The long-awaited Intel Z690 chipset motherboard “MEG Z690 UNIFY” has been released from the popular model “UNIFY” series of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. (MSI / Headquarters: Taiwan) , which aims to be simple and strong. rice field. Let’s immediately enjoy the charm of a full black premium gaming motherboard that combines the powerful power supply circuit that brings out the performance of the 12th generation Intel Core processor and high expandability
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ASUS introduces the new ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI motherboard with a straight-out 10 + 1 phase 105A SPS digital power supply design, combined with a large integrated I/O Cover VRM heatsink with a heat pipe connection, to provide a stable high-performance output, with 2 M.2 NVMe SSD configurations, 2 Thunderbolt 4 interfaces, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Intel Wi-Fi 6E Sufficient expanded peripheral functions such as wireless modules are very suitable for the needs of ITX players.
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ASROCK launches a new generation of Z690 TAICHI Taiji motherboard, with excellent power supply design and perfect peripheral functions, achieving a perfect balance between esports players and creators, up to 20 phase 105 ASPS power supply module, giant VRM heatsink and full-width armor, KillerAX1675 Wi-Fi 6E and E3100G 2.5GbE network mode, dual Thunderbolt 4 interface, ESS SABRE 9218 DAC sound, The fully blackened color scheme sets off the golden gear decoration that symbolizes the Tai Chi series, and it is worth mentioning that the gears on the I/O will turn after power On, which is really stylish!!
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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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