ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme and ROG Crosshair X870E Apex motherboards. Equipped with premium components, heavy-duty power solutions, and offering next-level connectivity options, these motherboards cater to those who dare to build a PC that shatters boundaries. ASUS AI Advisor, available within the ASUS DriverHub app, can help users learn all about this new hardware and get performance tips.
ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme
The ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme is a flagship AMD Ryzen 9000 Series motherboard engineered for high-performance enthusiasts, overclockers, and creators. It features a 20+2+2 power stage design, robust cooling with large VRM heatsinks, and 8+8 ProCool II connectors to fully unlock the potential of top-tier CPUs like the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D. With premium overclocking tools such as an LN2 mode, ReTry button, FlexKey customization, and Probelt voltage monitoring, the board caters to both seasoned tweakers and casual users through features like AI Overclocking and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profiles. Innovations like Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, and AI Cache Boost further elevate CPU performance, while NitroPath DRAM enhances memory overclocking speeds by up to 400 MT/s.For storage and connectivity, the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme offers a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot with support for longer M.2 22110 drives and a thick heatsink with ASUS’s new tool-free Q-Release and Q-Latch systems for hassle-free installation. Networking is equally impressive with dual wired Ethernet ports (10Gb and 5Gb) and a WiFi 7 2x2 module supported by the ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, delivering ultra-fast wireless speeds up to 6.5Gbps. Combining cutting-edge design, elite performance tuning, and future-ready connectivity, the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme sets a new standard for enthusiast-grade motherboards.
ROG Crosshair X870E Apex
The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is purpose-built for memory overclocking enthusiasts, marking the first Apex series motherboard to support AMD processors. Its two-DIMM layout optimizes signal integrity for extreme memory performance, even supporting LN2 cooling for record-breaking feats. Backed by an 18+2+2 power phase design and advanced cooling features like thick VRM heatsinks, L-shaped heat pipes, and rear-side metal armor, the Apex delivers top-tier stability and heat dissipation under intense workloads. Additional cooling flexibility comes from numerous fan headers, a high-amperage W_PUMP+ header for custom loops, and the bundled ROG Memory Fan Kit for targeted airflow over DIMMs.
Storage and connectivity on the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex are just as impressive. It features dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for next-gen GPUs and three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots with tool-free installation. Users can expand further with two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots via the included ROG DIMM.2 card and four SATA ports. Networking and I/O are future-ready with WiFi 7, 5Gb Ethernet, and a full array of high-speed USB ports, making the X870E Apex a powerhouse for overclockers and high-performance system builders alike.
To learn more, visit the product page links below.
ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme
ROG Crosshair X870E Apex
