ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero ATX Gaming Motherboard
Overview :
Experience high-end gaming and massive utility with the ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero ATX Gaming Motherboard from ASUS. This sleek RGB-enabled motherboard is ideal for the builder who wishes to utilize a wide array of gaming-based components. The X570 chipset lays the groundwork for your components, starting with the AM4 socket, made for AMD’s Ryzen brand processors. With eight SATA III, two M.2 NVMe, and four dual-channel DDR4 memory slots, you can enjoy fast loading times and increased multitasking capabilities. One PCIe 3.0 x16 and two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots are available for graphics and utility cards. If you wish to build a system using multiple graphics cards, you can utilize NVIDIA’s 2-way SLI feature and AMD 2-way and 3-way CrossFireX technology for enhanced graphic performance.
The ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero motherboard connects to wireless networks using Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, while Bluetooth 5.1 allows you to connect wireless headphones and speakers for a cordless experience. Additionally, several USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-A ports are available for wired peripherals.
This motherboard is designed for use with Windows 10 (64-bit) operating systems.
Ryzen Brand Processors
Enhanced Memory Performance
Premium Components
Extreme Cooling Power
RGB Lighting with Aura Sync
SupremeFX Audio
DIY Friendly
Enhanced Ports
Optimization Applications
Networking Capabilities
Specification :
CPU | |
Chipset | AMD X570 |
CPU Socket | AM4 |
Back Panel I/O | |
USB | 7 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A |
4 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | |
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C | |
Thunderbolt | None |
Display | None |
Audio | 5 x 3.5 mm |
1 x S/PDIF | |
Ethernet / Controller | 1 x Gigabit |
1 x 2.5Gigabit | |
Wi-Fi Antenna | 2 x Connector |
Buttons | BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS |
Memory | |
Memory Slots | 4 x 288-Pin |
Memory Support | DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3800, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4333, 4400, 4600, 4800, 4866, 5000, 5100 MHz |
Maximum Capacity | 128 GB |
Channel Architecture | Dual Channel |
Storage Expansion | |
SATA | 8 x SATA III |
M.2 | 1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA III) |
1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III) | |
U.2 | None |
Optane Memory Support | No |
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 10 |
Internal I/O | |
Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 |
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
USB | 2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port) |
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB Type-C Port) | |
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port) | |
Multi-GPU Support | 2-Way, 3-Way AMD CrossFireX |
2-Way NVIDIA SLI | |
Air Cooling | 1 x 4-Pin CPU |
3 x 4-Pin System | |
1 x 2-Pin W_IN | |
1 x 2-Pin W_OUT | |
Liquid Cooling | 1 x 4-Pin Pump |
Power Connectors | 1 x 24-Pin Mainboard |
1 x 8-Pin ATX | |
1 x 4-Pin ATX | |
Security | TPM Module |
LED Header | 4 x RGB |
Audio | 1 x Speaker |
Diagnostics | LN Mode, Reset, ReTry, Safe Boot, Slow Mode, Start |
Front Panel I/O | |
I/O Connection Headers | USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Audio | |
Audio Codec | SupremeFX ES9023P (7.1-Channel) |
Wireless | |
Bluetooth | 5.1 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (MU-MIMO) |
Software | |
Supported Operating Systems | Windows 10 (64-Bit) |
Physical | |
Form Factor | ATX |
Dimensions | 6.9 x 12″ / 17.5 x 30.5 cm |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 6.195 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 14.5 x 12.1 x 4.4″ |