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Perhaps the most important addition to Z690 is support for the latest DDR5 memory, with the MSI Pro Z690-A WIFI supporting DDR5-6400 out of the box, with a combined capacity of up to 128 GB across four memory slots. One of the biggest advancements of opting for Alder Lake is that it has plenty of varied PCIe support, including one full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, two full-length PCIe 3.0 slots operating at x4/x1, with an additional and smaller PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. Coupled with support for up to three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, one PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2, and six SATA ports, it has everything a gamer could need ranging from super-fast NVMe or even conventional hard drives for game storage. Some of the MSI Pro Z690-A WIFI's most notable features include Intel's latest Wi-Fi 6E CNVi with an Intel I225-V 2.5 GbE controller. Now while the aesthetic might not be the typical quintessential gaming-themed motherboard, it's got everything needed to get gamers off the ground with a decent feature set, and it has an equally attractive price point. There are many Z690 models to consider, but for November, one board that piques my interest is from MSI, the Pro Z690-A WIFI (DDR5) to be exact. While performance is subjective to the overall hardware configuration of a system, the motherboard is undoubtedly the gateway to unlocking all of the new features. Best Intel Motherboard For Gaming/Performance MSI Pro Z690-A WIFI (DDR5) (N/A at Amazon/$240 at Newegg) We did consider going back for an 11th generation selection (Z590/B560), but looking at the current pricing, they are either not available or the price has risen to levels beyond what we could typically recommend. The main reason for this is that there aren't that many (if any) micro-ATX models currently available to buy at retail from what little amount of Z690 models actually fit this. While we typically make a micro-ATX sized selection in our Intel guide, we've omitted to make one for this month.
#PSU TIER LIST 3.0 PROFESSIONAL#
Rest assured, all of the picks selected are my personal and professional choices, options I would be willing to spend my hard-earned money on. As we get to grips with Alder Lake and Z690, we'll be able to make some more informed choices in comparison to what we've selected for now. Over the next couple of months, we'll be reviewing and analyzing what the Z690 motherboards have to offer, including both DDR5 and DDR4 variations. There are notably many different motherboards across the Intel chipsets including the latest Z690 chipset for 12th generation processors, with pre-existing 11/10th gen options including Z590, B560, Z490, and the B460 chipsets, Some of our choices and options here are also limited by what stock is available. Our recommendations for motherboards are based entirely on personal and professional opinions. This is updated monthly just like our Intel motherboard buyers guide. For AMD recommendations, head on over to our AMD guide. Here are our choices in the motherboard market for Intel. The Z690 chipset might be here and now, but it's time to see how many make it into our picks for November 2021 in our latest Intel motherboard buyers guide. While there's still some 'value' to be had from Intel's previous 11th generation processors, with some tasty deals available on Newegg, we've considered all of Intel's currently available platforms for this month. Thereare also a good number of DDR4 supported boards too. Not only this, but it paved the way for a range of new Z690 models, and the majority with support for the latest DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, with more premium features than ever before. The month of November has been a busy one for Intel, as the long-awaited release of its 12th generation Alder Lake processors launched and has since made its way into retail channels. All numbers in the text are updated to reflect pricing at the time of writing.
#PSU TIER LIST 3.0 UPDATE#
Here is the latest update to our list of recommended Intel motherboards in our series of motherboards buyers guides.