ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX: High-Performance AMD AM5 Motherboard

ASUS has announced the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex, the first motherboard in its legendary "Apex" series to support AMD CPUs. Known for its record-breaking overclocking capabilities, the Apex series has been a favorite among enthusiasts for years. This new motherboard is designed to offer an unparalleled platform for extreme performance.

ROG Crosshair X870E Family Expansion

The ROG Crosshair X870E family will also include the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme, an EATX motherboard promising to set new standards for performance, connectivity, and personalization.

The ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX is an advanced ATX motherboard designed for high-performance computing, AI applications, and gaming. Built around the AMD X870E chipset, this motherboard is ready for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors, and offers cutting-edge features for enthusiasts and professionals.

Key Features

• AMD AM5 Socket: Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors.
• Advanced AI PC-Ready: Designed for the future of AI computing with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications.
• Robust Power Solution: 18(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and premium SMD capacitors.
• Optimized Thermal Design: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and connected heatpipe.
• Latest M.2 Support: Three onboard PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, all with cooling solutions.
• ROG Memory Fan Kit: Unleash memory overclocking up to 9600+ MT/s.
• Abundant Connectivity: Dual USB4® Type-C® ports, two USB 20Gbps Type-C® front-panel connectors (one with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher), six additional USB 10Gbps ports, and two PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with full support for next-gen graphics cards.
• High-Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, and Realtek 5Gb Ethernet.
• DIY Friendly Design: PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim, new M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-Code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, Start button, BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clear CMOS button and pre-mounted I/O shield.
• Immersive Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier.
• Unmatched Personalization: Three gen 2 ARGB headers, all configurable with ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting.
• ROG Overclocking Technologies: Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, Asynchronous Clock, and PBO Enhancement.
• Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II and AEMP.

Software Features

• ASUS DriverHub
• Dolby Atmos®
• Exclusive 1-year Internet Security subscription
• TurboV Core
• GlideX
• HWiNFO
• 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription

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ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

AMD X870E (AM5 Socket) ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 18+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 slots with AEMP & NitroPath DRAM Technology, Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, five M.2 slots onboard, three PCIe® 5.0 NVMe® SSD slots onboard, SlimSAS connector, PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim and 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, and Polymo Lighting II

ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI

AMD X870E ATX motherboard with 18+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 slots with AEMP & NitroPath DRAM Technology, WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, five M.2 slots, PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlot with PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim, and full support for next-gen graphics cards, two USB4® ports, USB 20Gbps Type-C® with PD 3.0 up to 30W, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.

ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFI

AMD X870 ATX motherboard with 16+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 support with AEMP, WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, four M.2 slots, PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, two USB4® ports, USB 10Gbps Type-C® with PD 3.0 up to 30W, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.

ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

AMD X870 ATX motherboard with 16+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 support with AEMP, WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, four M.2 slots, PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, two USB4® ports, USB 10Gbps Type-C® with PD 3.0 up to 30W, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.

Designed for Extreme Overclocking

The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is currently in development with a planned release by the end of Q1 2025. Key features include:

• Two DIMM slots for optimized memory overclocking
• Extreme OC Kit with LN2 mode
• ReTry button
• Customizable FlexKey button
• Probelt measurement points
• Memory support of up to 10,200 MT/s (air-cooled)

The motherboard is already proving its capabilities, with professional overclocker SAFEDISK achieving eight Global First Place records using the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex and an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU.

Benchmark Records

Impeccable Cooling and Connectivity

The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex boasts advanced cooling solutions, including:

• Tall, thick heatsinks with an L-shaped heatpipe
• Integrated I/O cover for increased heat dissipation
• Robust fan header selection, including a W_PUMP+ header
• ROG Memory Fan Kit for additional cooling
• Full metal backplate

Other features include:

• Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for graphics cards
• Three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
• Two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on the ROG DIMM.2 Card
• Four SATA 6Gbps ports
• WiFi 7 with 320MHz channels and AI Networking II
• Two 40Gbps USB4 ports
• Front-panel USB 20Gbps port with Quick Charge 4+

These motherboards are designed to stand out as top choices for your AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU.

For pricing and availability details in your region, please contact your local ROG representative.

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