SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink Polar Edition
SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink Polar Edition
The SAP motherboard provides the foundation for building a PC with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. This white ATX board, measuring 30.5×24.4cm, connects your hardware components and facilitates their communication. The AMD AM5 socket and AMD X870E chipset provide support for the modern PCIe 5.0 interface for graphics cards and fast M.2 SSD storage. The board works with DDR5 RAM in a Dual-Channel configuration, supporting a total capacity of up to 256GB, and features the SAPPHIRE CORE BIOS interface for system configuration.
AMD X870E
Chipset
AMD AM5
Socket
ATX
Format
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink Polar Edition motherboard
- Combines an AMD X870E chipset, AM5 socket, and ATX format
- Features 4 slots supporting up to 256GB of DDR5 memory
- Connectivity provided by a PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot and USB 4.0 interface
- Storage includes 4× M.2 slots and 4× SATA III ports
- Networking includes 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4
- Powered by a 16+2+1 phase system with 90A per phase
- Easy management with a Flash BIOS button and diagnostic display
Stable power supply
The power cascade consists of 16+2+1 phases, with each phase handling a current of up to 90A. This configuration provides ample power even for demanding processors under sustained load. The advanced cooling system for the power components also contributes to high stability, maintaining low temperatures even during overclocking.
Fast DDR5 RAM
Four DIMM slots support DDR5 memory in Dual-Channel mode with a total capacity of up to 256GB. The board supports memory overclocking. For graphics cards, it offers one PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot, complemented by two PCIe 4.0 ×4 slots. The board also features a special Phantomlink power slot for graphics cards, which simplifies cable management in the PC case.
Fast network connectivity
A 5Gbps Ethernet port handles wired network connections, complemented by a Wi-Fi 7 wireless module that supports the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. For connecting peripherals, there are two USB 4.0 Type-C ports with a transfer speed of 40Gbps, which support DisplayPort Alt mode video output and 15W power delivery. The board also includes an internal USB-C connector with 30W power delivery support.
Storage and easy diagnostics
For hard drives and SSDs, four M.2 slots are available, two of which use the fast PCIe 5.0 interface and two use PCIe 4.0. Traditional drives can be connected using four SATA III ports. To simplify installation and troubleshooting, the board features an integrated diagnostic LED display and coloured LEDs that indicate the status of the processor, memory, graphics card, and boot process. The rear panel also includes buttons for easy BIOS flashing and clearing the CMOS.
Port configuration
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 4
- M.2 Slot - 2× M.2 PCIe 5.0
- M.2 Slot - 2× M.2 PCIe 4.0
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2 (1 header)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen2x2: 1 (1 header)
- Rear USB 2.0: 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 4
- Rear USB 4.0 40G: 2
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- Graphics outputs: USB
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear outputs: 2 × 3.5mm Jack, Optical S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: Flash BIOS button, RJ-45 (LAN) 5Gbps, CMOS button, 2× Wi-Fi antenna
- Bluetooth 5.4
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard (or mainboard), it's important to pay close attention to the socket type, form factor, and chipset. These parameters are among the most crucial and ensure the board is compatible with the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of a suitable processor, while the remaining connectors dictate the other components you'll need for your future computer.Specifications
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
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