The Intel Z690 Motherboard Overview (DDR5): Over 50+ New Models
by Gavin Bonshor on November 9, 2021 9:00 AM ESTEVGA Z690 Classified (DDR5)
As with the EVGA Z690 Dark K|NGP|N edition, we also have limited information on the more conventional EVGA Z690 Classified model. EVGA did skip a Classified series model for Z590, but it's making a comeback for Z690, with a similarly premium and elegant aesthetic that we are used to from EVGA. From the image EVGA has provided, there's a nice RGB-enabled rear panel cover, with a wave of heatsinks located across the board. EVGA is also using right-angled connectors like the Dark series, which makes cable management easier. There is also an overclocker's toolkit located in the top-right hand corner of the PCB, including a power button, a reset button, and two 2-digit LED debuggers.
In the top right-hand corner are four memory slots that will support DDR5 memory, but EVGA hasn't unveiled a list of specifications at this time. We do know that the EVGA Z690 Classified will feature a 19-phase power delivery, with two 2.5 GbE controllers and a Wi-Fi 6E CNVi. It'll also include an 8-channel HD audio codec of some kind, and will certainly feature plenty of PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, with eight SATA ports.
EVGA also mentions that the actual heatsinks and motherboard may change closer to the launch, but we will update this page when more information and specifications are released.
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Pneumothorax - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - link
These prices are insane. You need to add $300 tax on top of any ADL build for Z690/DDR5.Gasaraki88 - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - link
OMG... those mobo prices... wowOxford Guy - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - link
‘Video cards are insane so why not us?’TeddyBaeeer - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - link
Gigabyte Z690i Aorus Ultra is NOT DDR5. It is ddr4 and your link goes to the ddr4 boardSamus - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - link
Cheapest ITX board is $400-$440. Yikes.Oxford Guy - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - link
And some have tried to dismiss the apparent fact that inflation is a significant cause. Supply constraint doesn’t explain all of it nor does an increase in sedentary entertainment due to Covid.You’ve got your shrinkflation and your price inflation. Both are occuring.
zodiacsoulmate - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - link
The MSI Z690 Ace is E-ATX, not ATX.How do I know? i preordered it on the 4th, and newegg is showing availability on Dec 3rd… It is so much better than the HERO at 600 dollar
zodiacsoulmate - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - link
I thought thunderbolt port support displayport protocol? So will those thinderbolt 4 port without dp input port, output video from integrated GPU?zodiacsoulmate - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - link
Another error in the article, the ALC4082 should include MSI Z690 AceInjuis - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - link
The inflation just never stops, does it?