ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX
Prices & availability
Where to buy the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX
| Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newegg | New | $988 | 16 | Go to offer → |
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ranks #458 of 487 in-stock motherboards by Relative Value under the balanced preset in the 2026-08-19 offer frame. Below: how it scores per scenario and what the math says about alternatives.
Is the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX worth it in August 2026? (value analysis)
It sits at #458 of 487 in balanced value. The current top 3 are within 32 points of each other.
Each letter answers “how well does this product handle that job?” — price is never part of it.
Near this price: #6 value · #5 capability within ±15% of this price · ±15% band
Scenario Tiers grade capability for each use — price excluded, identical to the tier list.
The scenario matrix below adds prices from the 2026-08-19 offer frame back in as Relative Value.
Value and price targets for every scenario (detailed table)
| Scenario (preset) | Relative Value | Strong Value at ≤ | Excellent Value at ≤ | Market-leading Value at ≤ | Top value pick here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced | 16 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | MSI MEG Z490 ACE | ||
| Gaming Build | 19 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | MSI MEG Z490 ACE | ||
| Workstation | 30 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | MSI MEG Z490 ACE | ||
| Small-Case Fit | 22 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | MSI MEG Z490 ACE | ||
| Strict Budget | 5 | no price reaches 80+ here — other products dominate this scenario | Gigabyte B550M K | ||
Relative Value is computed within the current in-stock set for each preset (leader = 100). Target prices are calculation thresholds under today's dataset; where none exist, the row says so instead of showing blanks. Recalculated on every data refresh.
Price & value history
What we actually observed — lowest tracked offer, average offer price, and value/rank position among products on sale now in this category.
- 🔥 At its tracked low. We have not observed the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX below $988 since 2026-08-12.
Across 8 tracked days we recorded the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX on 3 of them. The lowest tracked offer was $988 on 2026-08-19 and the highest $1,005 on 2026-08-14. Today's lowest total is $988, 1.1% below the 8-day average of $999. The average offer price across 1 retailer is $988 (0% above the cheapest). Price volatility is very stable (0.8% CV).
Prices are the cheapest total (item plus shipping) we recorded for a New, in-stock offer on that day. Value and rank here are measured against products on sale now — the set this product actually competes in — so they will not match a Value Score computed over the whole catalogue elsewhere on this page. A previous-generation part is ranked among previous-generation parts, because that is the choice a buyer of one is actually making.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX CPU, case, memory & storage compatibility
| CPU socket | LGA 1700 |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Form factor | ATX |
| Memory generation / slots | DDR5 · 2 slots |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB |
| M.2 / SATA | 8 M.2 · 6 SATA |
| Wi-Fi / Ethernet | No integrated Wi-Fi tracked · 2.5 Gb/s |
Socket support is necessary but not sufficient: confirm the exact CPU on the board vendor's support list and the required BIOS version. Also match case form factor, DDR generation, front-panel headers and the number of M.2/SATA devices you plan to install.
Best alternatives to the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX at similar prices
Chosen for Gaming Build, not for general performance — a product that suits a different job is not an alternative here. Tiers come from the same rubric as the tier list; products we can't grade for this job are left out rather than guessed at. Prices use the page's dated offer frame.
FAQ
- What is a good price for the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX right now?
- No realistic price brings the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX to an 80+ Relative Value under the balanced weighting in the 2026-08-19 offer frame — other in-stock products dominate it on performance-per-dollar. That is a statement about this market frame, not about the product: check the scenario matrix, where different priorities can put it ahead.
- Where can I buy the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX?
- We track 1 offer(s) across stores, variants and conditions — the first 1 useful price highlights are shown above, which is the complete currently tracked set. Each row keeps its own checked date; always confirm the final price at the retailer.
- Is the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX worth it in August 2026?
- That depends on your scenario: its Relative Value ranges across presets in the scenario matrix above (currently #458 of 487 in-stock by balanced value in the 2026-08-19 offer frame). Use the live calculator to weigh your own priorities.
- Which CPUs work with the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX?
- The board uses LGA 1700 with the Intel Z790 chipset. Confirm the exact CPU and required BIOS version on the manufacturer's CPU-support page; matching the socket alone does not guarantee firmware support.
- What is the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX best suited for?
- It provides 8 M.2 slots, 2 RAM slots and the connectivity summarized above. Gaming, workstation and compact-build tiers grade different board capabilities; a higher tier does not imply more FPS.
Offer frame: 2026-08-19 · dataset generated 2026-08-19 · formula mobo-value-v1 · Value Score is an estimate based on our current dataset, selected weights, market prices and methodology — not an official product rating or a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology · Report a data error