy with it. Before that it was a GTX 970. And until last week I ran everything on a 6700K with 16 GB RAM, SATA SSD and 2 Hard Drives. It was about time. I still cant believe the speed of my WD M.2. Its...stupid fast. :D So...I upgrade hesitantly. But if I do, I want it to pay off. Without getting on the enthusiast level though.

[@ALKtech]

@@jonnze8949 I personally run a RTX 3070 for my primary rig that I game on at 1080p - have it paired with a 5700X and it serves my purposes just fine, in spite of the 8GB VRAM. If you ain't in a rush, wait for AMD's RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT to arrive, and with some luck, prices for new graphics cards (especially previous gen) may fall even further...and perhaps you could then splash out for a nice upgrade to fully realise your 7800X3D's potential!

[@diegorz5612]

How much time is the warranty? Thanks for the review!

[@ALKtech]

ASUS motherboards should have a standard three-year warranty!

[@talon1706]

I bought one. No issues at all. 7900x3d/ Strix 4090 oc.

[@piotrj.451]

Did you upgrade BIOS?

[@talon1706]

@@piotrj.451 Yes, 2214.

[@malagooo6456]

Nice presentation, thx 👍🏻

[@WD877]

Hello! Please tell me, were there any seals or stickers on the motherboard box itself or on the antistatic bag? Thank you

[@ALKtech]

ASUS motherboard boxes are unsealed from my experience, and the antistatic bag doesn't have any tape holding it in place from what I recall. Hope this helps!

[@WD877]

@@ALKtech thx

[@LordRythorn]

Does it fit a 2.5 pcie slot gpu? I got the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, and the motherboard's manual doesn't tell us too much about...

[@ALKtech]

The RX 6750 XT should fit just fine, usually graphics cards and motherboards are designed with dimension tolerances in mind to ensure maximum compatibility. Are you concerned about the card blocking the primary M.2 drive slot and vice versa?

[@LordRythorn]

@ALKtech The M.2 drive access is not a problem. My sapphire GPU takes almost 3 slots of pcie space. Need to make sure it will fit without interfering with the 2nd motherboard's pcie slot.

[@PilotWinks]

Could I use a 7900x and a 4090FE on this board? I’ll be using 32GB 6200mhz ddr5 ram. Would there be any issues with this combo? I’m new to pc gaming and I don’t overclock as I don’t know how.

[@ALKtech]

The 7900X and 4090FE will work just fine with this board - as always, just make sure that you've got a good CPU cooler and airflow in your case. Wouldn't hurt to check out ASUS's QVL list for qualified DDR5 memory modules too to minimise any compatibility hiccups!

[@PilotWinks]

@@ALKtech awesome. Thanks bud for the help! Heres a sub from me!

[@onterrio21]

Im building a asus tuf 7900xtx with an ryzen 7 7800x3d. My only question is...... with it all fit in a montech king 95 pro case?

[@ALKtech]

Yup the Montech King 95 Pro seems pretty big, and should fit this board and your 7900 XTX!

[@Oalmax]

Perfect review!

[@gaming-masters-news]

WoW, Its Great Job You Did, For GCC Gamers Where to Buy ASUS TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS Motherboard in Dubai, UAE ?

[@ale74vg]

hi, I received the card but without seals, both in the cardboard and in the nylon envelope, is this normal? Thank you

[@ALKtech]

Yup it's perfectly normal - ASUS's motherboard boxes and envelopes are not sealed!

[@Quorian]

I've got this paired with a Ryzen 9 7950x3d

[@ALKtech]

Sweet. I suppose you've got a high-end GPU to go with your build too?

[@suyenshakya4320]

after enabling docp, pc does not boot to bios, boots directly to windows. what's solution?

[@ALKtech]

Immediately after switching on your PC, keep mashing the Delete key. That should work in bringing up the BIOS screen!

[@suyenshakya4320]

Does work.. i am using t-force delta tuf ram.. it is xmp.. is it compatible isssue??

[@ALKtech]

@@suyenshakya4320 www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x670e-plus/helpdesk_qvl_memory/?model2Name=TUF-GAMING-X670E-PLUS

[@suyenshakya4320]

Now if plug my dp cable in my motherboard.. i am able to get to bios..but after bios going to windows i need to plug back to gpu dp for display..is this any issue with board??

[@ALKtech]

@@suyenshakya4320 all AMD AM5 processors come with built-in graphics, which is why you're able to get display output via the motherboard's DP port. Have you tried looking around in the BIOS to see if there's any weird setting changes regarding primary display device?

[@Blacksadify]

Curious if you'd be able to remove the large TUF logo and branding from the VRM heatsink on the right side. Appears to be just a small plate glued to it.

[@ALKtech]

If I recall correctly, it's not a sticker and actually one entire piece, meaning to say the VRM heatsink is cast in that shape, and the TUF motifs are printed on...

[@Blacksadify]

@@ALKtech Thanks for the info! I was considering that board and attempting to customize it, but it might be more hassle than it's worth if it's not able to be modified. I suppose I could just make a custom decal if need be.

[@Methodical2]

I use Lightroom, photoshop, Topaz and other photo editing software to load (large dumps) and edit photo files that can be 50+,MBs, in addition to gaming. Which CPU do you suggest between Intel and AMD? I have the 3080Ti. It's been a long time since I've put together a PC and currently researching this stuff and have some idea of the products but wanted to get some feedback from those who have been on top of this stuff. I am not too concerned about price to performance because this build will be around, as long as it last, for years to come. I'd like a rig that works and games. Btw, I am still using my build from November 2012 (2600K and 980Ti), so that should give an insight on how long I stick with a build. Thanks...

[@ALKtech]

Oh wow...how on earth have you survived with a 2700K for that long with those productivity apps 😂 Are you using your 3080Ti with the 2700K at the moment? Given your productivity workload and intention to game, I'd recommend going with a i5-13600K, which seems to be the value and productivity king at this point in time. One argument against it is how the LGA1700 platform is sort of, end-of-life once Intel's 14th Gen Meteor Lake is released, where AMD's AM5 platform might make more sense if you'd wanna do a mid-life upgrade. That said, since you mentioned you'd likely stick with a build (untouched) for a long time, going down the 13600K might be a good option - you could also pair the CPU with a Z690 board for cost savings!

[@Methodical2]

@@ALKtech Yeah. I know. It's been working, but I know things are much faster now. I got caught by the COVID thing when I was trying to source a new card and ended up waiting about 3 years to get a card that I wanted. I wanted the EVGA 3090Ti Hyrdo Copper but EVGA did not build it so I got the 3080Ti Hydro Copper back in July and have been waiting to see the new stuff. I plan to go AM5 this time around because as you stated Intel is nearing it's life cycle and I want to start at the beginning of a new cycle this time since I won't be making any changes for a long time. Thanks for the tips.

[@SoulGuitarMetal]

I was you. I was stuck with a GTX 960 and Intel i7-4790 built at home that was high-end... 8 years ago. The 960 is especially bad. This build could only run games in low settings and to make it worse I work with tech digital art with 2D, 3D procedural and rending, VFX, game engine like UE5, and many of these are optimized or have features that require an RTX for good performance. Render time and laggy system because of many heavy apps open were a huge bottleneck. I build a new system with Ryzen 9 7950X and 3070, and also got one of these new Samsung 980 2TB SSD for fast I/O, and the difference is a night to day. AMD is good in my case because it's all strong cores design which is better for 3D rendering than Intel's mixed approach which is better for more general work. DCCs also have better video encode support for Intel (AMD with graphics is still kind of a new thing yet) but I would hand the work to the GPU encoder, anyway. It costed me a leg but the cut in render time alone makes it possible to increase quality and double my work. And honestly, 5 of these 8 years suffering with a laggy workflow and a dry gaming experience because of low settings was not worth the savings.

[@Methodical2]

@@SoulGuitarMetal Good to know you like the new AMD CPU. I am strongly leaning towards that CPU. I have never used AMD before in the 3 computers that I've built. I am trying to learn as much about AMD before I stick my head out there. Thanks...

[@Methodical2]

@@SoulGuitarMetal Question. Do you store your working files (tech digital art work) on the NVMe, HDD or Sata disk?

[@robertogm688]

acabo de armar un equipo con esa tarjeta madre, ryzen 7600x, memorias que vienen en la misma lista de soporte de compatibilidad pero no me da video, prendes varios led secuencial los tipicos de cpu dram, vga pero el led de boot se queda en verde y de ahi no pasa, que crees que puede ser? es la misma tarjeta madre de este video

[@ALKtech]

Try booting up with just a single stick of RAM first to see if there's any difference, and if need be, let the system remain powered on even though there's no video, sometimes the system might just need some time to "train" the memory before it'll boot successfully. If the system does work with one stick of RAM, plonk in the other, and see how it goes!

[@linneberg13]

Das ist schon mein drittes Mainboard Mit D-D-R- 5-Speicher. TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS BIOS 2613 AMD 5 Ich hatte gehofft, neues Bios. Dann läuft es mal aber immer noch nicht. Speicher muss ich runterstellen. In meinen Augen Machen die Hersteller gar nichts Da muss man als Laie auch noch selber rumfummeln. Ich kehre zurück, auf DDR 4. Da gab's nie Probleme. PS. Du machst eine tolle Sendung, so schaue ich mir immer wieder gern an, mach weiter so

[@ALKtech]

Vielen dank, glad you liked the video! Hopefully with subsequent BIOS updates especially with Ryzen 9000's impending arrival, DDR5 compatibility will get better in due course..

[@AphillyatedYT]

This must be a European model because the American models do not look this way. They look almost the same, but they don’t have the audio chip cover on it.

[@ALKtech]

That's interesting, the model in question is also called the X670E-PLUS WIFI? As far as I'm aware, ASUS doesn't really make region-specific variants of the same motherboard type!

[@navneetlall5648]

which graphic card we can use in it ?

[@ALKtech]

Any graphics card with the PCIe x16 interface, such as the latest AMD and NVIDIA cards, will work just fine!

[@Anshul-nc4he]

hey i recnetly build my pc ryzen 9 750x rog x670e e gaming wifi and a corsair 150 h rgb psu is 650 watts problem is : my system is keeping shutdown since the very first run. i can't understand what is the issue can the update bios can fix this.. or do i need more power supply i m not using graphics card please reply anyone who can help is need 🙏

[@ALKtech]

Are you able to find a spare power supply to swap out the 650W one that you have and see if this changes anything? Also, did you connect the power supply to both 8-pin CPU power connectors on the motherboard?

[@Anshul-nc4he]

@@ALKtech i got why it was happening, i didn't plug in my cooler pump. So when the processor reached beyond throttle temp. Then it would shut off. Now i ve new problem. My borad is stuck at F9 q code which is recovery related code. Actually i tried to update my bios but. It shut off quickly in between the installation. I want to go back to the previous version now... I can't understand how can i do it..

[@ALKtech]

@@Anshul-nc4he you might want to try Googling "ASUS BIOS recovery". and try to reflash the BIOS again to see if it fixes your issues. Sounds like the BIOS might have gotten corrupted due to the shutdown while updating the BIOS...

[@Anshul-nc4he]

@@ALKtech i fixed it, the problem was i forgot to plug in pump plug into board. so the processor was heating beyond throttle temp and that was causing sudden shutdown. later on i put the updated bios file into pendrive and then it automatically did everything by itself...

[@potatochobit]

it SAYS it has aura sync but does this motherboard even have any lights?

[@ALKtech]

It does actually, in the lower right hand corner area of the board. It's a really small RGB LED accent though - check out 3:02 of this video to see how it looks. That said, AURA SYNC refers to the software used to control RGB devices - this board has three addressable RGB headers and a single 12V RGB header, for use with external devices with RGB LEDs. Trust this clarifies!

[@nocturnalsoul1499]

What's the price for this board?

[@ALKtech]

To my understanding this board has an estimated retail price of $589 Singapore dollars! Prices may vary depending on which country you're from.

[@marki9648]

@@ALKtech yikes... AMD really just priced themselves out unless you're getting a 7900+ CPU. Does not make sense to buy the new hardware when you're getting a 7600 or 7700, especially before the platform matures and GOOD (6000+) DDR5 comes down in price. I would like to see some proper benchmarks like HWUB 50 game average, at 1080p/1440p and 4k with realistic settings, not 1080p LOW. Probably more tests will pop up once 4000 Nvidia and RDNA3 comes out. I don't think the new gen CPUs will be flying off the shelf so best outcome is to wait for Intel, Nvidia and RDNA3 to come out then make an informed decision with proper realistic FPS numbers. I reckon Intel has knocked it out the park in the midrange market if their true MSRP price leaks are true. DDR4 + Mature Mobo platform, also means you can upgrade to a premium DDR5 kit down the line if you want more performance or just skip to Zen 6 / Arrow Lake. However, if you're looking for a workstation monster, I think the 7950X will be hard to beat, at that kind of money, the platform cost should not be a prohibitive aspect of the decision making, considering they will support AM5 to 2025. (most likely 2026, like they extended for AM4)

[@ALKtech]

@@marki9648 Totally agreed on the points that you've raised - in fact, Intel's lifting the lid on its 13th generation Raptor Lake offerings as we speak! I had the opportunity to lay my hands on a Z790 board from ASUS that sports DDR4 support (video's live on my channel now) - while I didn't have the chance to do any benchmarks with a 13th Gen processor, if the 13th Gen offerings are able to match or even beat the Ryzen 7000 series for the most part, it'd be clear which company would be taking the lead in sales for the coming months!

[@flowsy5294]

320 USD on Newegg.

[@joepiazza3756]

@@marki9648 Good quality 5600 mhz DDR5 has come down in price. That is the max the board takes without overclocking. That is definitely enough for this. I would be leary of 5200 though.

[@FanOWater]

Thanks!

[@ALKtech]

Much appreciated - glad you found the video useful!

[@FanOWater]

@@ALKtech You're welcome! Cheers

[@r-test3668]

Would a 4090 be good for this using a 7900x

[@ALKtech]

Yeap a 4090 would do great with this board and a 7900X!

[@nmnksc]

@@ALKtech Exactly what I'm thinking of doing; I'm thinking of installing an R9 7900x and an MSI Suprim rtx 4090 on this motherboard (I'm going back and forth between Suprim X or Suprim Liquid X). and 32gb T-force delta Tuf ddr5 6400mhz. What do you think of this setup? Should I consider ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-F for motherboard? Also what is your recommendation for cpu cooling? (I was thinking of TUF Gaming LC 240 RGB but I guess it's not compatible with AM5?) Your feedback will be very valuable to me.

[@ALKtech]

@@nmnksc Bearing in mind the ROG STRIX is more expensive than the TUF GAMING (~US$110 more expensive where I'm from), where the ROG STRIX comes with a better VRM setup, better audio, dual PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 (versus one on the TUF GAMING), much more USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports on the rear I/O, a sleeker-looking aesthetic, the question then would be, would you like to have these features? If the answer is no, I'd stick with the TUF GAMING! In fact, if you're going with the TUF GAMING board, I'd use the money saved to invest in a better AIO cooler - while ASUS's website doesn't state that the LC 240 supports AM5 - AM4 coolers SHOULD work with AM5, though I must say I haven't tried this myself just yet! That said, given that the 7900X can run pretty hot given its thermal design, I'd rather you have a look at a 360mm AIO cooler instead..I suspect that with the LC240 (which is more of an entry-level AIO) the 7900X might get thermal throttled with it!

[@shafiulhosseinnihal645]

Does it support gen 5 ssd?

[@ALKtech]

Yes it does, the board comes with a single PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot!

[@tomaszeklolek8134]

This or b650e-f rog strix?

[@ALKtech]

For me, price would be the deciding factor. How much do both boards cost where you're from, and what processor are you intending to use with the board?

[@McBillyBoy]

here is some support 😎

[@Steven-lw8lg]

This one or ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-F ???

[@ALKtech]

How big is the price difference between both boards where you're from, and what processor are you intending to use?

[@Steven-lw8lg]

@@ALKtech TUF is just 40 more, no big deal, cpu probably ryzen 9 7900

[@ALKtech]

@@Steven-lw8lg I'd personally get the ROG STRIX B650E-F - I feel the B650E board has a nicer set of features despite having the B650E chipset, and has a good VRM setup that will handle the 7900 just fine. My two cents!

[@Steven-lw8lg]

@@ALKtech thanks for replying!

[@rtxer5831]

now i see a different between rog and tuf

[@rtxer5831]

ps im building a mid tier all tuf pc and top tier all rog pc

[@ALKtech]

@@rtxer5831 Sounds cool - are you building one like for yourself and another for someone else?

[@jeji5860]

They need an i3 competitor around 100usd range

[@ALKtech]

Absolutely, plus DDR5 prices need to come down too in order for lower-end parts like the 7600X to make sense! We'll have to see how much the B650 series of motherboards will cost too when they're released..

[@Pyriel2]

Wonder if the rumors that the 7950x will run at 95C normal are true.

[@ALKtech]

Seems like it..at least from the other review videos and articles that I've watched thus far. Looks like having an excellent CPU cooler would be absolutely vital to maximise the potential of the 7950X!

[@Pyriel2]

@@ALKtech I heard that aio coolers cant handle high temps, the plastic inside the pump-house starts to melt or at least soften.

[@ALKtech]

@@Pyriel2 I wouldn't be surprised if that becomes a long-term issue down the road. AIO and HSF manufacturers would probably be scrambling to make sure their new product releases would have the longevity to handle the thermal behaviour of AMD's processors...guess only time will tell as people start to report on their ownership experiences!

[@Pyriel2]

@@ALKtech true. Wonder whats so damn different between an AM5 motherboard for 1600 dollars and one for 400. They share basically the same io and just a different number of pci5. I mean ddr5 memories are still so crap that ddr4 is faster and none of these board allow for ddr5 8000.

[@extraglutenplz3758]

Yes its true, I owned one and returned it.

[@Gregoses]

how is compatiblity with coolers? especially aio coolers??

[@ALKtech]

For the most part, coolers that work with the AM4 platform SHOULD work with the AM5 socket in terms of mounting compatibility. To be safe, it's best to check with your cooler/AIO manufacturer to confirm this!

[@celinedrules]

I use the ASUS ROG Strix LC II 360 ARGB White Edition and it works great.

[@eprohoda]

omg. total incredible , 👐

[@intetx]

I like this, but ASUS famously small QVL list and lacking support scares me.

[@ALKtech]

Coupled with the fact that DDR5 is pretty new and would have teething issues...

[@AlwaysRespawn]

Is this board good enough to make full use of 7900x for a good long life? pls reply

[@ALKtech]

This board will handle a 7900X just fine, and probably give you some headroom to upgrade to Ryzen 8000/9000 series in the future...provided they're still on the AM5 socket!

[@ronnjonn8580]

looks like it had been previously opened 🤔

[@Methodical2]

Curious. What's wrong with that?

[@acanthopterygii]

I think 14+2 power design is not enough for future generations of cpu. Maaaybe it could handle well 7000 series. What do you think? Keep up good work.

[@ALKtech]

Thanks! Kind of hard to say about the future generation of processors how power hungry they'd be, but given that AMD's had a good track record of having older boards that support even the latest processors (i.e. AM4), the 14+2 setup here should be adequate, but maybe not for the highest end Ryzen 8000/9000 series when they do arrive? Your guess is as good as mine!

[@Gregoses]

the cpus would have to need way over 250 amps for the VRMs to not be enough, the 7950x cannot even hit 200 amps unless you overclock using some crazy cooling so it will be more then enough for any new cpu. So if AMD released 9950x and it pulled 350W then maybe, but that wont happen

[@Gregoses]

@@ALKtech it will be enough, 70A power stages will handle anything that can fit into the AM5 socket as the thermal density will be the limiting factor, this board also has huge coolers

[@4gbmeans4gb61]

So there is no way to run x16 5.0 on the GPu with x4 5.0 on an m.2 at the same time? If you use a 4.0 gpu in the x16 does it disabled all 5.0 slots? Or can you do x16 4.0 for gpu and x4 5.0 with m.2 ?

[@ALKtech]

The PCIe x16 slot for a graphics card and the primary M.2 slot can both operate at PCIe 5.0 speeds concurrently!