Asus ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX, AMD X870E, AM5, ATX, 2 DDR5, 2 USB4, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, PD 60W, RGB, 5x M.2
Asus ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX, AMD X870E, AM5, ATX, 2 DDR5, 2 USB4, Wi-Fi 7, 5G
£598.47Price
The AI PC-ready ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is built for world-record overclocking, courtesy of extensive BIOS features and the exotic cooling of the ROG-exclusive Memory Fan Kit.Beyond its overclocking prowess, it delivers comprehensive support for cutting-edge graphics cards and storage, making it the ultimate platform for AM5 AMD Ryzen™ performance enthusiasts.
- AMD X870E (AM5 Socket) ATX motherboard
- Advanced AI PC-ready
- 18+2+2 power stages
- Dynamic OC Switcher
- Core Flex
- DDR5 slots with AEMP
- ROG Memory Fan Kit for DDR5 overclocking
- Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
- Three PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots onboard
- Two PCIe 4.0 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card
- PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim
- full support for next-gen graphics cards
- Two USB4 ports
- Two USB 20Gbps Type-C® front-panel connectors (one with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher)
- AI Overclocking
- AI Cooling II
- AI Networking II
Asus AI Intelligence
- Asus AI Cache Boost - Supercharge your large language model(LLM) workflows with AI Cache Boost. Exclusive to ASUS AMD 800 Series and 600 Series motherboards using AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Granite Ridge CPUs, this BIOS feature intelligently enhances cache efficiency, delivering up to 12.75% faster performance for your LLM tasks
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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.
- 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.
- AI Overclocking - Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before.
- AI Cooling II - Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.
Overclocking- Dynamic OC Switcher - Dynamic OC Switcher maximizes CPU performance by letting you set current and temperature thresholds to automatically switch between a manual overlock for heavy multithreaded workloads and Precision Boost Overdrive for single-threaded tasks. The latest Overclocking Load Guard has an enhanced instantaneous current protection mechanism to prevent users from experiencing system crashes during overclocking.
- Core Flex - Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control clock, power, and thermals in creative new ways.
- Asynchronous Clock - For next-level frequency flexibility, the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory, PCIe, and the Infinity Fabric speed.
- PBO Enhancement - AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance.
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Overclocker’s Toolkit - The ROG Overclocker’s Tooklit is a powerful set of hardware-level controls to enhance your overclocking experience. Some are quick and easy time savers, while others offer masterful functionality to help you smash benchmarks and break records.
Memory- DIMM fit / DIMM Fit Pro - DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues; whereas DIMM Fit Pro is an advanced option that provides more extensive customizability for memory optimization.
- DDR5 Domination - Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits can be driven beyond the 9 GT/s mark on the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex
- NitroPath DRAM Technology - Frequency up to 400 MT/s higher. Slot retention force enhanced by 57%
- AEMP - ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules.
Thermal Management
An extensive array of headers allows for precise cooling control and monitoring.- Multiple temperature sources - Each header can be set to monitor and react to user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.
- 4-pin fan headers - Every onboard header supports auto-detection of DC or PWM fans.
- AIO pump header - A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setup.
Cooler Compatibility
ASUS AIO coolers offer robust performance, high overclocking potential, bold aesthetics and customizable functionality for new X870E / X870 motherboards, empowering you to build your dream gaming rig.
PCIe 5.0
Fully embracing the new standard, the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex offers abundant Gen 5 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.
WiFi 7
The revolutionary WiFi 7 is up to 4.8X times faster than standard WiFi 6*, thanks to tech like 320 MHz channels** on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM*. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency, unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming, streaming and industrial IoT.
Asus WiFi Q-Antenna
Dual transceivers support the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances.
5Gb Ethernet
Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Realtek 5 Gbps EtherDescription
Specification
- Motherboard Type: Desktop
- Form Factor: ATX
- Socket: AMD AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870E
- #Hide#DDR Type: DDR5
- CPU Support: Click here for CPU support
- RAM Technology: "DDR5 (Dual Channel)
ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Supports AMD EXPO
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function." - RAM Slots: 2 x DIMM
- RAM Speeds: 8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs
8600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series CPUs
8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs - Maximum Memory: 128GB
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types - Graphics Ports: 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) support USB Type-C display outputs
- PCI/PCI Express: "9000 & 7000 CPUs:
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)
8700 & 8600 & 8400 CPUs:
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x8, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)
8500 & 8300:
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x4, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)
AMD X870E Chipset:
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1" - Storage: 4 x SATA III
5 x M.2
Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 CPUs:
M.2_1 (2242/2260/2280) - PCIe 5.0 x4
M.2_2 (2242/2260/2280) - PCIe 5.0 x4
M.2_3 (2242/2260/2280) - PCIe 5.0 x4
Ryzen 8000 CPUs:
M.2_1 (2242/2260/2280) - PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2_2 (2242/2260/2280) - not supported
M.2_3 (2242/2260/2280) - not supported
X870E Chipset:
DIMM.2_1 (2230/2242/2260/2280/22110) - PCIe 4.0 x4
DIMM.2_2 (2230/2242/2260/2280/22110) - PCIe 4.0 x4 - RAID: AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology:
Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs: RAID 0/1/5/10
Ryzen 8000 Series CPUs: RAID 0/1
Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs: RAID 0/1/10 - Wireless: "Wi-Fi 7
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 6.5Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth v5.4" - LAN: 5GB LAN
- Audio: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
- USB Ports Supported: Rear:
2 x USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C
6 x USB 10Gbps (5 Type-A + 1 Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A
Front:
1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C (up to 60W PD/QC4+)
1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C
4 x USB 5Gbps
4 x USB 2.0 - Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C
6 x USB 10Gbps (5 Type-A + 1 Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo
2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button - Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan
2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan
1 x W_PUMP+
1 x Extra Flow Fan
1 x 24-pin Main
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU
1 x 8-pin PCIe
3 x M.2 (Key M) - .: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
2 x USB 20Gbps Type-C
2 x USB 5Gbps
2 x USB 2.0
1 x 80 Light Bar jumper
3 x Addressable Gen2
1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
2 x BCLK button
1 x BIOS Switch button
1 x FlexKey button - .: 1 x Front Panel Audio
1 x LN2 Mode jumper
1 x Pause switch
12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x ReTry button
2 x RSVD switches
1 x RSVD_4
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x Slow Mode switch
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel
1 x Thermal Sensor - Accessories: 1 x ROG Memory Fan Kit
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Q-connector
3 x M.2 Q-Slide package
3 x M.2 rubber package
1 x ROG stickers
1 x ROG thank you card
1 x ROG Bottle Opener
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
1 x Quick start guide
- .: ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink:
1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink
1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2
2 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2 - Additional Features: See Overview
- Package Type: Retail
- Package Weight: 5.6610 kg
- Warranty: 3 Years
- #Hide#M.2 Slot(s): Yes (M.2)
- #Hide#No. LAN Ports: 1 x LAN
- #Hide#Max LAN Speed: 5GB LAN
- #Hide#Wi-Fi: Yes (Wi-Fi)
- #Hide#RGB Lighting: Out of the box RGB lighting