ASUS is clearly marking its 20th anniversary with something over the top, and the Crosshair X870E Edition 20 is exactly that. It’s a flagship board aimed at enthusiasts who want everything maxed out, not just in performance, but also in presentation.

The ROG Ryujin 360 Edition 20 is also bundled with it. It is designed to work closely with the board, both in terms of thermals and overall aesthetics.

The Ryujin Edition 20 uses a full copper cold plate and is built around Asetek’s newer Gen10 V3Rx pump. The focus here is better efficiency and lower noise. During the demo, it looked stable under load, and acoustics seemed controlled, but of course, real-world testing will tell the full story.

On the motherboard side, ASUS went with a 24+2+2 power phase design paired with large heatsinks. This is typical for flagship ROG boards, overbuilt for most users, but ideal for overclocking or sustained heavy workloads.

Storage is another area where they pushed things hard. You’re getting support for up to nine M.2 slots, which is honestly more than what most builds will ever use. Still, it shows ASUS is fully leaning into NVMe-heavy setups moving forward.

One of the standout visual features is the dual 6.67-inch AMOLED display. It’s clearly aimed at showcase builds, especially when paired with other Edition 20 components. It syncs system info and visuals, but realistically, this is more about presentation than necessity.

The Crosshair X870E Edition 20 paired with the Ryujin 360 Edition 20 feels like ASUS doing a full flex for its anniversary. It’s not about value or practicality, it’s about pushing specs, bundling premium components, and delivering something that stands out in a high-end build.

Is it excessive? Yes! But is it intentional? A big Yes!