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The ASRock Z690 Phantom Gaming-ITX/BT4 is delivered to us in a very small box that quickly makes us understand that we have in our hands a motherboard as compact as possible. Inside, in addition to the board, we find the classic bundle of motherboards: manuals, installation CDs, two SATA cables, the screws for SSDs in M2 format, and of course, the antenna for WIFI. There are also some goodies: a postcard, a sticker, two cable ties, and even a keyboard key.
Read more @ CowcotLand (French)
These are not corporate devices, but equipment for private use, with an increased level of reliability, extended warranty and support. Also, the goal is to simplify the deployment of the software and hardware complex. Nevertheless, Creator boards are not unusual for many, although flagship devices are equipped with the most advanced interfaces like Ethernet 10G or Thunderbolt 4. Later it became clear that not everyone needs them and not everyone is ready to overpay for them, and therefore mid-range boards appeared .
Read more @ Overclockers Russia (Russian)
Many will already ask themselves why we decided to do a short test with the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI. The reason is quite obvious: The substructure of the MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI used by MSI is, with a few exceptions, identical to the already tested MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO (Hardwareluxx test) . The connections, but also the VRM area, were adopted 1:1 and so a 16+1+1 phase design is used. On the one hand, the aforementioned exceptions apply to the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 module, which is not present in the MAG Z690 TORPEDO.
Read more @ Hardwareluxx (German)
In addition to various features for overclocking, the motherboard can also come up with fast interfaces. In addition to a 2.5 GbE interface, this also includes USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (Type-C) with a whopping 20 Gbps and several USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (Type-A) with up to 10 Gbps. A total of six PCIe Gen4 ports with Shield Frozr Heatsinks allow a rich mass storage equipment and the best possible cooling of high-end SSDs for lasting high performance. When it comes to cooling, the Unify-X Max pursues a coherent overall concept, because the PCH (“Platform Controller Hub”) of the X570S chipset also dispenses with active cooling and relies on a large-area heat sink.
Read more @ Hardware Mag (German)
We will be covering the Gigabyte B660 Gaming X AX DDR4 motherboard in this review. When you upgrade to the latest and greatest you are looking for something to utilize that new tech without breaking the bank. And it usually seems that when you search cheap sometimes those results can be hilarious or disappointing. But sometimes you can find that item that fits what you need and has great quality. Maybe today we will be showcasing one of those motherboards you can pick up for a very affordable price that has plenty of specs to get your rolling while not sacrificing any performance.
Read more @ FunkyKit
The motherboard we are looking at today is the BIOSTAR Racing Z690 GTA (Z690GTA Ver. 5.0) Socket 1700 motherboard. It is a DDR4, LGA 1700 motherboard based on Intel’s Z690 chipset. Given the transitional nature of the chipset, you can get some motherboards with either DDR4 or DDR5 support. However, none of the boards we’ve seen that have variants supporting either memory technology do so at the same time, meaning you have to buy the version you want and you are stuck with it.
Read more @ The FPS Review
The motherboard that will be reviewed today is a mid-range motherboard named ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 .The latest model in the TUF GAMING series, renowned for its emphasis on durability. Military grade standards and stability in use, as well as focusing on cost-effectiveness for a wide range of users, the ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard is an Intel platform. In the LGA 1700 socket that supports the 12th generation Intel Alder Lake CPUs, the motherboard’s design comes in an all-black design with a six-layer PCB and heatsink.
Read more @ Vmodtech (Thai)
At $239.99, the Asus ROG Strix B660-A Gaming is designed for budget-conscious builders who don’t overclock their processors. It’s a well-rounded board with above-average audio for the price. Performance is good, and although the Strix is expensive among its peers, it’s a worthwhile option to build your Alder Lake-based system around.
Read more @ Tom’s Hardware
A medium-sized box and a handle for transportation are not required here. The exterior design is very attractive. High-quality printing, thick cardboard, and all the information on the box is explanatory. There is nothing superfluous. The background is predominantly black on the front and back, and red on the two sidewalls, which corresponds to the style of ROG. They removed the pink insert, but this does not mean that cyberpunk is gone, just a little tired of it already and I want something more calm.
Read more @ Overclockers Russia (Russian)
Before we go into the individual models, we would like to briefly mention a few common properties. We compared the MSI MAG B660 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4, MSI MAG B660M Mortar DDR4, MSI MAG B660M Bazooka DDR4 and MSI Pro B660M-A DDR4.
Thanks to the LGA1700 socket, they all support the Alder Lake processors up to the Intel Core i9. The four mainboards each have four DIMM slots for up to 128 gigabytes of DDR4 memory. According to MSI, the main memory can be overclocked to a maximum of 4,800 megahertz (one module). All offer two PCIe x16 slots, the primary of which supports PCIe 4.0, and one PCIe x1 slot. HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 and 2.5 Gigabit/s Ethernet are always available .
Read more @ Allround-PC (German)