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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX
LGA1700Z690ATXDDR5WiFi5 M.2
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Full Specifications
Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.
SocketLGA1700
ChipsetZ690
Form FactorATX
ColorBlack / Silver
Memory TypeDDR5
Memory Slots2
Max Memory96 GB
Max Speed6600 MHz
ECC SupportNo
M.2 Slots5
M.2 Details2242/2260/2280 M-key 2242/2260/2280 M-key 2242/2260/2280/22110 M-key 2242/2260/2280/22110 M-key 2230 E-key
SATA 6 Gb/s Ports6
About This Product
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel LGA1700 processors, featuring the Z690 chipset. It offers two DDR5 memory slots supporting up to 96GB at 6600MHz, prioritizing memory overclocking performance. With five M.2 slots and six SATA ports, it provides extensive storage options. This board is suitable for enthusiasts and overclockers seeking maximum performance from their Z690 platform, often outperforming similarly priced boards in memory and CPU frequency stability.
