The ASUS Republic of Gamers Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi) AM4 ATX Motherboard is built on the AMD X570 chipset, supporting second- and third-generation AMD Ryzen processors with an AM4 socket. It has four memory slots for up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM, which can be overclocked to up to 4800 MHz. For storage, it's equipped with eight SATA III ports and two M.2 slots. There are three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots for graphics cards and a single PCIe 4.0 x1 slot for other PCI-based hardware. Other integrated features include Intel I211-AT Gigabit Ethernet, Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5GbE Ethernet, Intel AX200 802.11ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and SupremeFX S1220 8-channel HD audio.

ATX Form Factor    AMD X570 Chipset    Socket AM4    4 x Dual-Channel DDR4-4800 (OC)    8 x SATA III, 2 x M.2    3 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1    ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel HD Audio    Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), BT 5.0    Intel I211-AT & Realtek RTL8125-CG LAN    ASUS Aura Sync RGB Lighting

The AMD X570 chipset is designed around 3rd generation AMD Ryzen 3000-series processors. Along with multiple improvements, its most noteworthy one is the addition of PCIe 4.0. PCIe 4.0 has roughly double the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0, which is beneficial for graphics cards, networking devices, NVMe drives, and more.

• 8-Pin ProCool II Power Connectors - Sturdy power connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection.
• PowIRstage MOSFETs - The VRM consists of 16 IR3555 PowIRstages, each rated to handle 60 amps.
• MicroFine Alloy Chokes - Accompanies PowIRstage and each choke is rated to handle 45 amps.
• 10K Japanese-Made Black Metallic Capacitors - Solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high temperatures.

An optimized memory trace layout that improves signal integrity and mitigates noise for higher frequencies with lower latency and voltages.

Equipped with multiple temperature sensors as well as 4-pin PWM/DC fan headers, this motherboard has plenty of cooling potential to keep your system in check. It also has dedicated pump heads should you opt for water cooling.

The chipset on this motherboard is outfitted with an active cooling solution with a custom Delta SuperFlo fan. Combined with an air duct and a finned heatsink, it helps to lower chipset temperatures and prevent throttling.

A hefty VRM and dual M.2 heatsink helps to further dissipate heat from components for more even temperatures and efficient cooling across the board.

This motherboard features a differential sensing circuit that tracks voltage more accurately, so users can overclock and tune their systems efficiently.

• TPU Insight - The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) offers automated system tuning for voltages and overclocking, complete with system stat monitoring.
• EPU Guidance - The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) optimizes power consumption to maximize savings.
• Fan Xpert 4 - Manually or automatically control the speed of your fans to find a balance of cooling performance and noise.
• Digi+ Power Control - Offers real-time control over voltage droops, switching frequency, and power efficiency settings.
• Turbo App - Make use of AMD processor's per-core tuning to assign apps to specific cores to prioritize computing power.

The Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard provides higher network efficiency, faster Wi-Fi speeds, greater coverage, and improved battery life for connected devices. Bluetooth 5.0 also provides users with cable-free device connectivity.

Intel I211-AT Ethernet offers users increased TCP and UDP throughput with minimal CPU overhead. Moreover, users can also take advantage of the Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5GbE LAN jack for serious speeds.

ROG SupremeFX audio technology incorporates a variety of hardware choices to provide users with high-quality audio. These include the SupremeFX S1220 codec, an ESS ES9023P DAC, a Texas Instruments RX4580 op amp, Nichicon capacitors, gold-plated audio jacks, and switching MOSFETs.

Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots up to 22110 offer users plenty of storage space and performance, thanks to NVMe and RAID support.

The ASUS Node connector enables users to install additional components such as the included ASUS Fan Extension Card II and more.

GameFirst V is network optimization software that lets users prioritize their gaming traffic for faster, lag-free gaming.

Sonic Studio III is an audio suite that offers a variety of sound enhancements including a range of EQ options, one-click presets, and virtual surround sound.

This motherboard is equipped with RGB LED lighting and multiple RGB headers for additional RGB products. ASUS Aura Sync offers users a wide selection of colors and lighting effects, so users can connect and sync compatible devices for a unified theme.

ASUS Armoury Crate is a suite of management software that lets users control their supported ROG products. It offers access to Aura Sync, device configuration, drivers and manual downloads, gaming highlights, and account management.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do I need to update the motherboard if I’m going to be putting in a ryzen 7 7800x3d?

A: Unfortunately we are not able to know which version of the BIOS the ASUS Republic of Gamers Crosshair X670E HERO ATX Motherboard will ship with.

Q: 2. Send with Bios update?

A: You shouldn't need any BIOS update.

Q: 3. Dose this need a bios update for Ryzen 5000?

A: Yes and it also support USB BIOS Flashback.

Q: 4. Is this Ryzen 3000 ready?

A: This motherboard requires a BIOS update to Version 2301 or newer to support Ryzen 3000.

Q: 5. Can it support a amd ryzen 7 3700x?

A: It will need a bios version update. To do the bios version update you will need a 2000 Series chip though. So if you have it currently with a 2000 series chip in it it's simple

Q: 6. Can the WiFi be disabled on this mother board? (We have a wired infrastructure)..

A: Yes, it is possible to disable both WiFi and Bluetooth from the BIOS menu.

Q: 7. Does this come Ryzen 3000 ready?

A: Yes it Ryzen 3000 ready on ASUS Republic of Gamers Strix B450-I Gaming AM4 Mini-ITX Motherboard no need to update the bios.

Q: 8. Is this MOBO ready to use Ryzen 3000? If not, does it support Flashback BIOS without having the CPU installed?

A: Whether or not it would be ready to use Ryzen 3000 out of the box is unknown at the moment. It does not support BIOS Flashback without a CPU as far as I'm aware. If you buy this motherboard and that problem arises I would use AMD's "Short Term Processor Loan Boot Kit" to fix that. https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/pa-100

Q: 9. Will this Mother board be compatible with ryzen 5 3600??

A: Yes, this motherboard is compatible with Ryzen 5 3600??

Q: 10. Will this work on Ryzen 5 3400G?

A: Yes it will.