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NZXT has just launched two Intel Z690 motherboards; a budget N5 model priced just over £200 alongside the N7 which retails for £270, meaning that this review carries higher expectations. The underlying ASRock motherboard uses DrMOS VRMs and supports DDR4 memory, so our expectations are not too high – but let's take a closer look in this review.
Key features of N7 Z690
- Designed with Intel Z690 Chipset
- Compatible with Intel 12th Generation Core i9, Core i7, Core i5 processors
- 12+1 DrMOS Power Phase Design
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity and Bluetooth V5.2
- Three M.2 connectors for storage devices
- Supports DDR4 memory overclocking speeds of up to 5000MHz and XMP
- 8-channel high-definition audio
Specification of NZXT N7 Z690
- Socket LGA 1700 for Intel 12th Generation Core i9/ Core i7/ Core i5 Processors
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
- Chipset Intel Z690
- Memory 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 128GB, Dual-channel
- Supports DDR4 Non-ECC, Unbuffered Memory up to 4800+ (OC)
- 12+1 55A DrMOS Power Phase Design, Onsemi NCP81530 controller
Expansion Slots:
- 3 x PCIe ×16 slots (Gen 5 ×16, Gen 4 ×4, Gen 3 ×4)
- 2 x PCIe Gen 3 ×1 slots
- Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFireX
- 1x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports Type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT module, Intel CNVio
Storage:
- 2x M.2 2280 Gen 4 x4
- 1x M.2 22110 Gen 4 x4
- 4x SATA 6Gbps
Networking:
- Realtek 2.5G LA
- Wi-Fi 6E Dual Band
Rear I/O:
- 1x HDMI
- 2x USB 2.0
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- Realtek 2.5Gbit LAN
- 5.1 surround audio jacks
Internal I/O:
- 7x fan headers
- 2x NZXT RGB, 1x 5V ARGB, 1x 12V RGB
- 2x USB 2.0 headers (up to four Type-A ports)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (up to two Type-A ports)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 header (for Type-C)
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