ASUS
ROG Crosshair VIII Formula
Best premium platform for extreme performance and custom liquid cooling builds.
The ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula is a premium ATX motherboard designed for AMD AM4 socket processors, supporting Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 and 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs. It features a comprehensive thermal design with integrated Crosschill EK III, an active chipset heatsink, and M.2 aluminum heatsink for optimal cooling. Robust power delivery is ensured by 14+2 IR3555 PowIRstages and high-quality Japanese capacitors. Networking is handled by on-board Wi-Fi 6 and dual Ethernet ports (5Gbps and Gigabit) with ASUS LANGuard protection. The motherboard also boasts ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting and enthusiast-grade audio performance.
$468.94
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Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
374
/ 1130
#374 in Motherboards
Price vs Category Average
+41%
Above average
CPU Socket
4
/ AM
Who it's for
- Enthusiasts seeking maximum performance and stable overclocking for their AMD Ryzen processors.
- Power users and gamers demanding the fastest network speeds and extensive peripheral support.
- Custom liquid cooling builders wanting integrated VRM cooling for their high-performance systems.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious builders or those not needing every premium feature.
- Silence-focused users sensitive to fan noise or seeking passive cooling solutions.
- Mainstream users or gamers not requiring extreme overclocking or custom liquid cooling.
Key Specs
CPU Socket
AM4
Chipset
X570
Memory Type
DDR4
Memory Slots
4
Form Factor
ATX
PCIe Version
4.0
M.2 Slots
2
SATA Ports
8
Features
- Integrated VRM water-cooling solution
- Advanced thermal design with Crosschill EK III
- Robust power delivery for stability
- High-performance networking with Wi-Fi 6 and 5G LAN
- Aura Sync RGB lighting for personalization
- Enthusiast-grade audio performance
- DIY-friendly design with pre-mounted I/O shield
- BIOS Flashback for easy updates
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this motherboard for its exceptional build quality and robust feature set. Many highlight its premium components, effective cooling solutions, and striking aesthetic design, making it a centerpiece for high performance builds. Users appreciate the stability and reliability it offers, even under demanding conditions. The comprehensive connectivity and advanced power delivery are frequently cited as major advantages, contributing to a superior user experience.
Know before you buy
While the Crosschill EK III block is designed to be integrated into a custom liquid cooling loop for maximum thermal efficiency, it can also function as a standard passive heatsink. You do not need to connect it to a water loop for the motherboard to operate safely.
Yes, the ROG Crosshair VIII Formula supports AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors out of the box or via a simple BIOS update. It is built on the X570 chipset, making it a reliable foundation for Zen 3 architecture.
Yes, this motherboard features four DIMM slots specifically designed for DDR4 memory. Ensure your RAM modules are compatible with the AM4 platform's speed and capacity specifications for the best performance.
The board includes both a 5Gbps and a 1Gbps Ethernet port, allowing for high-speed wired networking and redundancy. This is particularly useful if you are connecting to a high-speed NAS or a multi-gigabit home network setup.
You can use the BIOS Flashback feature to update the firmware without a processor or memory installed. Simply plug in a USB drive containing the BIOS file and press the dedicated Flashback button on the rear I/O panel.
Yes, the pre-mounted I/O shield simplifies the building process by eliminating the need to manually align and snap a separate metal plate into your case. It also ensures a more secure fit and better grounding for your rear ports.
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