MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WIFI

At $309, the MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WIFI includes four M.2 sockets, a capable VRM, 2.5 GbE with Wi-Fi 6 and an updated, all-black, RGB-free aesthetic. If you’re in the market for a lower-priced Alder Lake board and don’t require integrated RGB lighting, this is an excellent option to build your system around.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WIFI 1

Product details

  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket
  • Supports DDR5 Memory
  • Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
  • 2.5G LAN and Intel Wi-Fi Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
  • Lightning M.2: Running at PCIe Gen 5 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs

PROS

+ + Four M.2 sockets
+ + All-black aesthetic
+ + Price

CONS

- No integrated RGB
- Could use more USB ports

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on December 28, 2021
At $309, the MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WIFI includes four M.2 sockets, a capable VRM, 2.5 GbE with Wi-Fi 6 and an updated, all-black, RGB-free aesthetic. If you’re in the market for a lower-priced Alder Lake board and don’t require integrated RGB lighting, this is an excellent option to build your system around.
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