Clad in a sleek, understated black design, the ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero delivers refined performance for high-end builds, featuring a robust 20+2+2 power stage design, support for high-speed DDR5 memory, and the latest PCIe® 5.0 connectivity. It offers five onboard M.2 SSD slots with heatsinks, including a 3D VC M.2 heatsink for advanced thermal performance, along with Realtek 10G Ethernet and USB4® ports for next-generation connectivity. ASUS-exclusive AI technologies and Polymo Lighting II complete the platform, balancing intelligent tuning with a clean, premium aesthetic.