The ROG Maximus IX APEX motherboard is designed for people who wish to build their computer themselves or want to overclock it. The defining factors in the design were appearance, performance and economy. The device supports 3D printing and features an X-shaped circuit board, a DIMM.2 M.2 slot and a water-cooling sensor zone. Furthermore, the motherboard offers AURA RGB LED lighting effects as well as a clear signal-transport design.