ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO AMD X570 ATX Gaming Motherboard with PCIe 4.0 16 WiFi 6 802.11ax 2.5Gbps USB 3.2 SATA M.2 RGB
| Marketing description |
| Advanced power, passive cooling of the chipset and unobtrusive aesthetics allow the Crosshair VIII Dark Hero to attack from the shadows and form a threatening duo with AMD Zen 3. |
| Product features |
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ASUS Optimem III
Featuring a proprietary memory trace layout tuning that improves signal integrity and reduces noise, Optimem III enables memory kits to operate at lower latencies, reduced voltages and at higher frequencies. Stack Dark Hero with your favorite modules and maximize the throughput of Zen 3 processors for applications that demand massive throughput, or balance the performance of infinite fabric and memory for diverse workloads.
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Cooling
Maintaining system stability is paramount under high load, so the Crosshair VIII Dark Hero uses passive chipset cooling with large VRMs and chipset heatsinks that strike the right balance between area and mass.
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VRM heatsink
The two VRM heatsinks are located above the MOSFETs and chokes and are connected by a heat pipe to further increase the area for heat dissipation.
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M.2
Two dedicated heatsinks keep the dual M.2 SSD at optimal operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
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High conductivity thermal pad
A high-quality thermal pad improves the overall heat transfer of the system by coupling the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.
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Passive radiator for the chipset
The dedicated chipset heatsink dissipates heat to maintain optimal operating temperatures.
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Optimization
ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is equipped with intuitive and flexible tools that allow customization of all system parameters to achieve the performance you want.
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Precise voltage monitoring
Conventional motherboards use a unidirectional reading tapped from a location that is less than ideal, resulting in a large discrepancy between the actual voltage supplied to the CPU and the value read to the software. ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero features differential readout circuitry and a delicate integrated circuit that simplify overclocking and tuning, allowing you to monitor voltages more accurately.
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Personalization
In addition to outstanding performance, ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero provides extensive styling and customization options to allow you to build a system that truly stands out.
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| Total |
| Product type |
Modern board - ATX |
| Chipset type |
AMD X570 |
| Socket for processors |
Socket AM4 |
| Maximum number of processors |
1 |
| Compatible processors |
Ryzen (supports 2nd and 3rd generation Ryzen / 1, 2nd and 3rd generation Ryzen with Radeon Graphics) |
| Supported RAM |
| maximum size |
128 GB |
| Technology |
DDR4 |
| Tire tread |
2400 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2800 MHz, 3000 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2933 MHz, 3400 MHz (OC), 3466 MHz (OC), 3733 MHz (OC), 3600 MHz (OC), 3866 MHz (OC), 4000 MHz (OC), 4133 MHz (OC), 4400 MHz (OC), 4266 MHz (OC), 4600 MHz (OC), 4800 MHz (OC), 3200 MHz |
| Supported RAM integrity check |
ECC |
| Logged or buffered |
Unbuffered |
| Functions |
Dual channel memory architecture |
| Audio |
| Type |
HD Audio (8-channel) |
| Audio Codec |
SupremeFX |
| Appropriate standards |
High definition audio |
| LAN |
| Network controller |
Intel I211-AT / Realtek RTL8125-CG / Intel AX200 |
| Network interfaces |
Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Extension / Connectivity |
| Expansion slots |
1 x CPU
4 x DIMM 288-pin
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (PCIe 4.0 x16/x0, x8/x8 (with third-generation Ryzen processor); PCIe 3.0 x16/x0, x8/x8, x8/x0 (with second-generation Ryzen processor and third-generation Ryzen processor with a Radeon graphics card))
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 |
| Storage interfaces |
SATA-600 connectors: 8 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10
SATA-600 / PCIe 4.0 - connectors: 2 x M.2 |
| Interfaces |
1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
1 x audio line-in - mini-jack
1 x audio line-out - mini-jack
1 x microphone - mini-jack
1 x TOSLINK
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
1 x audio line output (center/subwoofer) - minijack
1 x audio line output (rear) - mini jack
1 x LAN (2.5Gigabit Ethernet)
1 x USB-C Gen2 |
| Internal interfaces |
4 x USB 2.0 - header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 header
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x audio header |
| Power connectors |
4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector |
| Functions |
| BIOS type |
AMI |
| BIOS functions |
WfM 2.0 support, USB BIOS Flashback, UEFI BIOS, SMBIOS 3.2 support, ACPI 6.2 support |
| Falling asleep/waking up |
Wake on LAN (WOL) |
| Hardware Features |
Jack Reload, ASUS Q-Design, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot, ASUS Q-Connector, Audio Jack Detection Technology, NVIDIA 3-way SLI Technology Support, Q-Code, SupremeFX Shielding Technology , AMD CrossFireX technology support, AMD 3-way CrossFireX technology support, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), anti-pop function, LANGuard, ESS ES9023P |
| Different |
| Accessories included |
External Antenna, 1 x M.2 Screw, ROG Pads, RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extender, ROG Large Sticker, ROG Thank You Card, RGB Addressable LED Strip Extender, Q-Connector |
| Cables included |
4 x Serial ATA cable |
| Software included |
Drivers and utilities |
| Width |
30.5 cm |
| Depth |
24.4 cm |
