ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX

The modern ROG series is ready to be the strong foundation of a gifted gaming machine that will stand high in every battle. High-quality materials will ensure long-lasting life. Thanks to a number of connectors, you'll connect everything you need, including fans of overclocking for which the board is made. It has a special Overclocker toolkit that will help you achieve extraordinary performance. The board is ETX format (Extended ATX, dimensions 30.5 × 27.2 cm).

Key features

• The perfect base for the game PC with the top Intel Z270 chipset
• Socket for Intel's 6th, and 7th generation processors
• Dual slot for DDR4 memory with overclocking support
• Overclocker Toolkit for Professionals
• Expansion PCIe modules with M.2 slots for fast SSD
• Custom style with Aura Sync technology
• Water cooling support
• Exclusive look with 3D printing
• Perfect sound with SupremeFX 8-channel card
• ETX format

Top performance

Extreme performance control of this board provides 5-Way Optimization, which optimizes basic system functions based on its current use. Whether you are playing games, working, or watching movies, just one mouse click and your computer adapts. This brings greater stability to the system, even when the output is pushed to the maximum. Using multiple graphics cards in CrossFireX, or SLI mode, you get the chance to enjoy the graphical resolution of your state-of-the-art gaming hits. Fantastic overclocking capabilities are available with 2 DDR4 memory slots at extraordinary frequency of up to 4266 MHz, and up to 32GB.

Rich connectivity

The motherboard is equipped with a total of 8 USB slots. Among them, there are 6 USB 3.0 and a  pair of the latest USB 3.1 Type A and C connectors, with an extreme data transfer rate of up to 10 Gb/s. Just plug in and enjoy the transfer speeds. For hard disks, there are 6 x 6 Gbps SATA connectors on the motherboard. Unique performance for fast SSD drives provides M.2 with an incredible transfer rate of up to 32 Gbps. This is provided by two supplied PCIe x4 modules that provide maximum data throughput and the ability to connect RAID disks.

Keep your style

The board is equipped with Asus Aura Sync, which will make you a real fan of your gaming computer. You can customize the effect of your RGB LED backlight exactly according to your style. Take advantage of a number of ready-made effects for better results. You can set the backlight to blink to the beat of music, or to indicate the processor temperature status. The choice is entirely up to you. The advantage is pairing with other compatible components such as graphics, keyboard, or mouse.

Unique sound experience

An integral part of this motherboard is the perfect sound that is essential for players. It delivers the ROG SupremeFX, which is designed to minimize unpleasant electromagnetic interference. The result is the best sound for passionate players. Reach victory in your games thanks to this strategic advantage, allowing you to detect the enemy much earlier.