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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and I/O shield

MSI

MSI MEG Z690 ACE LGA 1700 DDR5 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-2ZPK-8MYN3

LGA 1700 board with 19+1+2 power phases, DDR5, quintuple M.2, dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • CPU TypeIntel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700)
  • Robust power delivery with 19+1+2 phase design
  • Latest DDR5 memory support for high-speed performance
  • Quintuple M.2 connectors provide extensive storage expansion
  • Dual 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 6E ensure fast networking
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports enable versatile high-speed connectivity

Platform Ready

This motherboard uses the LGA 1700 socket and ships with a BIOS that supports both 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors. It is intended for builders who want a tested Z690 foundation without sourcing separate update hardware.

Interface Ceiling

The board provides dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and dual 2.5G LAN connections for high-speed peripherals and wired networking. Wi-Fi 6E adds a modern wireless option, while five M.2 connectors give plenty of internal expansion lanes. Each interface stops at the speeds defined by its own specification.

Power And Memory Headroom

A 19+1+2 phase power design on an 8-layer PCB with 2oz copper delivers stable current for demanding CPUs. Four DDR5 slots support the latest memory standard, and SMT-reinforced PCIe and memory slots improve durability. Buyers who need more than four memory channels or a different socket type should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Robust power delivery with 19+1+2 phase design
  • Latest DDR5 memory support for high-speed performance
  • Quintuple M.2 connectors provide extensive storage expansion
  • Dual 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 6E ensure fast networking
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports enable versatile high-speed connectivity

Specifications

CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
CPU TypeIntel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700)

Questions about this item

Should I choose this Z690 board for a 12th Gen or a 13th Gen Intel Core CPU?

The board ships with a BIOS updated for 13th Gen Intel Core processors, so both 12th Gen and 13th Gen CPUs are supported out of the box.

What does the 19+1+2 phase power design mean for daily use?

It delivers clean, stable voltage to the CPU through 19 core phases, one GT phase and two auxiliary phases, helping sustained boost clocks under heavy multi-threaded loads.

How fast are the dual Thunderbolt 4 ports in practice?

Each port provides up to 20 Gbps of bandwidth for daisy-chained displays, external storage and docks, with full Thunderbolt 4 certification.

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