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Asus Rog Crosshair Viii Dark Hero Socket Am4/ Amd X570/ Ddr4/ 2-Way Crossfirex & 2-Way Sli/ Sata3&Usb3.2/ M.2/ Wifi/ Bluetooth/ Atx Motherboard

Asus Rog Crosshair Viii Dark Hero Socket Am4/ Amd X570/ Ddr4/ 2-Way Crossfirex & 2-Way Sli/ Sata3&Usb3.2/ M.2/ Wifi/ Bluetooth/ Atx Motherboard

SKU:ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO

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          • AMD X570
          • AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/4000 G-Series/3000 Series/3000 G-Series/2000 Series/2000 G-Series Desktop Processors
          • AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/3000 Series Desktop Processors
          • DDR4 4866(O.C)/ 4800(O.C.)/ 4666(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400(O.C.)/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
          • AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors
          • DDR4 5100(O.C)/ 5000(O.C)/ 4866(O.C)/ 4800(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
          • AMD Ryzen 2000 Series Processors
          • DDR4 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
          • AMD Ryzen 3000 G-Series/2000 G-Series Processors
          • DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Memory

          Don't forget your OS, we have Windows 11 OEM, 10 OEM, Download, and USB versions available.

          ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO

          Upgraded power delivery, passive chipset cooling, and stealthy aesthetics allow the Crosshair VIII Dark Hero to strike from the shadows and form a menacing duo with AMD Zen 3.

           


          SPEC OVERVIEW

          Performance

          Extreme Power & Performance

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          1. PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTOR
          2. 14+2 POWER STAGE​
          3. MULTI-GPU SLI®/ CFX SUPPORT​*
            • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Safeslots (x16, x8/x8) [CPU]
            • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4)
            • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
        • AMD AM4 Socket
          for AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series/ 2000 Series/ 2000 G-Series desktop processors
        • DDR4, 4 X DIMM
          • OptiMem III
          • Dual channel
        • 2 x M.2 Socket 3 Type M*
          • 2242~2280 (PCIe 4.0 x 4 + SATA)
          • 2242~22110 (PCIe 4.0 x 4 + SATA)

        • * The specifications depend on different CPU types. The listed specifications are based on AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 Series and 3000 Series Desktop Processors.

          Cooling

          Comprehensive Cooling

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          1. VRM HEATSINK DESIGN
          2. DUAL M.2 HEATSINKS
          3. MULTIPLE 4-PIN PWM FAN HEADERS
          4. PASSIVE CHIPSET HEATSINK DESIGN
          1. ROG WATER-COOLING ZONE
            • W_FLOW tachometer
            • W_IN/OUT T-sensor

          Gaming Immersion

          Total Gaming Immersion

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          1. I/O & ARMOR ZONE AURA LIGHTING
          2. SupremeFX S1220 CODEC
            ESS® ES9023P High Definition DAC
            120 dB SNR stereo playback output
            113 dB SNR recording input
            Gold-plated Audio Jacks

            SONIC STUDIO III
            Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
            SONIC RADAR III
            DTS® SOUND UNBOUND
          1. 2 X 4-PIN AURA RGB HEADERS​
          2. 2 X 3-PIN ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADERS​
          3. PCH ZONE AURA LIGHTING

          Connectivity

          Full Connectivity

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          1. BIOS FlashBackâ„¢ button
          2. CLEAR CMOS button
          3. Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
          4. 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2*
            • 7 x Type-A
            • 1 x USB Type-C®
            4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
            • 4 x Type-A
          1. 2.5G Ethernet
            Intel® I211-AT Gb LAN
            ROG GameFirst VI
            ASUS LANGuard
          2. OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT
          3. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
            Front Panel Connector
          4. 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s
          5. ASUS NODE Connector

          * The specifications depend on different CPU types. The listed specifications are based on AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 Series and 3000 Series Desktop Processors.

          DIY Friendly

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          1. ROG PATENTED PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD
          2. ESD GUARDS
            Provides greater electrostatic protection than the industry standard. ESD Guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports.
          3. TRUEVOLT USB
            Supplies stable 5-volt power delivery to all USB ports, with minimal power fluctuations to minimize data loss.
          4. 2 x SAFESLOT
            Provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.
          5. Q-Code
            LED panel shows a 2-digit code to reflect system status.
          1. 4 x Q-DIMM
            One sided clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules.
          2. FLEXKEY
            At its default, the FlexKey functions as a system reset button, but it can also be easily set to quickly turn Aura lighting on or off, activate Safe Boot or enter the BIOS.
          3. Q-CONNECTOR
            Simple adapter that helps arrange front-panel cables in an orderly manner.
            Q-CONNECTOR

          PERFORMANCE

          ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero boasts an optimized power design layout and all the cooling headers you need to handle the prodigious power of the latest AMD Ryzen processors.

          Power solution

          Teamed Power Architecture

          Modern 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.

          A brief history

          We became the first manufacturer to implement phase-doublers when we shipped our A8N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard, back in 2005. The board's VRM was lauded for elegantly overcoming the power handling capabilities of components that were available at the time and also reducing voltage ripple. Those benefits led to phase-doublers becoming universally accepted in the industry, and they are still used for similar purposes today.

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          Teamed Power Stage Design

          Conventional Phase-doubled Design

          A shift in CPU demands

          However, today's CPUs now pack more cores than their predecessors, and the latest instruction sets allow them to crunch computationally dense workloads at an incredible pace. In addition, they consume less power at idle and can transition between load states much more quickly. These improvements necessitate a re-evaluation of power-design priorities because phase-doublers add a propagation delay that hampers transient response.

          While doublers help extend the number of effective phases, they do so at the cost of a processing delay.

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          Teamed Power Stage Design

          Conventional Phase-doubled Design

          Bucking the trend

          Fortunately, the latest integrated power components can handle higher currents than the devices of yesteryear, making it possible to implement a simple circuit topology that isn't hamstrung by the processing lag of phase-doublers. That's why ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero utilizes teamed power stages to deliver higher burst current per phase, while maintaining the thermal performance of phase-doubled designs.

          The teamed architecture allows two power stages to work in tandem to provide more power to the CPU.

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          Teamed Power Stage Design

          Conventional Phase-doubled Design

          Thermal performance

          Each VRM component serves a specific purpose. PWM controllers and phase-doublers control the circuit, and the power stages do the heavy lifting from an electrical and thermal standpoint. That's why ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero utilizes 16 power stages. The power stage sits at the top of Infineon's lineup and features a low RDSON to reduce switching and conduction losses, helping to improve overall thermal headroom.

          The MOSFETs within the power stages generate the most heat as they are responsible for voltage conversion and delivery to the CPU from the 12 V EPS connector.

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          Teamed Power Stage Design

          Conventional Phase-doubled Design

          High Quality Components

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          MicroFine alloy chokes

          Each Power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.



          Memory

          ASUS OptiMem III

          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 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.

          G.Skill Memory 4 x 32 GB CL18 @3600 MHz

          OptiMem III
          CL 16

          No OptiMem III CL 18

          Lower the data is better

          Test Configuration: AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 9 5950X | ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero

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          High Frequency


          Max Capacity without Compromise


          COOLING

          Maintaining system stability is paramount under high load, so Crosshair VIII Dark Hero employs passive chipset cooling with large VRM and chipset heatsinks that strike the right balance between surface area and mass. Featuring premium components and multiple fan headers, Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is fully armed to provide the best foundation for gaming systems.

          Heatsinks

          Cooling Heatsinks

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          1. VRM heatsink
            The two VRM heatsinks are placed above the MOSFETs and chokes, and are connected by a heat-pipe to further increase surface area for heat dissipation.
          2. M.2 heatsink
            Two dedicated heatsinks keep the dual M.2 SSDs at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
          1. High-conductivity thermal pad
            A high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.
          2. Passive chipset heatsink
            A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.

          Headers

          Cooler by design

          ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.

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          Multiple temperature sources

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



          ROG Water-Cooling Zone

          Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.

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          Water pump+

          A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.



          OPTIMIZATION

          ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want.

          5-way optimization

          Performance Level Up

          The dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero system with ease. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.

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          EPU

          All-around energy efficiency

          With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.



          BIOS

          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.

          Advanced Mode

          When you're ready for a deeper dive, delve into the UEFI's Advanced mode and take complete control. Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard, and a built-in search function helps you quickly find the setting you need.

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          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.

          S.M.A.R.T.
          Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) logs to gauge reliability and identify potential failures.

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

          Secure Erase
          Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.

          Last Modified Log
          Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.

          SATA Port Renaming
          Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

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

          Q-Fan control
          Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured fan profiles to quickly select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75 °C.

          EZ Mode

          Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents 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.

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

          SATA information
          View SATA port details for easy device recognition.

          Fast and easy clock adjustment
          Use the mouse to quickly change time and date settings.

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

          Differential Sensing

          Accurate Voltage Monitoring

          Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn't ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero features a differential-sensing circuit and delicate IC that simplify overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.

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          CONNECTIVITY

          ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero offers advanced connectivity, including Wi-Fi 6 (AX200) and dual Ethernet with Intel® 1 Gb and Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet port to eliminate bottlenecks so you can enjoy exceptionally smooth online and LAN play. 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




          Wi-Fi 6 (AX200)

          Onboard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense Wi-Fi environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences.*

          Pair your motherboard with ASUS Wi-Fi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of Wi-Fi 6.



          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® 1 Gbps Ethernet

          ROG Crosshair VIII Dark 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.

          * Actual speed varies, depending on networking conditions.

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          Storage

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          UNTHROTTLED TRANSFER SPEED

          Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slot support up to 22110 and provide NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to two PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds on the AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 and 3000 Series desktop processors.


          AMD STOREMI

          AMD StoreMI technology is a software utility that accelerates any drive for better system responsiveness with reduced startup and software load times. It combines SSD performance with the affordability and capacity of an HDD by automatically moving frequently accessed data to dedicated SSD storage.


          Bandwidth [MB/s]
          PCIe 4.0 x 4
            8066

          PCIe 3.0 x 4
            4032

          * The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

          Audio

          SupremeFX

          ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. There's also 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 produce unmatched audio quality.

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          ESS® ES9023P

          The ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of 112 dB DNR /-94 dB THD+N for superior front-panel output.



          PERSONALIZE 

          In addition to extraordinary performance, ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero provides extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.

          Aura Sync

          Grow your gaming world

          Gear up with ROG components, from graphics and monitors to mice and keyboards. And up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system expands.

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          Static


          Breathing


          Strobing


          Rainbow

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          Color cycle


          Starry night


          Music effect


          Smart


          RGB Header

          Addressable Gen 2 RGB header

          The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers now feature software that can automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

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          Ramcache III

          RAMCache lll software utility turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express® storage options, RAMCache lll utilizes uniquely intelligent technology to effectively cache any storage device, so favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

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          Health check

          Quickly check for corrupt sectors of installed memory modules.



          Audio

          Sonic Studio III

          Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

          * A head-related transfer function is an audio algorithm derived from sound data recorded through a dummy head. Test tones are played from a spherical grid around the dummy head to obtain subtle changes in sounds that come from different directions. The results are combined into an algorithm that allows Sonic Studio's virtual surround to process sound true to life.

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          Sonic Studio Link

          Easily apply Sonic Studio effects on all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any playback device.



          DTS : Sound Unbound

          ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero includes a pre-loaded DTS Sound Unbound app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By exploiting Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space — putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot, footstep or other sound in your virtual environment.

          * DTS Sound Unbound requires in-game support. Check with developers for titles that offer support.


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          Stereo Sound

          Surround Sound

          Spatial Sound


          Armoury Crate

          Armoury Crate

          Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to provide centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate puts command of all your Aura gear at your fingertips with the new Aura Creator suite ready. The software also provides control of settings for a growing number of ROG products, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even offers dedicated product registration and ROG news feeds to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community.

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