ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX ATX Motherboard | AM5 | 2x DDR5 Slots | Wi-Fi 7
KEY FEATURES
- AMD Socket AM5 AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
- PC ATX AMD X870E 7.1 channels
- DDR5-SDRAM 2 DIMM Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
- HDD & SSD M.2, SATA III RAID support Number of storage drives supported: 9
- BIOS type: UEFI AMI 512 Mbit
- 5 Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Bluetooth 5.4
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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX ATX Motherboard | AM5 | 2x DDR5 Slots | Wi-Fi 7
Description
The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX represents the premium tier of AMD X870E motherboards, engineered specifically for overclocking enthusiasts and high-performance PC builds. This ATX board pairs the flagship X870E chipset with AM5 socket compatibility, supporting the latest AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. The APEX designation signals ASUS's focus on extreme memory overclocking capabilities, achieved through a streamlined dual-DIMM design that reduces trace complexity and maximizes signal integrity for pushing DDR5 speeds well beyond standard specifications.
Memory performance takes centre stage with support for up to 128GB of DDR5 across two DIMM slots, while the board's AI Overclocking feature automatically optimizes settings for both CPU and memory. Expansion options are comprehensive with four PCIe x16 slots split between Gen 5.0 and Gen 4.0 standards, plus five M.2 slots including three PCIe 5.0 connections for the fastest NVMe SSDs. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 wireless, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports, and PCIe Q-Release mechanisms for tool-free graphics card removal.
The board ships with essential installation hardware including screws and an antenna for the wireless functionality, plus ASUS's comprehensive documentation package. Three addressable RGB headers allow extensive lighting customization through Aura Sync, while the black aesthetic maintains the ROG's signature gaming appearance. ECC memory compatibility provides additional data integrity options for users running professional workloads alongside gaming applications.
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Shipping Information
- Next Business Day: £6.99
- 2 days Delivery: £4.99
- 3- 5 Days Shipping: £3.99
- Orders Over £99.00: Free Standard Delivery
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor socket | Socket AM5 |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Supported processor sockets | Socket AM5 |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 2 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC сompatibility | ECC & Non-ECC |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Storage controllers | |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| Number of storage drives supported | 9 |
| Number of HDDs supported | 4 |
| RAID support | Yes |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| On-board graphics card | No |
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors | 2 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| Front panel connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 2 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
| 12V power connector | Yes |
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
| Number of RGB LED pin headers | 3 |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 5 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack | 1 |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD X870E |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Product colour | Black |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 11 |
| Expansion slots | |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 2 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 5 |
| 1st M.2 largest key size | 2280 |
| 1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 5.0 |
| 2nd M.2 largest key size | 2280 |
| 2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 5.0 |
| 3rd M.2 largest key size | 2280 |
| 3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 5.0 |
| 4th M.2 largest key size | 22110 |
| 4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 4.0 |
| 5th M.2 largest key size | 22110 |
| 5th M.2 highest PCI Express generation | 4.0 |
| BIOS | |
|---|---|
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 512 Mbit |
| Packaging data | |
|---|---|
| Package width | 370 mm |
| Package depth | 312 mm |
| Package height | 108 mm |
| Package weight | 4.16 kg |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| Antenna included | Yes |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Cables included | SATA |
| Drivers included | Yes |
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For most products bought online, you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund. If you wish to return unwanted products, you must let us know that you want to return them within 14 calendar days from the day after delivery. The item must also be returned to us within 7 working days from approval of return and receipt of the return label.
How long will it take to receive my order?
This is something that we are working hard to bring to you - we recognise that having deliveries on preferred days not only makes it easier for you but it is also great for the environment. By having deliveries arranged on days that you are going to be in or consolidating your orders to arrive to you at the same time means that the courier won't need to come back multiple times due to missed deliveries or multiple deliveries.
Can I change my delivery address once the order has been placed?
Our systems are highly automated, where possible we will do our utmost to accommodate this. To ensure we maintain a high delivery success rate most of our orders are picked and prepped for shipment within 30 minutes
How do I return my order?
If you need to return your order please raise a return through your order page detailing the reason for return. Once this form has been submitted it will be reviewed by the Returns Department who will contact you to arrange the return.
Please note the returns department may ask for more information such as the serial number(s) and images where applicable to process the return.
How long do I have to return an item?
For most products bought online, you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund. If you wish to return unwanted products, you must let us know that you want to return them within 14 calendar days from the day after delivery. The item must also be returned to us within 7 working days from approval of return and receipt of the return label
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Returns for faulty / damaged items will be free of charge
Returns for unwanted items that have no fault will incur a minimal returns fee - delivery charges will not be refunded
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