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Rectangular ATX board, silver heatsinks, black PCB, rear I/O shield visible

MSI

MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 128GB Intel motherboard

SKU CH-R7SF-3AFYT

Supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors with DDR4 memory up to 128GB and 2.5Gbps LAN

  • ProcessorSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and C
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 5200 (OC) MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots3x PCIe x16 slots PCI_E1 (from CPU) Supports up to PCIe 5.0
  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 5200 MHz overclocked
  • Maximum 128 GB memory capacity for heavy workloads
  • Three PCIe x16 slots including PCIe 5.0 support
  • Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN and 7.1-channel Realtek ALC897 audio

Socket and chipset

The MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 motherboard pairs an Intel Z690 chipset with an LGA 1700 socket for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. It delivers a full-size ATX layout with dual-channel DDR4 memory support up to 5200 MHz when overclocked. Integrated 2.5 Gbps LAN and 7.1-channel audio complete the platform.

Best fit and alternatives

This board suits builders who want four M.2 interfaces, six SATA III ports and a rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connection running at 20 Gbps. It also provides three PCIe x16 slots with the primary slot wired for PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU. Buyers needing a smaller micro-ATX footprint should look elsewhere.

Deciding specification

The maximum supported memory capacity is 128 GB of DDR4. If the build requires more than 128 GB or must use a different memory type, this motherboard will not meet the requirement.

How it compares

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Price $229.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4
Model nameMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4
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 DDR4 5200 (OC) MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Intel I225-V 2.5 Gbit/s LAN controller

Questions about this item

What 12th Gen Intel processor socket does the MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 require?

The board uses the LGA 1700 socket, so a compatible 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold or Celeron CPU must be installed for the system to start.

Will my existing DDR4 modules run at their rated speed on this Z690 board?

The board supports dual-channel DDR4 up to 5200 MHz (OC); installed DDR4 DIMMs will operate at their rated speed up to that limit.

How can I confirm the 2.5 Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi are active after building?

Check Device Manager for the Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps controller and the Wi-Fi adapter, then run a network speed test to verify throughput.

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