Hello all, I am finally going to get my new system running this week, as soon as my PSU gets here.
I see a lot of discussion about the new BIOS, some like it and some hate it, so I was wondering if anyone that is actually using a Z690 Apex is having success with the 2004 BIOS? I realize I can't roll back from 2004 and my board goes back to Nov of 2021 (MOAAYO) and most likely has a very early BIOS out of the box, so I'm going to need to make a decision here.
I know I can't roll back from 2004, but in the future, I will be able to move forward correct? BUT, these are the benefits:
1. Improve system performance
2. Update ME version to 16.1.25.1885v2
3. Many ME updates and optimizations for the next-gen CPU are included. This version does NOT allow rolling back to the previous versions, not even via USB BIOS FlashBack™, to ensure better compatibility
So, is the 2004 BIOS recommended for the Apex? (NOTE: I will NOT hold you to this if something goes South, I know in the end I am on my own)
My Parts List so far is:
ROG Maximus Z690 Apex
i9 12900k (Noctua U12A Black Cooler single tower dual fan)
Corsair Vengeance 32g 4800 DDR5 (not on the ASUS tested list (last I checked) but Corsair said it should be fully compatible) (NOTE will invest in a better kit as an upgrade later date)
EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 P+, 80+ PLATINUM 1300W
1TB M.2 (slot_1)
2 - 2TB M.2 (DIMM.2)
Creative SB AE-7
Several 2TB SATA Drives
Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 Full Tower ( lots of room to customize the inside!!)
Future parts planned:
A faster HQ ram kit
ROG 4090 (of some type, need to see which one looks best)
"Possibly" one of the fancy ROG AIO coolers, (want to make SURE they will fit the Apex and in my case)
PSU should be here Monday!! Thanks!!
ASUS Maximus Z690 Apex ; intel 12900k ; ASUS Strix 4080 OC RTX ; 32G Corsair Vengeance DDR5 4800mhz XMP1 ; Samsung 980 Pro Gen4/Windows 11 Pro ; Creative AE-7 ; 2-2TB Samsung 970- Evo in DIMM.2 ; Dual LG 4k Screens ; EVGA 1300P+