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ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero

X570 · AM4 · ATX
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General

ChipsetX570
SocketAM4
Form FactorATX
Supported CPU FamiliesRyzen 2000, Ryzen 2000G, Ryzen 3000, Ryzen 3000G, Ryzen 4000G, Ryzen 5000, Ryzen 5000G

Highlights

Memory4× DDR4 · max 128 GB · 5100 MT/s
M.2 Slots2×
GPU Slots3× x16 · PCIe 4.0
Fastest USBUSB 10 Gbps
NetworkLAN 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.2
Power Stages14+2 phases · 90 A

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Memory

Memory TypeDDR4
Max RAM Speed5100 MT/s
Max RAM128 GB
DIMM Slots4
RAM Form FactorDIMM
ECC SupportYes

Expansion and Storage

PCIe Version4.0
PCIe x16 Slots3
PCIe x1 Slots1
PCIe Slot Modes
3× PCIe 4.0 x16 · electrical: 1× x16 + 1× x8 + 1× x4
1× PCIe 4.0 x1
M.2 Slots
M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4 · SATA supported
M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 · SATA supported
SATA Ports8
Highest USBUSB 10 Gbps
RAID0/1/10

Power Delivery (VRM)

Phase Layout14+2
CPU Phases7
SoC Phases1
Amps per Phase90 A
PWM ControllerASP1405I (IR35201, max. 8 phases)
MOSFET14x 90A X95410RR (SPS)

Connectivity and Audio

Audio CodecRealtek ALC1220, DAC (ESS ES9023P), ASUS SupremeFX
LAN ChipRealtek RTL8125AG (2.5Gb/s), Intel I211-AT (1Gb/s)
WirelessWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.2
Rear I/O
4× USB 5Gbps Type-A
7× USB 10Gbps Type-A
1× USB 10Gbps Type-C
1× 1 Gbps LAN
1× 2.5 Gbps LAN
2× Wi-Fi antenna connector
5× Audio jacks (3.5 mm)
1× S/PDIF optical out
Front Panel Headers
4× USB 2.0
2× USB-A 5Gbps
1× USB-C 10Gbps
HD Audio (front audio)
Case Fan Headers
6× 4-pin PWM fan
2× Pump (liquid cooling)
RGB Header
2× ARGB (5V 3-pin)
2× RGB (12V 4-pin)
RGB Zones
RGB
2 zones (chipset heatsink, I/O cover)
TPM HeaderYes
BIOS Chip32 MB
Dual BIOSNo
Special Features
Audio+solid capacitors
Diagnostic LED (LED indicators)
Diagnostic LED (segment display)
I/O-shield integrated
AMD X570 chipset heatsink without fan
2x M.2 passive heatsink
supports NVIDIA 2-Way-SLI (x8/x8)/AMD 3-Way-CrossFireX (x8/x8, x8/x8/x4)