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ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX

Intel® Z690 ATX motherboard with 24+0 power stages, DDR5, Five M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ Support, PCIe® 5.0, Onboard Wi-Fi 6E and Aura Sync RGB lighting

  • Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
  • Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
  • Robust Power Solution: 24+0 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
  • Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, dual M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
  • High Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard.
  • Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe® 5.0, PCIE 5.0 M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector
  • Industry Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier for high-fidelity audio
  • Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
  • DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, V-Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot and ROG graphics card holder
  • Renowned Software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

Awards

Gold Award

The Ultra high-end for Alder Lake-S

Editor's Choice

You guessed it, if overclocking Alder Lake CPUs is your dream, then you should pick this Maximus Z690 APEX.

Editor's Choice

This is an extreme overclocking board with an extreme power supply and many unique extras and connections for that target group.

A personal favourite of ours

The ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex proves itself to be a wonderful platform for overclocking.

Video Reviews

OVERCLOCKING : I challenge my Subscribers !!

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX : The ultra high-end for the Power Users

I mostly expect to see this board in the hands of those hardcore overclockers that are trying to break eachother's records...

@236 Test Bench 12900K+32GB DDR5 5200MHZ | Feat ASUS ROG maximus Z690 APEX

MOTHERBOARD 12JUTA, TAPI CUMA PUNYA DUA SLOT MEMORY ?! 😮😮😮| REVIEW ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX

Lately, I feel even a little privileged when certain products are reviewed, because I don't see them even on some of the biggest foreign tech channels, and this motherboard is definitely one of them.

ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 APEX motherboard goes off with the highest award.

Media Reviews

BENCHLIFE

以超頻為導向，尤其是針對記憶體只配置 2 組插槽，藉此盡可能多帶來一些可玩性，所以相對適合就是想超頻使用的族群。

滄者極限

本篇的開箱主角則為 ASUS ROG ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX除了是 2DIMM記憶體超頻專用板之外，同時擁有 Extreme版本的 LN2極限超頻設計，在 DDR5方面 Z690 APEX改進了 DDR5 PMIC和 AEMP供電，並支援 ROG True Voltician，方便使用者直接用主板連接使用示波器，另外在散熱方面 Z690 APEX提升了 VRM及其散熱解決方案，目標是製造既安靜又強大的 Z690 APEX

PC Watch

ASUS launches 15 Z690 motherboards, including AniMe Matrix and Q-Release models with easy video card removal

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