SeekerAsus ROG Maximus XII Apex
The Asus ROG Maximus XII Apex is an expensive-but-great board for your next overclocking-centric Z490-based system. It brings a robust VRM, three M.2 sockets, eight SATA ports, AX201 Wi-Fi and more. It performs well too, though if you want more than 64GB of RAM you’ll have to look elsewhere.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Robust Power Solution: features 16 teamed power stages, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power to push your CPU performance to the extreme
- Built to Break Limits: Record-breaking overclocking performance, Overclocker's toolkit, condensation detection, OptiMem III
- Superb Thermal Design: VRM heatsinks and C-shaped heatpipe, chipset and M. 2 slots heatsinks, solid steel backplate, multiple fan headers, features AI cooling to balance thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds and maintaining a 5 Celsius delta
- Fastest Gaming Connectivity: Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802. 11 ax), Intel 2. 5Gb Ethernet with LANGaurd technology, 3x M. 2 slots, Dimm. 2, USB 3. 2 Gen 2x2 front panel connector
- Unmatched Personalization: X-shaped PCB for customize unique build, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers.
- Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with the SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the game action
PROS
+ Premium 70A VRMs
+ Attractive styling
+ 10 USB ports
+ 8 SATA ports
+ 2.5 GbE / Integrated WiFi 6
CONS
- Limited to 64GB of RAM
- Expensive
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on November 25, 2020
The Asus ROG Maximus XII Apex is an expensive-but-great board for your next overclocking-centric Z490-based system. It brings a robust VRM, three M.2 sockets, eight SATA ports, AX201 Wi-Fi and more. It performs well too, though if you want more than 64GB of RAM you’ll have to look elsewhere.
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