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We continue reviewing the different existing motherboards on the market to make the leap to the new INTEL socket, beginning to delve into the MSI catalog for this purpose with the MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WIFI in its two versions, DDR4 and DDR5 since the only The difference between the two is, in short, what RAM we can install and we will delve into what suits us best according to certain aspects to take into account.
Read more @ GAME IT (Spanish)
And the important audio circuit in the gaming PC is a high-quality sound specification based on Realtek ALC1220 , and it corresponds to the sound utility “Nahimic Audio” that can set surround and equalizer . The network function is equipped with 2.5 Gigabit LAN by Killer E3100 for wired and Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 by Wireless AX1675 , and supports “Killer Double Shot Pro” that distributes traffic by using both wired and wireless at the same time .
Read more @ GDM (Japanese)
The Gigabyte B660 Gaming X DDR4 follows the aesthetic line of the higher models with a robust style with double copper tracks on the PCB for power transport, and strong metal elements for cooling. The base color of the PCB is not very pretty, reminding us a bit of old and basic boards, but it is offset by a striking light gray skin that matches perfectly with the heatsinks.
Read more @ Professional Review (Spanish)
Biostar sent us a motherboard for testing, the model BIOSTAR B660MX-E.Which is a motherboard in the MX Series in the M-ATX size, medium size, small model that is affordable, focusing on value for money, designed to focus on general use, perfectly compatible with Intel 12th Gen CPUs. The motherboard in this BIOSTAR B660MX-E model supports DDR4 RAM. Emphasis on ease of use, complete with all the necessary features. Most importantly, this model supports WiFi 6 & 6E as well. really not common
Read more @ Vmodtech (Thai)
Despite being lower down in the Aorus range than many of their other Z690 offerings, the Pro is still an Aorus product and so it’s not a big surprise to find that you have all the connectivity options and high bandwidth devices we have come to expect from the latest generation of Intel hardware. There are also more than enough cooling options for all but the most dedicated airflow enthusiast, with eight headers and nine temperature monitoring points.
Read more @ OC3D
The ASUS ROG Strix B660-G Gaming WiFi does, however, and of course there is also the official RAM overclocking support. ASUS relies on four DDR5 UDIMM memory banks for the ROG Strix B660-G Gaming WiFi. Coupled with a rock-solid rest of the equipment, the circuit board, which costs at least 209 euros, can convince the mainstream user.
Read more @ Hardwareluxx (German)
In terms of connectivity, we have 6 USB Type-A ports at the back, two of which are 2.0 and four others are USB 3.2. We also have two 16x PCIe slots, the first is PCIe Gen5 compatible and the second is Gen4. For M.2 format SSDs, we have three slots. The first two are PCIe Gen4 x4 compatible and the last is PCIe Gen3 and SATA. Note that only the first slot has a heatsink to prevent thermal throttling . For the other slots, nothing prevents you from using heat sinks that can be purchased from various brands.
Read more @ HardwareCooking (French)
MSI delivers a Z690 motherboard at around 300 USD this motherboard however is loaded with premium features and is DDR4 compatible. All four M.2 slots are cooled, and there are a plethora of speedy USB ports on the board, as well as the most luxurious Realtek ALC4080 audio codec and integrated WiFi. Additionally, MSI offers a great VRM design.
Read more @ Guru3D
The MSI MAG B660 Mortar WiFi DDR5 motherboard, the review of which you are reading, is probably one of the best-equipped and designed mATXs dedicated to the LGA 1700 platform. Although it is based on the Intel B660 chipset, many models using the Z690 could envy it the quality of workmanship and the add-on package . Unfortunately, the described MSI MAG B660 Mortar WiFi DDR5 also significantly differs from the typical designs for locked Core 12th generation processors in terms of price.
Read more @ PurePC (Polish)
The price range of boards based on the Z690 is very large, and the memory can be left with DDR4. In this article, we will get acquainted with one of the most inexpensive boards, the cost of which is even lower than for a considerable number of solutions based on the junior chipsets of the 600th series – MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk Z690 WiFi DDR4. This motherboard supports DDR4 memory (as the name implies), but there is a modification that supports DDR5 memory.
Read more @ GreenTech_Reviews (Russian)