Crosshair X870E Glacial wins CES Innovation Award with 24+2+2 power stages—Ryuo IV 360 features movable curved display showing real-time 3D system stats.
ASUS is redefining enthusiast PC building at CES 2026. The company unveiled its ROG Crosshair X870E motherboard lineup and next-generation AIO liquid coolers, merging AI-driven performance optimization with visual customization that transforms system monitoring into art.
The flagship Crosshair X870E Glacial—recipient of a CES 2026 Innovation Award in Computer Hardware & Components—leads with 24+2+2 power stages, seven M.2 slots, and a 5-inch full-color LCD, while the Ryuo IV 360 ARGB introduces a movable 6.67-inch AMOLED display capable of immersive 3D visuals.
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Flagship Motherboard: ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial
Engineered for extreme performance and next-generation overclocking, the Glacial delivers 24+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, and Core Flex for stable, efficient power delivery. DDR5 memory enhanced by AEMP and NitroPath DRAM Technology ensures peak speed and reliability—critical for content creators rendering 8K timelines or gamers streaming while playing CPU-intensive titles.
Storage expansion reaches new heights with seven M.2 slots: dual PCIe 5.0 onboard, two additional PCIe 5.0 via Hyper M.2, and two PCIe 4.0 via Q-DIMM.2. This configuration supports 28TB+ of NVMe storage without sacrificing GPU lanes—ideal for game libraries, RAW photo archives, and 4K video projects, according to ASUS specifications.
Connectivity arsenal includes dual USB4 ports (40Gbps), dual USB 20Gbps Type-C front connectors (one with Quick Charge 4+ delivering 60W), twelve USB 10Gbps ports, and dual Realtek 10G Ethernet. The 60W front USB-C charges laptops, tablets, or phone batteries mid-gaming session—eliminating desk cable clutter.
AI Takes Over Overclocking
ASUS-exclusive AI features—AI Cache Boost, ASUS AI Advisor, and AI Overclocking—streamline setup and maximize performance. AI Overclocking analyzes CPU silicon quality and cooling capacity, then applies optimal voltage/frequency curves automatically. AI Cache Boost predicts application memory access patterns, pre-loading data into CPU cache for reduced latency. The 5-inch full-color LCD simplifies real-time system monitoring, displaying temps, fan speeds, and custom animations without third-party software.
Installation simplification via PCIe Slot Q-Release Switch (ejects GPUs without screwdrivers), AIO Q-Connector (single-cable pump/fan/RGB control), and SafeSlots (reinforced PCIe preventing GPU sag damage) ensures even first-time builders achieve clean results.
Dark Hero: Stealth Performance Alternative
The ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero balances advanced thermal management with refined aesthetics. Two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots provide versatile storage, while WiFi 7, dual USB4 ports, and front-panel USB Type-C ensure future-proof connectivity. Polymo Lighting II and Aura Sync RGB enable full system customization for those preferring minimalist black builds over RGB showcases.
ROG Strix Neo Series: Mainstream Powerhouses
The Strix X870E-E/A Gaming WiFi7 Neo targets high-end AMD builds, while Strix B850-F/A Gaming WiFi7 Neo delivers balanced performance for mainstream users. These boards democratize features like WiFi 7, AI optimization, and PCIe 5.0 storage—previously exclusive to $500+ flagships—into $200-350 price tiers accessible to broader audiences.
Revolutionary AIO Cooling: Ryuo IV 360 ARGB
The ROG Ryuo IV 360 ARGB sets new standards with its movable curved 6.67-inch AMOLED display delivering immersive 3D-effect visuals and fully customizable system information. Unlike static LCD screens, the AMOLED panel’s infinite contrast ratio displays deep blacks and vibrant colors—showing CPU temps as animated flames, GPU loads as rotating 3D models, or custom artwork synced to music.
Powered by the Asetek Emma Gen 8 V2 pump, it ensures robust cooling performance with higher flow and lower impedance, keeping CPU temperatures low for sustained high performance. Pre-mounted daisy-chained ARGB fans provide high airflow and static pressure with minimal noise. Available in black/white color options with short-tube variants for compact builds, according to cooling technology analysis.
Strix SLC/LC IV Series: Cable-Free Aesthetics
The Strix SLC/LC IV series introduces the revolutionary AIO Q-Connector, simplifying installation by transmitting all pump, fan, and ARGB signals through metal contacts—eliminating cable clutter entirely. The integrated triple-fan design features Aura Fan Edge lighting capable of showing real-time system stats, animations, or custom content via ASUS InfoHub software. Available in short-tube and standard-tube versions, in black or white, with ARGB options.
Why this matters: Traditional AIO installations require 4-6 cables (pump power, fan headers, RGB headers, USB for control). Q-Connector reduces this to a single connection point, cutting installation time by 40% and improving airflow through cleaner routing.
The AI-Powered PC Future
These releases underscore ASUS ROG’s bet on AI as the next PC performance frontier. Where past generations required BIOS tweaking expertise, AI Overclocking, AI Cache Boost, and AI Advisor democratize enthusiast-grade performance—automatically optimizing systems for gaming, rendering, or AI workloads without manual tuning. Combined with visual innovations like movable AMOLED displays and tool-free installation, ASUS is targeting a broader audience: creators, streamers, and gamers who want flagship performance without engineering degrees.
Availability: ROG X870E motherboards and AIO coolers launch Q1 2026. Pricing TBA during CES 2026 (January 7-10, Las Vegas).
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