Asus ROG Rampage VI Apex

Details: Category: Motherboards; Published: Friday, 13 October 2017 10:56

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Well, we are far enough past the original X299 launch that the refined and crazier motherboards are starting to come out. This isn’t anything new, Asus especially likes to take more time for their crazy boards, not just rushing everything out to make it to launch day. In this case, it also gives them the chance to tweak things, like work on the VRM cooling that was found to be an issue with a lot of the X299 boards after the launch. This works out timing wise as well given Intel finally launching their last few high-end Core-X CPUs. In fact, Asus sent this board over specifically to test with that launch. Well with that out of the way I can finally also take a closer look at the board itself. You know the Rampage VI Apex is something special when it stands out even when compared to the Prime X299 Deluxe. So let's check it out.

Product Name: Asus ROG Rampage VI Apex

Review sample Provided for testing by: Asus

Written by: Wes Compton

Pictures by: Wes Compton

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Specifications
CPU	Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processors Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) * The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset	Intel® X299
Memory	Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core above) 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4133(O.C.)- 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (4-core) 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 4500(O.C-2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Multi-GPU Support	Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots	Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 * Intel® X299 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
Storage	Intel® Core™ X-Series Processors Family : 1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support(CPU_DIMM.2), with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 2 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) Intel® X299 Chipset :* 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support(PCH_DIMM.2) Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
LAN	Intel® I219V Anti-surge LANGuard Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
Wireless Data Network	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Supports MU-MIMO
Bluetooth	Bluetooth V4.2
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports : Jack-detection - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
USB Ports	Intel® X299 Chipset : 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at mid-board) Intel® X299 Chipset : 5 x USB 2.0 port(s) (3 at mid-board) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 1 controller : 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
ROG Exclusive Features	Clear CMOS button ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG CloneDrive MemOK! Button Slow Mode Overwolf ReTry Button Safe Boot Button Start Button Reset Button LN2 Mode ROG Aura - Aura Lighting Control - Aura RGB Strip Headers Extreme Engine Digi+ : - IR3555 PoweIRstage® - MicroFine Alloy Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Mem TweakIt ROG Extreme OC kit : - PCIe x16 Lane Switch Double Power : - Dual 8 -pin CPU ProbeIt UEFI BIOS features : - O.C. Profile - Tweakers' Paradise - ROG SSD Secure Erase Extreme Tweaker USB BIOS Flashback
Special Features	OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 TPU ASUS 5X Protection III : Gamer's Guardian: - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - SafeSlot ASUS EPU : ASUS Protect Technology : - Anti-Surge Protection AURA : - Aura Lighting Control - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Exclusive Features : - AI Suite 3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS MyLogo ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED) - ASUS Q-Connector Gaming Aesthetics : - 3D printing friendly - AURA-RGB Lighting
Operating System Support	Windows® 10 86x64
Internal I/O Ports	1 x VROC_HW_Key
Accessories	User's manual Accessory Guide I/O Shield 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 4 x M.2 screws 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x R6A MOS Fan bracket pack 2 x ROG DIMM.2 Fan Stand Pack (s) 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s) 1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s) 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-L) 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 1 x 10 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s) 1 x ROG coaster(s)
BIOS	2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Operating System	Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor	Extended ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 10.7 inch ( 30.5 cm x 20.7 cm ) X-SHAPED PCB

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