ASUS Reinvents Its 2006 Crosshair Motherboard For ROG's 20th Anniversary, Wrapping AM5 And X870E In Full Copper Retro Glory
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Key Points:
- ASUS celebrates the 20th anniversary of its ROG Crosshair series with the launch of the ROG Crosshair 2006 motherboard, featuring modern X870E chipset and AM5 socket specifications.
- The new motherboard adopts a retro design inspired by the original Crosshair board, including full copper heatsinks, white and blue color accents, a 3D "Republic of Gamers" logo, and a large copper backplate.
- It boasts a powerful 20+2+2 phase VRM design with large finned copper heatsinks, supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 RAM at speeds exceeding 9600 MT/s, and includes five M.2 slots, two of which support PCIe 5.0 with an OLED display on the primary slot.
- Additional features include an 8-layer PCB, ASUS AIO Q-connector for easy cooler installation, dual LAN ports (10GbE and 2.5GbE), and two USB4 ports with Quick Charging support.
- The ATX motherboard will be priced around $750 and is expected to be available in limited quantities in the coming months, making it a high-end yet nostalgic option for enthusiasts.