Modeled after the Intel mainboard ROG Maximus XIII Extreme with Z590 chipset, Asus has added a first classy base with AM4 socket and X570 chipset to its portfolio: the ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme with lavish features above the currently most expensive ROG Crosshair, the ROG Crosshair VIII Formula.
AM4 Extreme mainboard as a flexible enthusiast solution
Asus has introduced the ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme motherboard for current AMD processors as the new spearhead with the X570 chipset, which is in no way inferior to the Intel counterpart ROG Maximus XIII Extreme in order to accommodate all components in the E-ATX form factor. What is noticeable in both is the massive 18 + 2-phase power supply for the processor receptacle and the RAM banks, which ensures high stability even with extensive overclocking projects. In addition, the MosFets used are specified for up to 90 A and other components such as capacitors are of high component quality, which also ensures greater power reserves. As usual in the premium segment, the semiconductor components are cooled using large heat sinks.
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Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme AMD CPUs of the Ryzen 5000/5000G, Ryzen 4000G, Ryzen 3000/3000G and Ryzen 2000/2000G series can be installed on the ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme. There are four DIMM slots for the main memory, right next to it there is another slot that is typical for the motherboards of the Extreme series from Asus, a DIMM.2 slot. A maximum of two M.2 SSDs can be operated in this using a suitable plug-in card that is included in the scope of delivery. In addition to the DIMM.2 slot, which is rarely installed even with expensive enthusiast solutions, the ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme has three classic M.2 slots, all of which are covered by cooling plates. Thus, despite the alignment as a consumer model, up to five fast flash drives can be operated in parallel. The X570 chipset is obviously also passively cooled.
10 Gbit LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Dual-TB4
The ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme also claims a top position among the X570 motherboards from Asus in terms of connectivity and extensive accessories. For example, a network chip for 10 GBit (Marvell AQtion AQC113CS) and 2.5 Gbit networks (Intel I225-V) is soldered directly to the PCB, and there is also a new WLAN module with Wi-Fi 6E. Furthermore, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and just as many DisplayPort inputs are built into the connection panel.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 via a type -C socket
In addition, the top model from Asus can also set standards for USB ports, because in addition to the ten connections of various standards installed on the I/O panel, the ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme offers fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 via a Type-C Socket as front connection. This masters the fast charging of smartphones, tablets and the like via Power Delivery 3.0. with up to 60 watts. The upscale equipment package also includes two OLED displays, which can display specially created content such as images, graphics or videos independently of one another via software, but also visually output status information of the system. In addition, the ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 audio solution with the ESS ES9018Q2C DAC represents the very latest in onboard solutions.
So far, Asus has neither had a price nor a price for the ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme named a specific date for the start of sales. It is to be expected that the X570 motherboard will be offered in the similar price range of the Intel counterpart ROG Maximus XIII Extreme due to the almost identical equipment. The RRP at the time was just under 1,000 euros, around six months later retailers are charging at least 867 euros.