A ASUS inaugurated its participation in the CES 2026 with the official announcement of its new top-of-the-line motherboard for the platform AMD: a ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial.
The model has robust specifications aimed at processors Ryzen 9000 and shines mainly due to its “all-white” aesthetic, which includes a All-White PCB and a display Integrated 5-inch LCD.
In addition to the main star, the manufacturer also teased enthusiasts with a teaser of the variant ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Neopromising an aggressive alternative in black design for more discreet setups.
ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial: the pinnacle of white design
A ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial arrives on the market with the status of a premium product, having even received the award CES 2026 Innovation Award.
Unlike previous generations where the term “Glacial” often implied mandatory pre-installed watercooling blocks, this iteration focuses on a silver and white thermal armor that covers almost the entire length of the card.
According to ASUS, the model was “meticulously designed” to get the most out of the new AM5 chips.
Elite technical specifications
Among the confirmed features, the board offers support for memory Dr5 at speeds that can exceed 8000 MT/s, depending on the overclock profile. Connectivity is guaranteed by ports USB4 and native standard support PCIe 5.0both for the graphics card and for M.2 storage.
One of the biggest visual and functional differences is the screen 5 inch LCD positioned on the I/O heatsink, allowing real-time monitoring of temperatures, voltages and frequencies, in addition to displaying personalized animations.
The system of power delivery (VRM) it should follow the Extreme series standard, with robust phases capable of sustaining heavy overclocking on processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X.
The board also adopts ease-of-use mechanisms (Q-Design), such as the PCIe slot quick release button, a constant demand from the gaming community. hardware.
Meticulously designed to get the most out of the new AM5 chips
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Dark Neo: the answer to “stealth” setups
While Glacial shines in the spotlight, ASUS has set the stage for ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Neo.
While full technical details are still scarce, the teaser suggests that this board will be the direct counterpart to the Glacial, maintaining the enthusiast-level build but adopting a black and dark gray color palette.
The “Neo” suffix may indicate the presence of new brand technologies, such as NitroPath for memory signal optimization and possible new proprietary connectors for AIOs to reduce cable clutter.
Both cards reinforce ASUS’ investment in the ecosystem PC Games high performance. These models are expected to hit shelves in first quarter of 2026.
Official prices have not yet been released, but considering the history of the Extreme/Glacial line, estimated values over US$1,000 (around R$5,800 in direct conversion, without considering import taxes and fees).
The simultaneous launch of opposing aesthetic options shows that visual customization remains a central pillar for the market high-endallowing users to build their dream machines without sacrificing performance for style.
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