ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX LGA 1851 DDR5 ATX Motherboard

This Intel Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard supports Intel Core Ultra Processors Series 2 and features a substantial 22+1+2+2 power stage delivery system designed for stable overclocking and demanding workloads. Connectivity is comprehensive, with three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot, two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for graphics cards, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and WiFi 7 with integrated antenna. DDR5 memory support includes specialised cooling via the ROG Memory Fan Kit, alongside DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex, and AEMP III technologies for enhanced stability.

The board incorporates several ASUS AI utilities including AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II to streamline configuration and optimisation. Additional features comprise NPU Boost for AI accelerators, two PCIe 4.0 slots via DIMM.2 modules, and USB 20Gbps connectivity with Quick Charge 4+ support. The power solution uses ProCool II connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and premium capacitors for reliability during sustained performance scenarios.