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.