The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX is a high-end ATX motherboard designed for enthusiasts and power users who demand top-tier performance from their AMD-based systems. Built around the AMD X870E chipset and supporting Socket AM5, this board is compatible with AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series processors. Finished in a sleek black design and measuring 305 x 244 x 244 mm, it supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory across two DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, with overclocked speeds reaching up to 9600 MHz. Both ECC and non-ECC memory types are supported.
Connectivity and Expansion
The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX offers an impressive range of connectivity options. It features two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and five M.2 slots, with the first three supporting PCIe 5.0 up to 2280 form factor and the last two supporting PCIe 4.0 up to 22110 form factor. Storage is further expanded through four SATA III connectors. For wired networking, a Realtek 5GbE LAN chip handles fast and stable connections, while wireless connectivity is handled by Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.4.
Audio and USB Capabilities
Audio performance is delivered by the ROG SupremeFX chip, supporting 7.1 channel output along with S/PDIF out and a front panel audio connector. USB connectivity is extensive, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and USB 2.0 ports, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of peripherals and devices.
Product number manufacturer:
90MB1KR0-M0EAY0
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
4
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
5
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
1
Internal I/O
1st M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
1st M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
2nd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
2nd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
3rd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
3rd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
4th M.2 maximum slot size:
22110
4th M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
5th M.2 maximum slot size:
22110
5th M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Chassis fan connector(s):
2
EPS power connector (8-pin):
Front panel audio connector:
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
0
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
2
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
9600 (OC) MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Packaging content
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Sockets
Technical details
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