ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme
LGA 1700, Intel Z690 (DDR5), E-ATXProduct details
Intel Z690 EATX motherboard with 24+1 power stages, DDR5 with OptiMem III, five M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front connector with Quick Charge 4+ support, dual Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0, onboard Wi-Fi 6E, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.
The ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme is the ultimate enthusiast motherboard for those who expect maximum performance from both air and liquid cooling for Intel Core 12th generation CPUs. This platform is packed with countless features, including robust 24+1 power stages, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profiles for top-tier DDR5 speeds, multiple PCIe 5.0 slots, and the exclusive AniMe Matrix LED display.
Intelligent software solutions help ensure your system delivers the best possible performance. The latest AI-driven enhancements from ASUS include four pillars of performance: overclocking, cooling, networking, and onboard audio.
Processor family | Core i5 12th Gen, Core i7 12th Gen, Core i9 12th Gen |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4 x |
Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (1x), M.2 PCIe (2x), S-ATA III (6x) |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Mainboard features | RGB header |
Item number | 17252877 |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | Motherboards |
Manufacturer no. | 90MB18H0-M0EAY0 |
Release date | 4.11.2021 |
Form factor | E-ATX |
Socket | LGA 1700 |
Chipset | Intel Z690 (DDR5) |
Mainboard features | RGB header |
Operating system compatibility | Windows 10 |
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Processor family | Core i5 12th Gen, Core i7 12th Gen, Core i9 12th Gen |
Memory form factor | DIMM |
Number of pins | 288 x |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4 x |
Max. memory (RAM) | 128 GB |
Max. RAM OC | 6400 MHz |
Supported memory speed | 4800 MHz, 5000 MHz, 5200 MHz, 5400 MHz, 5600 MHz, 5800 MHz, 6000 MHz, 6200 MHz, 6400 MHz |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
RAM buffer | Unbuffered |
Video connections | HDMI (1x), Thunderbolt (2x) |
Video connection version | HDMI 2.1 |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
Max. port speed | 2.50 Gbit/s |
Audio channel | 7.1 Channel |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm (3x), Optical TOSLINK (1x) |
Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (1x), M.2 PCIe (2x), S-ATA III (6x) |
Expansion slot | PCI Express x1 (1x), PCI Express x16 (2x) |
Number of fan connector | 8 |
USB ports | USB-A |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (2x), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x) |
Power connectors | 24-pin EATX, 8-pin EATX 12V |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 7 x Serial ATA cable |
Length | 277 mm |
Width | 305 mm |
Height | 108 mm |
Weight | 2000 g |
Length | 37 cm |
Width | 32 cm |
Height | 13 cm |
Weight | 5.52 kg |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.MSI2.6 %
- 3.AsRock2.7 %
- 4.ASUS2.8 %
- 5.Supermicro3.6 %
- 6.NZXT4.7 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 3.MSI2 days
- 4.Gigabyte5 days
- 4.Supermicro5 days
- 6.NZXT6 days
- 7.ASUS8 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.MSI5 %
- 2.ASUS5.2 %
- 3.Gigabyte5.3 %
- 4.Supermicro6.3 %
- 5.AsRock6.9 %