Unleash the power of your next‑level build with the ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme – the ultimate E‑ATX motherboard that turns raw Ryzen performance into a seamless, high‑speed experience. Engineered for gamers and creators, this board gives you the confidence to push limits and dominate every task.
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme, 90MB1860-M0EAY0, E-ATX motherboard, AMD X570, AM4 socket, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, Wi‑Fi 6E
Designed for AMD Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series, the Crosshair VIII Extreme features a 20‑stage teamed VRM that delivers rapid burst currents while keeping temperatures low. You’ll enjoy stable overclocks, reduced voltage ripple, and instant load transitions that keep your CPU humming at peak efficiency.
The board’s advanced connectivity includes Wi‑Fi 6E, 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front‑panel connector delivering up to 20 Gbps. You can transfer massive files, stream 4K video, and game online with zero lag.
With AI Suite 3, Aura Sync lighting, a 2‑inch LiveDash OLED panel, and extensive fan and water‑cooling controls, you get total command over performance, cooling, and aesthetics. The ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme makes it simple to fine‑tune every setting to match your exact needs.
Benefits
- Unmatched power delivery with 20 teamed VRM stages for stable overclocking.
- Ultra‑fast networking via Wi‑Fi 6E, 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.
- Future‑proof expansion with PCIe 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
- Integrated AI Suite 3 and LiveDash OLED for real‑time monitoring and easy tuning.
Uses of the product
- High‑performance gaming rigs that demand top‑tier frame rates and low latency.
- Content‑creation workstations for 4K video editing, 3D rendering, and AI workloads.
- Enthusiast overclocking projects that need precise voltage control and thermal management.
- Multi‑GPU setups for intensive compute tasks or VR experiences.
Features
- Teamed Power Architecture with 20 low‑RDSON power stages for superior burst current.
- ASUS OptiMem III and DDR4 support up to 5100 MHz for maximum memory bandwidth.
- Comprehensive cooling suite: dual water‑temp headers, six ARGB fan headers, and Fan Xpert 4 control.
- Rich I/O: 2× Thunderbolt 4, 8× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A, 2× 10 Gbps & 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi‑Fi 6E, and SupremeFX 7.1‑channel audio.
Specifications
| Processor |
| Maximum number of SMP processors |
1 |
| Compatible processor series |
AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series |
| Processor socket |
Socket AM4 |
| Processor manufacturer |
AMD |
| Memory |
| Unbuffered memory |
Yes |
| Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
| Supported memory clock speeds |
2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4600,4800,4866,5000,5100 MHz |
| Memory channels |
Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Supported memory types |
DDR4-SDRAM |
| Storage controllers |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Graphics |
| Parallel processing technology support |
2-Way SLI |
| Internal I/O |
| RGB LED pin header |
Yes |
| 12V power connector |
Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
2 |
| CPU fan connector |
Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Yes |
| Front panel connector |
Yes |
| Front panel audio connector |
Yes |
| Audio connector |
Yes |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
2 |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| Rear panel I/O ports |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity |
2 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Yes |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
2 |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
0 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
0 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
8 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.2 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Wake-on-LAN ready |
Yes |
| LAN controller |
Marvell AQtion AQC113CS, Intel I225-V |
| Ethernet interface type |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Features |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC4082 |
| Motherboard chipset |
AMD X570 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Motherboard form factor |
Extended ATX |
| Component for |
PC |
| Expansion slots |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
3 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
3 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots |
1 |
| BIOS |
| Clear CMOS button |
Yes |
| BIOS memory size |
512 Mbit |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
108 mm |
| Depth |
277 mm |
| Width |
305 mm |
| Other features |
| Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
| Weight |
3 kg |
