Asus ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX, AMD X870E, AM5, ATX, 2 DDR5, 2 USB4, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, PD 60W, RGB, 5x M.2

Asus ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX, AMD X870E, AM5, ATX, 2 DDR5, 2 USB4, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, PD 60W, RGB, 5x M.2

£730.57 inc. VAT

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Specification

  • Motherboard Type: Desktop
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Socket: AMD AM5
  • Chipset: AMD X870E
  • #Hide#DDR Type: DDR5
  • CPU Support: Click here for CPU support
  • RAM Technology: “DDR5 (Dual Channel)
    ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
    Supports AMD EXPO
    ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile

    * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.”

  • RAM Slots: 2 x DIMM
  • RAM Speeds: 8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs
    8600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series CPUs
    8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs
  • Maximum Memory: 128GB
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
    Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
  • Graphics Ports: 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) support USB Type-C display outputs
  • PCI/PCI Express:9000 & 7000 CPUs:
    2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)

    8700 & 8600 & 8400 CPUs:
    2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x8, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)

    8500 & 8300:
    2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x4, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)

    AMD X870E Chipset:
    1 x PCIe 4.0 x4
    1 x PCIe 3.0 x1″

  • Storage: 4 x SATA III
    5 x M.2

    Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 CPUs:
    M.2_1 (2242/2260/2280) – PCIe 5.0 x4
    M.2_2 (2242/2260/2280) – PCIe 5.0 x4
    M.2_3 (2242/2260/2280) – PCIe 5.0 x4

    Ryzen 8000 CPUs:
    M.2_1 (2242/2260/2280) – PCIe 4.0 x4
    M.2_2 (2242/2260/2280) – not supported
    M.2_3 (2242/2260/2280) – not supported

    X870E Chipset:
    DIMM.2_1 (2230/2242/2260/2280/22110) – PCIe 4.0 x4
    DIMM.2_2 (2230/2242/2260/2280/22110) – PCIe 4.0 x4

  • RAID: AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology:
    Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs: RAID 0/1/5/10
    Ryzen 8000 Series CPUs: RAID 0/1
    Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs: RAID 0/1/10
  • Wireless: “Wi-Fi 7
    2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
    Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 6.5Gbps transfer rate.
    Bluetooth v5.4″
  • LAN: 5GB LAN
  • Audio: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
  • USB Ports Supported: Rear:
    2 x USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C
    6 x USB 10Gbps (5 Type-A + 1 Type-C)
    2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A

    Front:
    1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C (up to 60W PD/QC4+)
    1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C
    4 x USB 5Gbps
    4 x USB 2.0

  • Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C
    6 x USB 10Gbps (5 Type-A + 1 Type-C)
    2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A
    1 x Wi-Fi module
    1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
    1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo
    2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    1 x BIOS FlashBack button
    1 x Clear CMOS button
  • Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan
    1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan
    1 x 4-pin AIO Pump
    2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan
    2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan
    1 x W_PUMP+
    1 x Extra Flow Fan
    1 x 24-pin Main
    2 x 8-pin +12V CPU
    1 x 8-pin PCIe
    3 x M.2 (Key M)
  • .: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
    2 x USB 20Gbps Type-C
    2 x USB 5Gbps
    2 x USB 2.0
    1 x 80 Light Bar jumper
    3 x Addressable Gen2
    1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
    2 x BCLK button
    1 x BIOS Switch button
    1 x FlexKey button
  • .: 1 x Front Panel Audio
    1 x LN2 Mode jumper
    1 x Pause switch
    12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
    1 x ReTry button
    2 x RSVD switches
    1 x RSVD_4
    1 x Safe Boot button
    1 x Slow Mode switch
    1 x Start button
    1 x 10-1 pin System Panel
    1 x Thermal Sensor
  • Accessories: 1 x ROG Memory Fan Kit
    1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
    1 x Q-connector
    3 x M.2 Q-Slide package
    3 x M.2 rubber package
    1 x ROG stickers
    1 x ROG thank you card
    1 x ROG Bottle Opener
    1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
    1 x Quick start guide
  • .: ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink:
    1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink
    1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2
    2 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2
  • Additional Features: See Overview
  • Package Type: Retail
  • Warranty: 3 Years
  • #Hide#M.2 Slot(s): Yes (M.2)
  • #Hide#No. LAN Ports: 1 x LAN
  • #Hide#Max LAN Speed: 5GB LAN
  • #Hide#Wi-Fi: Yes (Wi-Fi)
  • #Hide#RGB Lighting: Out of the box RGB lighting

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Description

The AI PC-ready ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is built for world-record overclocking, courtesy of extensive BIOS features and the exotic cooling of the ROG-exclusive Memory Fan Kit.

Beyond its overclocking prowess, it delivers comprehensive support for cutting-edge graphics cards and storage, making it the ultimate platform for AM5 AMD Ryzen™ performance enthusiasts.

  • AMD X870E (AM5 Socket) ATX motherboard
  • Advanced AI PC-ready
  • 18+2+2 power stages
  • Dynamic OC Switcher
  • Core Flex
  • DDR5 slots with AEMP
  • ROG Memory Fan Kit for DDR5 overclocking
  • Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
  • Three PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots onboard
  • Two PCIe 4.0 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card
  • PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim
  • full support for next-gen graphics cards
  • Two USB4 ports
  • Two USB 20Gbps Type-C® front-panel connectors (one with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher)
  • AI Overclocking
  • AI Cooling II
  • AI Networking II
 

 

 

Asus AI Intelligence

  • Asus AI Cache Boost – Supercharge your large language model(LLM) workflows with AI Cache Boost. Exclusive to ASUS AMD 800 Series and 600 Series motherboards using AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Granite Ridge CPUs, this BIOS feature intelligently enhances cache efficiency, delivering up to 12.75% faster performance for your LLM tasks
  • Asus AI Advisor – Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.
  • AI Networking II – AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7.
  • AI Overclocking – Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before.
  • AI Cooling II – Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.
 
 

Overclocking 

  • Dynamic OC Switcher – Dynamic OC Switcher maximizes CPU performance by letting you set current and temperature thresholds to automatically switch between a manual overlock for heavy multithreaded workloads and Precision Boost Overdrive for single-threaded tasks. The latest Overclocking Load Guard has an enhanced instantaneous current protection mechanism to prevent users from experiencing system crashes during overclocking.
  • Core Flex – Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control clock, power, and thermals in creative new ways.
  • Asynchronous Clock – For next-level frequency flexibility, the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory, PCIe, and the Infinity Fabric speed.
  • PBO Enhancement – AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance.
  • Overclocker’s Toolkit – The ROG Overclocker’s Tooklit is a powerful set of hardware-level controls to enhance your overclocking experience. Some are quick and easy time savers, while others offer masterful functionality to help you smash benchmarks and break records.
     
 

 

Memory
  • DIMM fit / DIMM Fit Pro – DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues; whereas DIMM Fit Pro is an advanced option that provides more extensive customizability for memory optimization.
  • DDR5 Domination – Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits can be driven beyond the 9 GT/s mark on the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex
  • NitroPath DRAM Technology – Frequency up to 400 MT/s higher. Slot retention force enhanced by 57%
  • AEMP – ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules.
 
 

 

Thermal Management
An extensive array of headers allows for precise cooling control and monitoring.
  • Multiple temperature sources – Each header can be set to monitor and react to user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.
  • 4-pin fan headers – Every onboard header supports auto-detection of DC or PWM fans.
  • AIO pump header – A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setup.
     
 

 

Cooler Compatibility
ASUS AIO coolers offer robust performance, high overclocking potential, bold aesthetics and customizable functionality for new X870E / X870 motherboards, empowering you to build your dream gaming rig.
 

 

PCIe 5.0
Fully embracing the new standard, the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex offers abundant Gen 5 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.

 
 

 

WiFi 7
The revolutionary WiFi 7 is up to 4.8X times faster than standard WiFi 6*, thanks to tech like 320 MHz channels** on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM*. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency, unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming, streaming and industrial IoT.

 

 

Asus WiFi Q-Antenna
Dual transceivers support the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances.
 
 
 

 

5Gb Ethernet
Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Realtek 5 Gbps Ethernet.

 
 

 

SupremeFX
ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software that provides superior audio. The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex's SupremeFX implementation features the ALC4080 codec with up to 32-bit/384 kHz playback. The front-panel output is streamed through a highly integrated Savitech amplifier that is capable of driving a wide variety of gaming headsets and high-fidelity headphones.
 

 

 

BIOS Q-Dashboard
Simplify your motherboard configuration with BIOS Q-Dashboard. Its intuitive visual representation of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings takes the complexity out of setting up your system. Upgrade now, and discover the power of BIOS Q-Dashboard to easily and efficiently enhance your computing setup.
 
 

 

Advanced mode
  • My Favorites – Quickly locate tuning options and add preferred tools to your favorites list.
  • EZ Flash 3 – Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.
  • S.M.A.R.T. – Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) logs to gauge reliability or to identify potential failures.
  • GPU POST – Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.
  • Secure Erase – Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.
  • Last Modified Log – Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.
  • SATA Port Renaming – Rename SATA ports for easy identification.
  • ASUS User Profile – Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.
  • Q-Fan Control – Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75° C.
  • Aura On/Off mode (Stealth) – Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

EZ PC DIY

  • PCIE SLOT Q-Release Slim – With PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, simply tilt the card toward the latching mechanism to automatically unlock it from the PCIe slot. This makes upgrades and maintenance easier than ever before. Users will no longer need to fiddle with a tricky latch or even press a button to release their graphics card from the slot.
  • M.2 Q-Release – The M.2 heatsink features a convenient switch to quickly remove it, eliminating the need for tiny screws during SSD installation. Its strong locking mechanism also provides a snug contact surface, helping to ensure reliable heat dissipation for your SSD. 
  • M.2 Q-Slide – This new sliding M.2 latch design supports sizes 2242, 2260 and 2280 for easy device installation.
  • New M.2 Q-Latch – The new Q-Latch design allows for tool-free installation or removal of M.2 SSDs with just one press.
  • Q-Antenna – With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance.
  • Q-LED – The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices are functioning normally during startup. Builders can use the Q-LED feature to correct power delivery issues affecting their motherboard, and it can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed–even before attempting to boot a newly built PC.
  • Clear CMOS & BIOS Flashback – The Clear CMOS button quickly resets BIOS settings to factory default. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected.  BIOS FlashBack is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.
 
 

 

Software
 
ASUS DriverHub – ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default, it supports ASUS motherboards, and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation. Additionally, ASUS DriverHub offers one-click installation and update checks, making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.
Dolby ATMOS – ASUS GlideX is a cross-device, cross-platform screen-sharing, screen-control and operation solution for enhanced productivity across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via USB or WiFi. Features include screen mirroring, screen extension, unified control with one keyboard and mouse, easy file transfers, and using mobile cameras as PC webcams. It's compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
 
ASUS GLIDEX
ASUS GlideX is a cross-device, cross-platform screen-sharing, screen-control and operation solution for enhanced productivity across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via USB or WiFi. Features include screen mirroring, screen extension, unified control with one keyboard and mouse, easy file transfers, and using mobile cameras as PC webcams. It's compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
 
HWiNFO
HWiNFO and ROG have collaborated on this comprehensive system information and diagnostic tool that provides detailed information about hardware components and real-time monitoring of system performance in ROG style. It supports a wide range of hardware devices, and it is regularly updated to include the latest technologies.
 
AIDA64 EXTREME
 The ROG Crosshair X870E Hero includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription, a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software, as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.
 
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate’s Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.
 
 

 

Glow your gaming world with aura sync
Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look
 

 

Additional information

Weight 5.6610 kg
Asus ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX, AMD X870E, AM5, ATX, 2 DDR5, 2 USB4, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, PD 60W, RGB, 5x M.2
£730.57 inc. VAT