Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX (LGA1851, Z890, DDR5, USB3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, SATA3)

Rp14.557.000

Description

The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex fully supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2). Precision-engineered for supreme overclocking, it carries the legacy of the series forward into a new generation. With exceptional power delivery and a two-slot DDR5 memory layout, overclockers can meet and exceed their ambitions for record-breaking CPU and memory performance. For those who favor lighter colors for the aesthetics of their build, the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features a cobble-gray surface, polished metallic accents, sleek contours and a predominantly silver palette.

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The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex left sided angle
  • Cooling
  • Gaming Immersion
  • Connectivity

Extreme Power & Performance

Performance specs of the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

  1. DUAL PROCOOL II POWERCONNECTORS
  2. 22(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A)POWER STAGES
  3. EXPANSION SLOTS

    ・ 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots

    ・ 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 Slots

  4. Intel® Socket LGA1851Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  5. DDR5, 2 X DIMM・ Max. 96GB

    ・ Dual Channel

  6. 6 x M.2 SLOTS

    ・ 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

    ・ 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

    ・ 2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

    ・ 2 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) (via ROG DIMM.2 Card)

ASUS AIINTELLIGENCE

  • AI NETWORKING II

    AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7*.

    *Features may vary by model.

    ROG Maximus Z890 Apex with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

  • ai OVERCLOCKING

    Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before.

    ROG Maximus Z890 Apex topview

  • AI COOLING II

    Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.

    ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features AI Cooling II

  • ASUS AI ADVISOR

    Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

    * Availability of ASUS AI Advisor may vary by region.

    ASUS AI Advisor UI

PerformanceOVERCLOCKING

  • NPU BOOST

    The integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

    * The overclocking performance may vary depending on the CPU series and motherboard used.

    ** Testing was conducted with an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K processor, ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboard, GeForce RTX™ 4090 24GB graphics card, and XPG Lancer DDR5 memory modules (model AX5U6000C4016G).

    NPU Boost UI
  • Overclocker’s Toolkit

  • DIFFERENTIAL SENSING

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex front view with differential sensing

  • Condensation Detection

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex front view with Condensation Detection

PerformanceMEMORY

  • DDR5 DOMINATION

    Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits can be driven beyond the 9 GT/s mark on the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex*.

    *Memory overclocking may vary between CPU series. Please refer to the spec table for detailed information.

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex lets you overclock memory up to 8800+ MT/s.

  • DIMM FIT

    DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues.

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features DIMM Fit

  • AEMP III

    ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory.

  • DIMM FLEX

    DIMM Flex employs specialized circuitry that can boost performance or address potential stability issues, depending on temperature readings.

    * Results may vary according to the capabilities of your CPU, graphics card, motherboard, and memory modules.
    ** The comparison chart is based on a test with an Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 245K processor, ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME motherboard, ROG Strix GeForce RTX™ 4090 OC Edition 24GB graphics card, and G.SKILL DDR5 memory modules (model F5-8800C4255H24GX2-TZ5CK).

ROG Ultimate Power Solution22(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) Power Stages

The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features 22+1+2+2 power stages

The explosion photo of ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

  • Thermal Management

    • Multiple temperature sources
    • 4-pin fan headers
    • AIO pump header
    The thermal management on the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

  • Cooler Compatibility

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex & ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme

CONNECTIVITY

  • M.2 SLOTS WITHROG M.2 POWERBOOST

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features three PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot onboard, all of which support ROG M.2 PowerBoost to help ensure that every onboard M.2 device can operate simultaneously at optimal performance.

    PCIe 5.0 & PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots layout on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

  • PCIE 5.0 EXPANSION SLOTS

    Both PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim fully support next-gen graphics cards.

    PCIe 5.0 expansion slots on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

  • USB Ports

    Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C® Ports on ROG Maximus Z890 ApexTWO THUNDERBOLT™ 4 TYPE-C® PORTS

    One USB 20Gbps & one USB 10Gbps USB Type-C® Panel Connectors on ROG Maximus Z890 ApexONE USB 20Gbps & ONE USB 10GbpsType-C® front panel connectors

  • wifi7

    • 320MHz
    • 6GHzband
    • 4096QAM
    • up to 4.8Xultra-fast WiFi speeds

    5Gb ETHERNET

    ROG Maximus Z890 Apex with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

  • Gaming Audio

    ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features Gaming Audio

    ROG SupremeFX
    Dolby Atmos

EZ PC DIY

  • M.2 Q-Release

  • M.2 Q-Slide

  • New M.2 Q-LATCH

  • PCIE® SLOT Q-RELEASE SLIM

  • Q-Antenna

  • Q-LED

  • START BUTTON

    Start button on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  • Q-CODE

    Q-CODE on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  • CLEAR CMOS& BIOS FLASHBACK™

    Clear CMOS and BIOS Flashback on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

  • Advanced Mode

BIOS Q-DASHBOARD

Simplify your motherboard configuration with BIOS Q-Dashboard. Its intuitive visual representation of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings takes the complexity out of setting up your system. Upgrade now, and discover the power of BIOS Q-Dashboard to easily and efficiently enhance your computing setup.

SOFTWARE

  • TURBOV CORE
  • Thunderbolt Share
  • Dolby ATMOS
  • ASUS GLIDEX
  • HWiNFO
  • AIDA64 EXTREME
  • Armoury Crate

ASUS DriverHub

ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default, it supports ASUS motherboards, and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation. Additionally, ASUS DriverHub offers one-click installation and update checks, making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.

ASUS DriverHub UI photo

PERSONALIZATION

Glow your gamingworld with aura sync

Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.


Learn more about Aura Sync

The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features Aura Sync.

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Dare to Be Green

We at the Republic of Gamers are on a mission to create a sustainable future where all gamers can flourish on the planet we call home.

Every step counts, and as part of ROG’s commitment to creating a more sustainable future, ROG has begun to utilize post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and paper materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC™) in the packaging of motherboard.

Awards

Editor’s Choice

a superb motherboard

Gold

Incredible reduction in consumption and temperature

Recomended

a processor that is difficult to manage

Recomended

no major generational performance improvements