Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore boasts an elegant, completely black design, solid appearance, improved power solution and built-in PCIe® 5.0 M.2 socket for instant storage. Meanwhile, a set of ROG memory fans offers active cooling, so that the foremen can use the maximum DDR5. Supporting Intel® CoreTM 14th generation processors allows users to set new standards for various activities requiring the highest performance. This motherboard is the best choice for enthusiasts and overclockers looking for style and power in their game configuration. ROG winding technology Maximise your CPU performance potential with intuitive tools offering advanced control and monitoring. Dressing is faster and smarter than ever. The ASUS AI Overclocking function profiles the processor and cooling to predict optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Expected values can be used automatically or used as a starting point for further experiments. Differential sensor Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensors taken from a place that is not ideal, leading to a large discrepancy between the actual voltage fed to the processor and the value reported to the software. The ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore is equipped with a circuit that detects the difference and delicate integrated circuit, which facilitates overclocking and tuning, allowing more accurate voltage tracking. Unit power architecture Today's CPU architecture puts incredible demands on the mainboard power design, passing from deep energy saving modes, passing from lower power consumption mode to full load in one moment. The latest ROG VRM architecture faces the challenge, using team power steps to quickly change current while maintaining exemplary heat efficiency. DDR5 Memory ROG has a long tradition of ensuring the highest memory performance, and DDR5 is no exception here. With improved signal routing, the enthusiast kits now reached speeds of up to 8 GT/s on Maximus Z790 Apex Encore, and who knows how far DIMM modules can go in the future? Experienced veterans can test their skills with a wide range of fine-tuning options in the UEFI. R[...]