ASRock X870E Challenger Wifi Motherboard Review: A value X870E board packed with features
ASRock’s X870E Challenger Wifi packs a flagship audio codec, robust VRMs, USB4, 5 GbE, and Wi-Fi 7 into an affordable, all-white ATX board. It’s one of the best-equipped AMD options under $230.
ASRock has released an affordable X870E-based motherboard called the X870E Challenger Wifi White for $230. This review explores its features, performance, and value proposition.
The motherboard boasts a robust power delivery system with 23 phases, 20 of which are 110A SPS MOSFETs. It supports DDR5-8200 (OC), features four DDR5-8200+ (OC) DIMM slots, and includes five USB 4.0 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, two 5 GbE ports, and Wi-Fi 7 (160MHz) connectivity. Additionally, it offers two SATA ports, a 4-LED POST Status Checker, and RGB headers for lighting customization.
Performance-wise, the X870E Challenger delivered average-to-below-average results across most tests due to compatibility issues with its primary DDR5-6000 kit. However, it is expected to perform better with a secondary DDR5-6000 kit that adheres to the board's QVL list.
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