ASRock Z690 Extreme DDR4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard

The ASRock Z690 Extreme is an ATX motherboard built upon the Intel Z690 chipset, providing a platform for 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core processors on the LGA 1700 socket. This board is engineered for users who prefer to build with DDR4 memory, offering support for up to 128 GB across four dual-channel DIMM slots. Its power delivery system is designed to provide stable voltage to the CPU during demanding tasks and is supplied by dual 8-pin power connectors. The Z690 chipset enables overclocking capabilities for both the processor and system memory.

Expansion and connectivity options are comprehensive. The primary graphics card slot is a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, prepared for next-generation components, and is supplemented by additional PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots. For storage, the motherboard includes three M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe SSDs and eight SATA III ports that support various RAID configurations. Network connectivity is handled by dual 2.5GbE LAN ports for high-throughput wired connections. The rear I/O panel features USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, along with both DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 1.4 video outputs.

• Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA 1700 socket
• Four DDR4 DIMM slots accommodate up to 128 GB of system memory
• Supports memory speeds up to 5333 MHz via overclocking
• Features one PCIe 5.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 x16, and one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
• Provides three M.2 slots and eight SATA III ports for storage drives
• Equipped with dual 2.5GbE LAN for high-speed networking
• Includes a Realtek ALC1220 audio codec
• Offers rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C connectivity
• Built on the standard ATX form factor
• Includes headers for both standard and addressable RGB lighting strips