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We continue reviewing the different existing motherboards on the market to make the leap to the new INTEL socket, beginning to delve into the MSI catalog for this purpose with the MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WIFI in its two versions, DDR4 and DDR5 since the only The difference between the two is, in short, what RAM we can install and we will delve into what suits us best according to certain aspects to take into account.
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And the important audio circuit in the gaming PC is a high-quality sound specification based on Realtek ALC1220 , and it corresponds to the sound utility “Nahimic Audio” that can set surround and equalizer . The network function is equipped with 2.5 Gigabit LAN by Killer E3100 for wired and Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 by Wireless AX1675 , and supports “Killer Double Shot Pro” that distributes traffic by using both wired and wireless at the same time .
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Despite being lower down in the Aorus range than many of their other Z690 offerings, the Pro is still an Aorus product and so it’s not a big surprise to find that you have all the connectivity options and high bandwidth devices we have come to expect from the latest generation of Intel hardware. There are also more than enough cooling options for all but the most dedicated airflow enthusiast, with eight headers and nine temperature monitoring points.
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In terms of connectivity, we have 6 USB Type-A ports at the back, two of which are 2.0 and four others are USB 3.2. We also have two 16x PCIe slots, the first is PCIe Gen5 compatible and the second is Gen4. For M.2 format SSDs, we have three slots. The first two are PCIe Gen4 x4 compatible and the last is PCIe Gen3 and SATA. Note that only the first slot has a heatsink to prevent thermal throttling . For the other slots, nothing prevents you from using heat sinks that can be purchased from various brands.
Read more @ HardwareCooking (French)
MSI delivers a Z690 motherboard at around 300 USD this motherboard however is loaded with premium features and is DDR4 compatible. All four M.2 slots are cooled, and there are a plethora of speedy USB ports on the board, as well as the most luxurious Realtek ALC4080 audio codec and integrated WiFi. Additionally, MSI offers a great VRM design.
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The price range of boards based on the Z690 is very large, and the memory can be left with DDR4. In this article, we will get acquainted with one of the most inexpensive boards, the cost of which is even lower than for a considerable number of solutions based on the junior chipsets of the 600th series – MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk Z690 WiFi DDR4. This motherboard supports DDR4 memory (as the name implies), but there is a modification that supports DDR5 memory.
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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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