On the right you can find the PCI-E Power connector for additional power to the expansion slots when using SLI / CF, a USB 3.2 header, a thermocouple header, and the greatest invention in a new generation of motherboards. Try to guess what it is? Do you think it’s an auto overclocking button or CLR_CMOS? Maybe launching a secret RGB auxiliary for overclocking?
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ASUS boards have holes for both standards, but in the case of LGA 1200, you need to make sure of the clamping force. The processor itself did not become higher or lower, but most likely the socket itself became a little lower and the processor substrate became thinner. All these are microns, but you need to take into account even them, so it is better to once again just make sure of the strength of the clamping, and somewhere, if really the edge, slip a copper plate. Double holes for mounts are even on the top boards such as ASUS Maximus Z690 Hero.
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In this review we will be looking at the ASUS STRIX Z690-E Gaming WiFi from Republic of Gamers. As the name suggests this motherboard is built on the new Z690 chipset supporting a new generation of 12th edition processors from Intel, code named Alder Lake. The new processor features a larger socket design, new heatsink mounting position, new memory support and comes with PCI Express 5.0.
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ASUS Prime Z690-P is an entry-level ATX motherboard that allows you to build on its basis a working or gaming system based on Intel’s flagship Core i9-12900K, DDR5 RAM with some overclocking and one absolutely any video card, thereby allowing , get a high-performance build with no fancy design and virtually no limits, so it’s enough for most undemanding users. What ports and interfaces the board can offer, how it looks and how it can transform the system – read in this material!
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Once again, as they have done for generations, ASUS has delivered a reliable well-endowed motherboard platform with the Z690 Maximus Hero. Connectivity is stacked from USB 3.2 to Thunderbolt and even M.2; a plethora of ports suitable for any consumer wanting to build a top-tier gaming machine are available. Adding to this, the latest Wi-Fi and 2.5Gbe solutions are integrated, and the latest Realtek chipset handles 7.1 audio.
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ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming Wi-Fi D4 is the only ROG Strix board with DDR4 memory slots. Moreover, this is the most expensive and sophisticated model for DDR4 among all motherboards on the Z690 chipset, and, in my opinion, one of the most interesting. Just because now the newfangled DDR5 kit costs about the same as a top-end video card, MSI and the 12chip company supplying various microcircuits give disappointing forecasts regarding DDR5 prices for the next year, well, there is little sense from DDR5 in addition.
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The ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme Glacial is a real success due to a new cooperation between ROG and EKWB. This cooperation gave birth to the EK-Quantum Ultrablock which is an integral liquid cooling block that covers the entire motherboard. In addition to its cooling capabilities, this block offers a unique look to the ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme Glacial.
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The ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero comes with nice goodies such as a GPU holder , a key ring and various ROG stickers. There are also some cables (ARGB & SATA), WLAN antennas and other accessories: M.2 Q-Latch twist lock, M.2 Rubber spacer for single-sided SSDs, Q-Connector for the front panel. On top of that comes the Hyper M.2 expansion card . Furthermore, a manual and a USB stick for important drivers are of course included in the box.
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In terms of design, I have to say that the ASUS PRIME Z690-A is really beautifully designed, although it’s not a full-featured build, but it exceeds the expectations of a mid-range motherboard like this that is different from its predecessor. Much that in the PRIME series focuses on simplicity and durability. But for this model Z690 comes in a space shuttle style that focuses on black and white tones, outstanding with RGB lights on top of the heatsink, the power supply is really beautiful.
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Top motherboards in the latest Intel Z690 chipset with motherboards that are compatible with the LGA1700 platform, today tested with the top-of-the-line Intel Core i9 12900K CPUs. At 5.1Ghz, the power supply is only 1.23v, the 5200Mhz bus ram was stable throughout the test. and can press each other fully through 5.5Ghz is not difficult with 24+1 power stages that deliver very stable power. The overclocking system is very thorough. Yes, with the lighting system or fine-tuning, suitable for those who are truly professionals, including fine-tuning various functions.
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