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Hopper64 · ‎09-10-2023

Looks like an upated Z790 Apex board is coming. Just FYI.

https://videocardz.com/newz/asus-discontinues-rog-z790-apex-overclocking-motherboard-a-new-version-i...

MZ790AE Bios 1602, GSkill F5-8400J4052G24GX2-TR5S, 14900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ HK block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Crucial T705, Windows 11 Pro

JohnAb · ‎09-10-2023

Oh, so tempting. Nice board, but I must resist, I will resist. Really though, wish I'd got an Apex, but I'm hanging on for Z990. That's the plan anyhow 😆

Z690 Hero, 12900K, BIOS 3701, MEI 2407.6.1.0, ME Firmware 16.1.32.2473, 7000X Case, RM1000x PSU, ASUS TUF OC 3090TI, 2 x 16GB Corsair RAM @ 5200MHz, Windows 11 Pro 23H2, Corsair H150i Elite AIO, 4x Corsair RGB fans, 3x M.2 NVME drives, 2x SATA SSDs, 2x SATA HDs.

Braegnok · ‎10-03-2023

The new Z790 Apex Encore motherboard is expected to drop this month. https://videocardz.com/newz/asus-rog-maximus-z790-apex-encore-overclocking-motherboard-spotted-may-c...

Hopper64 · ‎10-03-2023

Difficult not to buy one. I probably will. Looks too good to pass up.

MZ790AE Bios 1602, GSkill F5-8400J4052G24GX2-TR5S, 14900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ HK block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Crucial T705, Windows 11 Pro

Braegnok · ‎10-04-2023

I'm going to try and wait on Arrow Lake before upgrading my system. I plan on at least waiting for reviews, benchmarks, memory IMC results for i9-14900KF vs i9-13900KS instead of just buying on launch-day.

Also, want to see exactly what the Encore board offers vs MZ790A,.. I don't use Wi-Fi, so Wi-Fi 7 is not a game changer for me. 🤣

Hopper64 · ‎10-04-2023

Don't blame you. Difference I'm sure is negligible.

MZ790AE Bios 1602, GSkill F5-8400J4052G24GX2-TR5S, 14900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ HK block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Crucial T705, Windows 11 Pro

iBruceypoo · ‎10-05-2023

8400 2x24 XMP kit just now listed at Gskill. 😃

QVL is only Z790 Apex Vanilla - so far. Certain the Apex Encore will make the QVL

https://www.gskill.com/product/165/374/1696494301/F5-8400J4052G24GX2-TZ5R

edit: Gskill removed the 8400 2x24GB mem kit page. It will be back. 👍

Z790 Epiphenomenal Raptor Bench

ROG Z790 Apex / Intel 13900KS SP111 P121 E93 MC83
Gskill 8000 kit - TM5 stable at 8200MT/s 38 48 48 121 VDD and VDDQ 1.5v
WD_Black SN850X 1TB 7300MB/s Reads 6300MB/s Writes
LG 32in 4K IPS 32UP83A-W

iBruceypoo · ‎10-06-2023

It's happening.

Grabbed the Magnitude 1700 Upgrade kit in black for the Apex Encore motherboard. 😀

Z790 Epiphenomenal Raptor Bench

ROG Z790 Apex / Intel 13900KS SP111 P121 E93 MC83
Gskill 8000 kit - TM5 stable at 8200MT/s 38 48 48 121 VDD and VDDQ 1.5v
WD_Black SN850X 1TB 7300MB/s Reads 6300MB/s Writes
LG 32in 4K IPS 32UP83A-W

JohnAb · ‎10-06-2023

Where have you been Bruce? I'm giving you some kudos for coming back 😎

Z690 Hero, 12900K, BIOS 3701, MEI 2407.6.1.0, ME Firmware 16.1.32.2473, 7000X Case, RM1000x PSU, ASUS TUF OC 3090TI, 2 x 16GB Corsair RAM @ 5200MHz, Windows 11 Pro 23H2, Corsair H150i Elite AIO, 4x Corsair RGB fans, 3x M.2 NVME drives, 2x SATA SSDs, 2x SATA HDs.

iBruceypoo · ‎10-06-2023

I've been trapped between a ROG and a hard place. 🤣

Z790 Epiphenomenal Raptor Bench

ROG Z790 Apex / Intel 13900KS SP111 P121 E93 MC83
Gskill 8000 kit - TM5 stable at 8200MT/s 38 48 48 121 VDD and VDDQ 1.5v
WD_Black SN850X 1TB 7300MB/s Reads 6300MB/s Writes
LG 32in 4K IPS 32UP83A-W

new Apex soon?