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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and LGA 1700 socket

MSI

MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Intel motherboard LGA 1700 DDR5 128GB ATX

SKU CH-ZKZS-CZ2SZ

ATX motherboard with Intel Z690 chipset and LGA 1700 socket supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors, dual-channel DDR5 6400 (OC) memory up to 128GB, 2.5Gbps LAN, 7.1-channel audio, and PCIe 5.0 slots

  • ProcessorSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and C
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR5 6400 (OC) MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots2x PCIe x16 slots (From CPU) Support PCIe 5.0 Support x16/ x
  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 6400 MHz and 128 GB capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 on primary x16 slot for latest graphics cards
  • Dual 2.5 Gbps Intel LAN controllers for fast wired networking
  • 1-channel audio with Realtek ALC4080 codec and S/PDIF output

Platform Ready

This MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY motherboard pairs an LGA 1700 socket with the Intel Z690 chipset. It supports 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors in a standard ATX layout. Four M.2 interfaces and six SATA ports provide extensive storage connectivity for high-capacity builds.

Who It Suits

Builders moving to DDR5 memory will find dual-channel support up to 6400 MHz (OC) and a 128 GB maximum capacity. The board also delivers 2.5 Gbps LAN via dual Intel I225-V controllers plus 7.1-channel audio from a Realtek ALC4080 codec.

PCIe 5.0 Graphics

Two CPU-linked PCIe x16 slots run at PCIe 5.0 and operate at x16/x0 or x8/x8, making this the deciding spec for multi-GPU or single high-bandwidth graphics configurations.

How it compares

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Price $293.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MEG Z690 UNIFY
Model nameMSI MEG Z690 UNIFY
Processor
ProcessorSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 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 controller2x Intel I225-V 2.5 Gbit/s LAN controllers
Ports & slots
PCI slots2x PCIe x16 slots (From CPU)
Support PCIe 5.0
Support x16/ x0, x8/ x8
1x PCIe x4 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4

Questions about this item

How much power does the MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY draw under full load?

The board itself does not publish a TDP figure; total system draw will depend on the 12th Gen Intel Core processor and DDR5 memory you install.

Which components must I already own to boot this motherboard?

You need an LGA 1700 CPU, DDR5 modules, an ATX power supply, storage drives and a chassis; the box only adds a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the I/O shield.

Will my PCIe 3.0 add-in cards run at full speed in the chipset slot?

The single chipset-connected slot is wired for PCIe 3.0 x4, so a PCIe 3.0 card will operate at its native rate.

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