ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore The ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore boasts a sleek all-black design, robust appearance, upgraded power solution & an onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for lightning-fast storage. Meanwhile, the ROG Memory Fan Kit offers active cooling to let tinkerers push DDR5 to the limit. & support for Intel Core™ 14th generation processors lets users set new benchmarks for the wealth of activities that demand peak performance. This motherboard is the ultimate choice for enthusiasts & overclockers seeking style & power in their gaming setup. ROG OVERCLOCKING TECHNOLOGIES Tried & tested OC features offer extensive control over system performance for seasoned veterans & new recruits alike. Leverage onboard intelligence to automatically adapt CPU performance, or get a headstart on manual tuning & then utilize advanced tools & utilities to stay on the pulse & push boundaries. AI OVERCLOCKING Tuning is now faster & smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU & cooling to predict the optimal configuration & push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation. PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device. AI COOLING II Balance the thermals & acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, & then monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.