# ASUS ROG Maximus XII Apex (WiFi 6) Z490 LGA 1200 (Intel® 10th Gen) ATX gaming motherboard (16 power stages, DDR4 5000, Intel® 2.5Gb LAN, DIMM.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Aura Sync RGB)

- Category: Motherboard
- Brand: ASUS
- Model: ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX
- Part number: ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX
- Price (US): currently unavailable
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 4.3/5 from 39 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 3 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/motherboard/asus-rog-maximus-xii-apex/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX |
| Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Type | 2 x DDR4 |
| Max Memory Support | 64 GB |

## Key Features

- 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

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