# ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex(WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen)ATX gaming motherboard (PCIe 5.0,DDR5,24 power stages,DDR5,5x M.2,PCIe 5.0 M.2,USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector,Hyper M.2 Card bundled)

- Category: Motherboard
- Brand: ASUS
- Model: ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX
- Part number: ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX
- Price (US): $739.00
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 3.5/5 from 23 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 3 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/motherboard/asus-rog-maximus-z690-apex/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX |
| Socket Type | LGA 1700 |
| Chipset | Intel Z690 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Type | 2 x DDR5 |
| Max Memory Support | 64 GB |

## Key Features

- Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5
- Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
- Robust Power Solution: 24+0 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
- Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, dual M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
- High Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard.

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