ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR 2006 AMD X870E AM5 DDR5 PCIE 5.0 ATX Motherboard

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR 2006 ATX Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Crosshair 2006 is a high-end AMD X870E ATX motherboard for AM5, built to maximise the performance of AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors. Featuring a powerful 20+2+2 power stage VRM, support for up to 256GB of high-speed DDR5 memory, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and five M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0 storage support, it provides a strong foundation for enthusiast gaming and high-performance systems. Connectivity includes dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C, 10Gb Ethernet, 5Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7, while advanced cooling, NitroPath DRAM Technology, PCIe Slot Q-Release and M.2 Q-Release make building and tuning your system easier. Completing the design is a distinctive 20th Anniversary ROG aesthetic with an integrated 2-inch OLED display for system information and custom graphics.

Legacy, Redefined

Retro-Inspired Design
A predominantly copper aesthetic with touches of blue and white pays tribute to the very first ROG motherboard.

2-inch OLED Display
With two 20th anniversary exclusive animations.

ASUS AIO Q-Connector
The ASUS AIO Q-Connector's cableless link between the motherboard and the AIO cooler eliminates the need for pump, fan, and LCD cables.

Incredible Personalisation

The ROG Crosshair 2006 includes LiveDash, a built-in 2-inch OLED panel that shows useful information and features customisable graphics. During the power-on, self-test (POST) phase, the OLED shows key stats in simple language using traditional POST codes. In normal operation, the panel can be programmed to show CPU frequency, device temperatures, or fan speeds. You can also personalise the default OLED GIF with a preferred image or animation.

Overclocking Ready

Dynamic OC Switcher
Dynamic OC Switcher maximises CPU performance by letting you set current and temperature thresholds to automatically switch between a manual overlock for heavy multithreaded workloads and Precision Boost Overdrive for single-threaded tasks. The latest Overclocking Load Guard has an enhanced instantaneous current protection mechanism to prevent users from experiencing system crashes during overclocking.

CORE Flex
Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control clock, power, and thermals in creative new ways.

Asynchronous Clock
For next-level frequency flexibility, the ROG Crosshair 2006 features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory, PCIe, and the Infinity Fabric speed.

PBO Enhancement
AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance.

Outstanding Memory Performance

Server-Grade DRAM Enhancement
Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits can be driven far beyond the 9 GT/s mark on the ROG Crosshair 2006*.

*Memory overclocking may vary between CPU series. Please refer to the spec table for detailed information.

DIMM Fit / DIMM Fit Pro
DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimise performance and pinpoint potential issues; whereas DIMM Fit Pro is an advanced option that provides more extensive customisability for memory optimisation.

NitroPath DRAM Technology
NitroPath DRAM Technology provides enhanced DDR5 memory performance. Shorter gold finger pins and optimised signal pathways ensure faster data transfers between your DRAM and CPU, allowing for greater memory overclocking headroom and stability. These reinformed DRAM slots are also better prepared to withstand the wear and tear of the RAM installation process than traditional slot designs, perfect for enthusiasts who keep their system upgraded with the fastest kits available.

AEMP
AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on your kit and then presents optimised frequency, timing and voltage profiles that you can effortlessly apply to unleash performance.

The Ultimate Power Solution

The ROG Crosshair 2006 features a robust 20+2+2 power stage VRM, with 20 VCORE stages rated at 110A, two SoC stages rated at 110A and two MISC stages rated at 80A, providing stable and precise power delivery for demanding AMD Ryzen processors and overclocking. Dual 8+8-pin ProCool II EPS 12V connectors ensure a secure connection to the CPU power supply, while 10K black metallic capacitors provide high-temperature durability and MicroFine alloy chokes rated for 45A help maintain clean and consistent power delivery. The VRM is further supported by substantial heatsinks connected by an embedded heatpipe, helping dissipate heat during sustained workloads.

Keeping Key Components Cool

VRM heatsink array
VRM heatsinks on the MOSFETs and chokes are connected by an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.

M.2 heatsinks and backplates
Large aluminium heatsinks provide extensive surface area to cool mounted M.2 drives, and three onboard M.2 slots have dedicated backplates for additional heat dissipation.

Chipset Heatsink
A dedicated heatsink draws heat away from the chipset to maintain optimum operating temperature

High-Conductivity Thermal Pads
Each thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink

Next-Generation Connectivity

PCIe 5.0 Ready
Fully embracing the new standard, the ROG Crosshair 2006 offers abundant Gen 5 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.

Two USB4® TYPE-C® Ports
Each USB4® port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. External display support reaches up to 8K output if one of the ports is in use, or both can be employed for dual 4K displays.

Two USB Gen2x2 Type-C Front Panel Connectors
Supercharge your build with a high-end ROG chassis featuring lightning-fast dual front USB-C ports. Each connector delivers up to 20Gbps transfer speeds for compatible motherboards, and one of them supports Quick Charge 4+ for up to 60 watts of rapid device charging.

Designed for Simplicity

The ROG Crosshair 2006 makes building and upgrading your PC easier with a range of ASUS Q-Design features. PCIe Slot Q-Release allows the graphics card to be removed with a simple press of a physical button, while M.2 Q-Release, Q-Latch and Q-Slide simplify the installation and removal of compatible M.2 SSDs. The ASUS AIO Q-Connector can simplify cable connections when used with compatible ASUS AIO coolers, while the pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-Antenna, Q-Code, Q-LED, Clear CMOS and BIOS FlashBack make installation, troubleshooting and maintenance more straightforward.

**Please note that Q-Design features are subject to hardware compatibility, and certain features require specific compatible components or ASUS hardware.

• AMD X870E / AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series
• 20+2+2 power stages with 110A VCORE & SoC
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256GB / 9600+ MT/s (OC)*
• 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
• 5 x M.2, including PCIe 5.0 x4 support
• 2 x USB4 40Gbps Type-C
• 10Gb + 5Gb Ethernet
• Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 audio with ESS Quad DAC
• 2-inch OLED display
• ASUS Q-Design for easier installation
• BIOS FlashBack & Clear CMOS
• Front USB-C 20Gbps with up to 60W charging
• Aura Sync RGB support
• ATX form factor, 30.5 x 24.4cm