SeekerMSI MPG Z690 Carbon Wi-Fi
MSI's MPG Z690 Carbon Wi-Fi looks like a standard Z690 motherboard, but a solid feature set and a plethora of M.2 slots make it a standout for storage hounds.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Supports 12th Gen Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket.Audio ports (Rear): 5plus Optical S/PDIF (Realtek ALC4080 Codec)
- Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 5600(OC) MHz
- Dedicated for Extreme OC: The top-notch R&D design and exclusive 2 DIMM solution deliver the world class memory performance.
- Quadruple M.2 Connectors: Onboard 4x M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance with three Lightning Gen 4 solution. Shield Frozr design keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
- Outstanding Cooling Solution: Aluminum Cover, VRM Heat-pipe, 7W/mK thermal pads, M.2 Shield Frozr and MOSFET Baseplate ensure the extreme performance with low temp.
PROS
+ Ample storage expansion with five M.2 PCI Express slots
+ Solid overclocking options
+ Plentiful USB ports
+ Reasonably priced
CONS
- Could use a price cut
- Ho-hum networking features
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By PCMag on March 22, 2022
MSI's MPG Z690 Carbon Wi-Fi looks like a standard Z690 motherboard, but a solid feature set and a plethora of M.2 slots make it a standout for storage hounds.
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