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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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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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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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.
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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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The MSI MEG Z690 GODLIKE comes in an E-ATX form factor but it is going to be the largest of all flagships from the top three vendors. ASUS’s ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme measures 305×277 mm while the Z690 AORUS Xtreme measures 305×285 mm. The MEG Z690 GODLIKE will measure an insane 305x310mm, almost a perfect square.
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The motherboard list comes from chi11eddog on Twitter who has previously leaked information on unreleased products including MSI’s flagship Z690 GODLIKE motherboard. The latest series of leaks include the upcoming B660 series motherboards which will be positioned in the mainstream board segment, starting at $119 US & going all the way up to $259 US, making them far more affordable compared to H670 and Z690 offerings:
MAG B660 Tomahawk WiFi – $259 US
MAG B660M Mortar WiFi – $239 US
MAG B660M Mortar – $219 US
MAG B660M Bazooka – $199 US
PRO B660-A – $209 US
PRO B660M-A- WiFi- $209 US
PRO B660M-A – $189 US
PRO B660M-G – $139 US
PRO B660M-B – $129 US
PRO B660M-E – $119 US
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The board continues the theme introduced by its Z590 Carbon predecessor. It reminds us of an ’80s spectrum analyzer, though we’re happy to see it’s been toned down to something much less garish this time around. It’s certainly a busy look, but not overwhelming. There are splashes of RGB consisting of the Carbon logo next to the SATA ports, plus a few spots in the central heatsink area (though they’re likely to be obscured by a GPU). Finally, MSI’s longtime dragon mascot is proudly lit up above the I/O area which also features a carbon fiber look, as the name of the board would suggest.
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There is support for up to 6666 MHz which is astounding. Most boards do not reach this value, and while you may want to keep costs down by opting for a slower kit, the capabilities are there. Unlike other Z690 motherboards, CARBON WIFI also touts a whopping 5x PCI Express M.2 slots. 4x are PCI Express Gen4, while just one is PCI Express Gen3. On offer are two PCI Express 5 X16 slots – again, paving the way for possibilities later on down the track when this technology is fully adopted.
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There is a lot to discover in the scope of delivery of the Z690 Unify, including a manual, a quick installation guide and a USB stick with drivers. There are also important accessories such as the Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 screws, EZ M.2 clip, screwdriver, EZ front panel cable, RGB-Y adapter, Corsair RGB cable, Rainbow RGB cable and four SATA cables. And last but not least: stickers, case badges and cable labels . A fine cleaning brush is also included in the box for cleaning.
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