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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME, ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL – Tom’s Hardware

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Hardware-wise, both the Extreme and Extreme Glacial are the same. Both have the overbuilt 25-phase VRM, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket (plus four others), Wi-Fi 6E and 10 GbE connectivity, flagship-class audio, AniMe Matrix and LiveDash displays, and too many other features to list here. Although the E-ATX-size boards look different due to the water block, they both exude a premium appearance and style that works with most builds. If you’re into RGB LED lighting, both boards have you covered, with the Glacial using a lot more.

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ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 – Hardwareluxx

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The DDR5 RAM modules are not only fairly new on the market, but also quite expensive depending on the clock speed and storage capacity. In order to still be able to enjoy Intel’s 12th core generation, many interested parties and DIY users continue to rely on the proven DDR4 main memory. The ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 is not only compatible with DDR4 UDIMM modules, but also comes with a comprehensive range of equipment. But ASUS also offers the ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi for the new DDR5 modules, although the price is around 35 euros higher. We will now look at the details of the DDR4 model in detail.

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ASRock Z690 Taichi – PurePC

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ASRock Z690 Taichi, as befits a motherboard occupying the highest position in the hierarchy, excluding the completely niche ASRock Z690 Aqua, received a very solid equipment. The manufacturer took care of a powerful power section, an efficient cooling system, impeccable appearance and solutions that make it easier for overclockers to play. In addition, the latest modules responsible for wireless connectivity and a high-quality sound system were also added.

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SuperMicro X13SAE – TweakTown

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The X13SAE and its X13SAE-F counterpart are both Supermicro platforms built on the Intel W680 chipset. W680, on the surface, is comparable to Z690 with support for the same PCIe technologies, USB including 3.2 Gen2x2 and the 2.5Gbe/WiFi6e Network stack. Far and away, the largest difference is memory support, where W680 formally introduces Alder Lake to ECC support.

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ASRock Z690 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 – Comptoir Hardware

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Around the LGA 1700 socket, there are two reinforced DIMM connectors compatible with DDR5 (in dual-channel, accepting up to 64 GB of DDR5-6400+), a reinforced PCI-Express 5.0 16x port, three SATA 6 Gbps ports , an M.2 2280 (NVMe) connector wired in PCIe 4 4x, a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 connector, a USB 3.2 Gen1 connector, a USB 2.0 connector, the essential HD Audio connector, two RGB connectors − including one addressable − as well as three power connectors for the various fans and/or water cooling system.

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ASRock Z690 PG Velocita – TechPowerUp

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As expected, the Z690 PG Velocita also includes DDR5 and PCIe 5.0-ready solutions for those looking for the newest technology. ASRock has also added a M.2 Gen5 4x socket for when these next-gen NVMe drives reach the market in late 2022, which is not commonly found on Z690-based motherboards. To round out the experience, the ASRock Z690 PG Velocita 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 ASRock Z690 PG Velocita has to offer.

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL – TweakTown

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The expansion includes two PCIe x16 Gen5 slots. These operate in x16 or x8x8 modes, and a third slot pulls from the chipset at x1 connectivity. Storage includes three Hyper m.2 slots onboard and another two available with the DIMM.2 module. SATA includes six ports, all on the right side of the motherboard, and additional expansion is available via the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 2 headers.

Networking on this board is top end. Mainstream 2.5Gbe and WiFi6e using Intel’s i215 and AX211 chipsets while 10Gbe is deployed with the latest Marvell AQC113. Thunderbolt 4 has also made its way onto this platform, two ports alongside USB 3.2 Gen2x2.

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GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS TACHYON – Tom’s Hardware

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The Tachyon has all you’d expect in a Z690 motherboard. There are a total of four M.2 sockets (but none are PCIe 5.0), premium audio, plenty of USB ports (including USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 ports), overbuilt power delivery, along with built-in overclocking buttons and switches to help speed enthusiasts get the most out of their platform. Compared to the Z590 version, the new model sports similar styling and layout. There’s one less PCIe slot, one more M.2 socket, and much-improved VRMs to help support extreme overclocking of Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake processors.

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GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS ULTRA – FunkyKit

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So today, we’ll be taking a look at the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ULTRA Motherboard. It utilizes the Z690 chipset and it’s suitable for all of Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake processors on the LGA1700 socket. It features a PCIE 5.0 x16 slot with SMD technology (surface mount diode), and supports DDR5 ram with speed of up to DDR5-6200 (OC). Please take note: The DDR5 memory slot is NOT compatible with DDR4 ram.

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