Description
Intel X299 EATX enthusiast motherboard with record-breaking performance, Aura Sync RGB LEDs, quad-channel DDR4 4133MHz+, dual DIMM.2 expansion cards (up to four M.2 SSDs), and USB 3.1
- Intel® Core™ X Series processor family: Ready for the latest LGA 2066 socket CPUs.
- Dual-Channel DDR4 4500MHz+/Quad-channel 4133MHz+ (O.C.) supported: Push memory to the max for smoother, faster performance.
- Engineered for performance: Streamlined layout breaks all boundaries.
- Dual ROG DIMM.2: Two dual M.2 expansion cards with fan mounting kits that allow users to install their own fans to prevent throttling.
- X-shaped PCB: Unique cutouts allow Aura Sync lighting to shine through.
- Aura Sync RGB LED: Stunning synchronised effects and two Aura 4-pin RGB-strip headers.
- Illuminated customisable nameplate: Your board, your insignia.
- Overclocker’s Toolkit: hardware-level controls to aid the overclocking experience.
- Condensation Detection: Onboard condensation detection circuits for subzero cooling
- ROG Water Cooling Zone: Onboard flow rate and temp probe headers allow you to monitor vital water cooling stats.
- Made for great gaming: 5-Way Optimisation, SupremeFX audio and Intel gigabit Ethernet.
- Best protection: SafeSlot, SafeDIMM and premium components for maximum durability.
The Extreme OC Board for Enthusiasts
Deftly tailored by ROG engineers, and tuned to perfection by the world's best overclockers, the Rampage VI Apex is purpose-built to break performance records. Featuring an optimised 4-DIMM memory trace layout, innovative dual DIMM.2 modules that keep your M.2 SSDs cool, and a distinct X-shaped PCB that's tactfully accented with Aura RGB lighting, the Apex melds no-compromise engineering with radical aesthetics. Build your next showcase rig and push the X299 platform to the limits with the Rampage VI Apex.
Built to Break Limits
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World Records Smashed
Rampage VI Apex is built to break world records – and it's already done just that. With its optimised layout, high-quality components, and its ability to withstand the rigors of sub-zero operation with liquid-nitrogen (LN2) and helium (LHe), Apex has already smashed seven world records and scored 16 global first-places.* These include the highest CPU frequency for Intel Core i7 at 7.562GHz with four cores and eight threads – that's a staggering 75.87% overclock of the chip‘s default 4.3GHz frequency!
Overclocker's Toolkit
Hardware-Level Controls
Rampage VI Apex includes an overclocker's toolkit with hardware-level controls to aid your overclocking experience. The motherboard's Dual BIOS allows you to experiment with different firmware versions and provides a path for recovery in case one becomes corrupt, and the onboard switch allows you to easily change between the first and second BIOS. The overclocker's toolkit also includes a Pause switch to halt the system, and four PCIe switches for quick slot toggling. Other tools include Safe Boot and ReTry buttons, an LN2 jumper to aid POST at sub-zero temperatures, and a Slow mode switch. Combined, they're quick and easy time-savers designed to help you break more records.
Condensation Detection
Specialised circuitry allows Rampage VI Apex to detect when condensation occurs on the back of the board. Divided into four distinct sections – CPU, DRAM_L, DRAM_R and PCIe – the feature provides a useful warning when an area may be at risk of short-circuiting.
Optmised Trace Layout
It's the combination of intricate and innovative engineering that makes Rampage VI Apex such a big performer. Allotting just one DIMM slot per channel allowed our engineers to create shorter trace distances, which in turn means tighter control over impedance and reduced possibility for signal interference. We also adopted an engineering-first strategy, paring back the number of integrated circuits to enable the best possible trace routing. The end result is a motherboard with better stability and more overclocking headroom, allowing you to get the best performance from your memory kit.
DDR4 Overclocking Strength in Numbers
ROG engineers adopted a four-slot memory design on an EATX motherboard, enabling a highly optimised layout for memory trace paths to minimise noise and improve signal integrity. Rampage VI Apex allows for DDR4 overclocking to reach up to 4500+MHz in dual channel mode, and 4133MHz+ with 4 DIMMs in quad-channel mode. ROG also works with all the major DDR4 memory vendors to ensure the best compatibility and real-word performance.
Asus Pro Clock II Technology wth Extreme Engine DIGI+
A dedicated base-clock generator that extends CPU and memory overclocking margins. This custom solution works in tandem with the TPU to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control, providing the flexibility to extract every ounce of performance from Intel® Core™ X-series processors. And, of course, Rampage VI Apex includes Extreme Engine Digi+ – ROG's revered digital power controller. With a Digi+ PWM controller, PowlRstage® IR3555 MOSFETs, MicroFine alloy chokes, and 10K black metallic capacitors, Extreme Engine Digi+ technology delivers consistently stable power.
Cutting Edge Innovation
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Dual ROG DIMM.2
Rampage VI Apex includes two ROG DIMM.2 modules to support a total of four PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSDs. ROG DIMM.2 supports a wide variety of existing memory coolers, and the Rampage VI Apex comes with two fan mounts that support up to two 50mm fans or a single 80mm fan, making it easy to chill your M.2 drives. Each module features a pair of onboard thermal-sensor headers for temperature reporting, allowing control over fan speed and acoustics via Fan Xpert 4 software, or the ASUS UEFI. As a finishing touch, the modules have onboard RGB LEDs that are controllable via our Aura software, adding options to accent your build with a range of lighting effects.
Raid & VROC
VROC
Use the CPU_DIMM.2 expansion card to take advantage of Intel's Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) feature* by connecting two M.2 drives in RAID. Or maximise storage performance with the addition of an ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 Card** for up to four PCIe® 3.0 x4 M.2 drives and total bandwidth of up to 128Gbps. With VROC, your RAID arrays are easily configured to be bootable, and traditional DMI bottlenecks are eliminated so your storage is not held back by other traffic.
PCH Raid
Wired directly to the X299 PCH, the PCH_DIMM.2 module can be installed to enable chipset-based RAID configurations to improve storage performance or provide a layer of redundancy.
VRAM and I/O Heatsink
The latest high-core-count Intel Core i7 and i9 CPUs consume serious amounts of power, so Rampage VI Apex is equipped with serious VRM cooling. Featuring a high-mass, finned heatsink that connects to the I/O cover via heat pipe, the expansive surface area dissipates heat efficiently. And, for enthusiasts that want to push the platform to the absolute limit, we've even included a bracket that allows you to mount a fan to accelerate the airflow.
Best Gaming Customisation
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Outshine the Competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs, as well as strips connected to the two onboard 4-pin RGB headers.* And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura Sync-enabled ASUS hardware.
Infinite Lighting Possibilities
ASUS Aura SDK allows developers to take full advantage of the vast eco-system of Aura Sync-capable PC gear. From in-system illumination to peripherals and beyond, the SDK provides an evolving toolkit of options to enhance games and software with RGB lighting. Game effects, alerts, and audio can all be portrayed via Aura-compatible hardware, creating subtle or dazzling visual cues to augment the action. There's also scope to map system parameters such as temperatures to lighting, giving enthusiasts new ways to monitor vital information.
Illuminated Customisable Nameplate
Use the bundled DIY kit to customise your nameplate, then see your personal mark illuminated with Aura Sync lighting!
X-Shaped PCB
With an asymmetrical X-shaped circuit board and a radical lighting scheme, Rampage VI Apex dares to be different. The unique X design enables simpler, cleaner cable routing, and features Aura RGB backlighting to make your build stand out from the crowd.
Best Gaming Experience
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5-Way Optimisation
One click takes care of all that complex tuning. ASUS 5-Way Optimisation makes your PC smart. It dynamically optimises essential aspects of the system, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.
Flexible Cooling Controls for Air or Liquid
With ROG Rampage VI Apex, you have comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and even all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Xpert 4 or our award-wining UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum – keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.
Cooler by Design
Rampage VI Apex features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.
Media-Acclaimed UEFI Bios
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more gorgeous. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
SupremeFX
Shielded Audio, Superior Sound
Rampage VI Apex's awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection for best-ever ROG recording quality! We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220A codec. It all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before!
Best Gaming Networking
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Intel Ethernet
Lower CPU Workload, High TCP & UDP Throughput
ROG Rampage VI Apex features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel Ethernet controllers have a natural synergy with their processors and chipsets, reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for games and other tasks.
Best Gaming Protection
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Safeslot
SafeSlot* is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.
Safedimm
SafeDIMM slots feature a metal key-pin that increases durability, versus traditional DIMM slots.
ROG Gives you More
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Overwolf
Stay in the Game
SafeDIMM slots feature a metal key-pin that increases durability, versus traditional DIMM slots.
ROG Clone Drive
Image your Drives, the Smart Way
All-new ROG Clone Drive is the smart, convenient cloning solution that quickly and efficiently replicates hard drives or SSDs. Clone Drive is so smart that it can clone one drive to two target drives at the same time, or image any file from your disk at breakneck speeds.
Ramcache II
Speed your Game Loads
ROG's uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache II turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels.
Beyond VR Ready
ROG Rampage VI Apex isn't just VR Ready – it goes way beyond! The ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready marque means that Apex has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance after you've taken off the headset. ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.
The Power of Intel
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Intel® X299 chipset
The Intel X299 chipset supports LGA 2066-socket Intel Core X-Series processors. It provides improved performance by utilising serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, X299 provides a maximum 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 8 SATA 6Gbps ports and 32Gbps M.2 support for faster data retrieval.
Intel Core™ XSeries processors for LGA 2066 (R4) socke
Intel Core X-Series processors (6 core above): 4-channel (8-DIMM), 44/28 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Intel Core X-Series processors (4 core): 2-channel (4-DIMM), 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.
Description
Specification
- Motherboard Type: Desktop
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Socket: 2066
- Chipset: Intel X299
- #Hide#DDR Type: DDR4
- RAM Technology: DDR4 (Quad Channel)
- RAM Slots: 4 x DIMM
- RAM Speeds: 4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3800(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400/2133 MHz
- Maximum Memory: 64GB
- Graphics: –
- Graphics Ports: –
- Multi-GPU Support: Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology - PCI Express: 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 - PCI: –
- Storage: 6 x SATA III
4 x M.2 via included ROG DIMM.2 expansion slots - RAID: Supports Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
*VROC hardware key required - Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports MU-MIMO
Bluetooth V4.2 - LAN: GB LAN
- Audio: ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- USB Ports: “2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A & C at back)
10 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (6 at back, 4 at mid-board)
4 x USB 2.0 (2 at back, 2 at mid-board)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector” - Back Panel I/O Ports: 1 x PS/2 keyboard
1 x PS/2 mouse
1 x LAN (RJ45)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button
1 x ASUS 2×2 Wi-Fi module
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks - Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x Q_Code
1 x AAFP
2 x Aura RGB Strip
1 x VROC_HW_Key
CPU & CPU OPT Fan
AIO_PUMP & W_PUMP+
2 x 8-pin EATX 12V
1 x 24-pin EATX
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V
9 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x EZ Plug
1 x LN2 Mode - .: “1 x ROG ext
2 x T_Sensor
1 x 3D Mount screw port
W_IN, W_OUT & W_FLOW
2 x DIMM.2 Slot
5 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan
Buttons: MemOK!, Power-on, Reset, BIOS Switch, Clear CMOS, USB BIOS Flashback, Safe Boot, ReTry
Switches: Slow Mode, PCIe x16 Lane, RSVD “ - CPU Support: See manufacturers link (next to product images)
- Accessories: 4 x SATA cables
4 x M.2 screws
1 x dual band Wi-Fi antennas
1 x R6A MOS Fan bracket pack
2 x ROG DIMM.2 Fan Stand Pack
3-Way & 4-Way SLI bridge
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x 10 in 1 ROG Cable Label
1 x ROG coaster - Package Type: Retail
- Additional Features: See Overview
- Package Weight: 3.2830 kg
- Warranty: 3 Years
