That Apex 12 is So Dope! :pVRM power stages on 3-sides of the LGA1200 socket just like we hoped. Three Sides Live, baby! :DIF only the Apex was at least a partial E-ATX form factor, geez.And Asus didn't even extend the Apex PCIe aesthetic cover to make it fully complete. Even the Hero board got more love, not fair. :ohwell:Oh well, looks like I'll NEVER get my 2-dimm ROG EATX Superboard.-----Hello EVGA? When will that Z490 Dark be ready? :)

Personal thoughts and conclusions from what I'm seeing here.

Mind you it's just that and no more.



The Apex out of all shown is the top OC'ing model, meant for breaking records and just running all-out at subzero temps.



The Formula and Extreme models aren't slouches either but both being more suited as being for a gaming rig with watercooling combined with all the features they have.



I'd have to say the Extreme is meant for those that want both, gaming and high OC'ing capability with the Formula being more of a Cadillac type of board - All the nice features with some power but just not towards the extreme end like an Apex itself is meant to be.



The Hero itself being the more modest, budget gaming board in the lineup but still more than capable in it's own right, just don't go expecting to break any records with it.