ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme Motherboard AMD

With ASUS' ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme AM4 E-ATX Gaming Motherboard, you may expand your virtual horizons

ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme Motherboard AMD is designed to take advantage of the sheer power of high-end gaming components, providing you with solid features fit for your favorite games

With an E-ATX form format, the Crosshair VIII has many of connectivity choices, thanks to the X570 chipset that serves as the motherboard's backbone

An AMD AM4 socket can support a wide range of Ryzen processors, has four dual-channel DDR4 RAM slots, six SATA connectors, three M.2 SSD interfaces, and even has a DIMM.2 storage card that can support two more M.2 storage units.

Two PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots and one PCIe 3.0 x1 expansion slot allow you to add powerful graphics and utility cards to your system.

Expand Your Virtual Horizons

Thunderbolt 4 connectivity allows you to connect resource-intensive peripherals like external drive arrays, transmit data at up to 40 Gb/s, and employ daisy-chaining to simplify your desktop setup.

A wide range of peripherals, including keyboards and mice, as well as video and audio interfaces, are supported via USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 2x2 ports.

For a truly cable-free experience, Bluetooth 5.2 allows you to use numerous wireless devices such as controllers and headphones

If you prefer a wired network connection, connect to your network using Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) technology or dual-RJ45 ports that deliver 2.5 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds.

Power & Performance
Power Solution

ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme Motherboard AMD uses 18+2 power stages rated at 90 amps each for the Vcore and two 90-amp power stages for the secondary voltage rails to maximize the power of resource-demanding components.

Dual 8-pin ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine Alloy Chokes, and 10K Premium Capacitors all work together to steady electrical current within the system, extending the motherboard's lifespan and allowing you to stay in the game longer

OptiMem III

With ASUS OptiMem III, you can run memory kits with lower latency and lower voltages while working at higher speeds.

With improved memory trace layouts that generate enhanced communication between the memory and your CPU, you receive improved signal integrity and noise reduction

OS Switcher that Changes on the Fly

With the Dynamic OS Switcher feature, you may create separate settings for business and play.

This enables you to construct BIOS scenarios based on your requirements

For resource-intensive operations, set up an overclock scenario, then transition to a normalized setting for more relaxing conditions.

Cooling
Heatsinks

A set of heatsinks are strewn around the Crosshair VIII to preserve thermal conductivity for components including M.2 solid-state drives and I/O ports.

Integrated cooling options include a VRM heatsink, aluminum I/O cover, extended VRM heatsink, M.2 aluminum covers, and high-conductivity pads

A huge chipset heatsink delivers a unique appearance while keeping your motherboard cool, and integrated M.2 backplates assure good performance under severe loads.

Headers

Thermal headers provide both liquid and cooling capabilities while allowing you to monitor your system.

Multiple temperature sensors are positioned throughout the board to collect thermal data, and 4-pin PWM/DC fan headers with ASUS HYDRANODE provide enough power to run your cooling fans with the included ROG fan controller

For radiators and complicated custom liquid-cooling equipment, a specialized water-cooling zone provides connections such as Water Pump+, Water In/Out, and Water Flow.

Fan Controller by ROG

With the included ROG Fan Controller and integrated FanXpert 4 software, you get six more fan headers, allowing you to add standard and ARGB fans to your setup for beautiful cooling.

Connectivity
Networking

Whether you prefer a wired or wireless network connection, the Crosshair VIII's Wi-Fi 6E wireless networking provides instant access and faster data upload and download speeds.

Intel 2.5Gb and Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet protocols are supported by dual RJ45 wired network interfaces, improving wired communications

Additionally, a magnetic base is provided with the Wi-Fi antenna, allowing you to position it in various locations for the greatest signal.

USB

The Crosshair VIII has two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back panel, allowing for up to 40 Gb/s data transfer speeds, daisy-chaining, and display support up to 4K resolution.

The front-panel connectors for USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 2x2 support a wide range of devices, with the Gen 2x2 connector supporting up to 20 Gb/s speeds and 60W Power Delivery to charge your connected devices.

Storage

The Crosshair VIII has three M.2 storage spaces built into the motherboard, with two more M.2 slots provided by a DIMM.2 unit.

This DIMM.2 expansion card fits into one of the PCIe x16 slots on your computer, letting you to expand your gaming library

For best performance, each of these M.2 slots uses the PCIe 4.0 protocol.

A variety of audio upgrades are available to help you get more immersed in your games while also improving performance.

Electromagnetic interference from the rest of the motherboard is blocked by audio line shielding, while Nichicon capacitors offer high-quality sound

The Switching MOSFETS allow impedance-sensing functions to be moved to the front or rear headphone outputs, while the ESS SABRE9018Q2C and ALC 4082 Codec work together to bring depth to your audio experience and stabilize frequencies.

A ROG Clavis USB digital-to-analog converter is also included, which supports a variety of headphones with a built-in amplifier and high-end rendering technologies.

Optimization

5-Way Optimization & BIOS

TPU, EPU, Fan Xpert 4, Digital Power Controls, and Turbo App are all part of the Integrated AI Suite 3, which allows you to fine-tune your experience with TPU, EPU, Fan Xpert 4, Digital Power Controls, and Turbo App.

Advanced and EZ Modes provide new and experienced users with a variety of options for controlling system performance and changing overclocking possibilities

Differential Sensing

With an integrated differential sensing circuit that detects values and eliminates noise by taking readings straight from the CPU and the end point of key voltage rails, you can track voltages more accurately.

Customization

RGB Illumination

You may give your system a sense of personality with a variety of customization options. The LiveDash is a 2-inch OLED monitor that shows relevant information and customisable graphics, while Aura Sync unifies RGB colorization between your system and linked peripherals.

Software

The Crosshair VIII comes with a variety of software meant to streamline your programs and apps and improve your overall gaming and application experience.

RAMCache III accelerates game loading by caching any storage media, allowing games and apps to start faster

Armoury Crate is a collection of apps that improve user experience by allowing you to customize your BIOS, control fan settings, and more.

AIDA64 Extreme comes with a one-year subscription that allows you to benchmark and measure your system's performance, as well as monitoring and diagnostic functions.

Graphics Card Holder

In addition, the Crosshair VIII comes with a graphics card holder to help stabilize larger GPUs.