ASUS debuts its “NitroPath” DRAM tech with its ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard

ASUS debuts its new NitroPath DRAM technology at Gamescom 2024 – Faster memory!

ASUS has revealed a new technology that could transform the world of memory overclocking, and it is arriving first on their high-end AM5 X870E series ROG motherboards. At Gamescom, ASUS confirmed that their new “NitroPath” DRAM tech would be coming to both their Crosshair X870E Hero, and their ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming motherboards. We managed to get hands-on with these motherboards at Gamescom.

As DRAM speeds increase, signal integrity is becoming an increasingly important factor. That’s why ASUS have redesigned their DDR5 DRAM slots with new “NitroPath” technology to reduce noise and boost memory speeds.

Not only does these new DRAM slots promise higher levels of signal integrity, they also promise increased retention force. DRAM modules will be secured with 57% more retention force. Additionally, ASUS has reported up to 400 MT/s higher DRAM speeds.

With their new NitroPath DRAM slots, gold finger pins are 39% shorter. The highlighted areas of conventional DRAM slots are where ASUS claims that noise levels are highest. With their new NitroPath design, this area is effectively done away with. With this change, ASUS claims to have delivered a near 40% reduction in noise.

Thanks to NitroPath, the new ROG Crosshair X870E Hero, and ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming motherboards will offer the strongest memory support of ASUS’ 800-series AM5 motherboard lineup. Additionally, ASUS have increase the ease of use of these motherboards with new Q-Design technologies, WIFI 7 support, USB4 support, and more.

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