ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX

ROG Crosshair X870E APEX

The AI PC-ready ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is built for world-record overclocking, courtesy of extensive BIOS features and the exotic cooling of the ROG-exclusive Memory Fan Kit. Beyond its overclocking prowess, it delivers comprehensive support for cutting-edge graphics cards and storage, making it the ultimate platform for AM5 AMD Ryzen™ performance enthusiasts.

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The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex left sided angle
  • Cooling
  • Gaming Immersion
  • Connectivity

Extreme Power & Performance

Performance specs of the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX Performance specs of the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX
  1. DUAL PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS
  2. 18(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) POWER STAGES
  3. EXPANSION SLOTS

    ・ 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots

    ・ 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot

    ・ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot

  4. AMD AM5 SOCKET

    For AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors

  5. DDR5, 2 X DIMM

    ・ Max. 128 GB

    ・ Dual Channel

  6. 5 X M.2 SLOTS

    ・ 3 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

    ・ 2 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) (via ROG DIMM.2 Card)

    ROG DIMM.2 Card

Comprehensive Cooling

Cooling specs of the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX Cooling specs of the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX
  1. INTEGRATED I/O COVER & VRM HEATSINKS
  2. HEATSINKS FOR three M.2 SLOTS

    With backplates and thermal pads

  3. MULTIPLE 4-PIN PWM FAN HEADERS
    ROG DIMM.2 CARD HEATSINK ROG DIMM.2 Card
  4. ROG MEMORY FAN KIT

Total Gaming Immersion

Gaming immersion specs of the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX Gaming immersion specs of the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX
  1. AURA LIGHTING
  2. SUPREMEFX 7.1 ALC4080 AUDIO CODEC

    ・ Savitech SV3H712 AMP

    ・ 120 dB SNR stereo playback output​

    ・ 110 dB SNR recording input

    ・ Gold-plated audio jacks

    Dolby Atmos
  3. 3 X 3-PIN ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADERS

Full Connectivity

Connectivity specs of the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX Connectivity specs of the ROG Crosshair X870E APEX
  1. BIOS FLASHBACK™ BUTTON
  2. CLEAR CMOS BUTTON
  3. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
  4. 2 X USB 5Gbps PORTS

    (2 x Type-A)

  5. 2 X USB4® (40Gbps) PORTS
  6. 6 X USB 10Gbps PORTS

    (1 x USB Type-C® +5 x Type-A)

  7. REALTEK 5Gb ETHERNET PORT
  8. WI-FI 7
  9. OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT
  10. 2 X GOLD-PLATED AUDIO JACKS
  11. 1 X USB 20Gbps

    USB Type-C® front panel connector supports QC4+

  12. 4 X SATA 6GB/S
  13. 1 X USB 20Gbps

    USB Type-C® front panel connector

ASUS AI INTELLIGENCE

  • ASUS AI CACHE BOOST

    Supercharge your large language model(LLM) workflows with AI Cache Boost. Exclusive to ASUS AMD 800 Series and 600 Series motherboards using AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Granite Ridge CPUs, this BIOS feature intelligently enhances cache efficiency, delivering up to 12.75% faster performance for your LLM tasks.

    ASUS AI CACHE BOOST UI
  • ASUS AI ADVISOR

    Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

    * Availability of ASUS AI Advisor may vary by region.

    ASUS AI Advisor UI
  • ai OVERCLOCKING

    Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before.

    ROG Crosshair X870E Apex & Ryzen 9000 series CPU
  • AI COOLING II

    Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.

    ROG Crosshair X870E Apex features AI Cooling II
  • AI NETWORKING II

    AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7*.

    *Features may vary by model.

    ROG Crosshair X870E Apex with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

PerformanceOVERCLOCKING

  • Dynamic OC Switcher

    Dynamic OC Switcher maximizes CPU performance by letting you set current and temperature thresholds to automatically switch between a manual overlock for heavy multithreaded workloads and Precision Boost Overdrive for single-threaded tasks. The latest Overclocking Load Guard has an enhanced instantaneous current protection mechanism to prevent users from experiencing system crashes during overclocking.

    Dynamic OC Switcher diagram
  • Core Flex

    Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control clock, power, and thermals in creative new ways.

    Core Flex diagram
  • Asynchronous Clock

    For next-level frequency flexibility, the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory, PCIe, and the Infinity Fabric speed.

  • PBO ENHANCEMENT

    AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance.

  • Overclocker's Toolkit

PerformanceMEMORY

  • DIMM Fit / DIMM Fit Pro

    DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues; whereas DIMM Fit Pro is an advanced option that provides more extensive customizability for memory optimization.

    DIMM Fit / DIMM Fit Pro UI
  • DDR5 DOMINATION

    Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits can be driven beyond the 9 GT/s mark on the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex

    *Memory overclocking may vary between CPU series. Please refer to the spec table for detailed information.

    The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex lets you overclock memory up to 8600+ MT/s.
  • AEMP

    ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules.

    AEMP BIOS UI picture

Power solution

ROG Ultimate Power Solution 18(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) Power Stages

The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex features 18+2+2 power stages
  • 8 + 8-pin ProCool II power connectors

    Dual ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.

  • 18+2+2 power stages

    The VRM features 18+2+2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 110 amps

    18 VCORE (110A)

    2 SoC (110A)

    2 MISC (80A)

  • SMD capacitors

    Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.

  • MicroFine alloy chokes

    Each power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.

cooling

The explosion photo of ROG Crosshair X870E Apex
  1. VRM heatsink array

    VRM heatsinks on the MOSFETs and chokes are connected by an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.

  2. M.2 heatsinks and backplates

    Large aluminum heatsinks provide extensive surface area to cool mounted M.2 drives, and three onboard M.2 slots have dedicated backplates for additional heat dissipation.

  3. High-conductivity thermal pads

    Each thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.

  4. ROG DIMM.2 card heatsink

    Two additional M.2 slots are kept cool with the DIMM.2 card's hefty heatsinks.

  5. Chipset heatsink

    A dedicated heatsink draws heat away from the chipset to maintain optimum operating temperature.

  • Thermal Management

    • Multiple temperature sources
    • 4-pin fan headers
    • AIO pump header
    The thermal management on the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex
  • Cooler Compatibility

    The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex & ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme

PERSONALIZATION

  • pcie 5.0

    Fully embracing the new standard, the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex offers abundant Gen 5 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.

    PCIe 5.0 & PCIe 4.0 slots layout on ROG Crosshair X870E Apex
  • USB Ports

    Two USB4® Type-C® Ports on ROG Crosshair X870E Apex

    Two USB4® Type-C® Ports

    Two USB 20Gbps USB Type-C® Panel Connectors on ROG Crosshair X870E Apex

    Two USB 20Gbps
    USB Type-C® Panel Connectors

  • wifi7

    • 320 MHz
    • 6GHz band
    • 4096 QAM
    • up to 4.8X ultra-fast WiFi speeds

    5Gb ETHERNET

    ROG Crosshair X870E Apex with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
  • Gaming Audio

    ROG Crosshair X870E Apex features Gaming Audio

    ROG SupremeFX
    Dolby Atmos

EZ PC DIY

  • M.2 Q-Release

  • M.2 Q-Slide

  • New M.2 Q-LATCH

  • PCIE® SLOT Q-RELEASE SLIM

  • Q-Antenna

  • Q-LED

  • START BUTTON

    Start button on ROG Crosshair X870E Apex
  • Q-CODE

    Q-CODE on ROG Crosshair X870E Apex
  • CLEAR CMOS& BIOS FLASHBACK™

    Clear CMOS and BIOS Flashback on ROG Crosshair X870E Apex

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

  • Advanced Mode

BIOS Q-DASHBOARD

Simplify your motherboard configuration with BIOS Q-Dashboard. Its intuitive visual representation of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings takes the complexity out of setting up your system. Upgrade now, and discover the power of BIOS Q-Dashboard to easily and efficiently enhance your computing setup.

When you’re ready for a deeper dive, delve into the UEFI’s Advanced mode and take complete control. Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard, and a built-in search function helps you quickly find the setting you need.

Advanced mode

  • My Favorites

    Quickly locate tuning options and add preferred tools to your favorites list.

  • EZ Flash 3

    Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.

  • S.M.A.R.T.

    Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) logs to gauge reliability or to identify potential failures.

  • GPU POST

    Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.

  • Secure Erase

    Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.

  • Last Modified Log

    Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.

  • SATA Port Renaming

    Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

  • ASUS User Profile

    Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

  • Q-Fan Control

    Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75° C.

  • Aura On/Off mode (Stealth)

    Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

BIOS Advanced Mode UI picture

SOFTWARE

  • Dolby ATMOS
  • ASUS GLIDEX
  • HWiNFO
  • AIDA64 EXTREME
  • Armoury Crate

ASUS DriverHub

ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default, it supports ASUS motherboards, and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation. Additionally, ASUS DriverHub offers one-click installation and update checks, making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.

Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos expands on traditional surround sound systems by adding height channels, allowing sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. This creates an immersive audio experience, giving the sensation of sound coming from above, below, and around the listener.

ASUS GlideX mirror method

ASUS GlidEx

ASUS GlideX is a cross-device, cross-platform screen-sharing, screen-control and operation solution for enhanced productivity across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via USB or WiFi. Features include screen mirroring, screen extension, unified control with one keyboard and mouse, easy file transfers, and using mobile cameras as PC webcams. It's compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

  • ASUS GlideX mirror method

    Mirror

  • ASUS GlideX Extend (PC to Mobile) method

    Extend (PC to Mobile)

  • ASUS GlideX Extend (PC to PC) method

    Extend (PC to PC)

  • ASUS GlideX Unify Control method

    Unify Control

HWiNFO

HWiNFO and ROG have collaborated on this comprehensive system information and diagnostic tool that provides detailed information about hardware components and real-time monitoring of system performance in ROG style. It supports a wide range of hardware devices, and it is regularly updated to include the latest technologies.

AIDA64 Extreme

The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription, a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software, as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.

*Support available for ROG Ryujin III and later models.

Learn more about AIDA64

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate’s Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.

PERSONALIZATION

Glow your gaming world with aura sync

Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.


Learn more about Aura Sync
The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex features Aura Sync.
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Dare to Be Green

We at the Republic of Gamers are on a mission to create a sustainable future where all gamers can flourish on the planet we call home.

Every step counts, and as part of ROG’s commitment to creating a more sustainable future, ROG has begun to utilize post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and paper materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC™) in the packaging of motherboard.

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BUILD FOR THE MOST ADVANCED PC FOR GAMING AND CREATING

When only the fastest will do, ROG X870E/X870 motherboards deliver. With USB 4.0 onboard along with robust overclocking¹ capabilities, featuring faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support, AMD EXPO™ technology and PCIe® 5.0 support for both graphics and NVMe, you can play the most demanding games and deliver your biggest projects with the revolutionary performance of an ROG X870E/X870 motherboard and AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors.


  • 1. Overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors and memory, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate outside of AMD’s published specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption or vulnerability. GD-106.
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