ASUS AMD ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX (AM5) ATX Motherboard, DDR5, 18+2+2 Power Stages, AI Cache Boost, PCie 5,0 2x X16, 3x M.2, USB 4, Wi-Fi 7 | ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX

ASUS AMD ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX (AM5) ATX Motherboard

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.

TECH SPECS
Model
ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX

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Socket AM5

CPU
AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 8000 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.

Chipset
AMD X870E

Memory
2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5
Supports up to
8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors,
9600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors
8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors,
ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics
2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs*
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.
*Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a

Storage
Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
AMD X870E Chipset
DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Specifications vary by CPU types.

RAID Support
AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10
* Specifications vary by CPU types.

Ethernet
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm QCNCM865 or MediaTek MT7927)*
2×2 Wi-Fi 7** (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band***
Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth
Bluetooth® v5.4****

*The actual Wi-Fi module that comes with this motherboard may vary, please refer to the label on the product for more details.
**Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available, refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details.
*** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
**** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.

BIOS
2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability
WOL by PME

Operating System
Windows 11 (22H2 later)

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Product Last Updated: 08/11/2026

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