MSI MPG Z690 CARBON EK X
LGA 1700, Intel Z690 (DDR5), ATXProduct details
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide range of high-quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions. For processors with more cores, thermal and power design is crucial to ensure that temperatures remain lower. MSI's enhanced PWM heatsink and improved circuit design ensure that even high-end Intel CPUs run at full speed with MSI motherboards. With MSI motherboards, you can manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. High-performance MSI motherboards are packed with advanced features and the latest technology to tackle any challenge, whether you're a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast. MSI motherboards come equipped with a variety of ports to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking features, USB, and Mystic Light transform every gaming experience into an impressive one.
Mainboard features | Front panel audio connector |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Processor family | Core i3 12th Gen, Core i3 13th Gen, Core i5 12th Gen, Core i5 13th Gen, Core i7 12th Gen, Core i7 13th Gen, Core i9 12th Gen, Core i9 13th Gen |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4x |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
Internal connection options | M.2 SATA (1x), S-ATA III (1x) |
Item number | 20553657 |
Manufacturer | MSI |
Category | Motherboards |
Manufacturer no. | 7D30-007R |
Release date | 10.11.2021 |
Form factor | ATX |
Socket | LGA 1700 |
Chipset | Intel Z690 (DDR5) |
Mainboard features | Front panel audio connector |
Operating system compatibility | Windows 10 |
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Processor family | Core i3 12th Gen, Core i3 13th Gen, Core i5 12th Gen, Core i5 13th Gen, Core i7 12th Gen, Core i7 13th Gen, Core i9 12th Gen, Core i9 13th Gen |
Memory form factor | DIMM |
Number of pins | 288x |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4x |
Max. memory (RAM) | 128 GB |
Supported memory speed | 4000 MHz, 4800 MHz, 5600 MHz |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
RAM buffer | Unbuffered |
Video connections | HDMI (1x) |
Video connection version | Display port 1.4, HDMI 2.1 |
Multi-GPU technology | AMD CrossfireX |
Network connections | RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (1x) |
Ethernet controller brand | Realtek |
Ethernet controller | Intel I225-V |
Max. port speed | 2.50 Gbit/s |
Chip | Realtek ALC4080 |
Audio channel | 7.1 Channel |
Audio Connections | Digital Audio Out (1x) |
RAID configuration | 0, 1, 10, 5 |
Internal connection options | M.2 SATA (1x), S-ATA III (1x) |
Expansion slot | PCI Express x16 (3x), PCI Express x4 (1x) |
Number of fan connector | 1 |
USB ports | USB-A |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 2.0 (2x), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (3x) |
Power connectors | 24-pin ATX |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
Scope of delivery | SATA cable |
Length | 244 mm |
Width | 305 mm |
Height | 100 mm |
Weight | 1000 g |
Length | 57.20 cm |
Width | 34.30 cm |
Height | 9.50 cm |
Weight | 3.50 kg |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.MSI2.4 %
- 2.ASUS2.5 %
- 3.Gigabyte2.6 %
- 4.AsRock2.9 %
- 5.Supermicro3.2 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.AsRock5 days
- 2.MSI6 days
- 3.ASUS7 days
- 4.Gigabyte9 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.MSI4.8 %
- 2.Gigabyte5 %
- 3.ASUS5.1 %
- 4.AsRock5.9 %
- 5.Biostar7.8 %