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Rectangular ATX motherboard in black and silver with silver heatsinks and I/O shield

MSI

MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR5 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-8AS8-P282Y

ATX Intel Z690 board with LGA 1700 socket supporting 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs and dual-channel DDR5 up to 6400 MHz OC and 128 GB capacity

  • ProcessorSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron proc
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR 6400 (OC)/6200 (OC)/6133 (OC)/6000
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots3x PCIe x16 slots PCI_E1 (From CPU) Support up to PCIe 5.0 x
  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 6400 MHz OC and 128 GB capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for latest graphics cards
  • 5 Gbps Intel LAN plus Realtek ALC4080 7.1 audio
  • USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20 Gbps Type-C and multiple 10 Gbps ports

Built for 12th Gen Intel and DDR5

The MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI pairs an LGA 1700 socket with the Intel Z690 chipset to support 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Dual-channel DDR5 memory scales up to 128 GB and runs at speeds from 4800 JEDEC up to 6400 OC. Three PCIe x16 slots provide a PCIe 5.0 x16 lane from the CPU plus two chipset-driven slots at PCIe 3.0 x4 and x1. Storage connectivity includes four M.2 interfaces and six SATA ports.

Thermals and power delivery

Extended heatsinks cover the VRM and M.2 areas to keep temperatures in check during sustained loads. The 2.5 Gbps Intel I225V LAN controller and Realtek ALC4080 7.1-channel audio codec operate within the board's standard power envelope without adding noticeable noise. Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps Type-C, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps ports and four USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps ports draw power directly from the chipset, keeping cable routing simple.

Build integration

ATX dimensions fit standard mid-tower and full-tower chassis while the pre-installed I/O shield speeds up installation. Included accessories are a CMOS battery, one SATA cable, the chassis I/O back panel and a Wi-Fi antenna for the integrated wireless module. The rear panel layout groups 2.5 Gbps LAN, audio jacks with S/PDIF and high-speed USB ports so front-panel headers remain free for case connections.

How it compares

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Price $303.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Model nameMSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Processor
ProcessorSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
Processor socket LGA1700
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR 6400 (OC)/6200 (OC)/6133 (OC)/6000 (OC)/5800 (OC)/5600 (OC)/5400 (OC)/5333 (OC)/5200 (OC)/5066 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800 (JEDEC) MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Intel I225 V 2.5 Gbit/s LAN controller
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headersIntel Z690 Chipset
1x USB3.2 Gen2 × 2 20 Gbit/s Type-C port on the back panel
4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbit/s ports (1 Type-C internal connector, 3 Type-A ports on the back panel)
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports through the internal connector)
1x USB 2.0 Type-A port on the back panel
Hub-GL850G
5x USB 2.0 ports (1 Type-A port on the back panel, 4 Type-A ports available through internal connectors)

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU into the LGA 1700 socket without bending pins?

Align the processor triangle with the socket marker, lower it straight down without pressure, then close the retention lever until it clicks; the socket uses a 1700-pin land grid array so the pins are on the board, not the CPU.

Which component will need replacement first during long-term ownership?

The included CMOS battery maintains firmware settings when the system is unplugged and will eventually require replacement once the voltage drops too low to hold the configuration.

What thermal limit appears first when the VRM runs under sustained heavy load?

The 12+1+1 phase power design with extended heatsinks is rated for high current, so the motherboard’s own thermal protection will throttle the CPU before the VRM components reach their maximum operating temperature.

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