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The IX Apex is all about overclocking, it still has some deluxe features, RGB lighting effects, I guess the sound system is OK as I haven't enabled the sound yet but in just a few minutes I was running a higher overclock than I was before on the same CPU with 4266 XMP memory setting which was as easy as clicking XMP, with the proper memory kit from Gskill, I haven't tried any OC or memory presets that are in this bios, which are amazing just to see whats listed, memory profiles from world famous overclockers which should help with all the timings that are now available with DDR4, one click 5.0 setting and others
This was by enabling XMP and setting all cores to 5.0
Then in XTU I upped the core to 52 and got 5.37GHZ with 4751 cache and 4266 memory
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There is a difference when overclocking with the best components compared to good components, if your lucky enough to get a golden CPU sample you know that it seems to make you a better overclocker when in reality it is just easier when the individual components are better than average
This is the kind of motherboard that can do the same, make it appear to be easy to overclock, a real stand out product for a specific use
This was by enabling XMP and setting all cores to 5.0
Then in XTU I upped the core to 52 and got 5.37GHZ with 4751 cache and 4266 memory
Personalized name plate
There is a difference when overclocking with the best components compared to good components, if your lucky enough to get a golden CPU sample you know that it seems to make you a better overclocker when in reality it is just easier when the individual components are better than average
This is the kind of motherboard that can do the same, make it appear to be easy to overclock, a real stand out product for a specific use
In my opinion yes as long as you pair it with the right memory kit, a good CPU is also a plus, it is a very good motherboard, and the best for overclocking, as for a wifi module, a pcie board will work, the board has several pcieX1 slots, I don't think there is another header for a wifi module
This board is designed for overclocking first, It will make a good daily system as long as you are aware of it's short comings, highest speed memory kits are dual module kits, the highest binned kits use 8GB modules at this point in time, the 16GB dual model kits are the fastest kits, I am sure the 32GB kits will work fine if you purchase the right kit and keep your expectations sensible as far as XMP ratings may not be reached depending on your particular CPU's capability, all things are not created equal as far as silicon goes.
5.0 is doable using an AIO if the chip is capable on most new ASUS boards
I can only advise anyone to do his or her own research before purchase and get what they want and need for the intended use
Your game will hardly see a difference if your CPU is clocked at 5.0 compared to 4.5, or your memory is clocked at 2400mhz or 4266mhz, but you may need more SATA ports for storage or more USB ports, or onboard wifi/BT, better sound, more RGB options etc. that gaming boards offer without purchasing addons
5.0 is doable using an AIO if the chip is capable on most new ASUS boards
I can only advise anyone to do his or her own research before purchase and get what they want and need for the intended use
Your game will hardly see a difference if your CPU is clocked at 5.0 compared to 4.5, or your memory is clocked at 2400mhz or 4266mhz, but you may need more SATA ports for storage or more USB ports, or onboard wifi/BT, better sound, more RGB options etc. that gaming boards offer without purchasing addons
