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Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero

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4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • highly tunable settings and accurate feedback to monitoring software
  • plenty of features and options
  • Asus UEFI BIOS is easy to navigate

Cons

  • L2 cache size is a whopping 512 KiB per core
  • an overclocking motherboard be without buttons for BIOS Flashback and Clear CMOS
  • preferred a little bit more breathing room for my test chassis

Key specs

  • SupremeFX (S1220)
  • DDR4
  • 64 GB
  • 4
  • UEFI AMI
  • 1
  • ATX
  • Socket AM4

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero - Pros & Cons

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero

Pros

  • highly tunable settings and accurate feedback to monitoring software
  • plenty of features and options
  • Asus UEFI BIOS is easy to navigate
  • PCI-E layout is very simple
  • thermal performance is quite good
  • the motherboard performed admirably
  • both single and multi-threaded results

Cons

  • L2 cache size is a whopping 512 KiB per core
  • an overclocking motherboard be without buttons for BIOS Flashback and Clear CMOS
  • preferred a little bit more breathing room for my test chassis
  • high amp fan header is in this section
  • not the most expensive board on the market
  • Memory problems can be very frustrating
  • 3D-printed motherboard accessories
  • The board lacks an onboard Wi-Fi chipset
  • Onboard buttons will be tricky to spot or reach in some PC cases
  • it lacks an LED accent
  • The rear IO panel has 14 USB ports

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Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero - Full Specifications

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General
Motherboard typeATX
Processor socketSocket AM4
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Audio properties
Audio codec
SupremeFX
Audio output channels7.1
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Bios
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS features
  • WfM 2.0 support
  • Multilingual BIOS
  • ASUS O.C. Profile
  • BIOS FlashBack
  • UEFI BIOS
  • ACPI 5.0 support
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • SMBIOS 3.0 support
BIOS memory size128.0 mB
ACPI version5.0
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Internal i/o ports
CPU fan connectoryes
Number of EATX power connectors1
Number of chassis fan connectors3
TPM connectoryes
Number of SATA III connectors8
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Network
Ethernet LAN (Network)yes
LAN controllerIntel I211-AT
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Memory
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB
Number of memory slots4
Unbuffered memoryyes
Memory channelsDual
Non-ECCyes
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Technical details
Compatible processor seriesAMD A
Maximum number of processors1
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Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
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Rear panel i/o ports
S/PDIF out portyes
Microphone inputyes
Headphone outputs1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity8
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Dimensions
Width12.0 in
Depth9.6 in

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Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero Asus - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero Review
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Overclockers Club
Published: 21.12.2017
ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero Review
Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero Review
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PCMAG
Published: 01.05.2017
Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero Review
4.0

PC DIY hounds building a gaming PC around AMD's Ryzen 7 CPUs will dig this board. It sports the X370 chipset for multi-video-card goodness, and it has slick lighting.

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero (AMD X370) Motherboard Review
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TweakTown
Published: 20.03.2017
ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero (AMD X370) Motherboard Review
4.7

Our first AMD Ryzen-based motherboard review is of the ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero (AMD X370). It just so happens to be one of the best out there too.

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero ASUS Crosshair VI Hero Review
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Guru3D.com
Published: -
ASUS Crosshair VI Hero Review

We have tested and reviewed all Ryzen 7 processors, now it istime to zoom into the motherboards. This reviews details the € 289,- ASUS Crosshair VI Hero. The X370 motherboard is the high-en... Introduction

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero (X370) Motherboard Review
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KitGuru
Published: 28.03.2017
ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero (X370) Motherboard Review

ASUS' Crosshair VI Hero is currently flying the flag for the Republic of Gamers (ROG) range on AMD's

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO Review « TOP NEW Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 06.06.2017
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO Review « TOP NEW Review
4.5

Old faithful AM4 motherboard made manifest

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero Asus X470 Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) Motherboard Review: High-Priced Excellence
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 07.04.2019
Asus X470 Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) Motherboard Review: High-Priced Excellence

The Asus X470 Crosshair VII pretty much defines of a top-tier board on AMD’s AM4 platform. But is the cost justified as competitors offer similar boards?

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero Motherboard Review - Bjorn3D.com
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Bjorn3D.com
Published: 07.06.2017
ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero Motherboard Review - Bjorn3D.com
4.7

INTRODUCTION AMD's Ryzen platform was one of the most highly anticipated launches in recent years, w

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero ASUS Crosshair VI Hero AM4 Motherboard Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | CPU & Mainboard
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OC3D
Published: 10.03.2017
ASUS Crosshair VI Hero AM4 Motherboard Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | CPU & Mainboard

Introduction and Technical Specifications

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO X370 Motherboard Review - Play3r
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Play3r
Published: 09.04.2017
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO X370 Motherboard Review - Play3r
4.2

Here we have the flagship X370 motherboard from ASUS ROG, the CROSSHAIR VI HERO with its sleek look and AM3/AM4 CPU cooler compatibility. Is it the bees knees? Let's find out...

Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero ASUS RoG Crosshair VI Hero X370 Motherboard Review | eTeknix
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eTeknix
Published: 12.04.2017
ASUS RoG Crosshair VI Hero X370 Motherboard Review | eTeknix

Introduction Ryzen is here at last, and with that comes dozens of motherboards from the many AMD partners. Today, we'll be taking a look at the new ASUS RoG Crosshair VI Hero, an X370 chipset board for the latest Ryzen AM4 socket chips from AMD. The new board brings all the high-end thrills you would expect, promising plenty of overclocking features, SLI/Crossfire support, M.2 storage, RGB lighting and much more! It's primed to appeal to enthusiast system builders, overclockers and gamers alike, so let's take a closer look at what it has to offer! 'For more than a decade, Republic