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ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex Gaming Motherboard
The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex is a premium Intel Z890 gaming motherboard built for extreme overclocking, enthusiast gaming PCs, benchmark-focused systems, creator workstations, and flagship ROG desktop builds. Designed for Intel Core Ultra Processors Series 2 on the LGA1851 socket, it delivers elite performance, advanced tuning controls, high-speed DDR5 support, and next-generation connectivity.
With 2 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB DDR5 memory and speeds up to 9600+MT/s OC, the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex is engineered for serious memory tuning. It also features dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, six total M.2 slots including ROG DIMM.2, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4, USB 20Gbps Type-C, and 60W front USB-C fast charging support.
Built for advanced builders and overclockers, this motherboard includes an Extreme OC Kit with LN2 Mode, ProbeIt, ReTry, Safe Boot, Slow Mode, Start button, BIOS Switch, BCLK buttons, Dual BIOS, ASUS Q-Design features, Aura Sync, ROG SupremeFX audio, and Armoury Crate software support.
Why Buy from Xtream Gear?
- Brand new ASUS ROG premium Intel Z890 motherboard
- 24-month warranty included from Xtream Gear
- 30-day free return and refund policy
- Premium gaming hardware selected for UK and European buyers
- Ideal for extreme overclocking, gaming PCs, creator workstations, and flagship ROG builds
Specifications
| Model | ROG Maximus Z890 Apex |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Gaming Motherboard |
| CPU Support | Intel Core Ultra Processors Series 2 |
| CPU Socket | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 Chipset |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | Up to 9600+MT/s OC |
| Memory Features | Dual-channel architecture, Intel XMP, DIMM Flex, DIMM FIT, ASUS AEMP III, Non-ECC unbuffered DDR5, CUDIMM support |
| Graphics Output | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C with DisplayPort / Thunderbolt video output |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots |
| PCIe Support | PCIe 5.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes |
| Storage | 6 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| M.2 Support | PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 support, including ROG DIMM.2 expansion |
| RAID Support | Intel Rapid Storage Technology with PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| Ethernet | 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, 2x2 802.11be, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz support, up to 5.8Gbps |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Rear USB Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C, 4 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A |
| Front USB Support | 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C connector with up to 60W PD/QC4+, 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C connector, 4 x USB 5Gbps ports, 4 x USB 2.0 ports |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 |
| Audio Features | SupremeFX Shielding Technology, Savitech SV3H712 AMP, gold-plated audio jacks, optical S/PDIF out, premium audio capacitors |
| Back Panel I/O | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C, 4 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, Wi-Fi module, Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2 x gold-plated audio jacks, optical S/PDIF out, BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button, PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port |
| Cooling Headers | CPU fan, CPU OPT, AIO pump, 2 x chassis fan, 2 x full speed fan, W_PUMP+, extra flow fan |
| RGB Headers | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers |
| Overclocking Features | LN2 Mode, ProbeIt, ReTry button, Safe Boot button, Slow Mode switch, Pause switch, Start button, BIOS Switch, BCLK buttons, Dual BIOS |
| Special Features | FlexKey, Extreme Engine Digi+, ASUS Q-Design, BIOS FlashBack, Clear CMOS, SafeSlot, SafeDIMM, Aura Sync, ProCool II, M.2 heatsinks, VRM heatsink design |
| Software | Armoury Crate, Aura Creator, Aura Sync, Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II, GameFirst, ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS DriverHub, GlideX, TurboV Core, Dolby Atmos, ROG CPU-Z, AIDA64 Extreme 1-year, HWiNFO |
| BIOS | 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Operating System | Windows 11 22H2 and later |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 12 x 9.6 inches / 30.5 x 24.4 cm |
| Included Accessories | ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink, M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2, 2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG DIMM.2, thermal pad for M.2 22110, ROG Memory Fan Kit, ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, Q-connector, ROG VIP card, 3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages, 5 x M.2 backplate rubber packages, ROG bottle opener, USB drive with utilities and drivers, quick start guide |
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