Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE Motherboard 

The Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE motherboard is a high-end, performance-focused motherboard designed for extreme overclocking and enthusiast-level builds. It is part of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) series, which is known for its top-tier components, cutting-edge features, and customization options. The Z790 APEX ENCORE is tailored for users looking to push their Intel 12th and 13th Gen processors (Alder Lake and Raptor Lake) to the absolute limit, especially in competitive gaming and extreme overclocking scenarios.

Features

• Form Factor: E-ATX, providing additional space for high-end components, excellent cooling options, and top-tier expansion capabilities.

• Overclocking Focus: Designed for users who want to overclock their CPUs, memory, and storage to maximize system performance.

• Target Audience: Extreme overclockers, competitive gamers, content creators, and enthusiasts who need maximum performance and cutting-edge technology.

• PCIe 5.0 Support: With two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, the motherboard is designed for the highest-performing GPUs and storage devices, making it future-proof for next-gen graphics cards and ultra-fast NVMe SSDs.

• Wi-Fi 6E: Provides the latest wireless technology with Wi-Fi 6E, offering faster speeds, better bandwidth, and reduced latency for gaming and high-demand applications.

• 10Gb Ethernet: For extreme network performance, especially useful in high-speed data transfers, competitive gaming, and content creation.

• High-Quality Audio: Premium Realtek ALC4082 codec with 7.1 surround sound, providing an immersive experience for gaming and media consumption.

• Dedicated M.2 Heatsinks: To keep your high-speed NVMe SSDs cool during heavy workloads, the Z790 APEX ENCORE comes with a dedicated heatsink to ensure optimal performance.

• Dual BIOS: ASUS BIOS FlashBack and EZ Flash for easy updates and recovery, which is critical for users pushing their hardware to its limits.

• Extreme Overclocking Features: The board is designed with a focus on extreme overclocking, featuring robust VRMs, high-quality capacitors, and specialized overclocking tools such as OV-LEDs, Loadline Calibration (LLC), and Dynamic OC Switcher for fine-tuning voltage and memory performance.

• RGB Aesthetics: Aura Sync RGB lighting to match your system’s theme, compatible with a wide range of RGB devices.

Specifications