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ATX motherboard with black metallic finish and integrated Crosschill EK III cooling block

ASUS

ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula AMD X570 motherboard

SKU CH-HWPD-48NXC

An AMD X570 ATX motherboard with PCIe 4.0, dual M.2 slots, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 5Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 6, featuring 14+2 IR3555 PowIRstages

  • CPU TypeRyzen 1000 Series / Ryzen 2000 Series / Ryzen 2000G Series /
  • Supports Ryzen 2000 through 5000 series processors with AM4 socket
  • PCIe 4.0 enables faster storage and graphics bandwidth
  • 14+2 IR3555 power stages deliver stable voltage for overclocking
  • Integrated Crosschill EK III cooling keeps chipset and M.2 temperatures low
  • Onboard Wi-Fi 6 and 5 Gbps LAN provide high-speed wired and wireless networking

Socket and Chipset

The ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula is an AMD X570 ATX motherboard built for the AM4 platform. It accepts Ryzen 1000 through 5000 series processors, with a BIOS update required for Zen 3 parts such as the 5600X, 5800X, 5900X and 5950X. The board targets enthusiasts who want robust power delivery and extensive connectivity for high-end desktop builds.

Thermal and Power Design

Comprehensive cooling uses an integrated Crosschill EK III block, an active chipset heatsink and an M.2 aluminum heatsink grouped in a dedicated ROG Cooling Zone. Power delivery relies on 14+2 IR3555 PowIRstages, ProCool II connectors, microfine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors to maintain stable voltage with minimal acoustic intrusion during typical workloads.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under prolonged stress the active chipset fan and VRM heatsink array keep temperatures in check while the 5-Way Optimization suite applies automated overclocking and cooling profiles tuned to the specific hardware. Dual M.2 slots, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps LAN alongside Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) with MU-MIMO maintain throughput without throttling during extended sessions.

Highlights

  • Supports Ryzen 2000 through 5000 series processors with AM4 socket
  • PCIe 4.0 enables faster storage and graphics bandwidth
  • 14+2 IR3555 power stages deliver stable voltage for overclocking
  • Integrated Crosschill EK III cooling keeps chipset and M.2 temperatures low
  • Onboard Wi-Fi 6 and 5 Gbps LAN provide high-speed wired and wireless networking

Specifications

CPU TypeRyzen 1000 Series / Ryzen 2000 Series / Ryzen 2000G Series / Ryzen 3000 Series / Ryzen 3000G Series / Ryzen 4000 Series / Ryzen 4000G Series / Ryzen 5000 Series / Ryzen 5000G Series

Questions about this item

Does this motherboard support Ryzen 5000 series CPUs out of the box?

A BIOS update is required for Ryzen 5000 series processors and that update needs a compatible Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series CPU installed first.

Which Ryzen CPUs are confirmed compatible without a BIOS update?

Ryzen 2000, 2000G, 3000, 3000G, 4000 and 4000G series processors work without a BIOS update.

What networking hardware is integrated on the board?

The board includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) with MU-MIMO, a 5 Gbps Ethernet port from Aquantia and a Gigabit Ethernet port from Intel, both with LANGuard protection.

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