January 6, 2026 -

Today, ASUS announced new 800 Series motherboards, featuring new flagship motherboards, refreshes of our existing ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ProArt motherboards, and a whole lot more. Wait, an AIO cooler? I wonder why that's in a motherboard post....

*I'm going to mark this as a WIP article because we currently don't have images or additional information about some of the boards, which we expect in a couple weeks. I will update this post when this information becomes available, but we have a lot to share currently*

I also want to point out that our AMD microsite is updated here, and if you scroll down the page you'll see a section that says "Choose Your X870E/X870... Motherboard". Just below that header you'll see an option for "Full Specs Download", and you can download a PDF with several of these boards added. The rest will be added in the near future.

Despite gaps in some of the information here, these are the boards that are part of our new AMD 800 Series lineup:

• ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial

• ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero

• ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi NEO

• ROG Strix X870E-A Gaming WiFi NEO

• TUF Gaming X870-PRO WiFi 7 W NEO

• ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi7 NEO**

• ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi7 NEO**

• TUF Gaming B850-PRO WiFi7 W NEO

• ProArt B850-CREATOR WIFI Neo**

**At this time I will not be including these motherboards, but may in a future update.

AIO Q-Connector and the ROG Strix LC IV AIO Cooler

When we began our BTF hidden-connector ecosystem to enable PC builders to create clean and cable-free builds, some doubted whether it would be something people wanted to use. With our latest BTF Gen 2.5 designs offering new ways to build a BTF PC and, frankly, some of the similar designs you'll see at CES from other brands, the momentum continues to pickup.

But what about other parts of your PC that leave unsightly wires, such as your AIO? Fans now utilize magnetic connectors to reduce cabling, but you still have pesky 4pin AIO and USB connectors to deal with, right? Yeah, we're tired of them too. Enter the AIO Q-Connector present on select new AM5 motherboards and the ROG Strix LC IV AIO Cooler, the first cooler to take advantage of this feature.

These motherboards feature exclusive Q-Connector pins that allow you to connect compatible CPU coolers without the need for additional cables. Through these metal contact points, ROG Strix LC IV series AIO CPU liquid coolers receive power and control signals for the pump, ARGB elements, and (with select models) the display.

There's someone out there who will say that it could have been made better since you still have to deal with the fan wires. We thought of that too. The AIO Q-Connector passes along the PWM signals to the fans through a cable hidden inside the tube sleeving. That's right, no wires.

The motherboards that will support this at launch are:

• ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial

• ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero

• ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi7 NEO

• ROG Strix X870E-A Gaming WiFi7 NEO

The ROG Strix LC IV Series will include both SLC (short tube length), LC, and an LC version that replaces the 5.08" LCD display with an ARGB logo atop the pump housing. Note that this AIO cooler also includes a separate cable in case you install it to a motherboard without the AIO Q-Connector. These are expected to be available in Q2.

New AMD 800 Series Lineup Features

Before we dive into each motherboard, we will cover the similar features and improvements that you can expect with these boards. We continue to move top-tier features across the boards such as AEMP, NitroPath DRAM technology and DIMM Fit, while including USB4, WiFi7 and new EZ PCDIY functions.

Optimized PCIe Lanes - One of the common complaints about modern motherboards is that due to lane-sharing, your primary PCIe slot often is lowered to x8/x8 if you use your second CPU-derived PCIe slot or a PCIe Gen5 M.2. With our new series, we've optimized the lane-sharing to include both M.2 and USB4 ports to give you greater flexibility to keep your first PCIe slot running at x16.

With the ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi7 Neo, for instance, you’ll be able to achieve the full bandwidth of the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with two PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs installed.

Server-grade PCB Design - Select motherboards utilize an ultra-low-etch manufacturing process, PCB back-drilling, 2-ounce copper power planes, and an 8-layer design. These processes ultimately improve memory compatibility, lead to better stability, allow for larger capacities, and improve overclocking potential.

64MB BIOS ROM Now Preinstalled with WiFi Drivers - Higher-capacity memory on the BIOS allows for more complex BIOS designs, out-of-the box support for the latest AMD CPUs, but it also impacts how many drivers can be stored and read by the OS during installation. By moving from 32MB to 64MB, the motherboard can include storage space for WiFi drivers. Now, when you go to install your OS, the drivers will be stored on the board making installation much simpler and faster.

3D Vapor Chamber M.2 Heatsink - Select models offer a taller M.2 heatsink with a larger heat dissipation area through a 3D vapor chamber with a tool-free design.

More USB 2.0 Ports - Select motherboards will now feature three USB2.0 ports (up from 2) to connect more internal devices.

USB Type-C Ports up to 60W Quick Charge 4+ - Select motherboards will feature 60W ports that can quickly charge your smartphone or other devices to make your PC a more convenient charging station.

New EZ Mode BIOS Interface - We're always looking for ways to improve the main BIOS for novices and advanced users, and with the new EZ Mode and Essential Mode options both can look forward to quickly configuring monitoring and commonly used functions. For example with Essential Mode, you can view key system information and access the most commonly-used overclocking functions without having to go into the more granular Advanced Mode.

New AMD 800 Series Motherboards

ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial

Flagship performance meets AI optimization in the ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial, engineered for extreme performance and next-generation overclocking. With 24 (110A)+2(110A)+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, and Core Flex, it delivers stable, efficient power. DDR5 memory enhanced by AEMP and NitroPath DRAM Technology ensures peak speed and reliability.

Seven M.2 slots - including dual PCIe 5.0 onboard, an additional two PCIe 5.0 via Hyper M.2, and two PCIe 4.0 via Q-DIMM.2 - offer expansive high-speed storage. Dual USB4 ports, dual USB 20Gbps Type-C front connectors (one of which features Quick Charge 4+ (up to 60W)) twelve USB 10Gbps ports, and dual Realtek 10G Ethernet cover all connectivity needs.

ASUS-exclusive AI features, such as AI Cache Boost, ASUS AI Advisor, and AI Overclocking streamline setup and maximize performance, while the full-color 5-inch LCD simplifies system monitoring. PCIe Slot Q-Release Switch, AIO Q-Connector, and SafeSlots further ensure an effortless installation experience.

Let's talk about a few of these features in detail:

ROG Hyper M.2 Card and ROG Q-DIMM.2 - ROG-designed cards for M.2 SSDs are not new, but here we have new cards designed to get the most out of PCIe Gen5 M.2 and PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSDs, respectively, as each is capable of supporting two SSDs. This saves space on the board and gives a huge variety of options to maximize your storage.

Optimized PCIe Lane Sharing - Enjoy the full bandwidth of the first PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots while still being able to use the second PCIe x16 slot at PCIe 3.0 x4. Need the slots for a multi-GPU setup? No problem, just switch the lanes to x8 / x8 in the BIOS.

Dual Realtek 10G Ethernet Ports - For those who need massive bandwidth for networking and need a board that gives you more than one 10G port. Creators, NAS users, AI workflows, media consumers: this is board will keep up.

Full-Color 5" LCD Screen - Show exclusive ROG animations, system information and even personalized services through Armoury Crate.

ROG Memory Q-Fan - A special memory cooling fan is included that connects to the board via POGO pins to help solidify DDR5 stability and unleash memory overclocking. No screws required.

90-Degree Power Connectors - The motherboard utilizes standard and 90-degree connectors for simplicity and to minimize visible cable management, especially for the 24-pin ATX connector.

New PCIe Q-Release Switch - A new Q-Release switch is designed to lock and unlock your PCIe cards via the same switch. Move the switch up to unlock the top PCIe x16 slot or move it down to unlock the second PCIe x16 slot.

Other notable features:

• EATX Form-factor

• Server-grad ultra-low-etch PCB process

• AIO Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Antenna

• 3D Vapor Chamber M.2 Heatsink

• Included fan splitter cables allow you to run up to 13 case fans

• Extreme OC kit, including LN2 mode

• WiFi 7, BT5.4, 2x USB4 ports, 12x USB10Gbps ports for extensive connectivity options

• 60W Quick Charge 4+ via front panel USB Type-C

• Magnetically attached armor pieces protect the board until you need to access certain areas...and then you can re-cover multiple areas.

The ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial is expected to launch towards the end of January, but pre-orders are expected to go up later this week.

• Product page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-glacial/

ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero

Engineered for stealth and uncompromising power, the ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero balances advanced thermal management with a refined design. Two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots provide versatile storage options, while WiFi 7, dual USB4 ports, and front-panel USB Type-C connectors ensure fast, reliable connectivity. AI Cache Boost, ASUS AI Advisor, and AI Overclocking streamline performance, complemented by Polymo Lighting II and Aura Sync RGB for full system customization.

To help you unleash your top-end AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU, it boasts an upgraded power solution with 20(110A)+2(110A)+2 power stages, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and premium 10K black metallic capacitors. To keep this beefy power solution cool, this board includes massive heatsinks integrated with the I/O cover.

10G and 5G Ethernet Ports - While it's not up to the bandwidth of the ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial, those who need less than the maximum bandwidth won't be disappointed with two extremely fast network connections.

Other notable features:

• NitroPath DRAM Technology supports up to 4x DIMM, 256GB DDR5, and up to 9600+(OC)

• Server-grad ultra-low-etch PCB process

• AIO Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Antenna

• 3D Vapor Chamber M.2 Heatsink

• Extreme OC kit, including LN2 mode

• WiFi 7, BT5.4, 2x USB4 ports, 9x USB10Gbps ports for extensive connectivity options

• 3x USB 2.0 Headers

• 60W Quick Charge 4+ via front panel USB Type-C

• Metal Backplate

The ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero is expected to launch towards the end of January, but pre-orders are expected to go up later this week.

• Product page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/

ROG Strix Neo Motherboards

ROG Strix boards cater to the gamers of the world who want more, giving them high-performance designs ready to game hard and look good in the process. To meet the needs of today’s gamers, we’re releasing four new ROG Strix Neo series motherboards: the ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi7 Neo, the ROG Strix X870E-A Gaming WiFi7 Neo, the ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi7 Neo, and the ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi 7 Neo.

Select boards in this range also include features such as NitroPath DRAM technology, asynchronous clock, AI Cache Boost, and AIO Q-Connector.

ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi7 NEO

ROG Strix -E models always seem to be one of the best values for your money since it steals several features from the higher-end ROG Crosshair boards while avoiding other features and specs that gamers don't always need to help keep the cost down. This board is no exception.

Featuring an 18(110A)+2(110A)+2 power architecture backed by an eight-layer design and two-ounce copper planes, the board will hold up if you have dreams of pushing your overclocking higher than many motherboards. With the embedded Q-CODE display and an easy-to-reach CLR CMOS button on the rear I/O panel, you can quickly restore your BIOS to defaults.

Optimized PCIe Lane Sharing - The ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi7 Neo is tuned with gaming in mind, so you can install more M.2 SSDs without limiting the bandwidth afforded to your graphics card. The second PCIe x16 is rated at PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x4).

WiFi 7, BT5.4 and 5G Ethernet Port - Built for fast connections, you'll be ready for blazing fast speed and low-latency gaming.

Lots of USB - 2x USB4 40Gbps Type-C, 11x USB 10Gbps ports on the rear panel (including one Type-C with 30W PD), but you also have 3x USB 2.0, 2x USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel ports, and 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A ports.

Polymo Lighting - The I/O shroud features our Polymo Lighting with a multi-dimensional lighting module that provides dynamic RGB illumination for the ROG logo. Customizable through ASUS Aura Sync.

Other notable features:

• NitroPath DRAM Technology supports up to 4x DIMM, 256GB DDR5

• AIO Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Antenna, PCIe Q-Release

The ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi7 Neo availability is TBD currently, but will be updated when I have the information.

• Product page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/

ROG Strix X870E-A Gaming WiFi7 NEO

Sharing the white aesthetic of the ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial, the ROG Strix X870E-A Gaming WiFi7 Neo has a more than a few upgrades over its predecessor. For one, this Neo board features the X870E chipset. But more importantly it includes NitroPath DRAM Technology, asynchronous clock, Dynamic OC Switcher and Core Flex to help push memory speeds over 9000+ MT/s with overclocking.

Storage options have also increased with a pair of PCIe Gen5 M.2 and PCIe Gen4 M.2 slots each, as well as an upgrade to four SATA ports.

WiFi 7, BT5.4 and 5G Ethernet Port - Built for fast connections, you'll be ready for blazing fast speed and low-latency gaming.

Lots of USB - 2x USB4 40Gbps Type-C, 6x USB 10Gbps ports on the rear panel (including one Type-C with 30W PD), but you also have 3x USB 2.0, 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C and 1x USB 5Gbps Type-C front panel ports, and 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A ports.

Other notable features:

• NitroPath DRAM Technology supports up to 4x DIMM, 256GB DDR5

• AIO Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Antenna, PCIe Q-Release

The ROG Strix X870E-A Gaming WiFi7 Neo availability is TBD currently, but will be updated when I have the information.

• Product page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/

TUF Gaming 800 Series W NEO Motherboards

TUF Gaming motherboards have generally become the place to start when putting together a straightforward build for gaming. They're built well, easily cover the specs and performance of the most demanding gaming PCs, and still leave room for a bit extra. And yes, our MB teams have been knocking it out of the park lately with the TUF Gaming aesthetic in both black and white.

With options in both the X870 and B850 families, you have a great choice between a board that easily handles gaming, and a board that's ready for more storage, more tinkering, and more cooling. Each of these boards also include overclocking features such as asynchronous clock, Dynamic OC Switcher, and Core Flex. Built with an eight-layer PCB, these boards can enjoy better compatibility with premium memory kits and better stability if you choose to overclock.

EZ PCDIY features are packed on these boards, including our M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, and a physical PCIe Slot Q-Release lever. Both boards also include a rear-I/O panel CLR CMOS button making it easier for novices to learn about overclocking, as well.

TUF Gaming X870-Pro WiFi7 W Neo

As the higher-end of the two boards, the TUF Gaming X870-Pro WiFi7 W Neo provides you with a bit higher ceiling on its power design, network ports, USB4 options, and an extra PCIe M.2 Gen5 slot.

Where this board differs from the previously mentioned ROG Strix Neo motherboards is that you have fewer USB 10Gbps rear ports, one fewer USB 20Gbps Type-C and USB 5Gbps Type-A front panel headers each, several Q-Design features, but nothing that gets in the way of setting up a powerful gaming system or makes the installation process notably more difficult.

WiFi 7, BT5.4 and 5G Ethernet Port - Built for fast connections, you'll be ready for blazing fast speed and low-latency gaming.

Plenty of USB - 2x USB4 40Gbps Type-C, 3x USB 10Gbps ports on the rear panel, 4x USB 5Gbps, but you also have 3x USB 2.0, 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C (30W PD/PPS Fast-charge), 1x USB 5Gbps Type-A front panel port, and 3x USB 2.0 front panel ports.

Other notable features:

• 4x DIMM, 256GB DDR5

• M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Antenna, PCIe Q-Release lever

• 3x ARGB Headers

• 1x (each) CPU Fan Header, CPU OPT Fan Header, AIO Pump Header, W_Pump+ Header

• 4x Chassis Fan Header

The TUF Gaming X870-Pro WiFi7 Neo availability is expected in mid-Q1 currently.

• Product page: https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-pro-wifi7-w-neo

TUF Gaming B850-Pro WiFi7 W Neo

As a B850 motherboard, you expect that there will be some concessions around lane-sharing and certain other features, and it's no surprise that there are a few compared to its bigger brother. However, a B850 is still no slouch when it comes to performance or providing features for core PC-building. If you're looking for a B850 board like the TUF Gaming B850-Pro WiFi7 W Neo, then you probably have a pretty clear idea about what you want to include in your system and you don't need slots or ports that you won't end up using.

Comparatively, you have one less PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot, but you pick up a pair of PCIe 4.0 x1 slots, which can be used to add an expansion card if you need additional USB or other expansion ports. Networking is reduced to 2.5Gbps, which is still much faster than many use for a wired connection currently, and you still have WiFi7 and BT5.4 for connectivity.

Ultimately, you still have 10x rear-panel USB ports, including 2x USB 10Gbps Type-C ports. A USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel connector more than suffices for many chassis, currently, and you still have a standard USB 5Gbps front panel port to go with 3x USB2.0 ports.

Other notable features:

• 4x DIMM, 256GB DDR5

• M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Antenna, PCIe Q-Release lever

• 3x ARGB Gen2 Headers

• 1x (each) CPU Fan Header, CPU OPT Fan Header, AIO Pump Header

• 4x Chassis Fan Header

The TUF Gaming B850-Pro WiFi7 Neo availability is currently TBD, but will be updated when I have additional information.

• Product page: https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-pro-wifi7-w-neo

As noted above, some information and images aren't currently available right now, so I plan to make some updates and/or update images over the next couple of weeks, including availability dates/times.

Let us know in the comments below your thoughts about these new motherboards!

April 29, 2026 -

Hi everyone,

im currently torn between these two motherboards. I currently have the Strix B650E-E paired with a 7800X3D and a 5090 Astral. Ram is 32GB 6000 MT/s cl30

I have problems with my gpu as I can read up different kinds of instabilities and errors with HWmonitor aswell as HWinfo. Particularly: NAK sent, recovery error and only one or two times bad tlp that showed up. Im not using a riser cable. I think that has something to do with my B650 that I use.

If u could help me and say which one I should get that would be much appreciated.

November 26, 2023 -

Computer Type: Desktop

GPU: EVGA 3090 FTW3 Hybrid or Zotac 2070

CPU: RYZEN 5900X

Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero

BIOS Version: 4702 and 4402

RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z Neo Series (Intel XMP) DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MT/s CL16-19-19-39 1.35V (F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC) This RAM is certified on the G.SKILL page for this motherboard.

PSU: Asus ROG Thor 850

Case: Lian Li PC 011 and open air test bench

Operating System & Version: Was Windows 11 but nothing will install now

GPU Drivers: Can't get any OS to install now

Chipset Drivers: No OS will install

Background Applications: Zilch

Description of Original Problem: Computer was running great for 2 ish years. One day Windows was acting funny and I rebooted it and it crashed booting.

Troubleshooting: Then tried to load Windows again and gets to spinning wheel and it locks. Started troubleshooting and nothing will work. There was a new BIOS, tried that and reset to defaults after installing and still nothing. Set RAM to DOCP still not getting past boot screen. Tried reinstalling windows from a fresh media creation tool and wont even get into installer. Turned off PBO still the same. I even tried installing Ubuntu and same issue of cant even get all the way into the installer. So I RMA's motherboard to Asus, they ship it back same day saying it's fine. So I RMA my EVGA 3090. Still doing same thing. Then I RMA my memory and still same thing. Trying different slots and config and still wont get past UEFI spinning wheel. I have an RMA in with AMD but they seem difficult to work with so far. Its about to get yeeted out my front window and buy a premade and move on with my life. I've built computers since the AMD DX4-100 around 1996 and currenty work in IT so building PCs isnt foreign to me.

memtest does run on this and the RAM passes just fine. Computer only has keyboard, nvme and GPU connected to it. I also get stuck booting on varying Q post codes from 00, 98, 20 and even when it does get AA it still doesnt boot into an OS installer.