MSI MPG Z690 CARBON

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Specification: MSI MPG Z690 CARBON

Product
Brand

Model

MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI

Product Type

Intel

Specification
Best Seller Ranking

#19 in Intel Motherboards

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC4080

Features

Supports 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socketSupports DDR5 Memory, up to 6666+(OC) MHzLightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2Enhanced Power Design: Direct 18+1+1 phases power, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory BoostPremium Thermal Solution: Enlarged heatsink with heat-pipe, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experienceMYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors, fancy lighting effects controlled in one click. MYSTIC LIGHT SYNC supports RGB, RAINBOW(ARGB), Corsair LED strips and Ambient devices2.5G LAN with LAN Manager and Intel Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connectionAUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experienceHigh Quality PCB: 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level materialPre-installed I/O Shield: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation

Windows 11

Supported

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors

Dimensions W x L

12.0" x 9.6"

LED Lighting

RGB

Form Factor

ATX

Other Connectors

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector6 x 4-pin system fan connectors1 x Front panel audio connector2 x System panel connectors1 x Chassis Intrusion connector1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x TPM module connector1 x TBT connector (supports RTD3)1 x Tuning Controller connector1 x EZ LED Control switch4 x EZ Debug LED1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors1 x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)2 x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)

Back IO Ports

1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI1 x Flash BIOS Button1 x LAN (RJ45)2 x Antenna Bracket1 x Optical S/PDIF Out5 x Audio Jacks1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A4 x USB 2.0/1.1

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.2

Wireless LAN

Intel WIFI 6E802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000/2500Mbps

LAN Chipset

Intel I225-V

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

SATA RAID

0/1/10

Intel Optane Ready

M2_2~5 support Intel Optane Memory

M.2

5 x M.2 slots (Key M):M2_1 slot (From CPU)Supports PCIe 4.0 x4Supports 2260, 2280, 22110 storage devicesM2_2 slot (From Z690 Chipset):Supports PCIe 4.0 x4Supports 2260, 2280 storage devicesM2_3 slot (From Z690 Chipset)Supports PCIe 4.0 x4Supports 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 storage devicesM2_4 slot (From Z690 Chipset)*:Supports PCIe 3.0 x4Supports SATA 6Gb/sSupports 2242, 2260, 2280 storage devicesM2_5 slot (From Z690 Chipset):Supports PCIe 4.0 x4Supports SATA 6Gb/sSupports 2260, 2280 storage devices* SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_4 slot.

SATA 6Gbs

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

PCI Express 3.0 x16

1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* Supports PCIe 3.0 x4.

PCI Express 5.0 x16

2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16* Support x16/x0, x8/x8.* Actual support may vary by CPU.

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Memory Standard

DDR5 1R 4800 (by JEDEC & POR)Max. overclocking frequency:1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6666+1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+

Number of Memory Slots

4x288pin (DDR5)

Onboard Video Chipset

Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic

Chipset

Intel Z690

Date First Available

March 04, 2022

Max Memory Supported

128GB

CPU Socket

LGA 1700* Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.

CPU Support

Celeron Processors* Please go to intel.com for compatibility information., Pentium Gold, Supports 12th Gen Intel Core

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  1. Jerrod W.

    Pros: -Second PCIE Slot on CPU (Most boards come with one) -8 Layer PCB -POST LED! -More VRM than competitors in this range -Faster DDR5 (DDR 6666) support than competitors in this range -Works with Noctua coolers (Asus Strix doesn’t) -7.1 analog out (Gigabyte doesn’t) -Bit more space between CPU and GPU (allows for GPU to breathe a bit with big CPU HS/FAN) Cons: -None really, clearly everything one needs in a mobo. -Gigabyte Aorus Master has ESS Sabre DAC but it’s EATX. Overall Review: I…

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  2. Jordan h.

    Pros: Nice board with all the features. Cons: Xmp does not work with 5200mhz ram Overall Review: Needs new bios

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  3. Brian P.

    Pros: Quality, Aesthetics, Features Cons: DDR5… Good luck finding some in late 2021 Overall Review: MSI is doing things right with this. It has the features, aesthetics, and quality combined. Love the black carbon look! This review is for the MSI Review Rebate Program

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  4. Devin

    Pros: Nice looking board with a lot of features. Unfortunately it will be some time before I get all the parts to finish the build, and I will update the review once it is up and running. Cons: The only issue I have seen so far on this board is that two of the screws on the M.2 covers were over torqued and striped out. When looking up reviews of this board on you tube, this was also mentioned in one of the reviews I saw. Overall Review: I got this board off of a Newegg Shuffle originally I…

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  5. I-FAN C.

    Pros: – looks great, good design – lots of connections and ports – 5x M.2 slots – thoughtful layout – magnetic WiFi antenna base – all the thoughtfully included goodies like screwdrivers, 16GB USB drive with all the drivers and utilities preloaded, retractable cleaning brush Cons: – no onboard power switch – no Thunderbolt 4 ports (only 3.2 gen 2×2 20Gbps) – Does have Thunderbolt connector for PCIe Thunderbolt cards, but MSI’s version is super expansive and hard to find and only TB3 Overall…

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  6. Sky Kern

    Pros: No setup issues. Cons: N/A Overall Review: Excellent MB. This review is for the MSI Review Rebate Program.

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  7. Andrew H.

    Pros: – better VRM than other boards at this price – DDR5 6666 support – Good NVME Cooling plate Cons: – Needed a bios update – Not many PCIE slots Overall Review: – Everything was easy to install and worked on first try – Used G.SKILL Trident Z5 5600 ram with no problems

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  8. Bill J

    Pros: Happy to be on Gen12 Intel platform. Very fast, everything works. Overall Review: Would recommend MSI Carbon

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