ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Apex
Best premium motherboard for dedicated overclocking enthusiasts and high performance builders.
Built for extreme enthusiasts and overclockers, this board pushes the limits of performance with advanced power delivery and specialized cooling solutions. It provides the connectivity and stability required for cutting-edge computing, making it an ideal foundation for high-end builds that demand maximum speed and reliability.
$740.99
at
Newegg
Who it's for
- Hardcore overclockers seeking world-record performance and stability
- Power users requiring the fastest possible peripheral and network speeds
- System builders who value a streamlined and frustration-free assembly process
Who should skip it
- Creative professionals needing massive amounts of RAM for heavy multitasking
- Budget-conscious gamers looking for a more balanced price-to-performance ratio
- Casual users who do not intend to perform extreme overclocking
Performance breakdown
Overclocking Headroom
Engineered specifically to push silicon limits further than standard boards allow.
Power Delivery Stability
The robust VRM design handles extreme voltage loads with unwavering consistency.
Connectivity Speed
Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gb Ethernet ensure future-proof networking for demanding users.
Thermal Management
Dedicated cooling solutions keep critical components frosty under heavy sustained workloads.
Memory Optimization
Advanced signal routing extracts maximum speed from the latest DDR5 kits.
Tuning Accessibility
AI-driven tools simplify complex BIOS adjustments for both pros and enthusiasts.
Key Specs
CPU Socket
AM5
Chipset
AMD X870E
Form Factor
ATX
Memory Type
DDR5
PCIe Slot Version
PCIe 5.0
M.2 Slots
3
Integrated Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Ethernet Speed
5 Gbps
VRM Design
18+2+2 stages
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