MSI MEG Z690 ACE Intel Z690 LGA 1700 E-ATX Motherboard with PCIe 5.0 and Thunderbolt 4

• MSI MEG Z690 ACE E-ATX motherboard is designed to support latest Intel Socket LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Intel core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors.
• The MSI MEG Z690 ACE motherboard is PCIe 5.0 Ready supporting up to 128GB DDR5 6666+MHz(OC) of memory on 12th Gen Intel. The DDR5 MSI motherboard support next gen PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots making it future proof.
• Enjoy extended connectivity with the next-gen technology of PCIe 5.0, WI-FI 6E, 2.5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, M.2 Gen 4 slot, USB Type-C and an excellent audio experience for your entertainment with 7.1 HD Audio Boost.
• Features the most comprehensive cooling options ever that are configurable via M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI Cooling. We can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
• Equipped with Memory Boost, XMP 3.0 and Core Boost which advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance also Creating a perfect condition to support multi-core CPU running at full speed.

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DDR5 Memory

A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MEG Z690 ACE is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

Lightning GEN 5

MSI Lightning Gen 5 PCIe represents the bandwidth of a x16 interface to 128GB/s, which is double the speed of the previous generation. Comes with advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIe slot to diminish interference and electrical noise.

Future Ready Storage

MSI motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.Onboard 5x M.2 connectors strengthened by double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr.

2.5G LAN

Onboard dual 2.5Gbps LAN with LAN manager provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN, delivering the best online gaming experience.

Thunderbolt 4

Thunderbolt 4 with up to true 40Gbp speed and support for up to 6 devices. Additionally, Maximum 8K display support, Multi-Port Accessory Architecture and USB 4.0 compliant provide reliable connectivity and better user experience.

WI-FI 6E

The latest Wi-Fi 6E solution supports 6GHz spectrum, Bluetooth 5.2, provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.

Core Boost

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.

Memory Boost

MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.

1-Second Overclocking!

MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need. Simply turn the dial or use the Gaming App and your PC gets another adrenalin shot!

Resizable Bar

Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.

M.2 Shield Frozr

World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection.

XMP 3.0

The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

EZ DEBUG LED

Onboard LEDs key components will indicate the source of the problem also its functions as temperature monitor. Smart Button is for Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control functions with just one click.

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