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The ROG MAXIMUS motherboards are the top of the line ASUS gaming motherboards. They are designed for ultra-demanding gamers looking for high performance, customization and extreme overclocking. They allow you to get the most out of your components thanks to a unique design made of robust materials and exclusive utilities. They incorporate gaming features and combine the benefits of new Intel processors with ASUS' iconic design and features.
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA motherboard is designed to accommodate 12th generation Intel processorson socket LGA 1700. It will allow the assembly of a powerful gaming configuration with a unique look. Gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation, it is the ideal solution to design a high-end PC with high performance. It also supports DDR5 RAM, PCI-Express 5.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCI-E 4.0 drives, and USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 peripherals .
The 12th generation Intel Core processors are a small revolution in the world of x86 architectures, as they are the first to integrate a hybrid architecture. This process consists of combining two different types of cores on the same chip. The first 1, called Percormance-Cores, are dedicated to performance in games and mono-threaded applications requiring resources. The second type, called Efficient-Cores, are particularly efficient for multitasking and side task processing. Together, the two provide spectacular performance and incredible responsiveness for your system.
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General information |
Product name |
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA |
Brand |
ASUS | |
Model |
90MB18G0-M0EAY0 | |
Processor |
Processor support |
Intel 1700 |
Number of CPUs supported |
1 | |
Chipset |
Chipset |
Intel Z690 Express |
Memory |
Memory format |
4 X DIMM 288 pins (DDR5) |
Memory Frequency(ies) |
DDR5 6200 MHz | |
| DDR5 6400 MHz | ||
| DDR5 4800 MHz | ||
| DDR5 6000 MHz | ||
| DDR5 5800 MHz | ||
| DDR5 5600 MHz | ||
| DDR5 5400 MHz | ||
| DDR5 5200 MHz | ||
| DDR5 5000 MHz | ||
Memory type |
DDR5 | |
Memory technology |
Dual Channel | |
Maximum RAM capacity per slot |
32 GB | |
Maximum RAM capacity |
128 GB | |
Graphic |
Integrated graphics controller |
No |
Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU |
Yes | |
Expansion slots |
Graphic connector(s) |
1 X PCI Express 4.0 x16 (x4) |
| 1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16 | ||
| 1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16 (x8) | ||
Number and Type of slots |
None | |
Audio |
Audio Chipset |
Realtek ALC4082 |
Number of audio channels |
8 | |
Network |
Number of ports/Ethernet controler |
Marvell AQtion - 10 GbE |
Network standard(s) |
Wi-Fi 6E | |
| 10 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) | ||
| Bluetooth 5.2 | ||
Wi-Fi |
Yes | |
Storage |
RAID supported |
Yes |
Hard drives connectors |
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 | |
| 3 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 | ||
| 1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s | ||
| 6 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3) | ||
Number of M.2 slot(s) |
5 | |
Supported RAID Modes |
10 | |
| 5 | ||
| 1 | ||
| 0 | ||
Connectivity |
Rear panel connectors |
1 X HDMI Female |
| 2 X Thunderbolt 4/USB-C | ||
| 1 X USB 3.1 Type C | ||
| 6 X USB 3.1 | ||
| 3 X USB 2.0 | ||
| 1 X RJ45 Female | ||
| 1 X BIOS Flash Update | ||
| 1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical | ||
| 5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo | ||
| 2 X SMA | ||
Additional connectors |
1 X Internal USB 3.2 Type C | |
| 4 X Internal USB 3.0 | ||
| 4 X Internal USB 2.0 | ||
| 1 X PCI Express 6 Pin | ||
| 1 X ATX 24 Pin | ||
| 2 X +12V (Power supply P8) | ||
| Front panel audio | ||
| 1 X TPM | ||
| 3 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s) | ||
| 1 X LED RGB connector(s) | ||
Physical characteristics |
Motherboard format |
ATX |
Length |
305 mm | |
Width |
244 mm | |
Equipment |
Advanced overclocking features |
Yes |
Use |
Gamer | |
LED |
Yes | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 2 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 27 Oct 2021
Please note, although it is not stated, the waterblock on this motherboard is made of aluminium and will deteriorate VERY quickly (~3-6 months) with the use of an anti-corrosion coolant.
I would recommend going for a classic CM with memory cooling by radiator.
In itself, this CM is magnificent and opens up a whole range of OC possibilities, and so on. I have a big problem with the integrated cooling though. Although installed in a large and perfectly ventilated case, I don't recommend the use of an AOI for the CPU because, unlike a classic ventirad, the temperature will rise more quickly on the rest: - An NVME port right next to the CPU is not the most judicious and the latter easily rose to 70° in iddle (but fortunately there is the M.2 slot!) - Incomprehensible, the chipset was at 70-80° in iddle! Well, it finally gave out in game and 3D modelling..... chipset burnt out and CM unusable.Bad luck? Just wait for the warranty!
I wanted a white motherboard for an all-white pc - taking the latest technology pays off
