ASUS ROG Maximus IX Apex Motherboard Review

[tinytomlogan]

A new entry to the Maximus IX range, the Apex is all about stripped down, hardcore overclocking. We put it to the test.


ASUS ROG Maximus IX Apex Motherboard Review

 

[TEAM316TECH]

Asus Maximus IX Apex 20% coupon used

Thanks Tom dude much appreciated.

 

[tinytomlogan]

Thanks Tom dude much appreciated.

You were fast! Looking forward to seeing the cables fella. Enjoy!

 

[TEAM316TECH]

Cheers fella

 

[Bartacus]

I can't wait to see all these goodies come to the X99 revamp! Nice review as always Tom!

 

[Wraith]

It's over 4000!!!!!

The M.2 thing makes my teeth itch, surely there is a better solution maybe a daughter board which could use a SSD bracket and ribbon too it.

 

[Doomslayer]

It's over 4000!!!!!

The M.2 thing makes my teeth itch, surely there is a better solution maybe a daughter board which could use a SSD bracket and ribbon too it.

That makes too much sense for ASUS :lol:

 

[NeverBackDown]

That is one impressive board performance wise. Crazy how much of a difference its putting out.

 

[AlienALX]

Asus showing their prowess yet again. Gorgeous board, but very spenny. Still if you're a long haul trucker and in it for the long run it could prove to be a wise investment

Thanks for the review guys.

 

[CadillacAsti]

My current case is a Phanteks Evolv ATX TG. I've seen a build with an EATX board (272mm) just barely fit in there. Can you tell me if the listed width (27.2cm) includes the protruding corners? Thanks for any help.

 

[tinytomlogan]

My current case is a Phanteks Evolv ATX TG. I've seen a build with an EATX board (272mm) just barely fit in there. Can you tell me if the listed width (27.2cm) includes the protruding corners? Thanks for any help.

Yes that does include the corners

 

[Greenback]

I don't get why they didn't cover the rear IO like on the other Maximus boards

 

[atomicus]

I know this is pretty stripped down in the audio department, but do you think it will run my Sennheiser DT990 Pro 250ohm headphones?

 

[NeverBackDown]

I know this is pretty stripped down in the audio department, but do you think it will run my Sennheiser DT990 Pro 250ohm headphones?

You mean Beyerdynamic?

 

[atomicus]

You mean Beyerdynamic?

Oh yes, doh, stupid me lol!

I know I could just use a DAC, but I'd rather avoid that if possible.

 

[TroyR]

Apex Xtreme coming...?

Did He say there may be an Apex Xtreme coming...? If so do you have a tentative date...? I was going to buy this one until you said that....

 

[NeverBackDown]

Oh yes, doh, stupid me lol!

I know I could just use a DAC, but I'd rather avoid that if possible.

You'd need an amp not a DAC.
It should be ok. Won't get that loud though

 

[TroyR]

@Wraith...Ableconn IU2-M2132 M.2 NVMe SSD to U.2 (SFF-8639) 2.5-Inch SSD Adapter with Aluminum Frame Bracket - Turn M.2 NVMe SSD as U.2 (SFF-8639) 2.5" Solid State Drive

 

[tinytomlogan]

Did He say there may be an Apex Xtreme coming...? If so do you have a tentative date...? I was going to buy this one until you said that....

Maximus Extreme - not Apex Extreme

 

[Wraith]

@Wraith...Ableconn IU2-M2132 M.2 NVMe SSD to U.2 (SFF-8639) 2.5-Inch SSD Adapter with Aluminum Frame Bracket - Turn M.2 NVMe SSD as U.2 (SFF-8639) 2.5" Solid State Drive

That kind of makes the M.2 pointless and just creates a SATA SSD... the M.2 board on this is direct to the PCH which over SATA is lightning fast.