Connectivity is stacked for an OC-focused platform, PS2 for keyboard mouse, four Gen1 and four Gen2 give plenty of USB 3.2, and an additional USB-C is added on for Gen2x2 connectivity. We have the typical Intel network suite with 2.5Gbe LAN and AX211 for WiFi6e. Audio comes from the ALC4080 from Realtek with a Savitech amplifier.
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This motherboard is intended for use with 12th generation Intel Alder Lake-S processors. Indeed, we are here on a new LGA 1700 socket and only this generation of motherboard (600 series chipset) is compatible. Thus, we can for example place an i9-12900K , i7-12700K or even the i5-12600K on it to quote the references with unlocked coefficient, but this motherboard will be more suitable for non-K CPUs like the i5-12400 or why not the i9-12900. Although the B660 chipset does not allow CPU overclocking, memory OC is still possible.
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The B660 board is equipped with an LGA 1700 socket and can support the entire line of Intel’s Alder Lake Desktop CPUs. It can house the unlocked lineup all the way up to the Core i9-12900K; however, a preferable option will be to outfit this board with the non-K series processors that launched alongside the B660 series. The ASUS ProArt B660-Creator D4 features an 8-pin + 4-pin connector for powering the CPU socket and is powered by a 12+1 phase digital power supply solution (CPU-only) comprising of 50A SIC654phases paired with a PWM-Controller: ASP2100 / RT3628AE. The motherboard features dark heatsinks above the power supply, providing adequate cooling for the electrical components beneath.
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People accustomed to the TOMAHAWK range will quickly know what it is. Indeed, the packaging has not changed too much compared to the generation before. First, on the front, we find the missile with this color gradient of the most beautiful effect. As for the back, we find the specifications of the card, an overview of the I/O and a few other features.
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ITX motherboards are coming with more complex design and detailed aesthetics, and this MSI MEG Z690I UNIFY is an example of the former. Until recently, ITX motherboards had 2 M.2 slots at most, and this model includes a total of 3. Without giving up an elegant and discreet aesthetic based on the black color that is very characteristic of the UNIFY series.
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The Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme is packed with various features and an impressive spec list, including DDR5 memory support and Thunderbolt 4. Keep in mind that it’s an extended size, or E-ATX, meaning it’s larger than a typical ATX motherboard and may not fit in all cases. You’ll get an integrated I/O shield, too—no worries about forgetting this step of the build process!
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Although the Strix B660-A is available with the DDR5 option, we’re looking at the more affordable setup here. The price of DDR4 is significantly lower than its newer cousin, and when coupled to our Intel Core i5-12400 should give you all the performance you require for a good gaming setup that doesn’t bust the bank. You still get all the high bandwidth elements with plenty of USB ports and PCI Express 5.0, just without the outlay.
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Asus Prime Z690M-Plus D4 is a versatile and relatively inexpensive solution. It has 15 USB ports of different kinds (including 1 USB 3.2 Gen2×2 and 1 USB 3.2 Gen2), 2 PCIe x16 slots, 2 PCIe x1 slots, 3 M.2 slots, 4 SATA ports and 7 fan connectors. In principle, for a mid-level model, peripheral support is very decent. The board is not equipped with a wireless network module, but there is an M.2 slot for self-installation of an adapter like the AX201. The board has a good cooling system for almost every potentially heated element, but the drives in the M.2 slots devoid of cooling are a minus.
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This time MSI launched three B660 Mortar motherboards at the same time, each with different positioning to meet the needs of different players, namely: MSI MAG B660M Mortar DDR4, MSI MAG B660M Mortar WiFi, MSI MAG B660M Mortar WiFi DDR4. The product differences are in The name of the product is also confirmed, mainly in the choice of memory and wireless modules. The protagonist of this evaluation is the MSI MAG B660M Mortar WiFi motherboard, let’s take a look.
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Aesthetically, the MSI MPG Z690 Carbon Wi-Fi is nothing special. The motherboard is attractive, with a dark color scheme and a dragon outline etched into the rear I/O cover, but this has been MSI’s go-to design for years. At a glance, you’d be hard pressed to tell the MPG Z690 Carbon apart from many previous MSI platforms.
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