Price: £269.99
Last Updated: Mar 28, 2023 04:23:28 UTC
From the manufacturer
MSI: For Gamers & Creators
MSI is one of the most trusted names in gaming and esports with countless hours and significant resources invested into premier esports leagues and tier-1 gaming teams. By supporting and working with the best of the best, MSI is able to integrate competitive gaming knowledge and aspirations with technological innovation to create new products that shatter today’s performance limits.
MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4
Game in Style
For competitive gamers looking for premium 12th Gen Intel Core performance with PCI-e 5.0 x16 graphics card architecture, improved DDR4 memory, and a vast array of M.2 Gen4 storage options, the MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 gaming motherboard is perfect for gaming in style.
Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors (LGA 1700)
4 x DDR4 DIMMs, Memory Boost (5200MHz+ OC)
Direct 16+1+1 Phase Power Design with 75A SPS
4 x M.2 Gen4 Slots with Shield Frozr
1 x PCI-e 5.0 x16 (128GB/s), 2 x PCI-e 3.0 x16 Graphic Card Slots
Intel I225-V 2.5G LAN
Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.2
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps)
Z690 Chipset, Direct 16+1+1 Phase VRM, Premium Cooling, DDR4 Memory Boost
Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors
The MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 motherboard supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors.
Form Factor: ATX
Socket Type: LGA 1700
Chipset: Intel Z690
Direct 16+1+1 Phase VRM with 75A SPS
The robust VRM design features MSI exclusive Core Boost Technology powered by 2 x 8-pin CPU power connectors:
1 Phase GT Power
Digital PWM IC
16 Direct Power Phases (Smart Power Stage / 75A)
1 Phase AUX Power
A 6-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz of thickened copper improves performance & system stability.
Premium Cooling Solution
VRM Cooling: Features heavy-plated heatsinks, connecting heat pipe, choke and 7W/mK thermal pads for improved thermal dissipation.
SSD Cooling: M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling.
System Cooling: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers – including a dedicated pump-fan header.
Chipset Cooling: Includes an enlarged heatsink.
4 x DDR4 Dual Channel (5200+ MHz Overclocked*)
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated circuit delivers pure DDR4 data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.
XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for improved memory speed and stability.
*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 5200+ MHz, supports Intel XMP.
PCI-e 5.0 x16 Slot, Cutting-Edge Storage Performance, Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity
Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points* to support the weight of heavy graphics cards and shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference:
1 x PCI-e 5.0 x16 slot (with Steel Armor)
2 x PCI-e 3.0 x16 slots
*All-new MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.
Gen4 M.2 Connectors
The MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 motherboard features MSI’s latest M.2 slots (Intel Optane supported):
4 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots
*M.2 specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
M.2 Shield Frozr
Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.
M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI’s most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.
Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2
2.5G LAN: An Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C: Enables ultra-fast 20Gbps data transfer rates between devices.
HD Audio: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost 5 & S/PDIF output.
Wi-Fi 6: Features an Intel Wi-Fi 6 module & Bluetooth 5.2 technology.
MSI Gaming Series
MAG
MPG
MPG
MPG
MEG
Form Factor
ATX
ATX
ATX
ATX
ATX
VRM
16+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, 70A SPS
Direct 16+1+1 Phase Power System, 75A SPS
Direct 18+1+1 Phase Power System, 75A SPS
Direct 18+1+1 Phase Power System, 75A SPS
Direct 19+2 Phase Power System, 105A SPS
DIMM Slots
DDR4 x 4 (5200+MHz/OC)
DDR4 x 4 (5200+MHz/OC)
DDR5 x 4 (6666+MHz/OC)
DDR5 x 4 (6666+MHz/OC)
DDR5 x 4 (6666+MHz/OC)
PCI-e x16 Slots
5.0 x 1 / 3.0 x 2
5.0 x 1 / 3.0 x 2
5.0 x 2 / 3.0 x 1
5.0 x 2 / 3.0 x 1
5.0 x 2
M.2 Slots
4.0 x 3 / 3.0 x 1
4.0 x 4
4.0 x 4 / 3.0 x 1
4.0 x 4 / 3.0 x 1
4.0 x 4 / 3.0 x 1
M.2 Shield Frozr
Top
Top
Top
Top
Double-Sided
Audio
8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5
8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5
8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5
8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5
8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5
LAN
Intel I225V 2.5G LAN
Intel I225V 2.5G LAN
Intel I225V 2.5G LAN
Intel I225V 2.5G LAN
2 x Intel I225V 2.5G LAN
WiFi & Bluetooth
Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
ROBUST VRM, 12TH GEN CORE READY – The MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI employs a direct 16+1+1 phase VRM platform with 75A Smart Power Stage for the Intel Z690 chipset (LGA 1700, 12th Gen Core ready); Core Boost architecture supports multi-core overclocking
STYLISH COOLING – VRM cooling features 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads with extra choke pads and a bilateral heat-pipe to 2 heavy-plated MOS heatsinks; Includes an enlarged chipset heatsink, M.2 Shield Frozr & a 6-layer server-grade PCB; Mystic Light ready
DDR4 MEMORY, PCI-E 5.0 x16 SLOT – 4 x DDR4 DIMM SMT slots improve memory overclocking speeds (1DPC 1R, 5200+ MHz); A PCIe 5.0 x16 SMT slot (128GB/s) supports cutting-edge graphics cards (2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, AMD CrossFire supported)
QUADRUPLE M.2 GEN4 CONNECTORS – Premium storage options consist of 4 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots (Intel Optane supported) with Shield Frozr to prevent SSD thermal throttling
WI-FI 6 CONNECTIVITY – Network hardware includes Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.2 & Intel I225V 2.5Gbps LAN; Rear ports include USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps), HDMI 2.1 & DisplayPort 1.4, and 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost 5 (supports S/PDIF output)
