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Black rectangular ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and LGA 1700 socket

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z690 GAMING X Intel motherboard

SKU CH-8F0R-5N1DY

ATX motherboard for LGA 1700 Intel Core processors with DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, four M.2 connectors, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and 2.5 GbE LAN

  • 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 (DDR5)
  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • 128 GB maximum DDR5 memory across four slots with speeds up to 6000 MHz OC
  • 16+1+2 twin hybrid digital VRM with 60 A DrMOS for stable power delivery
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus four M.2 connectors for NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs
  • 5 GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and Realtek ALC1220-VB 7.1-channel audio

Socket and audience

The board fits the Intel LGA 1700 socket and accepts 12th and 13th Generation Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. A dedicated LGA 1700 mounting bracket is required for cooler installation. It targets builders who want a Z690 foundation for high-performance desktop systems.

Interface limits

The primary PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot delivers the full 5.0 link for a single graphics card. Two additional PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots operate at x4 electrical speed. Four M.2 connectors support PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2 SSDs in 2260, 2280 and 22110 form factors. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C complete the storage and peripheral bandwidth.

Build and daily use

A 16+1+2 twin hybrid digital VRM with 60A DrMOS stages is covered by full-coverage MOSFET heatsinks and enlarged thermal guards. The Realtek ALC1220-VB codec provides 2-channel analog and 7.1-channel digital output with DSD support on the rear line-out jack. 2.5GbE LAN, RGB Fusion 2.0 headers, Smart Fan 6 and Q-Flash Plus BIOS updating round out the feature set.

How it compares

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Price $176.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ690 GAMING X
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 (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 4800 / 4000
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 supportReady
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Will my existing LGA 1700 CPU cooler fit this motherboard?

Only coolers with a dedicated LGA 1700 mounting bracket are compatible. The board does not support older LGA bracket patterns.

Can I install four M.2 SSDs at once?

Yes, four M.2 slots are available — one wired to the CPU with PCIe 4.0 x4 and three wired to the chipset with PCIe 4.0 x4, all accepting 2260, 2280 or 22110 form factors.

What is the highest DDR5 speed the board can run without manual overclocking?

The default JEDEC speed is 4800 MT/s; speeds of 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800 and 6000 MT/s are listed as overclock profiles that require enabling in the BIOS.

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