ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E 12th Gen ATX Motherboard

ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700), 13 Phase SPS Dr.MOS Power Design, DDR4 5000MHz (OC), 1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1, Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DisplayPort, Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio. Dr. MOS’s design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.

This ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E motherboard is capable of accommodating multiple M.2 storage devices, one of which can support PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSD, it is capable of performing twice the speed compared to the previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning-fast data transferring experience. ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E motherboard comes with 8 SATA3, 2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4), 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3), 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Front Type-C, 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear Type A+C), 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front), Dragon 2.5G LAN, Intel Gigabit LAN 802.11ax (WiFi 6E) & Bluetooth. The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high-end graphic cards. Here, the USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as the previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with a reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way. In this motherboard, the USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.

In addition to the built-in RGB illumination, it also features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allow the motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis, and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects. In this 12th Gen motherboard, the intelligent 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers, and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet.

The Intel LAN provides the best throughput performance, lower CPU utilization, enhanced stability, and is able to deliver the ultimate network experience to users. In this motherboard, the WiFi 6E technology has extended to the whole new 6GHz spectrum band, providing more WiFi capability and giving even better and faster internet traffic. In addition, to deliver higher speeds, the WiFi 6E also enhances the lower latency and supports service levels that are equivalent to 5G networks. This ASRock Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E motherboard has a pair of onboard Type-A and Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ports built on the rear i/o for supporting next-generation USB 3.2 Gen2 devices and to deliver up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates.