ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA AMD X570 ATX gaming motherboard

The Crosshair VIII Formula​

ROG has partnered with EK Water Blocks to make 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 offers 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 amazing cooling performance and gamer-oriented features, ROG Crosshair VIII Formula is the perfect foundation for your next high-performance gaming rig​.​

ROG Patented Pre-Mounted I/O Shield
‧ Clr CMOS button
‧ BIOS Flashback button
Intel®​ Wi-Fi 6 AX200
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2*
‧ 7 x Type-A
‧ 1 x Type-C
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
‧ 4 x Type-A
Aquantia AQC-111 5G LAN
Intel®​ I211-AT Gb LAN
ROG GameFirst V
Anti-surge LANGuard
Gold-Plated Audio Jacks​
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
SupremeFX S1220 CODEC
‧ ESS® ES9023P High Definition DAC
‧ 120dB SNR stereo playback output
‧ 113dB SNR recording input
‧ Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
‧ Sonic Radar III
‧ DTS® Sound Unbound

ESD GUARDS

Better electrostatic protection than standard. ESD Guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports. 

TRUEVOLT USB

USB power supplies rock-steady 5V to all USB ports, reducing power fluctuations for minimal data loss. 

LiveDash OLED 1.3”

Indicates power status and potential problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for fast diagnosis.

2 X SAFESLOT

Offers stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance. 

4 X Q-DIMM

One sided clips for super-easy, super-secure handling of memory modules.

FlexKey

At its default, the FlexKey functions as a system reset button, but it can also be simply set to quickly turn Aura lighting on or off, activate Safe Boot or enter the BIOS.​ 

Q-CONNECTOR

Sorts all front-panel cables​ 

CrossChill EK III
4 x DDR4 DIMM​
・ OptiMem III​
AMD AM4 Socket
for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
USB 3.2 Gen 2
・ front panel connector
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
4 x USB 2.0 ports
AMD X570 Chipset
8 x SATA 6G
2 x M.2 Socket 3 Type M*
・ 2242~2280 (PCIe 4.0 x 4 + SATA)
・ 2242~22110 (PCIe 4.0 x 4 + SATA)
W_IN/OUT, W_Flow headers
ASUS NODE Connector​
2 x 3-pin Addressable Gen 2 headers
2 x 4-pin AURA RGB headers

SOLID STEEL BACKPLATE

The steel, electro-galvanized, cold-rolled coil construction strengthens Crosshair VIII Formula to stop bending, and is finished in motherboard-matching black.

STRONG ABS TOP COVER

A tough, thermoplastic top-plate keeps your build neat and tidy, and adds style that is both unique and understated.

COOLING

CHILLING DESIGN

Effective cooling is extremely important, so the ROG Crosshair VIII Formula offers comprehensive cooling features that enable higher performance at lower temperatures.​

EXPERTLY TOOLED TOTALLY COOLED CROSSCHILL EK III

CrossChill EK III allows you to cool with air and water. The redesigned cooling channels offer 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.

COMPREHENSIVE COOLING ZONE

ROG Crosshair VIII Formula offers the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

HEATSINKS

Heatsinks are extremely essential for motherboards, as they absorb heat from critical areas to ensure components do not stagger due to overheating. With VRM, PCH and M.2 heatsinks, ROG Crosshair VIII Formula makes sure of efficient and stable operation even when pushed hard.

CROSSCHILL EK III

Made and engineered in cooperation with EKWB, the CrossChill EK III hybrid cooling offers air or liquid cooling for up to 29.3˚C temperature reduction to keep the motherboard MOSFETs cool for high overclocks.

M.2 HEATSINK

ROG Crosshair VIII Formula is prepared with a stylish M.2 heatsink that keeps your SSD cool. By efficiently dissipating heat away from the M.2 area, it reduces the possibility of the performance-sapping throttling that can happen when drives become too warm.

ACTIVE PCH HEATSINK

With double the bandwidth via PCIe 4.0, the X570 platform poses better thermal challenge than its X470 predecessor. The PCH heatsink has a dedicated fan to effectively combat temperature-induced throttling that can slow performance during sustained transfer.

BOOSTED PERFORMANCE

ROG Crosshair VIII Formula comes prepared with an optimized power-design layout to handle the prodigious power of the latest AMD Ryzen processors without throttling.​

POWER DESIGN THAT BUCKS TRENDS

The monstrous compute power of multi-core processors necessitates a power circuit that quickly responds to massive current swings. Offering an array of 16 strategically paired power stages, the Formula's VRM is geared for any workload and all operating conditions.

Robust power delivery begins at the component level. All aspect of the ROG Crosshair VIII Formula's VRM is generously over-specified for the task.

8-PIN PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS

ProCool II connectors make sure of a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.

POWIRSTAGE® MOSFETS

The VRM is comprised of 16 IR3555 PowIRstages, each rated to handle 60 amps.

MICROFINE ALLOY CHOKES

All PowIRstage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.

10K JAPANESE-MADE BLACK METALLIC CAPACITORS

Input and output filtering is offered by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.

UNCOMPLICATED SYSTEM TUNING​

ROG offers 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 offer the ability to tweak every aspect of your system​.

ACCURATE VOLTAGE MONITORING

Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn't perfect, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. The Formula offers 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 allows you to fine-tune almost every aspect of your system. Get the ultimate balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.​

CPU-PERFORMANCE BOOST

The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is an intelligent onboard micro-controller that offers an array of system-tuning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats and adjust overclocking parameters.

ONNECTIVITY

ULTRAFAST CONNECTION

ROG Crosshair VIII Formula provides advanced connectivity to ensure seamless gaming experiences. With the latest ultrafast networking, including Wi-Fi 6 (802.11x) and dual Ethernet with one 5G port, ROG Crosshair VIII Formula eliminates 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 quicker 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, providing 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

Made 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 quicker than ever before. Formula supports intermediate 2.5Gbps connectivity, enabling you to step up to faster networks for maximum flexibility. Select the bandwidth that meets your needs and enjoy ultra-low latency at any speed.

INTEL ETHERNET

ROG Crosshair VIII Formula offers the latest Intel® Ethernet (I211-AT) ensuring data exchanges with your network and the outside world are fast and smooth. Intel LAN minimizes CPU overhead and increases TCP and UDP throughput, keeping more processing power.​

SupremeFX

Immerse yourself in sound with SupremeFX audio technology. Using the S1220 codec, SupremeFX is the integrated-audio solution that's engineered to provide a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature. And to ensure that pristine signature is perfectly preserved, the front-panel output is driven with dual op amps, offering sonics with the scale and authority to create virtual worlds via your gaming headset.

UNTHROTTLED TRANSFER SPEED

Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slot support up to 22110 and offer NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Make 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.

AMD STOREMI

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

ASUS NODE CONNECTOR​

ASUS Node is a proprietary bi-directional interface that enable ASUS motherboards to communicate with other system components, opening up a wealth of new options for system builders.​

PERSONALIZATION

THE POWER TO PERSONALIZE

ROG offers 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 provides you the power to personalize your system just the way you want.​  

GAMEFIRST V NETWORK CONTROL

GameFirst V is an ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic and your connection for quicker, lag-free online gaming. Choose 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.

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

SONIC STUDIO LINK

The new Sonic Studio Link now enables you to apply Sonic Studio effects on all playback devices. Easily press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any playback devices.

GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD

Prepare 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 better choice as your system expands.

ARMOURY CRATE

Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to offer you centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate allows you to 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 offers 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 offers dedicated product registration and ROG news areas to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community.

RAMCache changes 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 great speeds.

SMART MODE

Automatically caches all your storage devices to maximize your system's resources

THE POWER OF AMD