The ROG Crosshair VIII series heralds the arrival of Impact, the compact motherboard with colossal potential. Primped and primed for latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs, Crosshair VIII Impact’s Mini-DTX frame packs loads of ATX-grade features, including advanced power delivery and cooling, dual M.2, next-gen Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and onboard SupremeFX audio. It’s the perfect choice for a small-form-factor gaming rig ready to rival full-size builds.
Main Features
- 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 maximise 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 aluminium 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 Optimisation: 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 personalisation: 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
