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ROG Crosshair VIII Impact

AMD AM4 X570 Mini-DTX enthusiast gaming motherboard with an SO-DIMM.2 card (dual M.2), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax), PCIe 4.0, SupremeFX audio, Aura Sync RGB LED lighting, SATA 6Gb/s and USB 3.2 Gen 2

  • AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors and up to two M.2 drives, USB 3.1 Gen2 and AMD StoreMI to maximize connectivity and speed
  • SO-DIMM.2: Bundled expansion card with heatsink allows two M.2 drives to be connected via an SO-DIMM interface and helps control SSD thermals for maximum performance
  • Comprehensive thermal design: An active VRM and chipset combo heatsink and full-sized aluminum backplate with heatpipe add mass to help absorb more heat
  • High-performance networking: On-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO support and Intel Gigabit Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard supports GameFirst V technologies
  • Advanced water-cooling features: ROG water-cooling zone, water pump + header, and radiator headers enable easy integration with a custom water-cooling loop
  • 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning creates overclocking and cooling profiles tailor made for your rig
  • DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot and IMPACT Control Card VI, which adds BIOS Flashback, Clr CMOS, Q-Code and FlexKey functionality
  • Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen. 2 addressable headers
  • Industry-leading ROG audio: SupremeFX S1220 and ESS® SABRE9023P for enthusiast-grade audio performance, Sonic Studio III and DTS Sound Unbound

Awards

Performance & Technology

One thing is clear: All Compact PC users looking for a powerful and well-equipped X570 mainboard can rely on the ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact. In addition to the very good performance and lavish equipment, the quality of workmanship and overclocking potential are also pleasing. Also the sufficient connection possibilities and the well thought-out layout speak for the compact high-end mainboard from ASUS.

Gold Award

Gold Award

Top class recommendation

In our opinion the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT is a clear recommendation of the top class, since it is currently the only X570 mainboard in the Mini-DTX form factor and offers a lot for the small size

Gold Award

Once again, Asus managed to include many technologies in such a tiny form factor.

Video Reviews

ASUS definitely delivered with this masterpiece - the best compact board of 2019 - ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact!

Media Reviews

The OverClocker

The Crosshair VIII Impact has cemented itself as the most obvious only choice for serious AMD Ryzen overclocking

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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