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Asus has released an 18-second teaser video showcasing its upcoming Neo motherboards, which aim to compete with the best motherboards on the market. The new Neo versions of the ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ProArt series will deliver substantial quality-of-life upgrades to AMD’s AM5 platform, currently home to some of the best CPUs available.

It’s almost that exciting time of the hardware world again, where brands gear up to unveil the latest innovations at CES 2026. Hot on the heels of MSI and Gigabyte, who have launched their Max and X3D refreshes, Asus is stepping into the spotlight with its much-anticipated Neo series. While "Neo" signifies new or recent, these upcoming AMD motherboards will likely continue to build upon AMD’s existing 800-series chipsets. Asus is focusing on delivering significant quality-of-life improvements—think next-level wireless connectivity, advanced cooling solutions, and user-centric enhancements.

One of the Asus Neo motherboard shots shows a set of pogo pins located right beside the AM5 socket—a feature rarely seen on desktop boards. These spring-loaded electrical connectors, commonly found in consumer electronics like battery docks and smartphone chargers, stand out because they’re labeled “AIO_POGO.” The pogo pins suggest Asus may be introducing an innovative new way to eliminate cable clutter for AIO liquid coolers. Traditionally, these coolers rely on PWM or USB connections for power and monitoring, often resulting in a tangle of wires around the motherboard. By integrating the AIO_POGO connector, Asus could enable a plug-and-play solution for AIO coolers, streamlining installation and reducing the number of visible cables. The connector aligns perfectly with Asus’s BTF (Back to Future) initiative, which aims to reduce and ultimately remove any traces of wires in a build.

Stay tuned… NEO motherboards are coming.​ #CES2026 - YouTube

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