MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo EK X DDR5 Motherboard :
Features:
- Support Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 6400(OC) MHz
- CPU + VRM Cooling: A monoblock that offers pristine cooling for the CPU and VRM heatsink
- Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
- Latest Network Solution: Onboard 2.5G LAN deliver the best online experience without lag
- Lightning M.2: Running at PCIe Gen 5 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
- Lightning USB 20G: Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port, offers 20Gbps transmission speed, 4X faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1
- AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
- Multi-GPU: With Steel armor PCIe slots. Supports AMD Crossfire™
Overview:
Core Boost
MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo EK X DDR5 Motherboard comes With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
6 layer PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper
6 layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise in MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo EK X DDR5 Motherboard.
16+1+1 Duet Rail Power System
MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo EK X DDR5 Motherboard has An aggressive digital VRM power design with digital PWM IC and 16 Duet Rail Power System with 70A Smart Power Stage, make sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions.
PCIe Steel Armor
Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength with MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo EK X DDR5 Motherboard.
PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGN
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.
EK CUSTOM-DESIGNED CPU + VRM WATER COOLING
Sustain the high performing for 12th gen Intel core processors, a custom-designed EK cooling solution that offers cooling for both the CPU and VRM is used to prevent thermal throttling, allowing gamers to sustain heavy gaming loadings without the noisy environment. It’s ready for everything!
M.2 SHIELD FROZR
World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance all in MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo EK X DDR5 Motherboard.
FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
FROZR AI COOLING
Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.
OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING
MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo EK X DDR5 Motherboard is Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.
CORE BOOST
MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo EK X DDR5 Motherboard has Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
16 + 1 +1 DUET RAIL POWER SYSTEM
Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with digital CPU power system. Combining 8 + 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MAG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings.
1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS with MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo EK X DDR5 Motherboard.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
High performance MSI MAG Z690 Torpedo EK X DDR5 Motherboard is loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you’re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.
SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT
MSI motherboards adopted the advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCI-E slot to diminish interference and electrical noise, fully supporting higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds of PCI-E 5.0 signal.
LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
MSI Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E represents the bandwidth of a x16 interface to 128GB/s, which is double of the speed of the previous generation.
CONNECTIVITY
MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.
Specifications:
| Model | MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X |
| SOCKET | 1700 |
| DDR5 MEMORY | 6400+(OC) , 6200(OC) , 6000(OC) , 5800(OC) , 5600(JEDEC) , 5400(JEDEC) , 5200(JEDEC) , 5000(JEDEC) , 4800(JEDEC) MHz |
| CHIPSET | Intel® Z690 Chipset |
| MEMORY CHANNEL | Dual |
| DIMM SLOTS | 4 |
| MAX MEMORY (GB) | 192 |
| PCI-E X16 | 3 |
| PCI-E X1 | 1 |
| SATAIII | 6 |
| M.2 SLOT | 4 |
| USB 3.2 PORTS (FRONT) | 1(Gen 2, Type C), 2(Gen 1, Type A) |
| USB 3.2 PORTS (REAR) | 1(Gen 2×2, Type C), 3(Gen 2, Type A), 2(Gen 1, Type A) |
| USB 2.0 PORTS (FRONT) | 4 |
| USB 2.0 PORTS (REAR) | 2 |
| AUDIO PORTS (REAR) | 5+ Optical S/PDIF (Realtek® ALC4080 Codec) |
| SERIAL Ports (Front) | 1 |
| DISPLAY Port | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| DirectX | 12 |
| Crossfire | Yes |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Support for Windows® 10 64-bit |
| FORM FACTOR | MATX |
| DIMENSION | 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
