RAM | DDR4 |
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Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
Wireless Type | Bluetooth, 5 GHz Radio Frequency, 802.11ax, 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
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ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero AMD AM4 X570S Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 14+2 Ti Power Stages, PCH Heatsink, Wi-Fi 6, 2.5 Gbps LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Brand | ASUS |
CPU Socket | Socket AM4 |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
Compatible Processors | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen |
Chipset Type | AMD X570 |
Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz |
Platform | Windows 10 |
Model Name | ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
About this item
- AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 2nd, 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors.Bluetooth v5.1
- Comprehensive thermal design: Passive chipset heatsink, M.2 aluminum heatsinks and ROG Water Cooling Zone.
- Robust power delivery: Designed power solution 14 plus2 TI power stages rated for 90A, ProCool II power connectors, microfine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors
- High-performance connectivity: On-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO support, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
- DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot, BIOS flashback and premium components for maximum endurance.
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For gaming | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Tech Support | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Stability | 3.7 | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — |
Easy to install | 4.7 | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | — |
Sold By | — | Computer Headquarters, Inc | Comfortable Shop | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
platform | windows 10 | windows 10 | windows 10 | windows 10 | windows 10 | windows 11 |
cpu socket | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 |
memory slots | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
memory capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
compatible processors | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | amd athlon | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000-G Series, 4000-G Series and 3000 Series |
card interface | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e |
Product Description
ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero gaming motherboard takes the enthusiast Crosshair pedigree to the next level with VRM power upgrade and passive chipset cooling solution, ready for the latest Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 Series. Featuring onboard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, and PCIe 4.0, Dark Hero is primed to deliver ultimate gaming performance. Free 3-months Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription: Receive complimentary access with the purchase of this product (offer valid from 9/15/2021 to 9/15/2022).
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Brand | ASUS |
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Series | ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO |
Item model number | ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero |
Item Weight | 4.25 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 14.57 x 12.28 x 4.25 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.57 x 12.28 x 4.25 inches |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
ASIN | B08MTKJ6HM |
Date First Available | November 5, 2020 |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #466 in Computer Motherboards |
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Republic of Gamers (ROG), part of the ASUS family, is dedicated to creating innovative hardcore gaming hardware for gamers. ROG is committed to providing the absolute best performance and quality from its complete line of products. ROG is for those keen on the finest gaming hardware and software, it enables the ultimate computing experience for gamers and enthusiasts worldwide. All the while incorporating a stylish gamer-focused design merging the excitement of gaming with a unique premium style
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
- AMD AM4 socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 GSeries/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series/ 2000 Series/ 2000 G-Series desktop processors
- Comprehensive thermal design: Passive chipset heatsink, M.2 aluminum heatsinks and ROG Water Cooling Zone.
- Robust power delivery: Designed power solution 14+2 TI power stages rated for 90A, ProCool II power connectors, microfine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors
- High-performance networking: On-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO support, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, both with ASUS LANGuard protection, and support for GameFirst VI software.
- 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig.
- DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot, BIOS flashback and premium components for maximum endurance.
- Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
- Industry-leading ROG audio: ROG SupremeFX S1220 is combined with the venerable ESS ES9023P to deliver high-fidelity audio to headsets and exotic cans.
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Teamed Power ArchitectureModern 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.
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ASUS Optimem IIIInfused 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. |
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NetworkingWiFi 6 (AX200)
REALTEK 2.5G LAN
Intel 1Gbps Ethernet
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StorageUNTHROTTLED TRANSFER SPEED
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AudioSupremeFX
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Customers like the quality and appearance of the motherboard. They mention it's a rock solid piece of equipment, with solid heat sinks for M.2 drives. They appreciate the features, and ease of setup. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, value, and booting.
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Customers like the quality of the motherboard. They mention it's a rock solid piece of equipment, with high quality and high performance. The heat sinks for M.2 drives are solid, and the settings are pretty stable. The hardware on the board is great, and it has amazing power stability. Customers also say that the board comes from a premium brand and is a beast.
"This is a superb and stable MB. My Ryzen 5900 can run at 4700 MHz with no problem. It installed easily and ran on the first bootup...." Read more
"...post code display, removable case pinout connector, amazing power stability, and pretty much anything else you would expect from a premium board..." Read more
"My motherboard came faulty and non-functional. I waited to write this review until I bought another one...." Read more
"...Holds a stable, humble overclock well...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the motherboard. They mention that it is a beautiful board, with some very nice features. Some appreciate the dark sleek color and the built-in Bluetooth and WiFi. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"This is a superb and stable MB. My Ryzen 5900 can run at 4700 MHz with no problem. It installed easily and ran on the first bootup...." Read more
"...Ditched the annoying south bridge fan, Stable high speed ram clocks, looks good (we all value this somewhat), built in IO shield..." Read more
"...Holds a stable, humble overclock well...." Read more
"Don't get me wrong though. This is still one nice mobo with some very nice features, like 7 segment POST display, the onboard START button, and..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the features of the motherboard. They mention that it has lots of features and the BIOS settings are enough to satisfy any nerd. The support software gives you control of almost all aspects of the board, and the dynamic OC feature works like a charm.
"Don't get me wrong though. This is still one nice mobo with some very nice features, like 7 segment POST display, the onboard START button, and..." Read more
"This board definitely has some massive features that I’ve really needed to take full advantage of my hardware but I definitely have some complaints...." Read more
"Bought it for 450 USD.Dynamic OC feature works like a charm. OCed multicore to 4.7ghz ccx0 and 4.6ghz ccx1 at 1.28v...." Read more
"...its built solid, it looks very nice and has a bunch of extra features i didnt think to ask for." Read more
Customers find the setup of the motherboard to be easy. They mention that it is straight forward, and quick. They also say that the BIOS UI is pretty easy to use.
"...My Ryzen 5900 can run at 4700 MHz with no problem. It installed easily and ran on the first bootup. The BIOS setup offers many options...." Read more
"...The BIOS UI is pretty easy to use.I can't find drivers for Ubuntu, but I assume they're somewhere." Read more
"...Board did look new though. Seems like a solid motherboard. Easy board to build on and get going...." Read more
"...The ease of installation and getting everything booted up without fail...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the motherboard. Some mention that it works like a dream, has good quality, and works great with their Ryzen 9 5900x. However, others say that it randomly loses functionality, causes the WiFi to stop working, and has issues with random reboots.
"...Ditched the annoying south bridge fan, Stable high speed ram clocks, looks good (we all value this somewhat), built in IO shield..." Read more
"...It can be persnickety. Once you get all the myriad of settings where you like, it's pretty stable. But it can be quite the journey to get there...." Read more
"...Aside from all this frustration, the board works amazing, came straight out of the box working for my R9 5950x CPU and I had no issues whatsoever..." Read more
"...When it worked, it was absolutely a fast CPU but lagged many times while surfing and watching videos online, most of the time slowing to the point..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the motherboard. Some mention that it's worth the price premium, while others say that it isn't worth the money.
"...No loud chipset fanCons:Only 2 nvme slotsNo dim.2 with the price point it should be a thing or at least a pcie m.2..." Read more
"...Asus did not cut corners. Expensive, but worth it." Read more
"First of all, this board is NOT cheap, at $450+ tax, it's near the top of the AMD price spectrum...." Read more
"...Board works exactly like it should which to me is worth the price premium at this point in my life...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the booting of the motherboard. Some mention that it performs just fine, boots up nicely, and runs on the first bootup, while others say that it wouldn't boot up, has a strange boot issue, and would not turn on.
"...I clicked on an icon and the machine would not boot up, no matter what. All of the posts I read (using my wife's Mac) said the motherboard was fried...." Read more
"...It installed easily and ran on the first bootup. The BIOS setup offers many options...." Read more
"...I should edit this review to mention my issue: the mother board would not boot in dual or quad channel just on a1 and a2 only noticed on my initial..." Read more
"...with some very nice features, like 7 segment POST display, the onboard START button, and enough BIOS settings to satisfy any nerd...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the motherboard. Some mention that the pins were bent or damaged when they received it. Some customers also report that the M.2 parts were missing.
"...The pins were all slightly bent out of place to where i couldn't actually plug it in...." Read more
"...they sent me a note that the MB was received damaged...." Read more
"I was able to bend them back but unfortunately some of the rgb pins were bent and the start button was tweaked...." Read more
"Make sure you inspect all pins, unfortunately, one of the pins was damaged, I don't want to return the board...." Read more
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I'll be honest and say I am overly partial to Asus now which has come over 20+ years of building computers as an enthusiast.
I have had less problems or unexpected issues with Asus which at this point in my life is worth the price premium. There are other brands with better paper specs or more value for the money, but really I use Asus for my builds because I know they will work exactly how I want them to.
Gigabyte has comparable boards with more m.2 slots or better rated max memory speeds. But I have had way to many issues with Gigabyte parts over the years that they are a brand that I know If I am buying, I am taking a risk of quality/reliability for better cost/value.
MSI I like a lot, but honestly they can get more expensive easily and the comparable boards I usually just choose Asus because the prices are the same. I have had an issue with 1 MSI laptop and 1 MSI motherboard which was handled, but less than great.
So brands aside, this board is what I was looking for for X570.
Ditched the annoying south bridge fan, Stable high speed ram clocks, looks good (we all value this somewhat), built in IO shield(we have all installed a MB at some point only to realize we forgot to put the darn shield on and have to reinstall), post code display, removable case pinout connector, amazing power stability, and pretty much anything else you would expect from a premium board (bios flashback, cooling, etc etc.)
Asus bios is pretty close to perfect for my liking. the profile saving/ favorites pinning is a step up for sure.
The negatives about this board are very much dependent on preference. You pay a premium for what I would call better quality assurance. Gigabyte has better value in this space, but you are taking a chance IMO on quality/reliability. There are boards with more m.2 slots, but again 2 is more than enough for most people at gen 4 with 2tb being relatively common now days.
Board is Daisy chain for the Ram which is I guess ideal TBH. The OCD in me likes to fill out the board, but Daisy chain is better with 2 dual rank sticks which fits well with 32GB total. 16GB is probably enough for 99.9% of everyone, but you do get slightly better performance with 32GB and at this price point why not? Like if you need to max out ram, are there 32gb single rank sticks? I guess you could run 4 dual rank 32gb sticks on a T Toplogy board and say screw it, or even find 4 single rank 16gb sticks which are still hit or miss to get for the brands that have both single and dual rank for 16 gb sticks.
Board works exactly like it should which to me is worth the price premium at this point in my life. If you are a gambling man/woman, Gigabyte has better cost to performance/features. But my experience is that you are taking a chance on reliability and that isn't worth my time any more.
Why I like it:
- Passive x570 chipset cooling
- Onboard post-code screen
- Onboard reset & safe boot buttons
- 2 on board m.2 ports (supports NVMe on both)
- Great VRM cooling
- Metal cover over audio caps
This board also has probably the best rear IO I have ever seen. I wish the lower-end boards had something similar like this. What do I mean? Well, there are the following on the IO:
- Clear CMOS button
- BIOS flashback button
- Wifi 6
- 4x USB 3.2 gen 1 type-A ports
- 7x USB 3.2 gen 2 type-A ports
- 1x USB 3.2 gen 2 type-C port
- Both 2.5G LAN and Intel Gigabit Lan
- Full audio (with optical if you're into that sort of thing)
Some things that are in the very back of my head but I should mention for improvements:
- A single onboard HDMI or DP port would be cool just in case you have an APU, though it would be wasted on this board
- Maybe another m.2 port on the back? I feel like these types of drives are becoming more and more popular and it would be nice to have more.
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2021
Why I like it:
- Passive x570 chipset cooling
- Onboard post-code screen
- Onboard reset & safe boot buttons
- 2 on board m.2 ports (supports NVMe on both)
- Great VRM cooling
- Metal cover over audio caps
This board also has probably the best rear IO I have ever seen. I wish the lower-end boards had something similar like this. What do I mean? Well, there are the following on the IO:
- Clear CMOS button
- BIOS flashback button
- Wifi 6
- 4x USB 3.2 gen 1 type-A ports
- 7x USB 3.2 gen 2 type-A ports
- 1x USB 3.2 gen 2 type-C port
- Both 2.5G LAN and Intel Gigabit Lan
- Full audio (with optical if you're into that sort of thing)
Some things that are in the very back of my head but I should mention for improvements:
- A single onboard HDMI or DP port would be cool just in case you have an APU, though it would be wasted on this board
- Maybe another m.2 port on the back? I feel like these types of drives are becoming more and more popular and it would be nice to have more.
The Second motherboard I order came fully functional (Thank God).
I large caution to those who buy this motherboard AND a 5000 series CPU. DO NOT PANIC when installing a fresh clean Windows 10 OS install, by fresh and clean and you get Blue Screens of Death with "clock_watchdog_timeout" errors. You have to literally play russian roulette with the update assistant (download one to a flash drive before doing this so it can catch you up to speed on all updates all at once) because once the update manager finally makes it all your blue screens will be solved. The problem for this is fresh installs of windows 10 (if you are someone like me that has a disc from 2015) does NOT support any thing your 2022 tech has. It cant properly use your CPU so it gets hung up trying to proccess things. Do not uninstall drivers until you ran the windows update assistant manager tool (which you should have ready to use from a flash drive).
Aside from all this frustration, the board works amazing, came straight out of the box working for my R9 5950x CPU and I had no issues whatsoever with the motherboard itself. I wont knock a star for receiving a bad board the first time around, these things happen and ASUS has amazing customer support.
The Second motherboard I order came fully functional (Thank God).
I large caution to those who buy this motherboard AND a 5000 series CPU. DO NOT PANIC when installing a fresh clean Windows 10 OS install, by fresh and clean and you get Blue Screens of Death with "clock_watchdog_timeout" errors. You have to literally play russian roulette with the update assistant (download one to a flash drive before doing this so it can catch you up to speed on all updates all at once) because once the update manager finally makes it all your blue screens will be solved. The problem for this is fresh installs of windows 10 (if you are someone like me that has a disc from 2015) does NOT support any thing your 2022 tech has. It cant properly use your CPU so it gets hung up trying to proccess things. Do not uninstall drivers until you ran the windows update assistant manager tool (which you should have ready to use from a flash drive).
Aside from all this frustration, the board works amazing, came straight out of the box working for my R9 5950x CPU and I had no issues whatsoever with the motherboard itself. I wont knock a star for receiving a bad board the first time around, these things happen and ASUS has amazing customer support.
If you're having trouble with the RGB ROG logo on the heatsink, I believe you needed to adjust the power state in the BIOS. There's a video on YouTube somewhere, but I cba to find it. It's a bug ASUS never fixed.