Experience gaming at its finest with the N7 Z690 motherboard, designed around Intel's powerful Z690 chipset. Engineered for both performance and aesthetics, this motherboard is the perfect foundation for your next stunning gaming PC build.
Enjoy a minimalist, clean design with color choices in white or black, ensuring your setup looks as good as it performs. The N7 Z690 makes building straightforward with features like Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, a front panel USB-C, and an integrated rear I/O shield, along with optimal header placements for hassle-free assembly.
Enhance your experience with smart controls through NZXT CAM, allowing you to easily manage four RGB lighting channels and seven fan channels. Because it supports lighting accessories from all manufacturers, you can truly customize your build to your liking. Elevate your gaming setup with the N7 Z690 motherboard.
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Aesthetic Design
Extremely aesthetically pleasing board design with a sleek metal body. -
Integrated IO Shield
Features an integrated I/O shield enhancing both usability and aesthetics. -
Good VRM Cooling
Equipped with beefed-up heatsinks for VRMs and SSD covers to ensure good cooling. -
Upgradeable Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi 6E card is upgradable, allowing for future improvements like Wi-Fi 7. -
12th Gen CPU Support
Supports 12th Gen Intel CPUs, providing modern compatibility. -
User-Friendly BIOS
Offers a well-thought-out and intuitive BIOS, with easy USB BIOS Flashback functionality.
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CAM Software Dependency
Requires NZXT CAM software to control motherboard features, which can be resource-intensive. -
DDR4 Compatibility
Runs DDR4 memory instead of the newer, faster DDR5. -
Limited SATA Ports
Only has 4 SATA ports, limiting the number of connected hard drives. -
Potential Non-Posting Issues
Some users reported the motherboard did not post, requiring technical support. -
13th Gen CPU Preparation
Requires BIOS flash to work with 13th Gen Intel CPUs out of the box. -
NZXT Ecosystem
Best suited for users already within the NZXT ecosystem as the motherboard favors their products.
