![]() ![]() The debut of DDR5 for AMD CPUs also comes with AMD Expo memory technology. The same reflective black glass can be seen at the bottom part of the motherboard where the chipset is located.ĪMD Ryzen 7000 series and AM5 motherboards are the first from the brand to support DDR5 memory leaving DDR4 out entirely for this generation. The RGB lighting of the VRM heatsink uses the signature AniMe Matrix LED found on the ROG Zephyrus G14 as well as integrates Polymo Lighting, a dual layered lighting design to match the anime matrix design. The usual edgy VRM heatsink is replaced with glass and RGB lighting underneath. The VRM setup on the motherboard can easily handle the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors even the flagship Ryzen 7 7950X with overclocking headroom as well.ĪSUS went for a clean yet premium look on the Crosshair X670E Hero. The ROG Crosshair X670E has two 8PIN EPS 12V connectors that utilize the same ProCool II technology which has solid-core pins and ensures secure contact with PSU cables.ĪSUS uses an 18+2 110A teamed configuration on the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, 18 for the CPU and two for the SoC and memory. Unlike the previous ROG Strix Intel and AMD motherboards, the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero doesn’t have any design prints at the back as we’re only greeted with the model printed at the center of the motherboard. The ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero sits in the middle of the ROG Crosshair lineup costing Php 17,600 less than the flagship Crosshair X670E Extreme variant. These motherboards are also often used by reviewers and to break world OC records thanks to its unparalleled durability and reliability. The Crosshair line offers the best of what ASUS has to offer and are typically reserved for enthusiasts and overclockers. ROG Crosshair is the AMD counterpart of the ROG Maximus line which is the flagship motherboard series from ASUS ROG. 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers.1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 backplate.1 x ROG PCI-E 5.0 M.2 Card with Heatsink.The new naming scheme removes the confusion on the chipsets and it’s easier to remember especially for non-enthusiasts. The back is a much simpler design with the first half showing the full image of the motherboard as well as the key specs while the other half shows its key features.ĪSUS has decided to go for the chipset naming for its Crosshair series instead of continuing the roman numeral which would’ve been Crosshair IX for this generation. This time around, there’s no image of the motherboard at the front of the box. The ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero comes in your typical ASUS ROG motherboard packaging. ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero Motherboard Specs ModelĪSUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero Motherboard Unboxing All motherboards support PCI-E Gen 5 NVMe storage, but only X670E motherboards will have full PCI-E Gen 5 support across all of their PCI-E slots. That said, AMD introduced Extreme variants of the X670 and B650 chipsets which translates to having PCI-E Gen 5 support on an x16 PCI-E slot. ![]() Just like the previous 500 series chipset for the Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, the AMD 600 series chipsets differ mainly in bandwidth with the X variants aimed towards higher-end processors for overclocking. Let’s take a closer look at the Crosshair X670E Hero. The ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero is one of the X670E motherboards available at launch and is the motherboard that we used in our Ryzen 9 7950X review. AMD also took the opportunity to introduce a new motherboard tiering with the X670 Extreme chipset being the flagship for AM5 motherboards. The new Ryzen 7000 series processors require a transition to an LGA 1718 AM5 Socket to support the bandwidth associated with the new features. AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series launch has sparked a lot of hype from the enthusiast community as it offers a competitive IPC uplift as well as new features such as PCI-E Gen 5 and DDR5 memory support. ![]()
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