MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY LGA 1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard Overview

Bring your rig to bear on opponents with the MEG Z690 UNIFY LGA 1700 ATX Gaming 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 x4 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 three USB 3.2 Gen 2, four Gen 1, and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, or via a USB Gen 2x2 Type-C port on the rear I/O panel. A PS/2 connector is also present, enabling connections to a legacy mouse or keyboard. 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. Relying on the Realtek ALC4080 Audio Codec, the MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY LGA 1700 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.

Direct 19+2 Phase Power Design

Featuring a 19+2 phase design and 105A Smart Power Stage, this motherboard is made for streamlined gaming performance.

DDR5 Memory

Ramp up performance with DDR 5 memory and MSI Memory Boost technology.

PCIe 5.0

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

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.

Front and Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

The rear panel sports a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port with transmission speeds of up to 20 Gb/s, four times faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1. Plus, an internal header supports a second USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port on the front panel.

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.

SMT PCIe and Memory Slots

The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, ensuring a clean signal.

Eight-Layer PCB with Thickened Copper

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

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.