Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero
| Form Factor | ATX |
| CPU Socket | AM4 |
| CPU | Ryzen Gen 3 |
| Chipset | AMD X570 |
| RAM Type | DDR4 |
| RAM Slots | 4 |
| RAM Max | 128 GB |
| RAM Speed | 2133-4800(OC) Mhz |
| AMD CrossFireX | 2 or 3 way |
| Nvidia SLI | 2 way |
| PCIe x16 | 3 |
| PCIe 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
Back Panel
| USB | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type A |
| USB | 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type A |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type C |
| Network | 2.5G Ethernet - Realtek RTL8125-CG - Anti-surge |
| Network | 1G Ethernet - Intel I211-AT - Anti-surge |
| Audio | 5 audio jacks - Gold-plated ( line in, line out, mic in, rear, c/sub ) |
| Audio | Optical S/PDIF out |
| Other | USB BIOS FlashBack Button |
| Other | Clear CMOS button |
Internal
| Power | 24-pin EATX Power connector |
| Power | 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector |
| Power | 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 |
| Storage | 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector |
| USB | 2 x USB 2.0 connectors |
| Audio | Speaker connector |
| Audio | AAFP - Front panel audio connector |
| Fan | CPU Fan connector |
| Fan | CPU OPT Fan connector |
| Fan | 3 x Chassis Fan connectors |
| Fan | H_AMP fan connector |
| Fan | Node Connector |
| Liquid cooling | W_IN header |
| Liquid cooling | W_OUT header |
| Liquid cooling | W_FLOW header |
| Liquid cooling | AIO_PUMP connector |
| Liquid cooling | W_PUMP+ connector |
| Light | 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers |
| Light | 2 x Addressable Gen 2 headers |
| Other | System panel connector |
| Other | T_Sensor Connector |
| Other | TPM connector |
| Other | LN2 Mode jumpers |
| Button | Start button |
| Button | Slow Mode switch |
| Button | Reset button |
| Button | Safe Boot button |
| Button | ReTry button |
Third Party Review
Author: Momnaa Ikram
The ROG Crosshair VIII Hero, powered by 3rd and 2nd generation AMD Ryzen AM4 processors, gives enthusiasts everything they want in terms of functionality and sheer visual expression. With aura sync RGB lighting, an inbuilt 2.5 Gbps, USB 3.2, and M.2 cooling, you can get a next-generation connection.
Features
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AMD AM4 socket: It contains AMD RyzenTM Processors from the third and second generations, as well as two M.2 Disk drives, AMD StoreMI, and USB 3.2 Gen2 for maximum performance and connection.
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Comprehensive thermal design: M.2 aluminum heatsink, ROG Cooling Zone, and active chipset heatsink are included.
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Robust power delivery: With 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors, ProCool II power connectors, 14+2 IR3555 PowIRstages, and microfine alloy chokes, the ROG Crosshair VIII Hero features a designed power solution.
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High-capacity networking: On-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) has 2.5 Gbps and Gigabit Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard security, MU-MIMO support, and GameFirst V software support.
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5-Way Optimization: Cooling profiles and overclocking tailored to your rig is provided by the automated system-wide tuning.
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DIY Friendly Design: A BIOS FlashBackTM, ASUS SafeSlot, and pre-mounted I/O shield are included, as well as premium components for optimal durability.
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Unparalleled customization: Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers and RGB headers are included in the ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting.
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Industry-leading ROG audio: To offer high-fidelity audio to headsets and exotic cans, ROG SupremeFX S1220 is coupled with the legendary ESS® ES9023P.
Who Should Be Interested In This Board?
For those searching for the best, the ROG Crosshair VIII Hero is an outstanding choice. The board boasts a premium appearance, a long list of high-end features, and excellent power delivery. This board is for you if you’re looking for a flagship-class AMD Ryzen motherboard at this price.
What Should Users Know About It?
Pros:
- It features the high-end X570 chipset and PCI Express 4.0 capabilities.
- It uses Socket AM4 and is compatible with AMD Ryzen CPUs from the third and second generations.
- It officially supports DDR4 RAM at 4600 MHz and higher frequencies.
- It has two M.2 solid-state drive slots and eight SATA connections.
- It has a massive number of USB ports, most of which are fast USB 3.1 Gen2 connectors.
- The wired connectivity is top-of-the-line 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.
- A wireless network card supporting the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard is also included.
- The VRM (Voltage Regulator Module) on the motherboard is bigger, allowing you to overclock your processor easily.
- The build quality, design, and layout of the motherboard are all superb.
- Even the included software is superior to what we’ve seen on previous ASUS motherboards.
Cons:
- The price that the manufacturers are asking for this motherboard is relatively high, and not everyone can afford it.
- The motherboard’s chipset contains a little fan, which some people may not like. However, it is a quiet fan in our experience.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The ROG Crosshair VIII Hero is the perfect cutting-edge AM4 motherboard for overclocking and gaming on AMD’s latest-gen Ryzen CPUs, with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and a slew of tweaker creature comforts.