Extreme 子系列不再是 Intel 主板所獨有的。ASUS 華碩新發佈了 AMD 平台的 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME，它具有高階主機板可能提供的所有功能，成為華碩 X570 系列中的最高階存在，超越 Hero 和 Formula 系列的規格和功能。
ASUS AMD 平台新旗艦 X570 主機板 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 是一款 E-ATX 規格主機板，該板由一個 24 Pin ATX 和雙 8 Pin 供電，採用 18+2 相 VRM 設計。
在 I/O方面，該主機板支援 60W 功率傳輸協定的高速 (20 Gbps) USB 3.2×2 傳輸埠。還有兩個乙太網路孔，一個是 10 Gbit，另一個 2.5 Gbit，並內建最新的 WiFi-6E 無線網路。
內建音訊由 ESS Sabre ES9018Q2C DAC 和 Realtek ALC4082 音效晶片提供，綜合表現仍相當強大。
華碩才剛在官方網站上列出 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 不久，網頁上未提供可能的上市日期或價格資訊。
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME
AMD X570 EATX gaming motherboard with 18+2 power stages, five M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with PD 3.0 60 W support, USB 3.2 Gen 2 front-panel connector, dual Thunderbolt 4, Marvell AQtion 10 Gb Ethernet, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, PCIe 4.0, onboard WiFi 6E and Aura Sync RGB lighting
- AMD AM4 socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series, 3000 G-Series, 2000 Series and 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
- Comprehensive thermal design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, five M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone.
- Robust power delivery: 18+2 power stages rated for 90 A, ProCool II power connectors, microfine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors
- High-performance connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel with PD3.0 60W fast charging, onboard WiFi 6E, Marvell AQtion 10 Gb Ethernet, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard.
- Industry-leading gaming audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC and the bundled ROG Clavis USB digital-to-analog converter for high-fidelity sound.
- Unmatched personalization: 2ʺ LiveDash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
- DIY-friendly design: Bundled ROG Fan Controller, pre-mounted I/O shield, V_Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot and Graphics Card Holder
- Renowned software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription
