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ATX motherboard with black and silver heatsinks, LGA 1700 socket, DDR5 slots, multiple PCIe slots

MSI

MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO Intel motherboard LGA 1700 DDR5 128GB ATX

SKU CH-PQNX-89ZQT

ATX board for 12th Gen Intel CPUs with DDR5 up to 6400MHz and 128GB capacity

  • ProcessorSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron proc
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR5 6400 (OC) MHz memory
  • 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 and 128 GB capacity
  • Intel Z690 chipset with PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics
  • Realtek ALC4080 codec delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio
  • Intel I225V controller provides 2.5 Gbps wired network connectivity

MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO ATX Motherboard

The MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z690 chipset with an LGA 1700 socket. It supports 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. The board runs dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 6400 MHz overclocked and a maximum capacity of 128 GB. It is intended for builders assembling a high-performance desktop on the Z690 platform.

Bundled accessories for basic installation

The package includes the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and a chassis I/O back panel. A WiFi antenna is supplied only if the board has a built-in WiFi module. No other accessories are included, so builders must source additional cables, mounting hardware or cooling brackets separately to complete their build.

Primary expansion slot runs PCIe 5.0 x16

The top PCIe x16 slot is wired to the CPU and supports PCIe 5.0 x16 bandwidth. The second full-length slot runs at PCIe 3.0 x4 from the chipset, while the third operates at PCIe 3.0 x1. An additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slot is also present. This lane distribution decides whether the board can deliver full PCIe 5.0 throughput to a single graphics card or add-in device.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO
Model nameMSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO
Processor
ProcessorSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
Processor socket LGA1700
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR5 6400 (OC) 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

Does the CMOS battery on the MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO need periodic replacement?

A CMOS battery is included in the box; it powers the real-time clock and BIOS settings and typically lasts several years before needing a swap.

What limits sustained PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics throughput on this board?

The PCI_E1 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 directly from the CPU, so the graphics card's own thermal and power envelope becomes the first bottleneck under continuous load.

How much heat and fan noise should I expect from the VRM area when all cores run all day?

Extended heatsinks cover the power phases and the chipset, allowing passive dissipation; audible fan noise only appears if you add active cooling yourself.

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