USB connectivity remains the same, as well as support for audio and network interfaces, with direct support for 2.5GbE or Wifi-6E networks. As for the total number of USB ports, there are 14, like the previous generation, with up to four 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 2×2 ports , up to 10 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 2×1 ports and up to 10 5Gbps USB 3.2 Gen1 ports. Legacy support adds up to 14 USB 2.0 ports.
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The ASUS Prime line is focused on assembling low-cost gaming systems or workstations. Nevertheless, if we are talking about ASUS Prime Z690-A, it is built on a new chipset and has the entire set of up-to-date interfaces and connectors. Features an optimized power supply system with 16 phases, intelligent overclocking and cooling, synchronized AURA lighting. Today we will consider it in detail and share the experience of tests with an Intel Core i5-12600K processor and Kingston FURY Beast.
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The ATX form factor measures up to 305 × 244 mm, and the E-ATX form factor up to 305 × 330 mm. The motherboard Gigabyte Z690 Aero G measures 305 × 244 mm, therefore it is made in the ATX form factor, and it has 9 mounting holes for installation in a case. Note, however, that one of the nine mounting holes is covered by a heatsink for the M.2 slot.
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Among the novelties is its front port for the tower that now comes on a separate PCB with two connectors. So we will have a more vertical plate with the SATA included, which worries me because it increases the ease with which it could break. Although on a positive side it is easier to fit the connectors of the tower. It also includes a fan inside the external connection protector to further cool the heatsink for the VRM.
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The motherboard with ATX format and dimensions 30.5 x 24.4 cms is part of the medium-high range of Gigabyte. The predominant color of the same is black with gray screen printing as well as the heatsinks of the chipset and one of the VRM. On the other hand, the protector of external connections that in turn combines with the larger heatsink of the VRM arrives in black.
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This Z690 Steel Legend is available in Wi-Fi version or not. For the moment, ASRock only offers it in DDR4 edition. One of its weapons to tackle the competition is its look. The constructor is playing a tricky card because the camouflage style has its effect but can be offensive. It is always risky to offer a look outside the standard, it is a risk-taking that we can only welcome. In our eyes, the whole offers a worked and successful rendering especially at the level of the 6-layer PCB (2 ounces of copper). The marriage of white and black makes it possible to play on the contrast in order to highlight the equipment offering for its part white and silver.
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The Gigabyte Z690 Aero G offers very good USB connectivity, with many and varied connectors, as well as a DisplayPort input and an HDMI output for integrated graphics. In the networking section, it offers an excellent combo of an Intel I225V 2.5 GbE card and an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 with Bluetooth 5.2 , while the new Realtek ALC4080 7.1 takes care of sound , although it only offers line output and input from microphone for the same as well, as a digital optical output.
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In addition, a steel-steel-reinforced expansion slot “Ultra Durable SMD PCIe Armor” that can safely operate heavy-duty graphics cards , a stainless-steel-reinforced memory slot “Ultra Durable Memory Armor” , and a high-speed M.2 SSD thermal slot. It is equipped with unique functions such as “M.2 Thermal Guard” that eliminates the ring and “integrated I / O panel” that does not have to be lost .
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Adopting a calm design based on black, which is the mainstream in recent motherboards, the power supply circuit is equipped with a 16 + 1 phase digital power supply circuit by “Smart Power Stage” which has higher output than DrMOS . Furthermore, by sticking to a cooling system such as a large heat sink connected by a heat pipe and a 6-layer board that quickly dissipates heat around the VRM, “Maximum Turbo Power” is set to a maximum of 241 W 12th generation Intel Core It is a reason to maximize the performance of the processor.
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In addition, it is equipped with a large M.2 heat sink that is mounted so as to cover the motherboard, and a large back plate that can be expected to have a cooling effect while suppressing distortion of the motherboard when a heavy-duty graphics card is installed. In addition, the chipset heat sink is engraved with a gold-colored logo with Valkyrie’s wings as a motif, and the entire motherboard has a unique design with geometric lines drawn in gray or pink color.
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