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MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY

ATX Socket 1700 Intel Z690 Express Motherboard - 4x DDR5 - M.2 PCIe 4.0 - Thunderbolt 4 - PCI-Express 5.0 16x - LAN 2.5 GbE - Wi-Fi 6E

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Overview

Unleash the potential of your processor

The MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY motherboard is designed to accommodate 12th generation Intel processors on socket LGA 1700. It will allow the assembly of a powerful and versatile configuration capable of performing all tasks. Gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation, it is the ideal solution to design a high-end PC with high performance. It also supports DDR5 RAM, PCI-Express 5.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCIe 4. 0 drives, and USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 devices . With MSI's high quality manufacturing and many of the brand's own utilities, it represents a long term investment.

MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY

  • Support for 12th generation Intel Core processors on socket LGA 1700
  • DDR5 memory support, up to 6666+ MHz (OC)
  • Five M.2 connectors with Lightning Gen4 technology for ultra-high storage performance
  • 19+2 direct phase digital power supply with 150A Smart Power Stage module
  • Complete cooling solution with aluminium heatsink plate, heat pipe for VRM, 7 W/mk thermal pads, M.2 Shield Frozr dual pad and aluminium backplate
  • Dual 2.5 GbE LAN connectors and Wi-Fi 6E standard for smooth and fast connection
  • Audio Boost 5 HD with ALC 4080 audio processor and amplifier

Spectacular performance

The 12th generation Intel Core processors are a small revolution in the world of x86 architectures, they are the first to integrate a hybrid architecture. This process consists of combining two different types of cores on the same chip. The first 1, called Percormance-Cores, are dedicated to performance in games and mono-threaded applications requiring resources. The second type, called Efficient-Cores, are particularly efficient for multitasking and side task processing. Together, the two provide spectacular performance and incredible responsiveness for your system.

Specifications
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General information

Product name

MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY

Brand

MSI

Model

MEG Z690 UNIFY

Processor

Processor support

Intel 1700

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

Intel Z690 Express

Memory

Memory format

4 X DIMM 288 pins (DDR5)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR5 6666 MHz
DDR5 6600 MHz
DDR5 6400 MHz
DDR5 6200 MHz
DDR5 4800 MHz
DDR5 5000 MHz
DDR5 5066 MHz
DDR5 6133 MHz
DDR5 6000 MHz
DDR5 5800 MHz
DDR5 5200 MHz
DDR5 5333 MHz
DDR5 5400 MHz
DDR5 5600 MHz

Memory type

DDR5

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

48 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

192 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

No

Graphics chipset

None

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16
1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16 (x8)

Number and Type of slots

1 X PCI Express 3.0 x4

Multi-GPU type

CrossFireX
SLI

Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC4080

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

2 X Intel i225-V

Network standard(s)

Bluetooth 5.2
2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)
Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi

Yes

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

1 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4
3 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4
6 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s

Number of M.2 slot(s)

5

Supported RAID Modes

5
10
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

1 X USB 3.2 Type C
7 X USB 3.1
2 X RJ45 Female
1 X MiniDin 6 Female (PS/2)
BIOS Flash Update
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical
5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
2 X SMA

Additional connectors

1 X Thunderbolt 3
1 X Internal USB 3.2 Type C
2 X Internal USB 3.0
2 X Internal USB 2.0
1 X ATX 24 Pin
2 X +12V (Power supply P8)
Chassis intrusion
Front panel audio
2 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
1 X LED RGB connector(s)

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

ATX

Length

305 mm

Width

244 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Gamer

LED

Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 28 Dec 2021

Customer reviews
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  • by Montero79
    Posted on 4 Jun 2022
    Bought on 30 May 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 27 Average rating: 8

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    Hello, After several days of testing this card works perfectly.
    The MSI BIOS is very complete and user friendly.
    Good quality connectors.
    But I'm a bit surprised by the list of compatible DDR5 RAM
    Vendor Model DDR SPD Speed Supported Speed Chipset Voltage Sided Size 1|2|4 DIMM
    Crucial CT8G48C40U5.M4A1 DDR5 4800MHz 4000 MHz Micron ISA45 D8BNK 1.1V SINGLE 8GB v |v
    SK hynix HMCG66MEBUA081N DDR5 4800MHz 4000 MHz SK hynix H5CG46MEBDX015 1.1V SINGLE 8GB v |v
    Samsung M323R1GB4BB0-CQKOL DDR5 4800MHz 4000 MHz Samsung K4RAH165VBBCQK 1.1V SINGLE 8GB v |v
    Crucial CT16G48C40U5.M8A1 DDR5 4800MHz 4000 MHz Micron IXA45 D8BNJ 1.1V SINGLE 16GB v |v
    Samsung M323R2GA3BB0-CQKOD DDR5 4800MHz 4000 MHz Samsung K4RAH086VBBCQK 1.1V SINGLE 16GB v |v
    SK hynix HMCG78MEBUA081N DDR5 4800MHz 4000 MHz SK hynix H5CG48MEBDX014 1.1V SINGLE 16GB v |v
    Crucial CT32G48C40U5.M16A1 DDR5 4800MHz 4000 MHz Micron IRA45 D8BNJ 1.1V DUAL 32GB v |v
    Samsung M323R4GA3BB0-CQKOD DDR5 4800MHz 4000 MHz Samsung K4RAH086VBBCQK 1.1V DUAL 32GB v |v
    SK hynix HMCG88MEBUA081N DDR5 4800MHz 4000 MHz SK hynix H5CG48MEBDX014 1.1V DUAL 32GB v |v
    Indeed I installed dezs Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32 Go (2 x 16 Go) 5600 MHz CL36 - Black which does not give me satisfaction because badly recognized by the XMP3
    I'm using an Intel Core i9-12900KF (3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz) and Noctua NH-U12A Chromax Black

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  • by AdrianG
    Posted on 29 May 2022
    Bought on 18 May 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 8

    Very good MB

    Good quality motherboard, sober with a lot of connectivity and options (wifi with antenna provided, bios command fast access, plenty of usb port, 2 rj45 in 2.5gb, enough fan slot. ) It has a built-in heatsink for the nvme's and a reset and power button on the bottom of the board.

    I recommend it!

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