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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At the very top, we again see the inscription in large letters ASUS ROG Strix B660-A Gaming WIFI D4. On the left is the ASUS ROG icon. Below is a picture of the motherboard. To the right are three diagonal stripes, between which four inserts are formed with a description of key technical solutions. Under the image of the motherboard is a small specification of the device.
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The MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WiFi uses a striking and colorful rigid cardboard box showing information and images of the board as usual for the brand. In this case, the size is standard as there is no RL block, with the plate arranged on a cardboard mold, and in turn inside an insulating plastic bag. Under it will come all the accessories.
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With a purchase price of around 254 euros, the MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO is one of the cheaper Z690 mainboards. In addition to RAM overclocking, the K(F) processor can also be overclocked with a free multiplier. We asked ourselves to what extent the “cheap” Z690 board with larger calibers – such as the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero (Hardwareluxx test) or the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Master (Hardwareluxx test) – can keep up when it comes to overclocking.
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If what we are looking for is a board with high-end features, gaming aesthetics, extensive internal and external connectivity and a powerful VRM at the level of the Z690, the Asus ROG Strix B660-F Gaming WiFi will be the one. Its 16+1 phase 60A VRM will be at the level of very powerful boards intended for OC, but its B660 chipset will lower its price without giving up triple M.2 slot, Wi-Fi 6 , a complete panel of rear ports and a card very high end sound. There is still more so let’s get to know this board in depth!
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The motherboard in BIOSTAR B660MX-E PRO is supported by DDR4 RAM, it has 4 working slots and has heatsinks for cooling the power supply on both sides, making it compatible with top-of-the-line CPUs. relax That’s it, including a PCIe M.2 4.0 64Gb/s slot that can be used as a powerful M.2 support (Non Pro models only support 32Gb/s). The design is also designed for general use. The same deep black tone as in the previous version, the difference is as I mentioned above. It has all the necessary features to use. Importantly, this version supports WiFi 6 & 6E comes with me.
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The MSI MEG Z690 Unify motherboard has been accompanying our editorial staff since the premiere of Intel Alder Lake processors, being the basis of the LGA 1700 test platform. Several months of operation meant that we got to know the weaker and stronger sides of this model quite well. It is, moreover, one of the highest-positioned products in the group’s portfolio, characterized by a powerful power section and rich equipment that no processor is afraid of.
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Today we will review the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex to once again make sure that this is the case. Traditionally, there are only two memory slots, but for overclockers, tests and overclocking are more important than practicality. Therefore, many are ready to make this sacrifice, and the standard volume of DDR5 strips is now 16 GB and this is enough for most modern users.
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For this rather big amount, ASUS ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming Wi-Fi offers a 16 + 1-phase “power supply” on 70-amp assemblies, a not too plentiful package with an eye to the price tag, DDR5 memory slots, a suitable audio path with an operational amplifier , an extremely convenient video card reset button, and of course this and that, 5-10. Somehow small for $400?! – according to primary signs so, but we will understand in more detail.
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As we have already indicated, the B660 chipset does not allow overclocking processors, even non-K. Also, and even if the bios allows to indicate a ratio different from the original one, it is only applied on a single heart. We tested with our i6-12600K, on the P-Core side, the maximum ratio is 49. But whatever happens, the frequency is stuck at 4500 MHz for the P-Core and 3400 MHz for the E-Core.
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