Description
Engineered for extreme overclocking and elite builds, the ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex delivers unmatched power and connectivity. Designed to support Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 socket, it features a cutting-edge 22+1+2+2 power-stage design with 110A SPS and dual ProCool II connectors. It fully supports DDR5 memory up to 9600+ MT/s via OC, offering advanced memory enhancements like DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex, and AEMP III. Expansion includes two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots, two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, and ROG DIMM.2 dual-SSD card support. Onboard storage capacity is massive, with four M.2 slots—three PCIe 5.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x4—plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Rear I/O provides dual Thunderbolt 4 USB‑C ports, USB 4 front-panel connection, DisplayPort alt-mode, and a high-power QuickCharge 4+ Type‑C that delivers up to 60 W. Networking features dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and Wi‑Fi 7 with Q‑Antenna. SupremeFX ALC4080 audio and Dolby Atmos support, along with high-quality power circuitry and thermal solutions, cater to audiophiles. AI tools include NPU Boost, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II. Customizable Polymo RGB lighting, extensive heatsinks, Q-release slots, pre-mounted I/O shield, and BIOS FlashBack round out the package.

Key Features

• Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (LGA 1851) CPUs

• 22+1+2+2 power stages with 110 A SPS and ProCool II connectors

• DDR5 support up to 9600+ MT/s OC with DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex, AEMP III

• 2× PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots and 2× PCIe 4.0 x4 slots

• Four M.2 slots (3× PCIe 5.0, 1× PCIe 4.0) + ROG DIMM.2 support

• Dual Thunderbolt 4 USB‑C (rear), USB 4 front-panel (20 Gbps), QuickCharge 4+ (60 W)

• Dual Intel 2.5 Gb LAN, Wi‑Fi 7 (320 MHz, 2×2)

• SupremeFX ALC4080 + Dolby Atmos audio

• AI tools: AI Overclocking, Cooling II, Networking II, NPU Boost

• Polymo RGB and addressable headers

• TUF-style thermal design: heatsinks, reinforced slots, pre-mounted I/O, Q-Release

• BIOS FlashBack and Q-Design features

Key Specifications

• Form Factor: ATX (305 × 244 mm)

• Chipset: Intel Z890

• Memory: 2× DDR5 DIMM, 128 GB max, 9600+ MT/s OC

• Power Stages: 22+1+2+2, 110 A each + dual ProCool II

• PCIe Slots: 2× PCIe 5.0 x16, 2× PCIe 4.0 x4

• M.2 Storage: 3× PCIe 5.0 x4, 1× PCIe 4.0 x4; 4× SATA 6 Gb/s

• Networking: Dual 2.5 Gb Intel LAN; Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

• USB I/O: 2× Thunderbolt 4 (rear), USB 4 (front), multiple USB 10 Gbps and 5 Gbps ports

• Video: DisplayPort alt-mode via Thunderbolt

• Audio: SupremeFX ALC4080 + Dolby Atmos

• Cooling Headers: CPU, CPU_OPT, AIO, 5× chassis

• RGB Headers: Aura Sync + 3× addressable Gen 2