ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX motherboard
ATX motherboard with DDR5, WiFi 7, 5G LAN, PCIe 5.0 M.2, and AI features for advanced PC builds. AI OC and cooling networking support highlighted by customer notes on features and USB ports
Highlights
- AI OC and AI Advisor
- Thunderbolt 4 and USB Type-C
- 3x PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
Pros
- DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support
- AI technologies and overclocking features
- Comprehensive connectivity including USB-C and Thunderbolt 4
- Multiple high-speed M.2 slots
Cons
- mixed stability and occasional crashes per customer feedback
- perceived value varied among buyers
Best For
Features
- Supports Intel Core Ultra processors (series 2) via Intel LGA 1851 socket
- AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II features
- NPU Boost with exclusive overclocking and memory technologies for tuning
- DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex, and AEMP III for simplified memory setup and performance