MSI MPG Z690 CARBON EK X DDR5
MSI MPG Z690 CARBON EK X
- Supports 12th/ 13th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 6666+(OC) MHz
- CPU + VRM + M.2 Water Cooling: A custom-designed EK monoblock with build-in inflow indicator that offers pristine cooling for both the CPU, VRM and primary M.2 section
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
- Enhanced Power Design: Direct 18+1+1 phases power, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
- M.2 Shield Frozr: All M.2 slots covered with Shield Frozr to built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
- MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / fancy lighting effects controlled in one click. MYSTIC LIGHT SYNC supports RGB, RAINBOW(ARGB), Corsair LED strips and Ambient devices.
- 2.5G LAN with LAN Manager and Intel Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
- AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
- High Quality PCB: 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level material
- Pre-installed I/O Shield: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation
SKU msi-mpg-z690-carbon-ek-x-ddr5 Categories Intel ATX Mainboard, Intel Mainboard, Mainboard
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$1,038.00 w/GST
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Maximize your custom PC build with the powerful and feature-rich MSI MPG Z690 CARBON EK X motherboard. Boasting cutting-edge DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5 technology, this motherboard offers exceptional value for anyone looking to upgrade their system.
Transform your gaming setup and take it to the next level with your very own custom PC today! Discover the specs of the MSI MPG Z690 CARBON EK X:
PROCESSOR
- Supports 12th/ 13th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors 1
- Processor socket LGA1700
- Please go to intel.com for compatibility information.
CHIPSET
Intel® Z690 Chipset
MEMORY
- 4x DDR5 memory slots, support up to 128GB1
- Supports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
- Max. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6666+ MHz
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
- Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC
- Supports Dual Controller Dual-Channel mode
- Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory
EXPANSION SLOTS
- 3x PCIe x16 slots
- PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU)
- Support PCIe 5.0
- Support x16/ x0, x8/ x8
- PCI_E3 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
- PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU)
ONBOARD GRAPHICS
MULTI-GPU
Supports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology
STORAGE
- 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports – SATA5~8* (From Z690 Chipset)1
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports – SATAA & SATAB (From ASMedia ASM1061)
- 5x M.2 slots (Key M)
- M2_1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
- M2_2 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
- Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
- M2_3 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
- Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
- M2_4 slot (From Z690 Chipset)1
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x4
- Supports SATA 6Gb/s
- Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
- M2_5 slot (From Z690 Chipset)
- Supports PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports SATA 6Gb/s
- Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
- M2_2~5 support Intel® Optane™ Memory
- M2_1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel Core™ processors
- SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_4 slot.
RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 , RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB
Intel® Z690 Chipset
- 1x USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back panel
- 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (5 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C available through the internal connector)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports available through the internal connector
- 4 USB 2.0 ports on the back panel
USB Hub-GL850G
- 4x USB 2.0 ports available through internal connectors
AUDIO
Realtek® ALC4080 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Supports S/PDIF output
LAN
1x Intel® I225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller
WIFI & BLUETOOTH
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E module
- The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
- Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/6GHz 1(160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
- Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
- Supports Bluetooth 5.22, FIPS, FISMA
- Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in WIN10 21H1 and Windows 11.
- Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in WIN10 21H1 and Windows11.
INTERNAL CONNECTORS
- 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
- 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 5x M.2 slots (M-Key)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C connector
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
- 6x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1x Front panel audio connector
- 2x System panel connectors
- 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1x TPM module connector
- 1x TBT connector (supports RTD3)
- 1x Tuning Controller connector
LED FEATURE
- 1x EZ LED Control switch
- 4x EZ Debug LED
- 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
- 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
- 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
- 1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector
BACK PANEL PORTS
- USB 2.0
- DisplayPort
- 2.5G LAN
- Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- Audio Connectors
- Flash BIOS Button
- HDMI
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A
- USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C
- Optical S/PDIF Out
DIMENSIONS
- ATX Form Factor
- 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
MOUNTING
9 mounting holes
OPERATING SYSTEM
Support for Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit
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