Asus Rog Maximus Z690 Apex Socket 1700 ATX Motherboard, 24+0 Power Stages, DDR5, Five M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Front-Panel Connector, PCIe 5.0, Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Aura Sync RGB lighting | 90MB18I0-M0EAY0

The ROG MAXIMUS motherboards are the top of the line ASUS gaming motherboards. They are designed for ultra-demanding gamers looking for high performance, customization and extreme overclocking. They allow you to get the most out of your components thanks to a unique design made of robust materials and exclusive utilities. They incorporate gaming features and combine the benefits of new Intel processors with ASUS’ iconic design and features.

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX motherboard is designed to accommodate 12th generation Intel processorson socket LGA 1700. It will allow the assembly of a powerful gaming configuration with a unique look. Gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation, it is the ideal solution to design a high-end PC with high performance. It also supports DDR5 RAM, PCI-Express 5.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCI-E 5. 0 drives and USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 peripherals .

• 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 2×2 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