Asus X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Hero Wi-Fi

The Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero Wi-Fi is packed with features, with 12 USB ports (eight of which are USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds), a 2.5G LAN port, eight SATA ports, and integrated Wi-Fi 6, it’s a good base for a high-end build.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • AMD AM4 socket: ready for 2nd, and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and up to two M. 2 drives, USB 3. 2 Gen2, and AMD StoreMI to maximize connectivity and speed.
  • Comprehensive thermal design: 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, 2. 5 Gaps Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, 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.

PROS

+ Onboard power/reset buttons
+ Q-Code LED display
+ All M.2 slots include a heatsink
+ 12 USB ports on the rear IO

CONS

- Expensive
- Chipset fan sits directly under the GPU

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on September 30, 2019
The Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero Wi-Fi is packed with features, with 12 USB ports (eight of which are USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds), a 2.5G LAN port, eight SATA ports, and integrated Wi-Fi 6, it’s a good base for a high-end build.
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