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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX

ATX Socket 1700 Intel Z790 Express Motherboard - 2x DDR5 - M.2 PCIe 5.0 - USB 3.2 - PCI-Express 5.0 16x - LAN 2.5 GbE - Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.3

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Overview

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Motherboard for Intel Core Raptor Lake

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX motherboard is designed to support 12th and 13th generation Intel Core hybrid processors on Intel LGA 1700 socket. It will be the base of choice for a configuration focused on performance and productivity. Designed for demanding gamers looking for long term performance and reliability, ASUS ROG MAXIMUS motherboards allow you to get the best out of your components.

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX

  • Support for 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors on socket LGA 1700
  • DDR5 8000 MHz memory support (OC)
  • Optimised VRM temperature: massive heat sinks with integrated I/O cache, high conductivity thermal pads, and connected with heat pipe
  • Next-generation M.2 support: One PCIe 5.0 slot on a PCIe 5.0 M.2 expansion card, two PCIe 4.0 slots on a ROG DIMM.2 expansion card, and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots integrated with heat sinks
  • Immersive gaming audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, plus DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
  • 2.5 GbE LAN
  • Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

Always higher

The 13th generation Intel Core desktop processors offer the most complete platform for using the gaming technologies you want. Support for DDR4 and DDR5 gives you the choice of memory configuration. Thunderbolt 4 support offers a quick and easy way to connect peripherals. Push your machine further than the max: Enhanced overclocking on both sets of cores for performance at your level. You can play and stream at the same time, as much as you want.

Specifications
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General information

Product name

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX

Brand

ASUS

Model

90MB1CF0-M0EAY0

Processor

Processor support

Intel 1700

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

Intel Z790 Express

Memory

Memory format

2 X DIMM 288 pins (DDR5)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR5 8000 MHz
DDR5 7800 MHz
DDR5 7600 MHz
DDR5 7467 MHz
DDR5 7200 MHz
DDR5 6800 MHz
DDR5 7000 MHz
DDR5 6600 MHz
DDR5 6200 MHz
DDR5 6400 MHz
DDR5 6000 MHz
DDR5 5800 MHz
DDR5 5600 MHz
DDR5 4800 MHz
DDR5 5000 MHz
DDR5 5200 MHz
DDR5 5400 MHz

Memory type

DDR5

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

64 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

No

Graphics chipset

None

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16
1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16 (x8)

Number and Type of slots

1 X PCI Express 4.0 x4
1 X PCI Express 4.0 x1

Multi-GPU type

None

Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC4080

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X Integrated Intel - 2.5 GbE

Network standard(s)

2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3

Wi-Fi

Yes

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

1 X M.2 - PCI-E 5.0 x4
4 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4
6 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)

Number of M.2 slot(s)

4

Supported RAID Modes

0
1
5
10

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

1 X USB 3.2 Type C
2 X MiniDin 6 Female (PS/2)
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical
BIOS Flash Update
5 X USB 3.1
4 X USB 3.0
5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
1 X RJ45 Female
2 X SMA

Additional connectors

3 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
1 X LED RGB connector(s)
2 X Internal USB 2.0
2 X Internal USB 3.0
1 X PCI Express 6 Pin
2 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

ATX

Length

305 mm

Width

244 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Gamer
Multimedia

LED

Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 15 Nov 2022

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  • by Choox
    Posted on 2 Feb 2023
    Bought on 5 Jan 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Perfect

    An apex, you either know it or you don't :) good card for overclocking and putting under LN2.
    Preferably for 13900k ks

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