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Review on Asus ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Impact SFF Gaming Motherboard – AMD AM4 Ryzen 3000, PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, Intel LAN, SATA 6GB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, SO-DIMM.2, Aura Sync by Kenneth Murphy

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great idea on a budget motherboard

This motherboard is one of the best x570 when it comes to VRM for overclocking. However, the M.2 riser card and heatsink prevent the use of many third-party heatsinks. I connected this motherboard to a 3600x and the standard heatsink barely fit as the narrow edge of the motherboard heatsink made contact with the round standard heatsink. Also, I'm trying to use my Noctua D15 and it won't let me use an M.2 riser card. This motherboard looks great, but if you're considering buying one, be sure to check the cooler compatibility first. It fits the Wraith Prism that comes with the 3700x. The price could be better too, you can get x570i strix for better price with the same VRM.

Pros
  • Pleasant
Cons
  • Slightly shabby