SeekerAsus ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi
The Asus Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi is a well-done Intel LGA1700 motherboard with top-notch power delivery and copious storage support. It includes the premium features most users will want, without shooting the price into the upper atmosphere.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors, support PCIe 5.0,DDR5 and out of box Windows 11 ready.Wireless & Bluetooth: Bluetooth v5.2.Wireless & Bluetooth : 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band.
- AI Motherboard : AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking(GameFirst VI) and AI noise cancellation
- Robust Power Solution: 18+1 90A power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
- Optimized Thermal Design: VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, double-sided M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
- High-performance Gaming Networking: On-board WiFi 6E and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
- Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 output, and support up to 5xM.2 slots, 1x PCIe 5.0 M.2 , bundled with ROG Hyper M.2 card and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C & Type-A and Front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connectors
- PC DIY Friendly: SafeDIMM, PCIe 5.0 Safeslot, Q-LED, M.2 Q-Latch, CPU socket lever protector, Pre-mount I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Clr CMOS button, Q-Code and FlexKey (Reset, Aura on/off, Direct key)
PROS
+ Extensive storage options
+ Large number of VRMs for CPU overclocking
+ Includes Hyper M.2 card for two additional PCIe storage drives
+ BIOS flashback function doesn’t require CPU or RAM (meaning an easier upgrade for 13th Gen Core CPUs)
+ Lots of USB ports for peripherals
CONS
- Costs more than most PC builders will want to spend
- Some headers feel crowded, with large heatsinks everywhere
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on November 30, 2022
The Asus Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi is a well-done Intel LGA1700 motherboard with top-notch power delivery and copious storage support. It includes the premium features most users will want, without shooting the price into the upper atmosphere.
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By Tom's Hardware on February 08, 2022
The Asus ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WIFI is solid upper mid-range Alder Lake option. It includes five M.2 sockets (one PCIe 5.0 x4), flagship audio, 12 USB ports, robust power delivery, and even a convenient Q-Release button for removing the GPU to help soften the blow of the $469.99 price.
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