| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) |
| Category | Flagship Extreme Overclocking / Gaming ATX Motherboard |
| Model | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
| Memory Support | 2 x DIMM slots, Max. 96GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8400+ MT/s (OC) Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP), ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II), DIMM Flex |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots (from CPU, supports x16 or x8/x8 modes) 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (from Chipset) |
| Storage Support | Total 5 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110 (from CPU, supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) 2 x M.2 2242/2260/2280 (from Chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, one also supports SATA) 2 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110 (via ROG DIMM.2 Card, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA |
| USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports 1 x USB Type-C® with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header |
| Network | 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet (with ASUS LANGuard) Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 with MU-MIMO support (2.4/5/6GHz frequency bands, 320MHz bandwidth, MLO) Bluetooth® v5.4 |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 Savitech SV3H712 AMP (for front-panel output) 120 dB SNR stereo playback output, 113 dB SNR recording input Gold-plated audio jacks, Optical S/PDIF out, DTS® Sound Unbound™, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation |
| Power Delivery | 24 + 0 + 2 Power Stages (each rated up to 105A) Dual ProCool II Power Connectors (2 x 8-pin +12V) High-quality alloy chokes, 10K black metallic capacitors, Six-layer PCB Massive VRM Heatsink Array with integrated I/O cover and embedded heatpipe, Multiple M.2 heatsinks with backplates, Solid metal backplate, Chipset heatsink |
| Special Features | Overclocker’s Toolkit (ProbeIt Measurement Points, ReTry Button, Safe Boot Button, Start Button, LN2 Mode, Pause Switch) ROG Water-Cooling Zone (W_FLOW, W_IN/OUT T-sensors) AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, GameFirst Aura Sync RGB lighting (1 x RGB header, 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers), I/O Zone Aura Lighting PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Pre-mounted I/O Shield, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clear CMOS button, SafeSlot, SafeDIMM, FlexKey button Bundled ROG DIMM.2 Card with heatsink, Bundled ROG Memory Fan Kit |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port *Graphics specifications vary between CPU types. Requires a CPU with integrated graphics. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | ROG DIMM.2 Card with heatsink, ROG Memory Fan Kit, ASUS Wi-Fi Q-Antenna, SATA cables, M.2 screw packages, Thermal pads for M.2 SSD, Q-Connector, ROG keychain, ROG stickers, ROG VIP card, Documentation. |
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The **ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore** represents the pinnacle of ASUS’s Z790 motherboard lineup, specifically engineered for **extreme overclocking** and uncompromising gaming performance. It’s designed to unleash the full potential of Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core processors, especially the K-series models, with features tailored for pushing frequencies to their limits.
A core strength of the Apex Encore is its **exceptionally robust power delivery**, featuring a 24+0+2 power stage design, with each stage rated for a massive 105 Amps. This ensures rock-solid stability and clean power to the CPU, even under the most demanding workloads and liquid nitrogen cooling conditions. Paired with this is an **advanced cooling solution**, including a substantial VRM heatsink array, multiple M.2 heatsinks with backplates, and a solid metal backplate, all designed to dissipate heat effectively.
For memory performance, the Apex Encore is truly in a league of its own. With just **two optimized DDR5 DIMM slots**, it is capable of achieving astounding memory frequencies, officially supporting speeds up to **8400+ MT/s (OC)**. The included **ROG Memory Fan Kit** provides active cooling for DDR5 modules, helping to maintain stability at these extreme speeds. Storage is equally impressive, with a primary **PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot** for the fastest next-gen NVMe SSDs, complemented by multiple PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, some facilitated by the innovative **ROG DIMM.2 card**.
Connectivity on the Apex Encore is cutting-edge, featuring **Intel Wi-Fi 7** for the latest and fastest wireless networking, and a reliable **Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet** port. It offers a comprehensive array of high-speed USB ports, including a **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C** and a front-panel connector with **Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W**. The board also comes equipped with ASUS’s comprehensive suite of **AI-powered optimization tools** (AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation) and numerous **DIY-friendly features** that simplify the building and tuning process, making it a dream for both seasoned overclockers and high-performance builders.

















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