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Feature of ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex Wifi DDR5
- Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
- Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
- Robust Power Solution: 24+0 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
- Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, dual M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
- High Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard.
- Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe® 5.0, PCIE 5.0 M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector
- Industry Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier for high-fidelity audio
- Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
- DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, V-Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot and ROG graphics card holder
- Renowned Software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex Wifi motherboard is the premiere choice for those who seek a combination of raw speed and cutting-edge tech like DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, and truckloads of power delivery for the most performant 12th Gen Intel Core processors available. Its streamlined layout is engineered for ultra-low latency and maximal bandwidth, to empower users to discover the limits of performance and define new world records.
AUTO-EXTREME TECHNOLOGY
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX Auto-Extreme Technology is an automated manufacturing process that sets new standards in the industry by allowing soldering to be completed in a single pass.
This reduces thermal strain on components and avoids the use of harsh cleaning chemicals, resulting in less environmental impact, lower manufacturing power consumption, and a more reliable product overall.
Intelligent Control
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX comes with ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
Robust Power Solution
24+0 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
Optimized Thermal Design
Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, dual M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
High Performance Networking
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX has Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard.
Fastest Gaming Connectivity
PCIe® 5.0, PCIE 5.0 M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 front-panel connector
Industry Leading Audio
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier for high-fidelity audio
Unmatched Personalization
ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
DIY Friendly Design
Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, V-Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot and ROG graphics card holder
Renowned Software
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX Bundled with 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86
Specifications of ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex Wifi DDR5
| CPU |
Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. * Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
| Chipset | Intel® Z690 Chipset |
| Memory |
2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR5 6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC) / 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. |
| Expansion Slots |
Intel® 12th Gen Processors 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)* Intel® Z690 Chipset** 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * When the PCIE 5.0 M.2 card is installed on the PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. ** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot. |
| Storage |
Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot (Key M) via PCIe 5.0 M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. |
| Ethernet |
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Wireless & Bluetooth |
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. |
| USB |
Rear USB: Total 10 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) Front USB: Total 9 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports |
| Audio |
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover |
| Back Panel I/O Ports |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) port 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) port |
| Intrernal I/O Connectors |
Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper 3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 2 x BCLK button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x OSC sence header 1 x Pause switch 12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry button 1 x RSVD header 2 x RSVD switches 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header 1 x V_Latch switch |
| Special Features |
Extreme OC Kit FlexKey button LN2 Mode Probelt ReTry button Safe boot button Start button Slow Mode Extreme Engine Digi+ Black Metallic Capacitors MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design M.2 Q-Latch PCIe Slot Q-Release Q-Code Q-Connector Q-LED (CPU Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution M.2 heatsink backplate M.2 heatsink VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY BIOS FlashBack™ button Clear CMOS button CPU Socket lever protector ProCool II Pre-mounted I/O shield SafeSlot SafeDIMM AURA Sync AURA RGB header(s) Addressable Gen 2 header(s) Dual BIOS Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support Support: up to 60W charging* Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector or can only support 27W. ASUS HYDRANODE 3 x Chassis fan support (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P,CHA_FAN3P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. |
| Software Features |
ROG Exclusive Software ROG CPU-Z GameFirst VI ROG True Voltician Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion Sonic Radar III DTS® Sound Unbound BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) AURA Creator AURA Sync Fan Xpert 4 Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 |
| BIOS | 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
| Accessories |
Cables 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 2 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2 PCIe 5.0 M.2 Card 1 x PCIe 5.0 M.2 Card 1 x M.2 screw package for PCIe 5.0 M.2 Card ROG True Voltician 1 x ROG True Voltician 4 x cables for ROG True Voltician Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Q-connector 2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate 1 x ROG Graphics card holder 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card Installation Media 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers Documentation 1 x User manual |
| Operating System | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor |
ATX 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Note | *** Features, Price, Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Shipping & Return
Shipping policy
Brain Tech PC operated by Nishi Infotek LLP ships to almost all pin codes across India. We use reliable courier partners to ensure your order reaches you safely and on time.
1. Shipping Costs
We offer Free Shipping on most prepaid orders across India.
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If a specific shipping charge applies to a small order or a remote area, it will be calculated and displayed at checkout before you make a payment.
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There are no hidden charges. The total price shown at checkout is the final price.
2. Order Processing Time (Handling Time)
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Processing Time: Orders are usually processed and packed within 1 to 2 business days (Monday to Saturday).
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Order Cut-off Time: Orders placed after 2:00 PM IST will be processed on the next business day.
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Custom PCs: For Custom PC builds, please allow an additional 2-3 days for assembly and stress testing before dispatch.
3. Estimated Delivery Time
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Transit Time: Once shipped, the estimated delivery time is 2 to 4 business days depending on your location.
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Total Delivery Time: You can expect to receive your order within 3 to 6 business days from the date of purchase.
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Metro Cities: 3-4 Days
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Rest of India: 4-6 Days
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Remote Areas: May take slightly longer.
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(Note: Delivery timelines may be impacted by public holidays, extreme weather, or courier delays beyond our control.)
4. Courier Partners
We ship using trusted carriers to ensure the safety of high-value electronics:
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Blue Dart
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Delhivery
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DTDC
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Amazon Shipping
5. Order Tracking
Once your order is shipped, you will receive an email and SMS with the Tracking Number and the courier company's link. You can track your package live to know the expected delivery date.
6. Damaged or Open Packages
IMPORTANT:
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Do not accept the package if the seal is broken, tampered with, or damaged.
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Video Recording: We highly recommend making an unboxing video (without cuts) when opening your package. This is mandatory proof if you receive a damaged product or missing accessories.
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If you face any issues, contact us immediately at +91 9146194675 or contact@braintechpc.in.
7. International Shipping
Currently, we do not ship internationally. We ship only within India.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about your shipment, please contact us:
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Phone: +91 9146194675
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Email: contact@braintechpc.in
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Address: 1st Floor, 103, Prakashdeep Apartment, Station Road, O.T Section, Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra 421002, India
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