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ASUS PRIME Z690-A

Overview

Intel Z690 (LGA 1700) ATX motherboard with PCIe 5.0, four M.2 slots, 16+1 DrMOS power stages, DDR5, HDMI, DisplayPort, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 support and Aura Sync RGB lighting

Reasons To Buy

  • Supports new DDR5 memory
  • Excellent overclocking options
  • Good selection of USB ports at rear
  • Easy to install M.2 drives with Q-Latch clips

Reasons To Avoid

  • No onboard Wi-Fi
  • Fan-header layout a bit awkward

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