ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX Intel Z590 LGA 1200 ATX

PERFORMANCE PUSHED TO THE APEXN/AFor generations streamlined layouts that reduce latency and increase bandwidth have enabled ROG Apex series motherboards to dominate numerous world records. Maximus XIII Apex continues that legacy by amping power delivery and adding overclocking enhancements for 11th Generation Intel Core processors. Those upgrades are fused with the latest connectivity options to boost the meta and bring the board’s racetrack performance to daily rigs.N/AN/AEnhanced with AIN/AIntelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance including overclocking cooling networking and onboard audio making advanced tweaks and optimization accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.N/AN/AI OverclockingN/ATuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push each system to its limits.N/AN/AAI CoolingN/ABalance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm reduces unnecessary system noise by monitoring CPU temperatures and dynamically adjusting fans to optimal speeds.N/AN/AAI NetworkingN/AThe GameFirst VI utility optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms.N/AN/ATwo-Way AI Noise CancelationN/AThis utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 500 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.N/AN/AROG PATENTED PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELDN/AThe patented ROG I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted which further simplifies the process of installing the motherboard.N/AN/AESD GUARDSN/AProviding greater electrostatic protection than the industry standard ESD Guards cover the USB audio and LAN ports.N/AN/ATRUEVOLT USBN/ASupplies a rock-steady 5 volts to all USB ports minimizing power fluctuations and protecting against potential data loss.N/AN/A2 X SAFESLOTSN/AA pair of SafeSlots provide stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.N/AN/AASUS HYDRANODEN/AThe two chassis fan headers feature the ASUS HYDRANODE circuit which utilizes a powerline communication protocol to control up to three daisy chained fans independently through each 4-pin connector.N/AN/AQ-CODEN/AThe Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit error code that displays system status to help with troubleshooting.N/AN/AFLEXKEYN/AFlexyKey allows you to redefine the role of the chassis reset button. Assignable options include quick Aura lighting control booting directly into UEFI or performing a safe boot to recover settings.N/AN/AV-LATCH SWITCHN/AMakes tuning more intuitive by recording both the true highest and lowest core voltage and then passing the data to HWiNFO and AI Suite 3.N/AN/AQ-CONNECTORN/ASorts all front-panel cables for a neater set-up.N/AN/AOVERCLOCKINGN/AROG Maximus XIII Apex makes overclocking accessible to both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. Its intelligent power solution caters to the demands of the latest Intel processors while comprehensive controls give you the tools you need to ramp up performance.N/AN/AOverclockers ToolkitN/AAn Overclockers Tookit with hardware-level controls will aid your overclocking experience. Theyre quick and easy time-savers designed to help you break more records.N/AN/AQLEDN/AFour LEDs to show the current boot status.N/AN/ALN2 ModeN/AJumper to enable special options and functions for liquid-nitrogen (LN2) overclocking.N/AN/ASafe Boot ButtonN/AInstantly reset the PC and boot directly in to Safe mode.N/AN/AReTry ButtonN/AOne press instantly initiates a hard reset.N/AN/ASlow Mode SwitchN/AInstantly reduces the CPU ratio to 8X to keep the system stable during setup for extreme overclocking.N/AN/APause SwitchN/AActivate to pause the system and fine-tune OC parameters mid-benchmark.N/AN/AProbeltN/AIncludes nine integrated measurement points for advanced tuning.N/AN/ABIOS SwitchN/AEasily switch between BIOS 1 and 2.N/AN/AFull Speed Mode SwitchN/AInstantly sets all fans to maximum RPM.N/AN/ACondensation DetectionN/ASpecialized circuitry allows Maximus XIII Apex to detect when condensation occurs on the back of the board. Divided into three distinct sections CPU DRAM and PCIe the feature provides a useful warning when an area may be at risk of short-circuiting.N/AN/ACPU LEDN/AFlashes when condensation is detected near the CPUN/AN/ADRAM LEDN/AFlashes when condensation is detected near the DRAMN/AN/APCIe LEDN/AFlashes when condensation is detected near the PCIeN/AN/ATeamed Power ArchitectureN/AModern CPU architectures up the ante for motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power saving modes to full load almost instantaneously. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.N/AN/AA Brief HistoryN/AASUS became the first manufacturer to implement phase doublers when we shipped the A8N32-SLI Deluxe back in 2005. The boards VRM was lauded for elegantly overcoming the power handling capabilities of components that were available at the time while also reducing voltage ripple. Those benefits lead to phase doublers becoming universally accepted in the industry and they are still used for similar purposes today.N/AN/AA Shift in CPU DemandsN/ATodays CPUs pack more cores than their predecessors and the latest instruction sets allow them to crunch computationally dense workloads at an incredible pace. As an added bonus these processors also consume less power at idle and can transition between loads states much more quickly. These improvements necessitated a re-evaluation of power design priorities because phase doublers add a propagation delay that hampers transient response.N/AN/ABucking the TrendN/AThe latest integrated power components can handle higher currents than the devices of yesteryear making it possible to implement a simple circuit topology that isnt hamstrung by the processing lag of phase doublers. Thats why the ROG Maximus XIII Apex utilizes teamed power stages to deliver higher burst current per phase while maintaining the thermal performance of phase-doubled designs.N/AN/AThermal performanceN/AEach VRM component serves a specific purpose. PWM controllers control the circuit and the power stages do the heavy lifting from an electrical and thermal standpoint. That’s why ROG Maximus XIII Apex utilizes 18 power stages. The high-end power stages feature a low RDSON to reduce switching and conduction losses helping to improve overall thermal headroom.N/AN/AHigh-Quality ComponentsN/ADual 8-Pin ProCool II Power ConnectorsN/ATwo ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS12V power lines.N/AN/A18 Power StagesN/AThe VRM features 18 power stages each rated to handle 90 amps.N/AN/AMicroFine Alloy ChokesN/AEach power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.N/AN/A10K Japanese-Made Black Metallic CapacitorsN/AInput and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.N/AN/AASUS OptiMem IIIN/AWith proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise OptiMem III allows memory kits to run at lower latencies and reduced voltages while operating at higher frequencies. Stack ROG Maximus XIII Apex with your favorite modules and maximize the throughput of the 11th Gen Intel Core Rocket Lake processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth.N/AN/ACOOLINGN/AA robust and comprehensive cooling solution is vital in your pursuit of performance. ROG Maximus XIII Apex includes sturdy heatsinks and a series of fan and water-cooling headers to keep temperatures in check.N/AN/ACooling HeatsinksN/AVRM and Aluminum I/O HeatsinkN/AA VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.N/AN/AExtended VRM & M.2 HeatsinkN/AThe extended heatsink helps further cool the VRM and an M.2 drive mounted in the primary onboard slot.N/AN/AAluminum M.2 HeatsinkN/AAn aluminum heatsink cover efficiently cools an M.2 drive mounted in the second onboard slot.N/AN/AU-Shaped HeatpipeN/AThe heatpipe efficiently distributes the thermal load across the entire array.N/AN/AHigh-Conductivity Thermal PadN/AHigh-quality thermal pads improve thermal transfer from the power stages to the heatsink.N/AN/AM.2 BackplatesN/AThe two onboard M.2 slots feature backplate blocks to help cool high-performance drives even when airflow is restricted.N/AN/AChipset HeatsinkN/AA dedicated heatsink draws heat away from the chipset to maintain optimum operating temperatures.N/AN/ACooler by DesignN/AROG Maximus XIII Apex features comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.N/AN/AMultiple Temperature SourcesN/AEach header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or via the UEFI.N/AN/A4-pin PWM/DC Fan Headers and ASUS HYDRANODEN/AEvery onboard header auto-detects any PWM or DC fan and three chassis fan headers offer ASUS HYDRANODE support.N/AN/AAIO PumpN/AA dedicated PWM/DC header supports self-contained water-cooling setups.N/AN/AFull Speed FanN/ATwo full speed fan headers allow for targeted airflow during extreme overclocking.N/AN/AROG Water-Cooling ZoneN/ADual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.N/AN/AWater Pump+N/AA dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to a high-performance PWM or to DC water pumps.N/AN/AWater In/OutN/AA dedicated header enables monitoring of temperatures at the input/output points of any component.N/AN/AWater FlowN/AA dedicated header enables constant monitoring of flow rate throughout the entire loop.N/AN/ACONNECTIVITYN/AMaximus XIII Apex delivers supersmooth wireless connectivity extensive M.2 compatibility and high-end audio the essentials for any setup.N/AN/AIntel WiFi 6E (Gig+)N/AOnboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments.N/AN/AWI-FI GIG+ 6 BY INTELN/AIntel 2.5 Gb EthernetN/AOnboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.N/AN/AWiFi 6E AntennaN/AThe antenna has two built-in transmitters and receivers to enable faster transmission speeds and it supports the 2.4 5 and 6 GHz bands.N/AN/AAdjustable DesignN/AFour-way positioning enables better signal reception.N/AN/AMagnetic BaseN/AA powerful magnetic base secures the antenna on the top or side of the PC case.N/AN/AUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2N/AA USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port at the rear and an additional front panel header onboard provide data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps for the latest devices.N/AN/APCIe 4.0-ReadyN/AROG Maximus XIII Apex is equipped with four onboard M.2 slots with two offering PCIe 4.0 support for the latest GPUs and high-speed SSDs. To cope with the heat generated by high-performance M.2 SSDs each drive is protected by a dedicated M.2 heatsink and an embedded backplate.N/AN/AROG DIMM.2N/AThe ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add metal heatsinks helping to control thermals for maximum performance while elevating the aesthetics.N/AN/AROG SupremeFXN/AROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software that provides superior audio. In Maximus III Apex SupremeFX utilizes the ALC4080 codec to increase playback resolution across all channels. The front-panel output is streamed through an integrated Savitech amplifier thats capable of driving a wide range of gaming headsets and high-fidelity headphones.N/AN/AAudio Line ShieldingN/ABlocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.N/AN/ASavitech SV3H712 AmplifierN/AThe integrated Savitech amplifier greatly improves THD+N performance from 72 dB to 83 dB to deliver pristine audio quality.N/AN/AALC 4080 CodecN/AThe ALC4080 codec improves playback audio resolution from 192 kHz to 384 kHz across all channels.N/AN/ASwitching MOSFETSN/AA unique design allows the codec’s impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs.N/AN/ANichicon CAPSN/AThese fine-quality Japanese-made components produce a warmer natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.N/AN/AOPTIMIZATIONN/AROG Maximus XIII Apex is packed with intuitive and flexible tools that give you complete control of system performance.N/AN/ALevel Up PerformanceN/AThe dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your ROG Maximus XIII Apex system with ease. Get the best balance between performance cooling stability and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.N/AN/AUEFI BIOSN/AThe renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure tweak and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.N/AN/AAccurate Voltage MonitoringN/AConventional motherboards use single-ended sensing circuits that are susceptible to noise and have to tap voltage rails from a location that isnt ideal for accurate monitoring. These issues lead to a large disparity between the voltage fed to components and the values reported to software. Maximus XIII Apex features a differential-sensing circuit that rejects noise and takes readings directly from the CPU and the end point of major voltage rails. This simplifies overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.N/AN/APERSONALIZEN/AIn addition to extraordinary performance ROG Maximus XIII Apex provides extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.N/AN/AGrow Your Gaming World with Aura SyncN/AUp your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards monitors mice and keyboards to give your setup a unified look.N/AN/AAddressable Gen 2 RGB HeaderN/AThe addressable Gen 2 RGB headers can be controlled with Aura software which automatically tailors your preferred lighting effects to the number of LEDs present in the connected gear or strip. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB components.N/AN/ARAMCache IIIN/ARAMCache III software utility turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options RAMCache III utilizes uniquely intelligent technology to effectively cache any storage device so favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.N/AN/ASonic Studio IIIN/ASonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function) virtual surround for headsets casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.N/AN/ADTS : Sound UnboundN/AROG Maximus XIII Apex includes a pre-loaded DTS Sound Unbound app that envelops you in audio as never before conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By exploiting Windows Sonic spatial technology DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space putting you right in the middle of the soundscape where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot footstep or other sound in your virtual environment.N/AN/AArmoury CrateN/AArmoury Crate is a software utility designed to provide centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface Armoury Crate puts command of all your Aura gear at your fingertips with the new Aura Creator suite ready. The software also provides control of settings for a growing number of ROG products making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even offers dedicated product registration and ROG news feeds to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community.N/AN/AAIDA64 ExtremeN/AROG Maximus XIII series includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription. This industry-leading system information tool provides detailed information about installed hardware and software and it also provides benchmarks for measuring performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time allowing voltage readings fan speeds and temperature information to be viewed on the desktop sent to dedicated displays or the OLED panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers.N/AN/AGraphics Card HolderN/AFeaturing a magnetic base adjustable slider and hinge the ROG Graphics Card Holder banishes sag and provides support where its needed most.