Best Asus Maximus X 2026

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Last Updated - 22.07.2026

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ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero (WiFi 7) LGA 1700 (Intel 14th & 13th & 12th Generation) ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 5.0x16.5x5.2 Slots, DDR5, 2x Thunderbolt 4 Ports,

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9.8

Exceptional

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Robust power solution: 20+1+2 power levels with dual ProCool II power connections, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
Optimized VRM Thermals: Solid heat sinks integrated into the I/O cover, connected by an L-shaped heatpipe and connected to the power stages with highly conductive thermal pads
Latest M.2 support: built-in PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with extensive cooling solutions
Item Package Weight:3.7 lbs
Intel LGA 1700 socket: ready for Intel Core 13th Gen processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors, 192GB RAM
Ample Connectivity: dual Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher, six additional USB 10Gbps ports, two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots, HDMI 2.1

2.377,35 €
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ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme Intel Z890 LGA 1851 E-ATX, Advanced AI PC-Ready, 24+2+1+2 Steps, DDR5, WiFi7, 2.5G/10G LAN, PCIe 5.0 M.2, Thunderbolt 5, USB Type-C, AI OC, 5" LCD

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9.5

Excellent

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User-friendly design: Q-Release slim PCIe slot, M.2 Q-loquet, M.2 Q release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, BIOS Q dashboard, Q code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, start button, FlashBack BIOS button, clear CMOS button and pre-assembled I/O shield
Robust power supply solution: 24 (110 A) + 2 (90 A) + 1 (90 A) + 2 (80 A) with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy coils and high-quality metal capacitors
Ready for advanced AI PCs: designed for the future of AI computing, with the performance and connectivity required for demanding AI applications
Optimised thermal design: solid heat sinks are integrated into the I/O lid, which are connected by a U-shaped heatpipe and connected to the power supply stages with highly conductive thermal pads, and 3D VC M.2 heatsinks for a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot
Latest M.2 support: Three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and a built-in PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot with PowerBoost M.2 ROG, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on ROG Q-DIMM.2 card, all with significant cooling solutions
Intel LGA 1851 Socket: supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)
High-performance network: built-in WLAN 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q antenna, Marvell 10 GB Ethernet and 2.5 GB Intel Ethernet
Exclusive overclocking and storage technologies: NitroPath DRAM, NPU Boost, DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III to simplify configuration and improve performance
Exclusive AI technologies: ASUS AI Advisor, AI Overclocking exclusive ASUS, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II to simplify configuration and improve performance
Ample connectivity: Thunderbolt 5 USB Type C dual ports, USB 20Gbps Type C front panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and wattage, USB 10Gbps Type-C port, eight additional 10Gbps USB ports, two secure PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, HDMI 2.1

1.548,94 €
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ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero Gaming Motherboard Socket Intel LGA 1851 (ATX, Advanced AI, DDR5, NitroPath DRAM, WiFi 7, 3X PCIe 5.0 M.2, 3X PCIE 4.0 M.2, 2X Thunderbolt 4, DIMM Flex)

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9.3

Excellent

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Robust power supply: 22(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, microfine alloy chokes and high-quality metal capacitors
Ready for advanced AI PCs: designed for the future of AI computing, with the necessary performance and connectivity for demanding AI applications
Intel LGA 1851 Socket: Ready for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Advanced overclocking and memory technologies: NPU Boost, NitroPath DRAM technology, DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III
AI technologies: ASUS AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II to simplify setup and improve performance

392,00 €
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ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF Gaming Motherboard Socket Intel LGA 1851 (ATX, DDR5, WiFi 7, 3X PCIe 5.0 M.2, 3X PCIe 4.0 M.2, 2X Thunderbolt 4, Hidden Connector Design)

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9.1

Excellent

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Ready for advanced AI PCs: designed for the future of AI computing, with the necessary performance and connectivity for demanding AI applications
IntelLGA 1851 Socket: Ready for IntelCore Ultra processors (Series 2)
HIDDEN CONNECTOR DESIGN Provides PC DIY enthusiasts with an unprecedented level of cable management
Graphics card high power slotCompatible with the golden high-power finger of the ASUS BTF graphics card, which delivers up to 600 watts across the motherboard
Exclusive AI technologies: ASUS AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II to simplify setup and improve performance

572,30 € 843,00 €(32% Off off)
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ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero Gaming Motherboard Socket Intel LGA1700 (ATX, DDR5 Memory, 5x M.2, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Aura Sync)

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8.8

Very Good

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Robust power supply: 20+1 Teamed Power Stages for 90A per stage with two ProCool II power connectors, high quality alloy throttles and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
Optimised VRM Thermals: Solid heat sinks integrated into the I/O cover, connected by an L-shaped heat pipe and connected to the performance levels via highly conductive thermal pads
Next-Gen M.2 Support: PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot on the included ROG Hyper M.2 card and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with extensive cooling solutions
Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for Intel Core processors of the 13th Generation and Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors of the 12th Generation
High performance networks: Integrated Intel WI-FI 6E (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 GB Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard

816,65 €
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ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Ready, Advanced AI PC-Ready, 16+2+1+2 Steps, DDR5, WiFi 7, 2.5G, 5X M.2, Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-C, AI

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8.7

Very Good

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User-friendly design: Q-Release slim PCIe slot, M.2 Q-latch, M.2 Q release, M.2 Q slide, Q antenna, BIOS Q dashboard, Q-LED, FlexKey button, start button, flashback BIOS button, clear CMOS button and pre-assembled I/O shield
Robust power supply solution: 16 (90 A) + 2 (90 A) + 1 (90 A) + 2 (80 A) current settings with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy coils and high-quality metal capacitors
Ready for advanced AI PCs: designed for the future of AI computing, with the performance and connectivity required for demanding AI applications
Optimised thermal design: solid heat sink with integrated I/O cover, highly conductive thermal pads and connected to an L-shaped heat pipe
Latest M.2 support: One PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with significant cooling solutions
Intel LGA 1851 Socket: ready for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)
High performance network: Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with Q antenna WiFi ASUS 2.5 GB Ethernet
Exclusive AI technologies: NPU Boost, ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS exclusive AI overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II
Ample connectivity: Two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type C ports, USB 10Gbps Type C backed I/O port with fast charging up to 30W plus Wattage watcher, five additional USB 10Gbps ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot and full support of the new generation graphics card, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4

525,36 €
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ASUS

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Intel Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Advanced AI PC-Ready, 22+2+1+2 Levels, DDR5, WiFi 7, 5G LAN, 3x PCIe 5.0 M.2, Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-C, AI OC, Cooling & Networking

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8.5

Good

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Robust power solution - 22 (110A) + 2 (90A) + 1 (90A) + 2 (80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metal capacitors
Ready for advanced AI PCs: designed for the future of AI computing, with the performance and connectivity required for demanding AI applications
OPTIMIZED THERMAL DESIGN: Solid heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, highly conductive thermal pads and connected to a heat pipe
Latest M.2 support: Three built-in PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot onboard with ROG M.2 power boosts and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on one ROG DIMM.2 card, all with extensive cooling solutions
Intel LGA 1851 socket: supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)
High-performance network: onboard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q antenna, Realtek 5 GB Ethernet
Exclusive overclocking and memory technologies: NPU Boost, DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III to simplify setup and improve performance
Exclusive AI technologies: ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS exclusive AI overclocking, AI cooling II, and AI network II to simplify setup and improve performance
DIY friendly design: PCIe slot Q-Release Slim, new M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, BIOS Q dashboard, Q code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, start button, BIOS FlashBack button, clear CMOS button and pre-assembled I/O shield
Ample Connectivity: dual Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, one USB 20Gbps Type-C port, USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher, USB 10Gbps Type-C front panel port, four additional USB 10Gbps ports, two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots

604,88 €
08

ZAHARA

Zahara 2T2R Dual Band WiFi 6/6E Antenna 2.46GHz for Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Z790 Z590E Z690E X XI XII XIII/ROG Strix B560 B660 X470 X570 X670E Z370 Z590 Z660 Z670 Z670 Z6 6 90 90 Z790/ TUF Gaming B550M B550MA

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8.4

Good

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Type: White 2T2R Dual Band WiFi 6/6E Moving Antenna (Frequency Band: 2.4GHz - 6GHz), Maximum Wireless Data Rate 1Gbps, 80cm, SMA Port
Model: compatible with ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 Z790 APEX/ Z690 EXTREME/ Z690 Z790 EXTREME GLACIAL/ Z690 FORMULA/ Z690 HERO/ Z590E Z690E Z690 Z790 EXTREME / XIII Hero. / XIII Extreme / XIII Extreme Ice / X XI XII XIII Formula Extreme
Model: compatible with ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO/ROG CROSSHAIR VI VIII EXTREME/ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore X299-E/ ROG H610, H670, M13H, M12, M11 /// For NUC 13gen i9 NUC13RNGi9 NUC NUC C13SBBi 9 US
Model: Compatible with ASUS TUF Gaming B550M B550MA B550M-PLUS Z690-PLUS WiFi, X570-PRO WiFi II, Z690-PLUS WiFi D4/ProArt X670E-Creator, X570-Creator, Z690-CREATOR WIFI
Model: Compatible with ASUS ROG STRIX B660-A B660-F B660-G B660-I/ X670E-A X670E-E X670E-F/ X470-I/ Z370-E/ Z590-A Z590-E Z590-F Z590-I. / Z690 . - A Z69 0-E Z690-F Z690-G Z690-I/ Z790-A Z790-I Z790-E Z790-F/ H610/ H670 / B660/ B550M /B560M-PLUS GAMING WIFI, X570-E GAMING TUF

19,99 €
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ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700 (Intel 12th Gen) EATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe5.0, DDR5, 24+1 Power Levels, 5x M.2, PCIe 5.0 M.2, 10GB & 2.5GbLAN, 2 x Thunderbolt 4,

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8.3

Good

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Robust power solution: 24+1 teamed power stages rated for 105A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
OPTIMIZED THERMAL DESIGN: cold forged heatsink, enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, highly conductive thermal pad, penta M.2 heatsink, and dual with embedded backplates and ROG water cooling zone
Intelligent control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and two-way AI noise reduction for easy configuration
Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for Intel Core processors of the 12th generation and Windows 11, supports PCIe 5.0 and DDR5. Form factor: extended ATX 12" x 10.9" Maximum internal memory: 64 GB
High performance network: Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Marvell AQtion 10GB, Intel 2.5GB Ethernet and ASUS LANGuard

1.457,92 €
10

ZAHARA

Zahara TPM 2.0 Module TPM LPC 14 Pin Motherboard for ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero/ROG Maximus IX Extreme/ROG Maximus X APEX/ROG Rampage V Edition 10/ Compatible with GC-TPM2.0 2.0 SLB9665

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8.1

Good

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Target b:Hardware encryption acceleration, e.g. B. to improve latency problems in games and other functions.
Target A: Solves TPM 2.0 verification issues when upgrading to Windows 11, allows the independent cryptographic chip to ensure secure storage of sensitive data and improve overall security.
TPM 2.0 compatible models (14-pin): ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO/ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC)/ROG MAXIMUS IX EXTREME/ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI)/ROG MAXIMUS X APEX/ROG MAXIMUS IX HERO/ROG RAMP. AGE V Edition TION 10/ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha
Important Notes: the minimum requirement for switching to Windows 11 via TPM 2.0 is as follows: a 64-bit processor at 1GHz or higher (dual-core/multicore), 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, firmware supports UEFI Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, DirectX 12 compatible graphics card, a screen with a resolution of 7 20p or higher or higher
Important Notes: This product is only compatible with older motherboards such as Intel and AMD. It is not suitable for newer motherboard models with TPM firmware or all-in-one computers and laptops.

16,55 €