Month: December 2021

MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI – OC3D

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With very solid performance wrapped in a flexible memory choice structure and on a motherboard that might be all-black, but uses many different textures and types of black to still be attractive to the eye, the MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk is a great option for those of you who want to move to the 12th Generation of Intel CPUs and all their features, but without busting the budget. VRM temperatures are excellent too, showing that MSI haven’t compromised the build quality to reach the affordability target. 

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ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 – OC3D

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The ASUS ROG Z690 Strix-A D4 isn’t a motherboard that you’ll get the best from if you plan to just build your rig and leave it alone. It won’t disappoint by any measure, but you owe it to yourself to delve into the easy-to-use UEFI and manually fettle it. You could use the AI Overclocking but right now we dont really see the benefits of using this.. For gamers though the Strix-A is a magnificent option and wins our OC3D Gamers Choice Award.

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MSI Rolling Out Updated Z690 Motherboard BIOS’

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So talking about the new changes, first of all, there’s a new CPU microcode and ME (Management Engine) which will optimize the performance for Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake Desktop CPUs. There are also performance enhancements specific to the BIOS features so you can get better OC & other tweaking capabilities run better with the new BIOS compared to the older versions. One of the key updates is further optimization for DRAM compatibility and this will definitely help improve DDR5 support on MSI Z690 motherboards as there are several kits that still have issues running at their XMP profiles on the new motherboards.

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TechSpot’s Z690 Motherboard VRM, Entry-Level Roundup

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So if you really want to make sure that the Z690 motherboard you buy is not hot garbage — as we found with the previous generation Z590 motherboards, yup that happened — here comes our VRM testing. On that note, there are no Asrock motherboards featured in this roundup and that’s not because we’re ignoring Asrock, but rather because we’re still blacklisted by the company for accurate and honest reporting on the performance of their products.

Read more @ TechSpot

MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI – Pokde

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MSI has clearly targeted a cleaner look with the MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi, and I would say they largely succeeded. The darker color scheme and understated aesthetic reminds me of the MEG UNIFY series of motherboards, instead of the more striking design of the MAG Z590 Tomahawk WiFi. I definitely commend MSI for offering a premium look at a more value-oriented lineup.

Read more @ Pokde

ASUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 – itndaily

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ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WIFI D4 is a powerful and functional motherboard with nice bonuses (we mean the updated Wi-Fi module and the presence of a PCI-E x4 connector), but with an impressive baggage of optimization problems. These are difficulties with overclocking memory, and a periodically flickering screen when starting a PC, and mediocre work of automation, which usually saves user time in the process of setting up / overclocking the system. We believe that the developers will solve these issues with the help of the latest firmware.

Read more @ itndaily (Russian)

MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI – TechPowerUp

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The MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi features a dedicated VRM design with 18 power stages, five M.2 sockets, and an additional BIOS flashback function to get you out of unwanted situations. To round out the experience, the MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi also offers great connectivity with the newest WiFi 6E technology and 2.5G LAN for those who need to transfer data quickly. There is a lot to cover in this review, so let’s take a closer look at what the MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi has to offer.

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GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS XTREME – TweakTown

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In testing, the AORUS and Hero were consistently at the top of our charts, with the Xtreme taking more of the CPU-designed testing like PCMark and CrossMark, where the Hero was a bit better in 3DMark. In real-world gaming, both of these boards performed identically. Storage performance was a bit lower, 10 MB/s for the Xtreme vs. the Hero, but USB 3.2, SATA, and the like were all on point.

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GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS PRO – GAME IT

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To cool this power system we find a huge heatsink that has twice the dissipation surface of its predecessors, heatsinks that conform to the design of the MOSFET to increase the thermal efficiency of the heatsink and improve airflow and heat exchange. This increase in thermal performance is due to the main heatsink has been manufactured in one piece and implements several air inlets that improve the cooling of the assembly and greater efficiency in the dissipation of the heat produced by the board power system. To top all this off, is also implemented.

Read more @ GAME IT (Spanish)

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO – Overclockers Ukraine

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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?

Read more @ Overclockers Ukraine (Russian)