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MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Motherboard for Gamers with 12th Gen Intel Core Support, ATX Size, Featuring PCIe Gen4, M.2 Slots, and Wi-Fi 6E for Professional and Multimedia Use

Discover the ultimate in computing power with our latest motherboard, designed to support 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium, and Celeron processors for the LGA 1700 socket. Enjoy unparalleled audio experience with 5 rear ports plus an Optical S/PDIF using the Realtek ALC4080 Codec.

Take your system's speed to new heights with support for DDR5 memory, up to 5600(OC) MHz. Our premium thermal solution, featuring an extended heatsink design and M.2 Shield Frozr, ensures high performance and non-stop productivity.

Experience lightning-fast connectivity with 2.5G LAN and Intel Wi-Fi 6E for secure, stable, and fast network connections. Plus, the Lightning M.2 running at PCIe Gen4 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe-based SSDs, making it perfect for professionals and multimedia enthusiasts.

advantage
  1. Easy to build

    This motherboard was easy to build on and has had solid performance from day one.
  2. Solid performance

    The motherboard provides stable and reliable performance.
  3. Excellent WiFi performance

    The built-in WiFi 6 offers ultra-fast and reliable wireless connectivity.
  4. Multiple USB ports

    Includes a generous number of USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB Type-C.
  5. User-friendly BIOS

    The BIOS interface is intuitive and easy to navigate.
  6. Advanced features

    Supports overclocking and comes with RGB lighting control for an enhanced gaming experience.
disadvantage
  1. CPU recognition issues

    Some users reported the motherboard did not recognize the CPU.
  2. Lack of USB 3 header

    Missing a second USB 3 front header, which some cases could require.
  3. More advanced ports needed

    Lacks newer ports such as USB 4 and Thunderbolt.
  4. Fast boot difficulty

    Boots so quickly that accessing BIOS can be tricky.
  5. Non-intuitive manual

    The installation manual is not very intuitive.
  6. Limited front USB connections

    Some issues with front USB connections due to limited headers.
weight 0.25 kg
size 4 × 9 × 10 centimeters
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