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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z690 GAMING X DDR4 (REV 1.0) Intel motherboard

SKU CH-BHWG-XCE68

An ATX motherboard for LGA 1700 CPUs with DDR4 memory support, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, four M.2 sockets, 2.5 GbE LAN and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C

  • ProcessorSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron P
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • 16+1+2 digital VRM with 60A power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • Four M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 and enlarged heatsinks for fast storage
  • Realtek 2.5GbE LAN and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C at 20Gb/s
  • Realtek ALC1220-VB audio with WIMA capacitors for 7.1 digital output

Z690 Gaming X DDR4 Platform

The GIGABYTE Z690 GAMING X DDR4 motherboard uses the Intel Z690 chipset and an LGA 1700 socket to support 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four 288‑pin DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB of dual‑channel memory with overclocked speeds ranging from 3466 to 5333 MT/s. A dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required for cooler installation.

16+1+2 Digital VRM Sustained Output

The direct 16+1+2 phase digital VRM employs 60 A power stages and tantalum polymer capacitors to deliver stable current during extended workloads. Fully covered MOSFET heatsinks spread heat across a large surface area, while shielded memory routing reduces electrical interference that can degrade signal integrity over long sessions. Smart Fan 6 uses multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with fan‑stop to keep thermals in check without constant noise.

Quad M.2 With Thermal Guards

Four M.2 slots — one CPU‑linked PCIe 4.0 x4 and three chipset‑linked PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 — accept 2260, 2280 and 22110 form‑factor drives, each protected by an enlarged thermal guard. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10, while Intel Optane acceleration is available on the chipset‑connected sockets. Rear I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type‑C port rated at 20 Gb/s, 2.5 GbE LAN and Realtek ALC1220‑VB audio with WIMA capacitors for 2‑channel analog and 7.1‑channel digital output.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ690 GAMING X DDR4
Processor
ProcessorSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron Processors
CPU socketLGA 1700
* Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4933(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3666(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
2 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
Optane memory supportYes
* System acceleration with Intel Optane Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset.
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VB CODEC
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
Rear panel ports1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 × 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How loud or hot does the 16+1+2 digital VRM with 60A power stages get under all-day load?

The fully covered thermal design uses high-coverage MOSFET heatsinks to dissipate heat from the direct 16+1+2 digital VRM and 60A power stages during sustained operation.

Do I already need a dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket for my cooler to fit this board?

Yes, a dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required for cooler installation on the LGA 1700 socket.

Will my existing SATA SSDs and DDR4 memory work alongside the PCIe 5.0 graphics slot and four M.2 connectors?

Six SATA 6Gb/s ports support existing SATA drives, four DDR4 slots accept current memory, one PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot takes modern GPUs, and four M.2 connectors with enlarged thermal guards handle NVMe SSDs.

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