The Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme is packed with various features and an impressive spec list, including DDR5 memory support and Thunderbolt 4. Keep in mind that it’s an extended size, or E-ATX, meaning it’s larger than a typical ATX motherboard and may not fit in all cases. You’ll get an integrated I/O shield, too—no worries about forgetting this step of the build process!
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Although the Strix B660-A is available with the DDR5 option, we’re looking at the more affordable setup here. The price of DDR4 is significantly lower than its newer cousin, and when coupled to our Intel Core i5-12400 should give you all the performance you require for a good gaming setup that doesn’t bust the bank. You still get all the high bandwidth elements with plenty of USB ports and PCI Express 5.0, just without the outlay.
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At the very top, we again see the inscription in large letters ASUS ROG Strix B660-A Gaming WIFI D4. On the left is the ASUS ROG icon. Below is a picture of the motherboard. To the right are three diagonal stripes, between which four inserts are formed with a description of key technical solutions. Under the image of the motherboard is a small specification of the device.
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If what we are looking for is a board with high-end features, gaming aesthetics, extensive internal and external connectivity and a powerful VRM at the level of the Z690, the Asus ROG Strix B660-F Gaming WiFi will be the one. Its 16+1 phase 60A VRM will be at the level of very powerful boards intended for OC, but its B660 chipset will lower its price without giving up triple M.2 slot, Wi-Fi 6 , a complete panel of rear ports and a card very high end sound. There is still more so let’s get to know this board in depth!
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Today we will review the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex to once again make sure that this is the case. Traditionally, there are only two memory slots, but for overclockers, tests and overclocking are more important than practicality. Therefore, many are ready to make this sacrifice, and the standard volume of DDR5 strips is now 16 GB and this is enough for most modern users.
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Asus ROG Strix B660-I Gaming WiFi is designed for gamers who want to build not so much a powerful as a compact PC and therefore are looking for a mini-ITX format solution. It is based on the budget chipset B660, but, however, this does not prevent it from working even with top-end Intel Core processors of the 12th generation. The board has 13 USB ports, including 1 fast USB 3.2 Gen2, as well as one of the fastest USB 3.2 Gen2×2 as a Type-C port on the back, plus 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports. Slot for expansion cards, of course, only one, but PCIe 5.0 x16.
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For this rather big amount, ASUS ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming Wi-Fi offers a 16 + 1-phase “power supply” on 70-amp assemblies, a not too plentiful package with an eye to the price tag, DDR5 memory slots, a suitable audio path with an operational amplifier , an extremely convenient video card reset button, and of course this and that, 5-10. Somehow small for $400?! – according to primary signs so, but we will understand in more detail.
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We continue analyzing plates, and it is the turn of the Asus Prime B660 Plus D4 , more specifically the ATX version whose most direct rival in the brand itself will be the TUF Gaming Plus Micro-ATX version. In this case, it is committed to maximizing internal connectivity with 3 M.2 slots and 4 PCIe slots , along with a Wi-Fi and USB Gen2x2 card slot , slightly improving the starting price. Change we will have a less powerful VRM that we will talk about, more basic design and construction a little step below the TUF. Let’s see how this model behaves, let’s start!
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Not all people need a mainboard that has been stuffed with all sorts of connections and features, but can and want to concentrate on the essentials. ASUS’ B660M-Plus D4 and B660M-Plus WiFi D4 from the TUF gaming series fit exactly into this category. Based on the model designation, it reveals itself to be a Micro-ATX mainboard with Intel’s B660 chipset, optionally with or without WLAN and Bluetooth module, which accommodates DDR4 UDIMM bars.
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We continue with the analysis of Alder Lake plates, and today it is the turn of the Asus ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 , one of the few that we are missing from the long list of Asus. It is one of the most balanced models within this platform, as it combines the option of installing DDR4 RAM , with 3 PCIe slots , one of them 5.0, 3 M.2 slots . As well as a large section of peripheral connectivity with dual LAN 2.5 + 1 Gbps , Wi-Fi card slot and up to 9 rear USB with Gen2. To top it off we have a good 12+1 phase 50A VRM to support the most powerful CPUs on the platform.
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