ASUS Intel ROG Maximus Z890 Apex ATX Motherboard, 22+1+2+2 Power Stages, DDR5 Slots, PCIe 5.0 with Full Support for Next-gen GPUs, six M.2 Slots, WiFi 7, AI Overclocking, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim - 90MB1IP0-M0EAY0 / 90MB1IP0-M0EAY0 + FREE DELIVERY !

The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex fully supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) on Intel® Socket LGA1851 and is engineered for extreme overclocking. It combines a robust power delivery system with a two-slot DDR5 memory layout to push CPU and memory performance, and features a cobble‑gray finish with polished metallic accents for a predominantly silver aesthetic.

Highlights include DUAL PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS and 22(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) POWER STAGES, along with expansion support for 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots. The board uses Intel® Socket LGA1851 for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), and supports DDR5 in a 2 X DIMM configuration with Max. 128GB in dual channel. It also provides a comprehensive M.2 layout described in the specs.

AI Networking II brings a suite of intelligent functions that continuously optimize network performance and deliver reliable connectivity, designed to take full advantage of WiFi 7. (Features may vary by model.)

AI Overclocking analyzes the CPU and cooling to predict optimal settings and simplifies tuning — predicted values can be applied automatically or used as a starting point for further manual adjustment.

AI Cooling II runs a quick stress test, then monitors CPU temperatures and dynamically adjusts fan speeds to balance thermal performance and acoustics automatically.

ASUS AI Advisor provides natural‑language assistance to help users explore motherboard features and settings. It offers easy explanations of one‑click optimization tools like AI Overclocking and fan tuning for beginners, while providing advanced guidance for experienced builders. (Availability may vary by region.)

NPU Boost is a BIOS feature that overclocks the integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) with one click, increasing NPU performance by up to 24%. (Overclocking results may vary depending on CPU series and motherboard.)

Improved signal routing lets enthusiast memory kits exceed the 9 GT/s mark on the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex, and the board supports DDR5 in a 2 X DIMM layout to enable high performance memory configurations. Memory overclocking results may vary by CPU series.

The board provides robust power delivery with 8 + 8‑pin ProCool II power connectors and a VRM consisting of 22+1+2+2 power stages. The VRM breakdown includes 22 VCCCORE power stages (110A), 1 VCCGT (90A), 2 VCCSA (90A), and 2 VNNAON (80A), while solid‑polymer capacitors and MicroFine alloy chokes enhance reliability and thermal performance.

The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex provides four onboard M.2 slots: three PCIe 5.0‑ready slots delivering up to 16 GB/s each, and one PCIe 4.0 slot providing up to 8 GB/s. ROG M.2 PowerBoost supplies amperage beyond industry standards so all M.2 devices can run simultaneously at optimal performance.