This Z690 Carbon EK X model is part of the “MPG” series for “MSI Performance Gaming ”. It is located between the “MEG” series, which represents the most upscale cards and the “MAG” series which puts forward a more attractive price. This is, as the name suggests, a series that should be perfect for gamers . We can therefore place this model in the mid-range of MSI. Now the partnership with EK on this model offers it undeniable added value.
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You also get the Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C connector, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Front Type-C, 4 x Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, and 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 Rear, 2 Front). And finally, for connectivity, you get the Killer E3100 2.5GB LAN as well as the Killer AX1675 802.11ax supporting WiFi 6e + Bluetooth. The rear I/O panel includes a HDMI port, DisplayPort, BIOS flashback, Clear CMOS button, and connectors for your WiFi antenna, as well as an array of audio connectors.
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Like many other products of the ROG series, the appearance of the board is good, however, a little later it turns out that a lot of plastic was used in the design. Of the curiosities, the button to open the latch of the PCI-E x16 slot, as well as the Velcro clamp in the chipset area, which is designed to help in cable management, will definitely make you pay attention. The textolite is partially hidden behind the M.2 cooling radiators.
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I have already reviewed one inexpensive model from ASUS, namely the Prime Z690-A, but not everyone appreciated that this is a budget device. Only when affordable boards based on the Intel H610 chipset and models like the Maximus Z690 Extreme Glacial began to appear in retail did many come to their senses and realize that prices had risen and the Ryzen 5 3600 was no longer on the shelves for 10,000 rubles.
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The DDR4 version of the MPG Z690 EDGE supports the twelfth generation Intel processors using the LGA 1700 socket. The board boasts an 18-phase (16+1+1) VRMS to handle the power requirements of the flagship 24-thread Intel Core i9-12900K. To cool the VRM, MSI uses two large milled aluminum heat sinks connected with a heat pipe. We have 7 W/mK thermal pads on the MOSFETs and the chokes to ensure good contact and heat dissipation. Also helping with heat dissipation is a 6-layer PCB made from IT-170 server-grade PCB material and 2 oz thickened copper.
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ROG Gamers’ E-ATX big board true flagship on the Z690, that is, the ROG Extreme series, was launched simultaneously with the dual versions of the regular version and the water-cooled version at the beginning of the release of Intel’s 12th-generation Core and Z690 platforms. Previously The CHH evaluation room has shown the installation example video of the water-cooled version ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme Glacial.
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Asus’ ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WIFI hails from the upper mid-range segment of Z690 motherboards. And yes, what constitutes mid-range these days is quite a bit higher than it used to be. Priced at $469.99, the Z690-E Gaming WIFI isn’t cheap, but it’s one of the least expensive Z690 boards with an integrated PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket. But the Z690-E Gaming is more than just the M.2 socket. It has capable power delivery, a whopping 12 rear USB ports, the latest Realtek audio codec, and an appearance fit for any build theme.
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In terms of connectivity, high-end motherboard means we are spoiled. Indeed, on the rear connector we can count on the presence of two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports (40 Gbps) supporting 27 W fast charging technology for mobile devices. We also have two PCIe 5.0 slots in x16 and a third in PCIe 4.0. You can also find a real Type-A USB 3.0 port directly on the motherboard PCB and a non-angled SATA port away from the others on the edge of the card. We have on this Taichi three slots for SSD in M.2 format and all have a heat sink to avoid Thermal Throttling . On the other hand, be careful,no PCIe Gen5 for SSDs , we will be satisfied here with PCIe Gen4.
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The “Unify” series was launched at the end of 2019 with the excellent MEG X570 Unify that we had the chance to test exclusively. The idea of MSI, with this new series, was to offer a card that goes to the essentials, leaving aside the RGB backlighting, in order to focus mainly on overclocking . Subsequently, it is the test of the MEG B550 Unify that we also had the opportunity to offer you.
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The MSI MAG B660M Mortar WiFi DDR4 features a duet VRM design with 12 power stages, PCIE 4.0, and two M.2 sockets. To round out the experience, the B660M Mortar WiFi also offers great connectivity with WiFi 6 technology, 2.5G LAN, and USB 3.2 20 Gbps 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 MAG B660M Mortar WiFi DDR4 has to offer.
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