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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and four M.2 slots

MSI

MSI Z690-A WIFI DDR5 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-5DGW-A1YZS MPN Z690-A

ATX board for 12th Gen Intel CPUs with DDR5 support up to 192 GB, PCIe 5.0 x16 and four M.2 slots

  • ProcessorCore / Pentium / Celeron (12th Gen, LGA1700)
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Supported memoryDDR5
  • Max supported RAM192 GB
  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket
  • DDR5 memory standard enables up to 192 GB maximum capacity
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot provides high-speed graphics bandwidth
  • Four M.2 slots allow multiple high-performance storage drives
  • ATX form factor fits standard desktop cases with Intel Z690 chipset

Socket and chipset

This motherboard uses the Intel LGA 1700 socket with the Z690 chipset. It supports 12th generation Core, Pentium and Celeron processors. The ATX form factor fits standard desktop cases. No I/O shield or accessories are included with the board.

Memory standard and expansion limits

DDR5 memory is supported up to a maximum of 192 GB across the available slots. A single PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot provides the primary graphics connection. Four M.2 slots are available for storage devices. One legacy PCI slot is also present.

Storage and connectivity headroom

Four M.2 slots give ample room for multiple high-capacity drives. The single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot handles current graphics cards at full bandwidth. One RJ45 port provides wired network access. USB 3.1 ports handle peripheral connections.

How it compares

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Price $117.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameZ690-A WIFI DDR5
Processor
ProcessorCore / Pentium / Celeron (12th Gen, LGA1700)
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory
Supported memoryDDR5
Max supported RAM192 GB
Storage
M.2 slots4 x M.2
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe x16 slots1
PCI slots1 x PCI Slot
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
USB 3.1 ports#REF!
Size & build
Form factorATX

Questions about this item

Should I choose this Z690-A WIFI DDR5 model or another capacity option?

The specifications list a single configuration: DDR5 memory support with a maximum of 192GB across four M.2 slots and one PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot. No alternative capacities or memory generations are offered for this MPN.

What does the 192GB maximum memory mean once the board is installed?

It means you can populate the DDR5 slots with modules totalling up to 192GB. The board uses the Intel Z690 chipset and LGA 1700 socket, so 12th Gen Core, Pentium or Celeron processors will address that full capacity.

How does the PCI Express 5.0 x16 interface cap real-world GPU or add-in card speeds?

The single PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot provides up to 5.0 GT/s per lane across 16 lanes. Actual throughput depends on the graphics card or expansion device installed; the slot itself does not impose a lower ceiling.

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