The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX Z270 is an Intel Z270 (LGA 1151) EATX enthusiast motherboard designed for 7th/6th Gen Intel Core processors. It features an optimized 10-phase power delivery system with ProCool conNECtors for extreme overclocking, supporting DDR4 memory with XMP profiles up to 4266MHz(OC) across 2 DIMM slots. The innovative DIMM.2 module provides dual M.2 slots supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, while additional storage options include 6x SATA 6Gbps ports. Expansion slots consist of 2x reinforced PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16/x0 or x8/x8) with SafeSlot technology. Networking features Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet with GameFirst IV technology. The board includes USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (Type-A and Type-C) with 10Gbps bandwidth, plus Aura Sync RGB lighting with multiple headers for synchronized system lighting. Other highlights include SupremeFX audio with ESS Sabre DAC, BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS and Start buttons, extensive voltage measurement points, and pre-mounted I/O shield. Designed for LN2 overclocking, it features a streamlined layout with extreme cooling options and ROG-exclusive overclocking tools.