As one of the core hardware of the computer, the specification configuration of the motherboard plays a crucial role in the performance of each hardware. Cpu overclocking is even more so, which greatly improves the performance of the computer, but also has extremely strict requirements for the motherboard itself. Whether it is circuit design, power supply module, workmanship materials, or overclocking technology to provide support, etc., it plays a decisive role in the overclocking limit of the processor. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX adopts 24 power supply module, single-phase maximum support 105A current, with dual 8Pin ProCool II high-strength power supply interface and super alloy inductor and 10K Japanese black gold capacitors, which can fully meet the needs of the 12th generation Core processor when it is extremely overclocked. Strong power support provides higher, more stable overclocking space, helping hardcore enthusiasts push the limits of processor performance.
Memory frequency also affects the performance of the whole machine, and the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX motherboard has a unique insight into memory overclocking. The motherboard is optimized with special circuit design and software to unlock voltage management on the Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) to push the boundaries of new memory technologies. Users can easily break through the DDR5 voltage management limits by simply manually adjusting or enabling AEMP in the BIOS. At the same time, with the help of the exclusive OptImem III memory optimization technology, optimize the memory trace, improve signal integrity, reduce interference signals, easily break through the memory performance limit, can stably support DDR5 6600MHz (overclocking), fully release the full blood performance of DDR5 memory, and meet the extreme pursuit of memory bandwidth and performance for high load tasks.
The ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX is known as a new generation of overclocking weapons because it also has a series of hardware overclocking black technology. For hardcore overclocking players, the motherboard comes with a ROG True Voltitian voltage monitoring card, with simple and intuitive software, which can intuitively see the status of Vcore, VCCIN and VCCSA voltage after connection, helping players control overclocking core data in real time. Not only that, but the motherboard has a condensation detection circuit that can detect condensation on the back of the motherboard at low temperatures (such as liquid nitrogen) overclocking. When the risk of condensation short circuit is detected in one of the three parts of the CPU, memory and PCIe, the corresponding condensation fault light will be lit to provide timely and useful warnings to avoid the risk of possible short circuit. In addition, the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX motherboard also introduces ASUS AUTO EXTREME fully automated process technology technology to ensure that the motherboard has better overclocking stability and improve the heat dissipation performance and service life of the motherboard.
To ensure long-lasting and efficient output, the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX has a comprehensive thermal solution with ROG water-cooled control area and rich fan pins to ensure stable operation of the host under heavy loads. The motherboard features oversized integrated I/O+VRM cooling armor with built-in heat pipes and high-quality thermal pads for rapid cooling and superior performance. At the same time, the on-board dual M.2 interface covers the heat sink and the heat dissipation backplane, and the PCIe 5.0 M.2 expansion card and DIMM.2 expansion card cover the thick thermal armor, which is powerfully cooled to provide fast reading and writing performance. Southbridge's exclusive chipset heatsink quickly takes away heat and keeps it in top working order at all times. In addition, the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX motherboard is equipped with comprehensive thermal control options for precise and efficient control of fans or water-cooled devices, fully guaranteeing the optimal operating temperature of the motherboard chipset and power supply area, and fully unleashing the surging performance of the 12th generation Core.
The ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX motherboard has AI Intelligent Optimization 2.0 technology, including AI Intelligent Overclocking, AI Intelligent Heat Dissipation, AI Intelligent Networking and the new two-way AI noise reduction function to make your host smarter in all aspects. AI Intelligent Overclocking Intelligent Prediction evaluates CPU overclocking potential and system cooling environment, provides tuning suggestions, and easily breaks through the CPU frequency limit; AI Intelligent Heat Dissipation can control fans and temperatures more precisely, providing a more efficient performance experience in a quieter operating environment; AI Intelligent Network can efficiently optimize your network settings and reduce game latency; and bidirectional AI Noise Reduction uses large database deep learning to reduce the noise of its own microphone input, but also reduce the noise of other audio sources in the speaker. Let you speak clearly, hear clearly, and communicate more clearly with your teammates when you're on voice calls during games, live streams, or online meetings!
In terms of network, the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX motherboard has an on-board 2.5G wired network card, and also has a WiFi 6E wireless network card, which can provide faster wireless transmission with 6GHz frequency band, even in complex wireless environments can still bring players a cool and clean network environment. The new WiFi antenna module has a super magnetic base, and the 4 angles are placed smoothly at will. In terms of sound, the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX motherboard is equipped with an advanced version of the SupremeFX ALC4080 high-quality audio chip and gold-plated audio jack, plus Sonic Studio III intelligent sound management software, DTS audio surround and Sonic Radar III sound radar, etc., to bring players an immersive game sound experience of "sound".
The appearance is even more outstanding, the heatsink is staggered and stacked to present a unique X element design, and the chipset heatsink miter section also has a unique ROG LOGO, highlighting the power of supreme faith. The addition of matrix ROG elements to the I/O armor, as well as RGB lighting effects in the VRM and chipset areas, is very cool. Support AURA SYNC divine light synchronization, and onboard 3 second-generation programmable ARGB pins, creating a personal exclusive lighting effect is easy.
The scalability of the motherboard is also a key factor in measuring its performance, the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX motherboard is equipped with 2 PCIe 5.0 x 16 slots, 1 PCIe 3.0 x 4 slot and 1 PCIe x 1 slot. Two PCIe 4.0 M.2 interfaces are onboard, and one PCIe 5.0 M.2 interface and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 interfaces are available through the included M.2 expansion card and DIMM.2 expansion card. There is also a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C front interface, support QC 4+ fast charging, rich interface can fully meet the needs of different user groups of a variety of expansion needs. It is worth mentioning that the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX motherboard not only has an M.2 convenient snap, but also adds a new graphics card easy to remove key, which can easily remove the graphics card, which is convenient and fast.