The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX is a high-end motherboard designed for extreme performance and professional overclocking. Built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, it delivers advanced memory, storage, and expansion support, making it ideal for enthusiasts and high-performance builders.
Key Features:
Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
DDR5 memory support up to 9600+ MT/s overclocked speed
Designed for extreme overclocking
Support for PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage
High-speed WiFi 7 connectivity
Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with up to 8K display support
High-end ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 audio system
Advanced OC tools including LN2 Mode and Dual BIOS
Strong VRM cooling design
Technical Specifications:
CPU
Intel Core Ultra Series 2 support
Socket LGA 1851
Supports Turbo Boost 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Chipset
Intel Z890 Chipset
Memory
2 DIMM slots
Up to 128GB DDR5
Up to 9600+ MT/s (OC)
Dual Channel architecture
Supports XMP, AEMP III, DIMM Flex
Expansion
2× PCIe 5.0 x16 configurable slots
2× PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
Shared bandwidth with M.2 slots
Storage
6× M.2 slots with PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 support
4× SATA 6Gb/s ports
Supports RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10
Networking
WiFi 7 (2.4 / 5 / 6GHz)
Bluetooth 5.4
5Gb Ethernet LAN
ASUS LANGuard
Connectivity
2× Thunderbolt 4 ports
USB 20Gbps Type-C
USB 10Gbps / 5Gbps
Front USB-C with up to 60W charging
Audio
ROG SupremeFX ALC4080
7.1 Surround Sound
High quality 120dB SNR
Cooling & Overclocking
Advanced VRM cooling design
LN2 Mode support
OC tools: Safe Boot / ReTry / Slow Mode
Dual BIOS system
Design
ATX form factor
Size 30.5 × 24.4 cm
Built for extreme performance and overclocking