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We are evaluating the flagship AMD motherboard from ASUS today, the ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) Motherboard, which comes with AMD’s latest X370 chipset and a slew of features both enthusiasts and mainstream system builders can take use of. We will go over all of these features in more detail below.

However, ASUS included both AM3 and AM4 mounting holes on this board, so users won’t have to replace their existing CPU cooling solution when switching to the Ryzen platform with the ASUS Crosshair VI Hero motherboard. This is a very good feature that ASUS included in this board. The new Ryzen CPU comes in a new AM4 socket with a new fan mounting profile, meaning that all the older AM3 cooler may not fit on the new platform.

High-performance gaming hardware has long been associated with ASUS’s Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand, and the ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) Motherboard is no different. This motherboard, which is intended for both PC enthusiasts and gamers, has a number of features, such as cutting-edge connection, powerful power delivery, and sophisticated cooling choices. We’ll examine all the features, performance, and design of the ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) Motherboard in our comprehensive review so you can make an informed choice.

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) Motherboard Packaging & Closer Look

In keeping with its most recent branding approach, ASUS used black to argent highlights over a vivid red background for the ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) Motherboard box. The top right corner is occupied by the ROG logo, while the bottom left has the default feature set displayed in black.

This includes supporting multiple GPUs for both AMD’s CrossFireX and NVIDIA’s SLI solutions, and being designed on the AMD X370 chipset platform for AMD RYZEN processors. Assuming you have a 3D printer, you can create your own accessories using the 3D source files that ASUS has made available on this board’s product page.

You can assume that since this is a ROG board, built-in support for ASUS AURA illumination is included for usage with compatible RGB accessories. Together with some basic information about the USB 3.1 front panel socket on the PCB, the Aura lighting, the brand-new SupremeFX audio codec, and 3D printing accessory mounts, the package’s reverse side also features a picture of the board and a list of characteristics.

The motherboard is located within the redesigned box, hidden beneath a transparent plastic cover. This is the location of the accessory bundle during transportation. Before you finish the installation, it will have spread throughout your workstation.

The owner’s manual/user’s guide, drive cable labels, warranty card, rebate coupon for Cable Mods goods, and a convenient coaster to prevent your favorite cool beverage from ruining your desk are all included. The hardware part of the package consists of four SATA 6Gbps data cables, a Q-connector, Q-Shield, and High Bandwidth SLI bridge in addition to a 3D mounting kit and an 80cm RGB LED extension cable. 

Built to work with AMD’s most recent RYZEN processors, ranging from the R3 1200 to the R7 1800X, which is what I’m using to test this board, is the ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) Motherboard.

The board’s black-on-black motif with gold accents makes it compatible with any chassis you choose, and it has an ASUS AURA lighting system that lets you further customize the color scheme of the board and its parts. For a motherboard from a mid-range series, the layout is comparatively typical. Other than the support frame for the cooler mounting package, not much can be said about the board’s back.

The ornamental shroud that stretches from the top of the PCB down and over the SupremeFX sound system conceals the board’s I/O interface. One pair of ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (one each of Type-A and Type-C), four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports that pull off the RYZEN CPU, four USB 2.0 and four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports that come off the X370 chipset, and the BIOS Flashback and BIOS reset/CMOS clean buttons are located on the left.

Network access is provided by a single Gigabit LAN port that is controlled by an Intel® I211-AT and protected by LANGuard. The analog audio outputs utilized by the ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition audio solution are gold-plated audio jacks. 

The ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) Motherboard has a total of six expansion slots installed by ASUS. This set includes three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, and two PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots. SafeSlot technology is employed by ASUS on the primary 16x PCIe 3.0 slots. If you bring your PC to LAN parties, SafeSlot technology enhances the shear resistance and retention force to keep your video card seated and prevent it from ripping the slot off the board. 

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) Motherboard Specifications

CPU Socket	AM4
Chipset	AMD X370
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Multi-GPU Support	NVIDIA 2-Way SLI, AMD 3-Way CrossFireX
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8), 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode), 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage	– 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) – 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) – 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Networking	– Intel I211-AT Gigabit LAN – Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.1
USB Ports	– 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board) – 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector – 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 2 at mid-board) – 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (Type-A) at back panel
Audio	– ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220 – Dual OP Amplifiers – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs – Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking – SupremeFX Shielding Technology – Sonic Radar III, Sonic Studio III
LAN	– 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) – GameFirst IV technology
Wi-Fi	– Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac – Supports dual-band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Form Factor	ATX
RGB Lighting	ASUS Aura Sync
BIOS	128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1
Operating System Support	– Windows 10 64-bit – Windows 7 64-bit
Warranty	3 years

ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) Motherboard Conclusion

Once more, ASUS has produced one of the greatest AMD motherboards available, the ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) Motherboard. With this board, ASUS has packed a ton of features and one of the most extensive BIOSs, enabling users to fine-tune AMD Ryzen CPU and memory to maximize system performance. The board is suitable for any gaming setup or high-end system build, and it is the greatest of the ROG series.