ASUS Prime Z690-A Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard PCIe 5.0, Four M.2 Slots, 16+1 DrMOS, DDR5, Intel 2.5 Gb LAN, HDMI, DP, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4

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You’ll find 2.5 Gb NICs on most Z690 boards on the wired front, while some flagships go higher with 5 GbE or 10 GbE. Some budget boards will still use 1 GbE, which is still acceptable for most users. Since a majority don’t have 1 Gb-plus internet service in the first place, the faster ports are still valuable for transfers within your network (assuming the slowest part is up to the task). For use only by product developers, software developers, and system integrators. For evaluation only; not FCC approved for resale. We know that USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20 Gbps) is again supported natively. The chipset diagram describes up to four 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports, 10x 3.2 Gen 2, 10x 3.2 Gen 1 and finally, 14 USB 2.0 ports. There’s obviously not enough physical space for the maximum for each, so each board will have a different count.

Intel Z690 Chipset Product Specifications

The ASUS ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WiFi is the motherboard of choice when you want to accommodate extreme gaming, top-level video editing, and energy efficiency in one place. It boasts an LGA1700 CPU slot, compatible with Alder Lake and Raptor Lake CPUs. Voltage Regulatory Modules (VRMs) are one of the most essential parts of a motherboard. The main difference between chipsets is usually the difference of VRMs. Better VRMs can transmit and handle more voltage, resulting in fewer chances of voltage-related damage to any PC parts. All the Z690 motherboards I chose have the best VRMs. So, you don’t have to worry about electrical faults damaging your computer hardware. Expansion Slots/Connectivity Connectivity on a Typical Z690 Motherboard – Image:Tech4GamersA high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.

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Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe ® 5.0, dual Gen 4 M.2 onboard, ROG Hyper M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2 support, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C ® ports). They’re the elites of PC DIY: the makers, the die-hard enthusiasts, and the custom PC pioneers who construct captivating machines that push performance boundaries. ROG Maximus Z690 motherboards, each with their own unique design and features, open new boundaries for these builders. ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme High-quality integrated components help produce warm, natural-sounding audio with exceptional clarity. Of course, we can’t forget external connectivity in the form of I/O, with Gigabyte offering a total of 11 ports, 1 of which is the fastest USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port located on the rear panel, alongside 5x USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 Type-A ports (coloured red), paired with a solitary USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 Type-C port as well as 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, all situated on the rear panel. A Thunderbolt 4 connection is notably missing here, with the Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master otherwise offering a decent mix of I/O connectivity options. That being said, Gigabyte has provided users with an opportunity to implement a Thunderbolt 4 connection in the Z690 Aorus Master via external add-in cards. The MSI MAG Z690 Tomhawk Wifi is an excellent motherboard in this price range that features high-quality 18-phase VRM, effective thermal solutions, and multi-GPU support. On top of that, the board also has a display port alongside an HDMI port that sets it apart from other boards in this price range. Considering these, we have regarded the MSI MAG Z690 Tomhawk Wifi as the Best Overall Z690 Motherboard . MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFiThe Gigabyte Z690 boards were all quite disappointing, despite turning in a satisfactory result. The Z690 Aorus Elite AX DDR4 reached 74C, making it quite a bit hotter than competing boards from MSI and Asus. Integrated USB3.2 Gen 1x1 support provides data transfer performance with a design data rate of up to 5 Gb/s. Fastest Connectivity: PCIe ® 5.0, dual Gen 4 M.2 onboard, ROG Hyper M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2 support, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector and dual Thunderbolt ™ 4 USB Type-C ® ports If microATX isn’t quite small enough for your tastes, take a look at the ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi.