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An apex, you either know it or you don't :) good card for overclocking and putting under LN2.
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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.
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.
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 |
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Product referenced on 15 Nov 2022