Motherboard MSI Z690 TORPEDO

About the Product
The MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO motherboard is built to house 12th Gen Intel processors using the LGA 1700 socket. It enables the creation of a powerful and versatile system, capable of handling any demanding task — from gaming to professional workloads.

Features
Supports 12th Gen Intel® Processors: Compatible with Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® CPUs on the LGA 1700 socket, ensuring excellent performance for gaming and productivity.
DDR5 Memory Support: Equipped with four DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory at speeds up to 6400 MHz (OC) for smoother multitasking and improved bandwidth.
Premium Thermal Solution: Extended heatsink design and M.2 Shield Frozr keep temperatures low for sustained high performance during intensive workloads.
Enhanced Networking: Features 2.5G LAN and Intel Wi-Fi support (optional on some models), providing fast, stable, and secure connections for gaming and professional environments.
Lightning M.2 & PCIe Gen 5: Delivers next-generation SSD performance via PCIe 5.0, maximizing NVMe drive speeds for ultra-fast load times.
Lightning USB 20G: Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port offers up to 20 Gbps transfer speeds — four times faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1.
Audio Boost 5: Studio-grade sound quality for an immersive gaming and multimedia experience.
Multi-GPU Support: Reinforced PCIe Steel Armor slots with AMD CrossFire™ compatibility for multi-GPU configurations.

Specifications

Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Socket: LGA 1700
Supported CPUs: Intel® Celeron®, Pentium®, Core™ i3, i5, i7, i9
Maximum SMP processors: 1

Memory
Compatible Memory Type: DDR5-SDRAM
Slots: 4 x DIMM
Channels: Dual-channel
Non-ECC: Yes
Supported Speeds: 4000 / 5400 / 6400 MHz
Maximum Memory: 128 GB
Unbuffered Memory: Yes

Storage
Supported Drives: HDD & SSD
Interfaces: M.2, SATA III
RAID Support: Yes
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics
Multi-GPU Support: AMD CrossFire™

Internal I/O
USB 2.0 Connectors: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors: 1
SATA III Ports: 6
Front Audio Connector: Yes
24-pin ATX Power Connector: Yes
CPU Fan Connector: Yes
Chassis Fan Headers: 6
Chassis Intrusion Connector: Yes
TPM Connector: Yes
12V Power Connector: Yes

Rear I/O Ports
USB 2.0 Ports: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports: 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Port: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45): 1
HDMI Ports: 1 (version 2.1)
DisplayPort: 1 (version 1.4)
Optical S/PDIF Out: 1
Digital Audio Output: Yes

Connectivity
Ethernet: Yes
LAN Controller: Intel I225-V
Ethernet Speed: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi: No

Chipset & Audio
Chipset: Intel Z690
Audio Chip: Realtek ALC4080
Audio Channels: 7.1 surround sound

Form Factor
Component Type: PC Motherboard
Form Factor: ATX
Chipset Family: Intel

Expansion Slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3): 1
PCI Express x16 Slots: 3
M.2 Slots (Key M): 4

BIOS
Clear CMOS Jumper: Yes

Dimensions
Width: 305 mm
Depth: 244 mm

Package Contents
Included Cables: SATA
Included Drivers: Yes