is the ram backwards compatible?

Not sure what you are referring to as backwards compatible? This board only accepts DDR5 modules and socket 1700 CPUs.

Multi-GPU: Support NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology ?

Asus website specs do not mention SLI support. PC builders who offer this board say "no SLI support"

Multi-GPU: Support NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology ?

Asus website specs do not mention SLI. PC builders who offer this board say "no SLI support"

Any idea if the measurements of this board would allow a Noctua NH-D15 air cooler?

The dimensions of the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex motherboard are 12.0 inches x 9.6 inches.

Questions & Answers: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel®12th&13th Gen) ATX gaming motherboard (PCIe® 5.0, DDR5,24+0 power stages,DDR5,5x M.2,1xPCIe 5.0 M.2)

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ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel®12th&13th Gen) ATX gaming motherboard (PCIe® 5.0, DDR5,24+0 power stages,DDR5,5x M.2,1xPCIe 5.0 M.2,USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ Support)

Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th&13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5.
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
Robust Power Solution: 24+0 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
High Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard
Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, 5x M.2, PCIe 5.0 Hyper M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2 support, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ Support
Industry Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with?Savitech SV3H712 amplifier for high-fidelity audio
All ASUS Z690 Motherboards designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets

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