Product Overview | |
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Manufacturer | ASUS |
Model | ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX |
Form Factor | ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm) |
Chipset | Intel® Z890 Chipset |
CPU Socket | LGA1851, supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) |
Memory Support |
2 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 128GB Supports up to DDR5-9600+ (OC) Dual Channel Architecture Supports XMP, CUDIMM, DIMM Flex, DIMM Fit, and AEMP III |
Expansion Slots |
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots |
Storage Support |
6 x M.2 (4 x PCIe 5.0 / 2 x PCIe 4.0) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 (NVMe & SATA) |
USB Ports |
Rear I/O: – 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C) – 1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C) – 4 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A) – 4 x USB 5Gbps (Type-A) Front I/O: – 1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C, 60W PD) – 1 x USB 10Gbps (Type-C) – 4 x USB 5Gbps (via 2 headers) – 4 x USB 2.0 (via 2 headers) |
LAN | Realtek® 5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard |
Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 (2×2), Bluetooth® 5.4 |
Audio |
ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 7.1 Surround Sound Savitech SV3H712 AMP, Gold-plated jacks Optical S/PDIF Out, Premium capacitors, Audio shielding |
Internal Connectors |
24-pin ATX, 2 x 8-pin CPU 1 x 8-pin PCIe 6 x M.2, 4 x SATA 8 x Fan headers, AIO, W_PUMP+ Thunderbolt header, TPM, RGB/ARGB, ProbeIt, Thermal Sensor |
Back Panel I/O |
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C) 1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C) 4 x USB 10Gbps + 4 x USB 5Gbps 1 x PS/2 Combo Port 1 x Realtek 5Gb LAN Audio jacks + Optical S/PDIF Wi-Fi Module, BIOS FlashBack™, Clear CMOS |
Operating System | Windows® 11 (22H2 and later) |
Warranty | 3 Years |
The ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX is engineered for elite overclockers and PC builders who demand the very best. Designed around the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), it features a highly optimized two-slot DDR5 layout that pushes memory speeds beyond 9600 MT/s (OC). With four onboard PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slots, plus two additional Gen 4 M.2 via ROG DIMM.2, and dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, the Apex delivers cutting-edge performance and expandability. Its robust 22+2+1+2 power stage configuration ensures rock-solid stability under extreme conditions. Advanced AI features like AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and NPU Boost streamline tuning for top-tier results, while premium components such as SupremeFX audio and gold-plated connectors enhance the immersive experience. DIY-friendly innovations like Q-Design, tool-less M.2 Q-Latch, and BIOS FlashBack™ simplify setup and tweaking. Finished in a striking silver-gray aesthetic, the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX is a flagship foundation for next-gen, AI-enhanced computing. |
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