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Black ATX motherboard with LGA 1200 socket and DDR4 slots

ASUS

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX Z490 LGA 1200 ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-RVA3-M2YJA

An Intel Z490 ATX motherboard for LGA 1200 CPUs supporting 64 GB of DDR4 memory

  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • Supports up to 64GB DDR4 memory capacity
  • Intel Z490 chipset for 10th generation processors
  • LGA 1200 socket fits compatible Intel CPUs
  • ATX form factor fits standard full-size cases
  • Includes SATA cable for storage drive connection

Purpose-built overclocking board

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX is an Intel Z490 motherboard designed for enthusiasts who push LGA 1200 processors to their limits. Its two-DIMM layout and specialised power delivery target competitive benchmarking and high-frequency memory tuning rather than general-purpose builds.

Thermals and power behaviour

The board exposes extensive voltage monitoring points and uses high-current power stages to sustain heavy loads during validation runs. VRM heatsinks and an integrated I/O shield help dissipate heat when the CPU draws sustained power, while fan headers allow active cooling matched to the workload.

Build integration

The ATX form factor fits standard chassis and the package includes a chassis I/O back panel plus one SATA cable for basic storage connectivity. Two DDR4 slots support up to 64GB total capacity, freeing board space for the power circuitry that extreme overclocking demands. Buyers needing four memory slots, onboard Wi-Fi or multiple M.2 heatsinks should consider other models.

How it compares

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Price $183.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Max supported RAM64 GB

Questions about this item

What is the correct way to seat the CPU in the LGA 1200 socket on this APEX board?

Align the notches on the processor with the socket keys, lower it gently without force, then close the retention lever until it clicks; the step most people skip is removing the protective cover only after the CPU is perfectly aligned.

Which component supplied with the board will need replacement first?

The included SATA cable is the only accessory provided; it should be inspected for bent connectors or cable kinks whenever drives are swapped.

At what memory capacity does this Z490 APEX stop accepting more DDR4?

The board supports a maximum of 64GB of DDR4; populating all slots beyond that limit will result in the system failing to post.

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