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MSI Z690 MEG ACE DDR5 Intel LGA 1700 eATX Motherboard

$549.99

ATX Form Factor

Intel Z690 Chipset

LGA 1700 Socket

4 x Dual-Channel DDR5-6666(OC)

Product Description

Description

Bring your rig to bear on opponents with the MEG Z690 ACE LGA 1700 E-ATX Motherboard from MSI. Featuring an LGA 1700 socket and Z690 chipset, this motherboard is compatible with Intel 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Install up to 128GB of dual-channel RAM across four DDR5 memory slots, with speeds up to 6666 MHz supported via overclocking. Five M.2 and six SATA III connectors accommodate storage drives, while two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot can be used to install various adapter cards. This board also supports NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX for boosted gaming performance.

Connect accessories via seven USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the rear I/O panel. Pair to wireless peripherals via Bluetooth 5.2 or go online with Wi-Fi 6E. Two RJ45 ports are also present, supporting wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connections. Connect to monitors via the Thunderbolt 4 or mini DisplayPort outputs. Internal headers provide connections for liquid or air cooling, dual CPU power, water flow and thermal sensors, a TPM module, chassis intrusion alarm, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C ports, and more. Relying on the Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec, the MSI MEG Z690 ACE LGA 1700 E-ATX Motherboard supports 8-channel audio.

LGA 1700 Socket

Utilizing the LGA 1700 socket and Z690 chipset, this motherboard is compatible with 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.

DDR5 Memory

Ramp up performance with DDR5 memory and support for speeds up to 6666 MHz when overclocking.

Go Gold

Genuine 24K gold is intended to lend a sophisticated aesthetic to the black PCB. This design is complemented by the gold foil heatsink.

Direct 19+1+2 Phase Power Design

Featuring a 19+2 phase design and 105A Smart Power Stage, a titanium choke, and dual CPU power connectors, this motherboard is made for streamlined gaming performance.

Five M.2 Connectors

Five onboard M.2 connectors provide a quad PCIe 4.0 solution, strengthened by a double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr for ample cooling.

Cool to the Core

An aluminum cover, VRM heat pipe, 7W/mK thermal pads, double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr, and aluminum backplate ensure low temperatures and optimum performance.

PCIe 5.0

PCIe 5.0 ensures rapid transfers with speeds up to 128 GB/s.

Dual Thunderbolt 4 Ports

Take advantage of transfer speeds up to 40 Gb/s, 8K display support, daisy-chaining, and multi-port accessory architecture for fast and reliable connectivity.

Dual 2.5GbE RJ45 Ports

Get the speed you crave for gaming or streaming with two RJ45 ports supporting 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.

Wi-Fi 6E

Supporting the 6 GHz spectrum, Wi-Fi 6E also utilizes MU-MIMO protocols and BSS color technology for internet speeds up to 2400 Mb/s.

Built for Speed

Get in the game fast thanks to two PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slots, PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, and internal headers supporting dual USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C ports.

Eight-Layer PCB with Thickened Copper

This enhanced PCB design uses two ounces of thickened copper for higher performance and long-lasting system stability.

Audio Boost 5

The ALC 4082 Audio Codec from Realtek provides immersive audio by combining an ESS DAC with an integrated amplifier.

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Doubling the speed of its predecessor, USB 3.2 Gen 2 features a maximum throughput of 10 Gb/s when used with compatible devices and is synonymous with USB 3.1 Gen 2.
Additional information
Weight4 lbs
Dimensions10 × 10 × 4 in
Motherboard Type

Intel

Socket Type

LGA 1700

Brand

MSI

Technical Details

North Bridge:
Intel Z690
Socket Type:
LGA 1700
CPU Support:Intel
Maximum Memory Supported Per Slot:32GB
Memory Type:
DDR5-4800