The Colorful iGame X870E VULCAN W OC is presented as an ambitious AM5 flagship motherboard. It combines the X870E chipset with extensive overclocking features and features an all-white design, specifically intended for high-end showcase systems.
In terms of aesthetics, the model name’s ‘W’ denotes its white theme. The board features a white PCB and is largely covered by large, imposing white metal heatsinks, giving it a clean and robust appearance intended for builders creating white-themed setups.
For core specifications, the VULCAN W OC is designed for high performance. It uses a robust 18+2+2 phase power design, with the core 18 phases utilizing 110A DrMOS components. This setup is capable of handling power-hungry processors, such as the AMD Ryzen 9000 series.
The board supports dual-channel DDR5 memory, with overclocking speeds noted to exceed 10600+ MT/s. Stability has been demonstrated with memory running at 8800 MT/s, and tests have pushed speeds beyond 9000 MT/s.
Storage capacity is handled by a total of five M.2 slots. These slots include two PCIe 5.0 x4 slots and three PCIe 4.0 x4 slots. Connectivity features two USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports that also support video output. Networking is equipped with a Realtek 5G LAN port and Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.
Unique features include an exclusive ‘Vulcan Smart Screen’ directly on the board, which can display system information or other visuals. A front USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C header supports 60W Power Delivery (PD3.0) for fast charging. Furthermore, the rear I/O panel provides convenience with one-click buttons for BIOS update and CMOS clear.
Overclocking is a central theme of the motherboard. The board has proven its capability by contributing to world records, such as pushing an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor to over 7.4 GHz. It features Colorful’s ‘X3D AI’ overclocking technology, designed to help users easily increase performance. The substantial 18-phase VRM and cooling solutions ensure it can manage the extreme power demands of overclocking.
In terms of pricing, the MSRP of the Colorful iGame X870E VULCAN W OC is listed at 3,999 RMB, equivalent to approximately $600 USD. However, the Funky Kit review noted that availability is scarce and varies by region, suggesting potential import markups could push the price to around $700+ on eBay.
Source: Funky Kit