I purchased this board simply because it is the only one, currently, in the Asus X570 line that doesn't have a fan. Instead it has perfectly functional heat sinks which work well and, unlike an onboard fan, hopefully won't cause potential problems as the board ages. Overall. I think it is a very good motherboard. Pros: No onboard fan!!! Lots of premium USB ports. The board is heavy ( could be a Pro or a Con). Cons: The naming convention i.e. Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero. Whatever happened to the KISS principle? The price is very expensive when compared to prices in the USA even after NZ taxes have been added. One score point d...view more