ASUS has published a new article detailing the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore, its new record-setting motherboard for 14th Gen Intel Core and other LGA 1700 processors, and with it comes the confirmation that it comes with the ROG DDR5 Fan Kit, a high-performance fan that users can plug in to better tame the temperatures of their DDR5 memory. According to ASUS, this fan, which obviously works by directing air across the memory slots, is useful in that it helps improve DDR5 stability, making it “more than possible” for users to reach speeds of 8400+ MT/s with the right kits. The ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore is available now for $649.99, according to listings that can be found at Amazon, Newegg, and ASUS’ own web shop.
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore Features
- Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
- Upscaled Power Solution: 24+0+2 power stages with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
- Optimized VRM Thermals: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and connected with a heatpipe
- Latest M.2 Support: Onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, two onboard PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, all with substantial cooling solutions
- Abundant Connectivity: USB 20Gbps Type-C port, USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher, five additional USB 10Gbps ports, two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots
- High-Performance Networking: On-board Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
- Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, AEMP II, and DIMM Flex to simplify setup and improve performance
- Immersive Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio
- Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
- DIY-Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Antenna, pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-Code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, Start button, BIOS FlashBack button, and Clear CMOS button
- Renowned Software: Bundled 9-month Intel Unison subscription, bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme trial subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore Specifications
What’s more, the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore features our latest tool for unleashing DDR5 performance: DIMM Flex. This new feature employs specialized hardware circuitry to address the stability issues in DDR5 memory caused by temperature sensitivity. When temperatures permit, it can maximize memory performance and efficiency, and when temperatures increase, it can adjust memory performance downward to maintain stability. DIMM Flex can have a profound effect on memory-sensitive professional workloads — and it can have a large impact on your FPS when gaming, too. It’s easy to get started with DIMM Flex, yet its robust configuration options let you fine-tune its operation for perfect control.
Discussion (6 replies)
Join Discussion →I still am not used to these prices…
And I don't think I ever will be.
I paid up for my current Asus Maximus Formula board, and honestly I plan to keep it for a while. I don't normally buy high end motherboards, but this was an exception at the time. I wouldn't do it again even though its been a great board. Prices on everything are getting worse.
Prices will need to come down across the board if makers want to sell product. No more free money for all.
Price goes up quick because volume goes down quick - and the Apex, aside from being a perfectly awesome enthusiast board, is also the only board in ASUS' lineup to have all the enthusiast OC stuff and have an optimized two-DIMM layout.
It's a board for putting under LN2 and cranking the crap out of, both CPU and RAM.
For those wondering, if you're going to overclock memory, you definitely want some airflow. I don't recommend it from firsthand experience, but there it is.
Ditto. I think it is ridiculous, but if you are fair, cheaper boards can be had. It's just the fancy top end, everything included "GAMING RGB UP YOUR ASS" models that cost that much.
Newegg right now has 15 different LGA1700 boards for under $100 and if you sort by price, you have to scroll almost to page 3 before they start hitting $150.
Now, not all of those are from brands I'd trust, but some of them look like they'd do in a pinch.