Very good93/100
- peak performance
- Modern and sophisticated technology
- DDR5
- M.2, USB 3.2 and PCIe 5.0
- Bluetooth and WLAN
- Lush equipment/scope of delivery
The ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi puts Intel's 12th generation Core processors at the forefront, featuring enhanced power delivery, cooling, cutting-edge connectivity options, and a range of features that effortlessly drive peak performance. This flagship model is your ticket to the next level of gaming.
| Processor family | Core i5 12th Gen, Core i7 12th Gen, Core i9 12th Gen | 
| Memory type | DDR5 RAM | 
| Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4 x | 
| Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (1x), M.2 PCIe (2x), S-ATA III (6x) | 
| Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 
| Mainboard features | Front panel audio connector, Onboard processor, RGB header | 
| Item number | 17252881 | 
| Manufacturer | ASUS | 
| Category | Motherboards | 
| Manufacturer no. | 90MB18J0-M0EAY0 | 
| Release date | 4.11.2021 | 
| Sales rank in Category Motherboards | 149 of 1021 | 
| Form factor | ATX | 
| Socket | LGA 1700 | 
| Chipset | Intel Z690 (DDR5) | 
| Mainboard features | Front panel audio connector, Onboard processor, RGB header | 
| Operating system compatibility | Windows 10 | 
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI | 
| Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax | 
| Processor family | Core i5 12th Gen, Core i7 12th Gen, Core i9 12th Gen | 
| Memory form factor | DIMM | 
| Number of pins | 288 x | 
| Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4 x | 
| Max. memory (RAM) | 128 GB | 
| Memory chip | DDR5 SDRAM | 
| Max. RAM OC | 6400 MHz | 
| Supported memory speed | 4800 MHz, 5000 MHz, 5200 MHz, 5400 MHz, 5600 MHz, 5800 MHz, 6000 MHz, 6200 MHz | 
| Memory type | DDR5 RAM | 
| RAM buffer | Unbuffered | 
| Video connections | DisplayPort (1x), HDMI (1x) | 
| Video connection version | HDMI 2.1 | 
| Network connections | RJ45 (1x) | 
| Ethernet controller brand | Realtek | 
| Ethernet controller | Ethernet LAN, LAN | 
| Max. port speed | 2.50 Gbit/s | 
| Chip | Realtek ALC4080 | 
| Audio channel | 7.1 Channel | 
| Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm (3x), Optical TOSLINK (1x) | 
| RAID configuration | 0, 1, 10, 5 | 
| Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (1x), M.2 PCIe (2x), S-ATA III (6x) | 
| Expansion slot | PCI Express x1 (Gen 3) (1x), PCI Express x16 (Gen 4) (1x) | 
| Number of fan connector | 5 | 
| USB ports | USB-C | 
| Exact USB ports | USB-A 2.0 (4x), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (2x), USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (2x) | 
| Power connectors | 24-pin ATX | 
| Country of origin | China | 
| Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi | 
| Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer ASUS fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. | 
| CO₂-Emission | |
| Climate contribution | 
| Scope of delivery | Sata Cables | 
| Length | 244 mm | 
| Width | 305 mm | 
| Height | 110 mm | 
| Weight | 1543 g | 
| Length | 37.30 cm | 
| Width | 31 cm | 
| Height | 11.20 cm | 
| Weight | 3.47 kg | 
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