ASUS Republic of Gamers has announced the ROG Crosshair 2006, a limited-edition motherboard commemorating the brand’s 20th anniversary. The board acts as a platform sibling to the Crosshair X870E Dark Hero but adopts the retro visual styling of the very first 2006 ROG motherboard.
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Retro Design Meets Modern Hardware
The Crosshair 2006 features a copper-dominant aesthetic accented by blue and white highlights, replicating the exact color scheme of the original 2006 hardware release. Upgraded for modern systems, it integrates a two-inch OLED display directly onto the primary M.2 slot. This panel cycles between two exclusive anniversary animations and outputs live system diagnostics, including real-time CPU clock speeds, component temperatures, and fan speeds.
Power Delivery and Memory Specifications
To support flagship AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors, the motherboard utilizes a 20(110 A)+2(110 A)+2 power stage delivery system. This delivery subsystem is constructed with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and 10K black metallic capacitors, all cooled by oversized heatsinks integrated into the I/O cover.
For high-speed DDR5 memory configurations, the board implements several layout optimizations to enhance signal integrity, including NitroPath DRAM technology, a server-grade ultra-low-etch PCB fabrication process, and selective PCB back drilling.
Storage, Expansion, and Connectivity:
- Expansion Slots: Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots allocated for next-generation graphics cards.
- Storage Array: Five total M.2 slots (including two PCIe 5.0 slots) featuring toolless M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Release, and Q-Slide installation mechanisms.
- Networking: Native Wi-Fi 7 wireless support alongside dedicated 10G and 5G dual wired Ethernet ports.
- USB Ports: Dual onboard USB4 ports paired with an internal front-panel USB Type-C header capable of 60-watt Quick Charge 4+ delivery.
- Internal Headers: Three USB 2.0 internal headers dedicated to system accessories and liquid cooling hardware.
Cableless Cooling Integration
The motherboard includes the ASUS AIO Q-Connector, a proprietary interface designed to eliminate exposed wiring inside the PC chassis. When connected to a compatible liquid cooler such as the newly introduced ROG Strix LC IV series, the pump unit hooks up directly to the motherboard interface. This layout passes power and control signals to the radiator fans without requiring separate cables running between the block and the motherboard headers.
Market Availability
The ROG Crosshair 2006 will be distributed in limited quantities, with the initial regional rollout confirmed for the Philippines. Final retail pricing and launch dates will be announced through local ROG social media channels.
