SeekerAsus ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme
At $1,099.99 and $1,999.99, the ROG Z690 Extreme/Glacial are the best Asus has to offer on Intel’s 12th Gen platform. Jammed full of features, they don’t lack for anything, except pricing anywhere near what most people would call affordable.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5
- Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
- Robust Power Solution: 24+1 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
- Optimized Thermal Design:Integrated EK Ultrablock, cold forged heatsink, enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, penta M.2 heatsinks and dual with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
- High Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Marvell AQtion 10Gb, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard
- Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, Gen 5 M.2 slots, 1x PCIe 5.0 M.2. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ Support, 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports, rear triple USB Type-C ports
- Industry Leading Immersive Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 codec with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for high-fidelity audio
PROS
+ + PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 socket
+ + Premium audio ecosystem
+ + Robust 24-phase 105A VRMs
+ + Fast USB, including Thunderbolt 4
CONS
- Next-level flagship pricing
- Dot Matrix LED accents are polarizing
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on April 16, 2022
At $1,099.99 and $1,999.99, the ROG Z690 Extreme/Glacial are the best Asus has to offer on Intel’s 12th Gen platform. Jammed full of features, they don’t lack for anything, except pricing anywhere near what most people would call affordable.
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