Asus Enters the RAM Market with "ROG Mode" 48GB DDR5-6000 CL26 Kit

Asus has unveiled its first branded RAM in an event in China under the ROG Edition 20 moniker. Right now there's only one configuration, a 48GB dual channel kit based on SK Hynix M-Die chips rated for DDR5-6000 CL26 speeds that costs around $880/£660 (5999 CNY).

However, activating ROG mode on compatible Asus ROG Crosshair, Maximus and Strix motherboards allows you to choose between aggressive DDR5-6000 26-36-36-76 timings or a higher bandwidth DDR5-8000 36-48-48-110 mode. As well as ROG mode, the RAM kit supports Intel XMP and AMD EXPO standard profiles.

As you might guess, the RAM comes with full RGB support through Asus Aura Sync and - as a special edition built for its ROG 20th anniversary event - is festooned with gold, silver, black and red metal. However, the RAM itself is made by Shenzhen-based manufacturer Biwin.

The same 20th anniversary event also included the reveal of a matching motherboard, the ROG Crosshair X870E 2006 20th Anniversary Edition, which looks pretty incredible to be fair.

The RAM kit is set to arrive in late June, and there's no word on worldwide availability just yet. Given that pricing is similar to other high-end kits and a lifetime warranty is included, it could actually be a reasonable choice for owners of Asus motherboards.

If you prefer different RAM manufacturers, Asus also announced a partnership to create ROG-certified kits with 14 other RAM makers.