Description
The SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink Polar Edition motherboard provides a strong foundation for high-end gaming and demanding applications. With state-of-the-art interfaces, high memory bandwidth, and innovative features like PhantomLink for GPU power delivery, you are well prepared for current and upcoming hardware generations.
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4
- 4x DIMM slots for up to 256 GB DDR5 RAM up to 8400 MHz (OC)
- 4x M.2 (2x PCIe 5.0 and 2x PCIe 4.0) / 4x SATA
- 2x USB4, 4x USB 3.2 Gen2, 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 and 2x USB 2.0 on the I/O panel
- OC features: 16+2+1 phase VRM design with 90A per phase
- Integrated WiFi 7 and 5Gbit LAN
SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink Polar Edition: ATX motherboard with AMD AM5 socket and X870E chipset
The SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink Polar Edition is equipped with the high-end X870E chipset for AMD’s Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. It features the proven AM5 socket, providing a powerful platform for gaming, content creation, and demanding workloads.
A special highlight is the support for PhantomLink (GC-HPWR), allowing compatible graphics cards to be powered directly via the motherboard. This results in a tidier system and reduces visible cables inside the case. Additionally, the motherboard offers USB4 with up to 40 Gbit/s as well as PCIe 5.0 for maximum bandwidth with GPUs and fast NVMe SSDs.
Designed for demanding applications
The SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink Polar Edition is designed for high-end gaming and performance-intensive applications. The robust 16+2+1 phase power delivery with 90A per phase ensures stable power supply to your CPU, even under heavy loads. With support for fast DDR5 memory up to 8400 MHz, you can get the most out of your system.
Additionally, you benefit from modern features such as WiFi 7, an integrated debug display, and convenient onboard buttons for power, reset, BIOS update, and CMOS clear. Thoughtful cooling for VRMs, M.2 slots, and chipset ensures consistently stable performance.
| Colour | |
| Primary Colour | White |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 245 mm |
| Height | 305 mm |
| Form Factor | |
| Motherboard formfactor | ATX |
| CPU | |
| CPU Manufacturer | AMD |
| CPU Socket | AM5 |
| Display | |
| Display Included | No |
| Power Specifications | |
| Power Stages (VRMs) | 16+2+1 |
| Motherboard | |
| BIOS Flashback Button | Yes |
| Clear CMOS Button | Yes |
| Motherboard Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Motherboard Features | Debug LEDs, M.2 Quick Release, Onboard Power Buttons, Q-CODE Display |
| Dual BIOS | No |
| Built-In I/O Shield | Yes |
| PCB Layers | 8 |
| Memory | |
| Max. Memory | 256 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Form Factor | DIMM |
| System Memory Subtype | UDIMM |
| Max. Memory Speed (OC) | 8400 MT/s |
| EEC Support | No |
| Memory slots | 4x |
| Performance Profile | AMD EXPO |
| Wi-Fi & LAN | |
| LAN | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 1x 5 Gbit/s |
| LAN Chip | Realtek 8126 |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth Standard | 5.4 |
| Cooling | |
| Backplate | Yes |
| M.2 Heatsinks | Yes |
| VRM Heatsinks | Yes |
| Water Cooling | |
| Watercooling | No |
| Internal Ports | |
| CPU Power Supply | 2x 8-Pin |
| USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Header | 1 |
| USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Possible Ports | 1 |
| USB 3.0 (internal) Header | 1 |
| USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports | 2 |
| USB 2.0 (internal) Header | 2 |
| USB 2.0 (internal) Possible Ports | 4 |
| RGB / LED connectors | 2x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB), 3x Digital RGB (3-Pin 5VDG) |
| Front Panel Audio Header | Yes |
| External Ports | |
| USB4 Gen 3x2 (external) Type C | 2 |
| USB 3.2 (external) Type A | 8 |
| USB 2.0 (external) Type A | 2 |
| Display Connectors | HDMI (1x), USB Type C (DisplayPort shared) (2x) |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm jack (total) 2x, S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) 1x |
| Storage Ports | |
| M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 | 2 |
| M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 | 2 |
| SATA 6G (internal) | 4 |
| Back Connect | |
| Back Connect | No |
| Expansion Slots | |
| PCIe x16 slots (total) | 3 |
| PCIe 5.0 x16 mechanical slot | 1 |
| PCIe 4.0 x4 mechanical slot | 2 |
| Compatibility | |
| Compatibility Note | Please refer to the manufacturer's compatibility information. You can find the latest overview on the manufacturer's website. |
| Fan Header | |
| 4 Pin Fan Connectors | 5 |
| Audio | |
| Soundchip | Realtek ALC897 |
| Lighting | |
| Lighting / RGB | Yes |
| Product Series | |
| Product Series/Family | PhantomLink |
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