ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E APEX AM5 ATX Motherboard

Description

Overview

The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E APEX is an AM5 ATX motherboard for high-performance desktop builds and overclocking. It supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors on the X870E chipset and provides an overclocker-focused feature set including an Extreme OC kit, robust VRM design and advanced memory overclocking tools. ([rog.asus.com](https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-apex/spec/))

Key features

• Socket & chipset: Socket AM5 (AMD X870E) supporting Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 desktop CPUs. ([rog.asus.com](https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-apex/spec/))
• Memory: 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 128GB, with EXPO/AEMP support and high OC headroom (listed up to 8200+ MT/s with Ryzen 9000, 9600+ MT/s with Ryzen 8000 and 8000+ MT/s with Ryzen 7000 depending on configuration). ([rog.asus.com](https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-apex/spec/))
• Expansion & storage: 2 x CPU-attached PCIe x16 slots (PCIe 5.0 with supported CPUs), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, three on-board M.2 sockets plus a bundled ROG DIMM.2 card (two additional M.2 slots), and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. Note: exact M.2/PCIe modes vary by CPU and slot usage — consult the ASUS bifurcation table. ([rog.asus.com](https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-apex/spec/))
• Connectivity: Dual USB4 (40Gbps) Type‑C on the rear, multiple 10Gbps USB ports, front-panel USB 20Gbps Type‑C header with Quick Charge 4+ (up to 60W when configured as specified), Realtek 5Gb Ethernet and 2×2 Wi‑Fi 7 (module dependent) with Bluetooth 5.4. ([rog.asus.com](https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-apex/spec/))
• Audio & power: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with high SNR, an 18+2+2 power stage design and multiple power connectors including 2 x 8‑pin CPU power and an 8‑pin PCIe power connector for accessory power. ([rog.asus.com](https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-apex/spec/))
• Overclocking & tools: Extreme OC kit (LN2 mode, probe points, Slow Mode, Safe Boot, ReTry, BIOS switches), AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and other ROG utilities. ([dlcdnets.asus.com](https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_APEX/E25780_ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_APEX_EM_WEB.pdf))

Package contents

• ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX motherboard
• ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink (for two additional M.2 drives)
• ROG Memory Fan Kit and ASUS WiFi Q‑Antenna
• Q‑connector, M.2 accessories, stickers and a utilities USB drive (see ASUS packing list).

Dimensions: ATX 305 x 244 mm. For detailed slot/connector behaviour, CPU and memory support lists, and BIOS/installation guidance refer to ASUS product pages and user manual. ([dlcdnets.asus.com](https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_APEX/E25780_ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_APEX_EM_WEB.pdf))