The ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore is a high-end ATX motherboard designed for extreme overclocking and high-performance builds. It supports Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core processors (LGA 1700 socket) and features a 24+0+2 power stage design, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, and five M.2 slots for extensive storage options. The board also includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a robust cooling solution with an optional ROG Memory Fan Kit for DDR5 modules.
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Socket
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LGA 1700
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Chipset
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ntel Z790
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Processor Support
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Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core CPUs
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Power Stages
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24+0+2 (24x 105A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore)
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Connectors
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Dual ProCool II
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Cooling
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Active VRM heatsink array with embedded heatpipe
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Slots
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2 x DDR5 DIMM
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Capacity
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Up to 96GB
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Speed
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Supports DDR5 up to 8400MHz+ (OC)
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Features
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AEMP II & DIMM Flex for enhanced memory tuning
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PCIe 5.0
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2 x x16 SafeSlots (x16 or x8/x8 modes)
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PCIe 4.0
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2 x x4 slots
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M.2 Slots
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5 (1 x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4, 2 x via ROG DIMM.2)
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SATA Ports
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4 x SATA 6Gb/s
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Ethernet
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1 x 5GbE
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Form Factor
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ATX
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