ROG Crosshair VIII Impact

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 AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series/ 2000 Series/ 2000 G-Series desktop processors; also supports up to two M.2 drives and features USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 IV , 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
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Description

 

 

Crosshair VIII IMPACT

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.

COMPACT DESIGN

Impact’s unusual Mini-DTX form factor is a deliberate choice. Many Mini-ITX cases ship with enough space for a dual-slot graphics card, meaning there’s typically unused space below the bottom PCIe® slot – space that could be utilized to mount more components or enable additional features. Being marginally taller than mini-ITX allows Impact to exploit this unused space, allowing ROG engineers to squeeze in features while still fitting a large proportion of mini-ITX PC cases.

ROG Crosshair VIII Impact stacks up storage, audio and control features onto innovative vertical daughter boards, leaving us spare room onboard to add more connectivity and engineer features normally found on ATX boards into a small-form-factor (SFF) footprint.

Impact Control Card IVAdds BIOS FlashBack™, Clr CMOS, Q-Code and FlexKey functionality.

SO-DIMM.2Bundled expansion card with heatsink allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a SO-DIMM interface and helps control SSD thermals for maximum performance.

SupremeFX audioA dedicated audio card housing S1220 codec and ESS® SABRE9023P for enthusiast-grade audio.

THE IMPACT

  1. 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2*‧ 5 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1‧ 2 x Type-ASPDIF OUT
  2. Intel®​ Wi-Fi 6 AX200Intel®​ I211-AT Gb EthernetROG GameFirst VAnti-surge LANGuard
  3. AMD X570 Chipset
  4. 3 x LED-illuminated
    audio jacks
  5. SupremeFX S1220 CODEC‧ 120dB SNR stereo playback output
    ‧ 113dB SNR recording input
    ‧ ESS® ES9023P High Definition DAC    Sonic Studio III and Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
    Sonic Radar III
    DTS® Sound Unbound
  6. DDR4 4800MHz+ (O.C.)*‧ 2 DIMM, Dual Channel
    ‧ OptiMem III
  7. Procool II power connector
  8. AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series/ 2000 Series/ 2000 G-Series desktop processors
  9. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1​
  10. SO-DIMM.2 Slot2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key
    Type 2242~2280
    (PCIe 4.0 x4 + SATA modes)
  11. GPU support*‧ 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Safeslot
  12. 4x SATA 6Gbs (2x angled)
  13. 1 x RGB header
    2 x Addressable Gen2 headers

* The specifications depend on different CPU types. The listed specifications are based on 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors.

OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE

ROG Crosshair VIII Impact is equipped with an optimized power design and comprehensive cooling to exploit prodigious might of the latest AMD Ryzen processors without performance-zapping thermal throttling. It also packs innovations to double up on memory and push frequencies to the max.

POWER DESIGN

The monstrous compute power of multi-core processors necessitates a power circuit that rapidly responds to massive current swings. Featuring an array of 10 strategically paired power stages, the Impact’s VRM is geared for any workload and all operating conditions.

Robust power delivery starts at the component level. Every aspect of the ROG Crosshair VIII Impact’s VRM is generously over-specified for the task.

  • 8-PIN PROCOOL II
    POWER CONNECTORS

    The latest ProCool II power connector offers higher endurance and longer lifespan by lowering impedance to prevent hotspots and connector failure. The new design includes upgrades to metal amour and solid pins for better dissipation.

OPTIMIZATION

ROG gives you powerful tools that make optimizing your system fast and easy. For those who relish fine-grained control, the UEFI BIOS has a wealth of advanced options organized into intuitive categories that provide the ability to tweak every aspect of your system​.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

  • Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents all the vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

    EZ MODE
    EZ MODE

    EZ Tuning Wizard

    Streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups.

    Intuitive graphical fan control

    Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

    SATA Information

    View SATA port details for easy device recognition.

    Fast Clock Adjustment

    Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

    Aura On/Off mode (Stealth)

    Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

CONNECTIVITY

ROG Crosshair VIII Impact offers advanced connectivity to ensure seamless gaming experiences. This includes Intel Ethernet and the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). It also has the two M.2 slots integrated into the SO-DIMM module, plus the same SupremeFX audio codec you’ll find on ATX ROG boards.

  • WIFI 6 (AX200)

    ROG Crosshair VIII Impact comes with onboard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support, offering ultrafast networking speeds, improved network capacity and better performance in dense Wi-Fi environments for exceptional online gaming experiences with the convenience of a wireless connection.

  • INTEL ETHERNET

    ROG Crosshair VIII Impact features the latest Intel® Ethernet (I211-AT) ensuring data exchanges with your network and the outside world are fast and smooth. Intel LAN reduces CPU overhead and increases TCP and UDP throughput, keeping more processing power.​​

PERSONALIZATION

ROG provides a range of intuitive software that enables easy control of your advanced gaming hardware and ensures seamless component compatibility. From RGB lighting, networking and audio to storage optimization and more, ROG gives you the power to personalize your system just the way you want.​

GAMEFIRST V NETWORK CONTROL

GameFirst V is an ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic and your connection for faster, lag-free online gaming. Select the best Wi-Fi channel for maximum stability and minimum interference, team your gateways and keep tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps, all from an intuitive interface that enables easy, on-the-fly adjustments.

 

THE POWER OF AMD

AMD X570 chipsetThe AMD X570 chipset delivers outstanding overclocking capabilities for the latest AMD AM4 socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ /2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. It is optimized for multiple GPU configurations, including NVIDIA SLI® and AMD CrossFireX™. It also supports x16 PCI Express® 4.0/3.0 lanes and provides 10Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and 6 Gb/s SATA ports for faster data retrieval.​

AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics ProcessorsThe high-performance 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors are based on the next-gen 7nm Zen architecture and support up to 16 processor cores. AMD AM4-socket processors feature dual-channel DDR4 memory, native 10Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 and x16 PCI Express® 4.0/3.0 lanes for superb performance.​

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