ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero AMD X570 ATX gaming motherboard with PCIe 4.0, 16 power stages, OptiMem III, on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, USB 3.2, SATA, M.2 and Aura Sync RGB lighting

Teamed Power Architecture

Modern CPU architectures up the ante for motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power-saving modes to full load almost instantaneously. Our latest VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.

• Dual 8-pin ProCool II power connector

  Two ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.

• 14+2 power stage

  The VRM has 14+2 power stages, each rated to handle 90 amps.

• MicroFine alloy chokes

  Each Power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.

• 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors

  Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.

Cooling Heatsinks

• VRM heatsink

  The two VRM heatsinks are placed above the MOSFETs and chokes, and are connected by a heat-pipe to further increase surface area for heat dissipation.

• High-conductivity thermal pad

  A high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.

• M.2 heatsink

  Two dedicated heatsinks keep the dual M.2 SSDs at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

• Passive chipset heatsink

  A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.

ASUS Optimem III

Infused with proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, Optimem III allows memory kits to run at lower latencies, reduced voltages, and operate at higher frequencies. Stack the Dark Hero with your favorite modules and maximize Zen 3 processors throughput for applications that demand massive bandwidth, or balance infinity fabric and memory performance for a diverse range of workloads.

Test Configuration: AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 9 5950X | ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero

Max Capacity without Compromise

Cooler by design

ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.

• Multiple temperature sources

  Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling. All settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.

• 4-pin PWM/DC fan

  Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

• AIO PUMP

  A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

Cooler by design

ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.

• WiFi 6 (AX200)

  Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense WiFi environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. *

  Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6. Find out more about ASUS WiFi 6 solutions:
  https://www.asus.com/wifi6/

• REALTEK 2.5G LAN

  2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.​

• Intel® 1Gbps Ethernet

  ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero features the latest Intel® Ethernet (I211-AT) ensuring data exchanges with your network and the outside world are fast and smooth. Intel LAN reduces CPU overhead and increases TCP and UDP throughput, keeping more processing power.

*Actual speed varies, depending on networking conditions.

Storage

UNTHROTTLED TRANSFER SPEED

Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slot support up to 22110 and provide NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to two PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds on the AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 and 3000 Series desktop processors.

SupremeFX

ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. There's also a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220 codec, an ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter for superior front-panel output, and a Texas Instruments® RC4580 op amp for high gain with low distortion — all to produce unmatched audio quality.

• Audio Line Shielding

  Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.

• ESS® ES9023P

  The ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of 112db DNR /-94dB THD+N for superior front-panel output

• S1220 Codec

  10 DAC channels provide simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs

• Switching MOSFETS

  Unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs

• Nichicon® CAPS

  Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

Grow your gaming world

Gear up with ROG components, from graphics and monitors to mice and keyboards. And up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system expands.

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