Used ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero Wi-Fi AMD X570 ATX Gaming Motherboard

The Crosshair VIII Hero
Featuring support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs, on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Realtek 2.5 Gbps LAN and PCIe 4.0, coupled with an overhauled metallic design and loaded with renowned ROG features, it's the perfect foundation for your AMD Ryzen rig.

Optimal Performance

Boosted Performance, No Bottlenecks
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero comes equipped with an optimized power-design layout and all the cooling headers you need to handle the prodigious power of the latest AMD Ryzen processors without performance-zapping thermal throttling.

ROG Power Solution

Power Design That Bucks Trends
The monstrous compute power of multi-core processors necessitates a power circuit that rapidly responds to massive current swings. Featuring an array of 16 strategically paired power stages, the Hero's VRM is geared for any workload and all operating conditions.

Robust power delivery starts at the component level. Every aspect of the ROG Crosshair VIII Hero's VRM is generously over-specified for the task.

8-Pin Procool II Power Connectors
ProCool II connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.

Powirstage Mosfets
The VRM is comprised of 16 IR3555 PowIRstages, each rated to handle 60 amps.

Microfine Alloy Chokes
Each PowIRstage 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.

Power Architecture
Conventional motherboard design practices place primary focus on component specs without implementing circuit topologies that provide optimal transient response. The Hero bucks industry trends by utilizing teamed PowIRstages to double the burst current of each phase and rapidly respond to load changes.

Memory

Optimem III DDR4 4800+ MHZ (O.C.)
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 Hero with your favorite modules and maximize Matisse throughput for applications that demand massive bandwidth, or balance infinity fabric and memory performance for a diverse range of workloads.

Cooler By Design

Comprehensive Cooling Zone
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

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

Water pump+
A dedicated header that can supply over 3A to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

4-pin PWM/DC fan
Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

Smart protection
A dedicated circuit protects each fan header from over-temperature and over-current.

ROG Water-Cooling Zone
Water In/Out and water-flow headers feed status information straight into the AI Suite utility, so you can keep track of coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop to ensure the best cooling performance.

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

Heatsinks
Heatsinks are extremely important for motherboards, as they absorb heat from critical areas to ensure components do not stagger due to overheating. With VRM, chipset and M.2 heatsinks, ROG Crosshair VIII Hero ensures efficient and stable operation even when pushed hard.

Active Chipset Heatsink Design
PCle 4.0 provides twice the bandwidth for data flowing through the chipset, which creates more heat than the previous generation.

The Hero features an actively cooled heatsink to prevent throttling during sustained transfers.

Custom Delta Superflo Fan
The custom low-noise fan features a high-durability bearing with a 60,000-hour L10 lifespan.

Air Duct
A specially-designed air duct helps the fan generate static pressure and concentrates air flow over the fins.

Finned Heatsink
The heatsink fin density is optimized to maximize surface area while maintaining a low-resistance exhaust path.

VRM Heatsink
Connects to the IO heatsink via an embedded heat-pipe, increasing mass and surface area.

Dual M.2 Heatsinks
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero is equipped with a dual stylish M.2 heatsink that keeps your SSD cool. By efficiently dissipating heat away from the M.2 area, it minimizes the possibility of the performance-sapping throttling that can happen when drives become too warm.

Optimization

Uncomplicated System Tuning
ROG gives you powerful tools that make optimizing your system fast and easy. For those who relish fine-grained control, the UEFI BIOS has a wealth of advanced options organized into intuitive categories that provide the ability to tweak every aspect of your system.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents all the vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

EZ Mode

EZ Tuning Wizard
Streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups.

Intuitive graphical fan control
Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

SATA Information
View SATA port details for easy device recognition.

Fast Clock Adjustment
Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

Aura On/Off mode (Stealth)
Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

When you're ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI's Advanced mode and take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, and a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, and when you're ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want.

Advanced Mode

My Favorites
Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

EZ Flash 3
Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.

Smart
Check your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and to identify potential failures.

GPU POST
Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.

Secure Erase
Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.

Last Modified Log
Track the latest changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.

SATA Port Renaming
Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

Search Function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you're looking for.

ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

Connectivity

Ultrafast Connection
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero offers advanced connectivity to ensure seamless gaming experiences. With the latest ultrafast networking, including Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and dual Ethernet with one 2.5G port, ROG Crosshair VIII Hero removes all bottlenecks for online and LAN play, minimizing lag and providing an overall smoother experience. Additionally, the M.2 supports AMD StoreMI technology to maximize the speed of your SSD for faster load times, and SupremeFX on-board audio provides superb sound, while saving a PCIe slot.

Networking

WIFI 6 (AX200)
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero comes with on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support, offering ultrafast networking speeds, improved network capacity and better performance in dense Wi-Fi environments for exceptional online gaming experiences with the convenience of a wireless connection.

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 Ethernet
ROG Crosshair VIII 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.

Audio

SupremeFX
ROG's SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. We've also added 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 deliver audio that envelops you as never before