Msi MEG Z690 X UNIFY Motherboard

The MSI MEG Z690 X UNIFY motherboard is a premium offering in MSI’s Z690 lineup, designed for high-end gaming, content creation, and overclocking enthusiasts. It provides top-tier performance with advanced features for users seeking a reliable and powerful platform for Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake processors.

Features

• Intel Z690 Chipset for 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake processors
• LGA 1700 Socket compatible with Alder Lake CPUs
• DDR5 Memory Support with speeds up to 6400 MHz (OC) and up to 128GB capacity
• 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for next-gen GPUs and high-performance expansion
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (runs at x4 mode)
• 4 x M.2 slots supporting PCIe 4.0/3.0 NVMe SSDs with M.2 Shield Frozr for cooling
• 6 x SATA III 6Gb/s ports for additional storage devices
• Built-in Wi-Fi 6E (up to 6 GHz) for ultra-fast wireless connectivity
• 2.5Gb Ethernet port for high-speed, stable wired networking
• USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C ports for super-fast data transfer (up to 20Gb/s)
• Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-A ports
• Realtek ALC 4080 Audio Codec for high-quality sound
• 12+2+1 VRM Phase Design for enhanced power delivery and overclocking stability
• Dual 8-pin CPU power connectors for stable power during overclocking
• Premium VRM heatsinks and M.2 Shield Frozr for effective cooling
• Mystic Light RGB customizable lighting
• Click BIOS 5 for easy system tuning and overclocking
• Debug LED for system diagnostics and troubleshooting
• ATX Form Factor for compatibility with a wide range of PC builds

Specifications 

Chipset & CPU:

• Chipset: Intel Z690
• Socket: LGA 1700 (Supports 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake processors)

Memory:

• Memory Type: DDR5
• Max Memory Capacity: Up to 128GB
• Memory Slots: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots
• Memory Speeds: Supports up to 6400 MHz (OC) and higher (overclocking)
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Expansion Slots:

• PCIe Slots:
  • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support for dual GPUs, running at x16)
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (runs at x4 mode)

Storage:

• M.2 Slots:
  • 4 x M.2 slots (supports PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs)
  • M.2 Shield Frozr for better heat dissipation
• SATA Ports:
  • 6 x SATA III 6Gb/s ports for additional storage devices

Networking:

• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (up to 6 GHz band) for faster wireless speeds
• Ethernet: 2.5Gb Ethernet port for stable, high-speed wired networking

USB Ports:

• Rear I/O:
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (up to 20Gb/s)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 2 x USB 2.0
• Internal USB Headers:
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 header
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
  • 1 x USB 2.0 header

Audio:

• Audio Codec: Realtek ALC 4080 HD Audio
• Premium Audio: High-end capacitors and enhanced DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) for superior sound quality

Cooling:

• Cooling Features:
  • Premium VRM heatsinks for cooling power delivery
  • M.2 Shield Frozr for M.2 SSD cooling
  • Multiple fan headers (PWM/DC fan support)

Power Delivery:

• VRM Phase Design: 12+2+1 for stable power delivery and efficient overclocking
• CPU Power Connectors: Dual 8-pin power connectors for stable power delivery

Overclocking:

• Overclocking Support: Built for extreme overclocking with advanced power delivery and cooling solutions

Form Factor:

• Form Factor: ATX