Every aspect of the ROG Maximus X Apex purposefully defies convention to break performance boundaries & set new standards. Its feature set is carefully selected to optimize component layout & trace pathways for maximum signal integrity. That foundation is backed by all the tools & tweaking options you need to push the platform to the limit, & cooling options to keep everything under control. With a distinct X-shaped PCB that's accented by RGB lighting, & performance-first engineering, the Maximus X Apex is suitable for elevating builds to showcase status, or satisfying overclocking addicts that thrive on the edge. ROG Maximus X Apex is built to break records
- & it's already done just that. With its optimized layout & ability to withstand cryogenic temperatures, Apex has already scored 9 global first-places & set a CPU frequency world record of 7.3 GHz on all six cores of the Intel Core i 7-8700K. That's a staggering 97.3% overclock of the chip's default 3.7 GHz frequency! ROG Maximus X Apex
Includes:: an overclocker's toolkit with hardware-level controls to aid your overclocking experience. The motherboard's Dual BIOS means that you can experiment with different firmware versions & provides a path for recovery in case one becomes corrupt, & the onboard switch means that you can easily change between the first & second BIOS. The overclocker's toolkit also
Includes:: a Pause switch to halt the system, & four PCIe switches for quick slot toggling. Other tools include Safe Boot & Re Try buttons, a LN2 mode jumper to aid POST at sub-zero temperatures, & a Slow mode switch. Combined, they're quick & easy time-savers designed to help you break more records.