ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX
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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX

X870E · AM5 · ATX · DDR5

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  • Chipset X870E
  • Form factor ATX
  • Memory slots 2
  • Max memory 128 GB
  • Socket AM5
  • Memory type DDR5

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX is an ATX and X870E chipset motherboard for AM5 processors and DDR5 memory. It came out in 2025.

Released
2025-03-16
Socket
AM5

Specifications

Key specs

Chipset
X870E
Form factor
ATX
Memory slots
2
Max memory
128 GB
Socket
AM5
Memory type
DDR5
Released
2025-03-16
Part number
90MB1KR0-M0EAY0

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
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Storage controllers

Supported storage drive types
HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces
M.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported
4
Number of storage drives supported
9
RAID support
Yes
RAID levels
0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

Parallel processing technology support
Not supported

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

Motherboard chipset
AMD X870E
Audio output channels
7.1 channels
Product colour
Black
Component for
PC
Motherboard form factor
ATX
Motherboard chipset family
AMD
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

Weight & dimensions

Width
305 mm
Depth
244 mm

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Compatible processors

AM5 socket

About this product

AMD X870E (AM5 Socket) ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 18+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 slots with AEMP, ROG Memory Fan Kit for DDR5 overclocking, Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, three PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots onboard, two PCIe 4.0 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim and full support for next-gen graphics cards, two USB4® ports, two USB 20Gbps Type-C® front-panel connectors (one with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher), AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II

User manual (PDF)

ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX vs similar motherboards

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEXASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOASUS PRIME B840M-RASUS PRIME B840M-K
ChipsetX870EB850B840B840
Form factorATXMini-ITXmATXmATX
Memory slots2222
Max memory128 GB128 GB128 GB128 GB
SocketAM5AM5AM5AM5
Memory typeDDR5DDR5DDR5DDR5
Released2025202620262026

Questions about the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX

What are the main specs of the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX?

X870E, AM5, ATX, DDR5, 2 RAM slots.

Which chipset does the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX use?

X870E.

What form factor is the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX?

ATX.

Which socket does the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX use?

AM5.

When did the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX come out?

It was released in 2025/03 (ASUS).

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