MSI PRO Z690-A DDR5

$139.99

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Specification: MSI PRO Z690-A DDR5

Product
Brand

Model

PRO Z690-A

Product Type

Intel

Specification
Best Seller Ranking

#41 in Intel Motherboards

Intel Optane Ready

Intel Optane Memory Ready for M.2 slots that are from Z690 Chipset

Features

Supports 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socketSupports DDR5 Memory, up to 6400+(OC) MHzLightning Fast Experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works2.5G LAN: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connectionIntel Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2: Powered by Intel USB 3.2 Gen2 controller, Turbo USB ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest USB speedsAudio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound qualityHigh Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level materialMulti-GPU: With Steel armor PCI-E slots. Supports AMD Crossfire

Windows 11

Supported

Power Pin

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

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 Tuning controller connector1 x TBT connector (Supports RTD3)1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors4 x EZ Debug LED

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)

Back IO Ports

1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI1 x Flash BIOS Button1 x LAN (RJ45)1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo6 x Audio Jacks1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A4 x USB 2.0/1.1

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000/2500Mbps

LAN Chipset

Intel I225-V

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC897

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

M.2

4 x M.2 slots (Key M):M2_1 slot (from CPU):Supports PCIe 4.0 x4Supports 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 storage devicesM2_2 slot (from Z690 chipset):Supports PCIe 4.0 x4Supports 2242, 2260, 2280 storage devicesM2_3 slot (from Z690 chipset):Supports PCIe 3.0 x4Supports SATA 6Gb/sSupports 2242, 2260, 2280 storage devicesM2_4 slot (from Z690 chipset):Supports PCIe 4.0 x4Supports SATA 6Gb/sSupports 2242, 2260, 2280 storage devices

SATA 6Gbs

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

PCI Express x1

1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1

PCI Express 3.0 x16

2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 & 3.0 x1.

PCI Express 5.0 x16

1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16* 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 6400+1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+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 20, 2022

Max Memory Supported

128GB

CPU Socket

LGA 1700* Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.

CPU Support

Celeron Processors, Pentium Gold, Supports 12th Gen Intel Core

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  1. Anonymous

    Pros: I was happy to get this motherboard at a reasonable price for a Z690 board. There is no lighting on this board, which can be a turn off for some people, but personally, I like the more professional stealth look of the board. Cons: One downside of the board is that the I/O shielding needed to be placed in the case manually, which is not a big deal, but at this price, it would have been nice. Also, the extra CPU power power port was a little confusing, since it is unnecessary for the new…

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  2. Ronald Scott

    Pros: Price Great Features Easy to Install with lots of connectors BIOS settings to adjust fan curves easy to set Cons: You need the Realtek Audio Console Windows App to easily modify your front panel audio settings, at least in my experience. Overall Review: I would recommend this board for Alder Lake CPUs and DDR5, great value for the price. This review is for the MSI Review Rebate Program.

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  3. Katherine Giroux

    Pros: -No problems experienced during installation. -System connectors were in ideal locations for cable management. -XMP enabled with no memory errors. -Completed system performs to my expectation. Cons: -BIOS UEFI could be improved for easier navigation, but usable. -Default power limits were higher than Intel’s 241/241. -Default fan curves insufficient. Overall Review: Full build for reference: Lian Li Lancool 215 Intel I7 12700k Crucial 16GB (2×8) DDR5 4800 NVIDIA 3080 FE Super Flower…

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  4. Shivansh

    Pros: No problems experienced during installation. Meets basic expectations Cons: BIOS UEFI could be improved for easier navigation. Default fan curves insufficient. Overall Review: Full build for reference: NZXT H210 flow, Intel I7 12700k, 32 GB Trident Z5 DDR5 5600 C36, NVIDIA 3080ti FE, Seasonic 750W 80+ Gold, MSI Spatium 470 1Tb M.2 SSD.

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  5. Muralidhara T.

    Pros: Best cost-to-performance motherboard on the market Includes plenty of USB, M.2 , and PCIe ports Cons: Doesn’t include a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (does have a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot tho) Doesn’t have RGB (if you’re into that) Overall Review: Overall, this motherboard is the best bang for your buck if you are a normal PC user (not overclocking). This review is for the MSI Review Rebate Program

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  6. Anonymous

    Pros: Overall I loved the layout of the motherboard that made it easy to run my cabling, and the bios is easy to get around. I was able to mildly overclock my 12700K and memory and get them stable, although I would not call it an enthusiast overclocking board (see below). Cons: There were 2 issues worth mentioning that I found with this board. 1. The m.2 standoffs/screws for 2 of the 4 m.2 slots were defective, where screws were completely stuck and would not come loose even with locking…

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  7. Juan Cordova

    Pros: – plenty m2 slots (using 2 currently) – DDR5 capability – under $250 Cons: – no wifi – place for my wifi card somewhat blocks my GPU Overall Review: ***This review is for the MSI Review Rebate Program*** I bought this to pair with a 3080 and 12700k, so far I am very pleased. My pc has been running very stable with no issues. I am rather fond of the MSI software, so this motherboard fit the check marks vs the comparable ASUS board. –

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  8. Brandon R.

    Pros: I love how many m.2 slots there is, also the bios is really easy to get through! Also the board looks sleek and nice! Cons: No cons! Overall Review: I would recommend this board to anyone looking for a good, sleek, and nice motherboard!

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