SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink
SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink
The SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink motherboard with AMD AM5 socket and AMD X870E chipset is the cornerstone for building PC rigs with AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. This ATX motherboard, measuring 305×244mm, connects all your hardware components and facilitates fast data communication between them. With a frequency of up to 8400MHz, it offers an interface for connecting graphics cards and fast hard drives. SAPPHIRE's PhantomLink technology introduces an innovative way to power the graphics card directly through the motherboard, eliminating the need for visible cables. This system removes unsightly wiring from the main area of the PC case and simplifies the overall internal layout. A special power slot provides a stable supply of electricity for demanding graphics accelerators. The clean interior look complements the high functionality of the entire solution.
AMD X870E
Chipset
AMD AM5
Socket
ATX
Format
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink motherboard
- Combines an AMD X870E chipset, AMD AM5 socket, and ATX format
- Four DDR5 slots accommodate up to 256GB of RAM with a frequency of 8400MHz
- Features include a PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot for cards and a WiFi 7 interface
- Storage consists of four M.2 slots and four SATA III ports with RAID support
- Wired connection via a 5Gbps LAN port and wireless transfers handled by Bluetooth 5.4
- CPU power system consists of 16+2+1 phases with 90A per phase
- Status LED display and integrated buttons for easy control
Stable power and fast data transfers
The SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink motherboard uses a 16+2+1 phase power delivery system, rated at 90A per phase. Two eight-pin connectors supply a stable current for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. The power system maintains a stable voltage even under prolonged high CPU load. This efficient power delivery directly impacts the reliability of the entire system during demanding computational tasks. The board offers a PCI Express 5.0 interface with a throughput of up to 16GB/s for graphics cards and storage media. Users have a total of four M.2 slots, two supporting the PCIe 5.0 standard and two supporting PCIe 4.0. These fast drives deliver high read and write speeds, ensuring the system loads files quickly and overall responsiveness remains low.
Advanced cooling for key components
The cooling system of the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink motherboard consists of large passive heatsinks for the power delivery system and full-coverage covers for the M.2 drives. A dual-layer chipset heatsink efficiently dissipates heat from the motherboard's control circuits. Massive aluminium blocks keep all other important components at low temperatures, even during continuous operation. Efficient heat dissipation extends the lifespan of the installed components and prevents performance drops due to overheating.
Modern connectivity
Wireless connectivity is handled by WiFi 7 technology with support for the 320MHz band for fast, cable-free data transfer. For a wired network connection, there is a 5Gbps Ethernet port that reduces latency in network communication. The integrated Bluetooth 5.4 module makes it easy to connect wireless peripherals such as headphones or keyboards. The rear panel also includes two USB 4.0 Type-C ports with a transfer speed of up to 40Gbps.
Easy diagnostics and on-board controls
The built-in diagnostic LED display shows status codes during computer start-up, helping to quickly identify any hardware issues. Physical power and restart buttons make handling the board outside the computer case easier. Buttons for flashing the BIOS and clearing the CMOS memory on the rear panel simplify firmware management, so users can easily update the system without complicated setup procedures.
Port selection
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 4
- M.2 Slot - 2× PCIe 5.0 M.2
- M.2 Slot - 2× PCIe 4.0 M.2
- Function: RAID
USB ports
- Internal 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C
- Internal 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Internal 2× USB 2.0
- Rear 2× USB 4 Type-C
- Rear 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- Rear 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- Rear 2× USB 2.0
Graphics
- 1× HDMI 2.0
Audio
- Number of channels: 8
- Rear connectors: 2× audio jack + S/PDIF
Other
- Rear panel: Flash BIOS button, Clear CMOS button, RJ-45 (LAN) 5Gb/s, 2× WiFi antenna
- Power supply: 16+2+1 phase power design, 90A per phase
- Cooling: large passive heatsinks for the power cascade, full-cover heatsinks for M.2 drives
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard (or mainboard), it is important to pay particular attention to the motherboard's socket type, format and chipset. These parameters are among the most important and ensure the board's compatibility with the processor, expansion cards and other components. The specific socket will determine your choice of a suitable processor, while the remaining connectors will dictate which other components you need to select for your future computer.Specifications
Socket and chipset
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
| Code: | ELbx870n1 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |
| Manufacturer information |
24hour-AR, Van Nelleweg 1 3044 BC Rotterdam, The Netherlands [email protected] 
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