MSI had opted for a weaker CPU power supply with the MPG-X570 mainboards and made up for it with the B550 counterparts. And we would like to anticipate one thing at this point: MSI’s MPG X570S CARBON MAX WIFI also comes with powerful voltage converters that are very well suited for overclocking sessions. But the equipment of the board is more than worthy of the middle class. So let’s take a closer look at the board.
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Also , compared to the predecessor model “MPG X570 GAMING PRO CARBON WIFI” , the power supply circuit has changed from 10 + 2 phase to 14 + 2 phase , and the board is also server grade with a server grade 4-layer PCB to 2 ounce thick copper foil layer. Upgrade to 6-layer PCB . As a result, heat generation can be suppressed even under high load, and the stability of the system is also improved.
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In the upper we find the new LGA 1700 that supports processors Intel Alder Lake of 12th Generation , being slightly elongated in the previous generation. Around it, we have a powerful VRM of 19 + 2 phases of 105A controlled by the so-called Digital Smart Power Stage . These in turn take power from two 8-pin ATX connectors , very necessary for the high consumption of the new Intel Core i9-12900K . Equally necessary is the large aluminum heatsink that covers the VRM, connected both areas with a heatpipe .
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The all-black mid-range MSI MEG Z690 Unify board for Intel’s latest Alder Lake CPUs hits store shelves with its familiar black-on-black theme, includes upgrades to power delivery to support the Alder Lake processors, five M.2 sockets, dual 2.5 GbE and Wi-Fi 6E, plus DDR5 and PCIe 5.0. In all, MSI upgraded a lot of hardware here. The look hasn’t changed much over the previous generation, but the total package here is impressive.
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The new MSI MEGZ690 UNIFY motherboard continues the UNIFY series’ low-key, overclocking capabilities, featuring a luxurious 19-phase 105A power module and 8 layers of 2Oz copper server-grade PCBs, combined with a The giant VRM radiator, made of aluminum alloy I/O Cover, increased heat sink and heat conduction tube, ensures long-term stable operation of the power module under extremely high overclocking loads, plus the DDR5 6666MHz plus The memory overclocking capability and all-round overclocking optimization design are ideal for players who don’t like RGB lamp efficiency and pursue the ultimate performance.
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The Unify might not be that uber super-premium product in the motherboard range, but it boasts many features that will impress and ticks most of the right boxes. First and foremost, there’s an extensive 19+2 Power Phase design with 105A Smart Power Stages, one of the more muscular configurations we’ve seen this launch and will help overclock any new CPUs. Of course, support for the latest DDR5-6666 memory, two PCIe Gen 5 x16 slots, and five M.2 slots, all of which support the super-fast PCIe Gen 4 specification. Also present; Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2. To make things even better, you also get a twin 2.5 GbE LAN, along with a Wi-Fi 6 and a whole host of other features.
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While the MSI MEG Z690 GODLIKE flagship missed the initial announcement, it is definitely being prepped for launch soon. We have managed to obtain the first PCB shots of the motherboard & it looks like MSI has put in all of their engineering expertise into designing this monster of a product.
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 MSI MAG B560M Mortar WIFI is also worth praising for the competent layout of the elements (there is enough space for installing even a dimensional cooler of the Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black level ), a large number of USB of different versions on the rear panel and light indicators that notify the user about problems with starting ( CPU, DRAM, Boot and VGA). There are no hot buttons for turning on / restarting the PC on the board.
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Starting off with MSI’s Z690 motherboard lineup, we already got to see the Unify-X series which we talked about over here. The new Z690 motherboards include the MSI PRO Z690-A WiFi, MPG Z690 FORCE WiFi & the MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WiFi DDR4. All three motherboards will be aimed at the entry-level and mainstream segment and are coupled with a range of new features and stunning designs despite being sub $300 US offerings. MSI has further supplemented each board with WiFi which really is a plus this generation. You can also see an impressive power delivery with the PRO rocking a 16 phase, & the Tomahawk rocking an 18 phase VRM design.
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The Z590-A Pro has capable power delivery, three M.2 sockets, 2.5 GbE, six SATA ports, and a unique checkerboard pattern on the PCB. But some sacrifices are inevitable at this price point. On this board specifically, two of the three M.2 sockets do not have a heatsink. The audio codec is dated, and there’s no included Wi-Fi (although there is a Wi-Fi model, for a bit more). But in this price range, these kinds of limitations are to be expected.
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