ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula Socket AM4 ATX AMD X570

AMD X570 ATX gaming motherboard with PCIe 4.0 on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 5 Gbps LAN USB 3.2 SATA M.2 ASUS NODE and Aura Sync RGB lighting Comprehensive thermal design: Integrated Crosschill EK III active PCH heatsink M.2 aluminum heatsink and ROG Cooling Zone. High-performance networking: On-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO support 5G and Gigabit Ethernet courtesy of Aquantia and Intel both with ASUS LANGuard protection and support for GameFirst V 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 Gen. 2 addressable headers Industry-leading ROG audio: SupremeFX S1220 and ESS ES9023P for enthusiast-grade audio performance driven by Japanese capacitors. The Crosshair VIII Formula ROG has partnered with EK Water Blocks to create an integrated VRM water-cooling solution that keeps the massive power of the latest AMD Ryzen processors under control. Keeping with the water-cooling theme the ROG Crosshair VIII Formula features on-board lighting that casts a “rainfall” design which pops against the board’s mirror finish and is accented by the ROG logo. With its incredible cooling performance and gamer-oriented features ROG Crosshair VIII Formula is the perfect foundation for your next high-performance gaming rig. Cooling Chilling Design Effective cooling is extremely important so the ROG Crosshair VIII Formula provides comprehensive cooling features that enable higher performance at lower temperatures. Crosschill EK III CrossChill EK III lets you cool with air and water. The redesigned cooling channels provide wider copper delivering up to 29.3°C-lower MOSFET temperatures on water and the standard G1/4" threaded fittings mean CrossChill EK III easily fits existing setups — so you can enjoy efficient quiet cooling with the minimum effort. Cooler by Design ROG Crosshair VIII Formula features the most comprehensive cooling options ever configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. 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 Formula 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 Formula features an actively cooled heatsink to prevent throttling during sustained transfers. Performance Boosted Performance ROG Crosshair VIII Formula comes equipped with an optimized power-design layout to handle the prodigious power of the latest AMD Ryzen processors without throttling. ROG 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 Formula’s VRM is geared for any workload and all operating conditions. Memory 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 Formula 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. Optimisation 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. Differential Setting Conventional motherboards ues 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. The Formula features a differential sensing circuit that simplifies overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately. Performance Level Up AI Suite 3’s dashboard-style control panel lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your system. Get the best balance between performance cooling stability and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface. Connectivity Ultrafast Connection ROG Crosshair VIII Formula offers advanced connectivity to ensure seamless gaming experiences. With the latest ultrafast networking including Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and dual Ethernet with one 5G port ROG Crosshair VIII Formula 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. WiFi 6 (AX200) ROG Crosshair VIII Formula 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. 5Gbps Onboard Ethernet Designed for the demanding requirements of power users and content creators who push the envelope onboard 5Gbps Ethernet plugs you into a new era of home networking. With up to 5X the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet you’ll enjoy streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos backups and file transfers that are faster than ever before. Formula supports intermediate 2.5Gbps connectivity allowing you to step up to faster networks for maximum flexibility. Choose the bandwidth that meets your needs and enjoy ultra-low latency at any speed. Intel Ethernet ROG Crosshair VIII Formula 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 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. Storage 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 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen platform. Asus Node Connector ASUS Node is a proprietary bi-directional interface that allow ASUS motherboards to communicate with other system components opening up a wealth of new options for system builders. Personalisation The Power to Personalise ROG provides a range of intuitive software that enables easy control of your advanced gaming hardware and ensures seamless component compatibility. From RGB lighting networking and audio to storage optimization and more ROG gives you the power to personalize your system just the way you want. GameFirst GameFirst V is an ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic and your connection for faster lag-free online gaming. Select the best Wi-Fi channel for maximum stability and minimum interference team your gateways and keep tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps all from an intuitive interface that enables easy on-the-fly adjustments. Audio Effect Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function) virtual surround for VR 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. Design 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. Armoury Crate Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unified system lighting effects. The software also provides control of settings for a select and growing number of ROG products including keyboard and mouse preferences as well as laptop overclocking and fan speeds making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and ROG news areas to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community. Ramcache III RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds. The Power of AMD AMD X570 chipset The AMD X570 chipset delivers outstanding overclocking capabilities for the latest AMD AM4 socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen /2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors. It is optimized for multiple GPU configurations including NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX. It also supports x16 PCI Express 4.0/3.0 lanes and provides 10Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and 6 Gb/s SATA ports for faster data retrieval. AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors The high-performance 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors are based on the next-gen 7nm Zen architecture and support up to 16 processor cores. AMD AM4-socket processors feature dual-channel DDR4 memory native 10Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 and x16 PCI Express 4.0/3.0 lanes for superb performance.