Best Z690 Motherboard for Intel Alder Lake | Best Motherboard for i5 12600K, i7 12700K, i9 12900K
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- We review the Best Z690 Motherboard for every budget & performance level. DDR5, PCIE Gen 5, all the new features, and more! Best motherboard for i5 12600K, i7 12700K, and i9 12900K. 👇Click Show More for Product Links👇
-12th Gen CPUs-
Newegg bit.ly/3mOaC6P
Best Buy go.magik.ly/ml/1bwih/
Amazon: i5 amzn.to/3BBYhXn || i7 amzn.to/3CIN2xU || i9 amzn.to/3nVwrAM
Gigabyte Waterforce Coolers (LGA 1700 Ready): amzn.to/3CGNFIf
-Motherboards-
All Z690 motherboards
🏬Amazon: amzn.to/3GMv5AV
🏬Newegg: bit.ly/3mCHNtY
🏬B&H: go.magik.ly/ml/1bpzs/
🏬Best Buy: go.magik.ly/ml/1bpzv/
Ultra Budget - Best Z690 Motherboard for Intel Alder Lake
▶️ Gigabyte Z690 UD amzn.to/3AFzp3H 🏬 bit.ly/3BrKWRr
Wifi: amzn.to/3dRN3If
Price to Performance (DDR4) -Best Z690 Motherboard
▶️ Gigabyte Gaming X amzn.to/3wluzFm 🏬 bit.ly/3bsrn0I
▶️ Aorus Elite (wifi version of Gaming X) amzn.to/3GXyz3r 🏬 bit.ly/3CJySMO
▶️ MSI Z690 Tomahawk DDR4 amzn.to/3zaNbJk
Budget Price to Performance (DDR5) - Best Motherboard for Intel Alder Lake
▶️ MSI Pro Z690-A amzn.to/3KdSeOG 🏬 bit.ly/30dz2OD
▶️ ASUS Z690 Prime-P bit.ly/3bowrn1
Midrange (DDR5) - Best Motherboard for Intel Alder Lake
▶️ Aorus Z690 Pro DDR5 amzn.to/3wfCvrD 🏬 bit.ly/3BNAUKQ
▶️ ASUS Z690 Prime-A DDR5 amzn.to/3CJFryT
High End (ATX) With Thunderbolt 4 - Best Motherboard for Intel 12th Gen
▶️ Asus ROG Maximus XIII Hero bit.ly/3ms23y9
▶️ ASRock Z690 Taichi bit.ly/3w1jKYF
Z690 Motherboards - Other Alternatives
▶️ ASUS ROG Strix Z690-F amzn.to/2ZNDkLY
▶️ MSI Z690 Force WiFi amzn.to/2ZOgTWS
▶️ Aorus Ultra bit.ly/3mFBRAn
Micro ATX (mATX) - Best Z690 Motherboard for Intel Alder Lake 12th Gen
▶️ ASUS ROG Strix Z690-G bit.ly/3mvU7vO 🏬 amzn.to/3w9Xw6S
ITX - Best Motherboard for Alder Lake
▶️ Aorus Z690i (DDR4) bit.ly/3bAPn1Z
▶️ ROG Strix Z690i (DDR5) bit.ly/3mrkFhZ
Are you looking for the best Z690 motherboard for Intel Alder Lake 12th Gen CPUs? In this first look, we review the best motherboard for i5 12600K, best motherboard for i7 12700K, and best motherboard for i9 12900K including the features that you want such as audio, VRMs, USB connectivity, networking, storage, PCIE 5.0, and DDR4/DDR5 memory support. We break it all down in an easy to understand way and give specific product recommendations for the best Z690 motherboard for you.
We review the available Z690 motherboards currently available in the US Market with current US Pricing before Intel Alder Lake 12th gen CPUs launch. The best z690 motherboard will shift as prices and availability adjust. The best alder lake motherboard for i5 12600K is DDR4 gaming focused. The best motherboard for i7 12700K will vary depending on needs for overclocking, gaming, and creative work and we recommend the midrange boards. The best motherboard for i9 12900K will need a significant VRM and likely want full overclocking features, so we recommend a midrange Z690 motherboard and up. We review boards from ASUS, ASRock, Gigabyte, and MSI and make recommendations for best mATX Z690 motherboard, best budget Z690 motherboard, best midrange z690 motherboard, and best z690 motherboard (high performance), as well as best ITX Z690 motherboard. We do not review the best E-ATX Z690 motherboards.
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Video Index
00:00 Best Z690 Motherboard Overview
0:43 Intel Alder Lake CPUs
1:14 DDR5 & DDR4 on Z690 Motherboards
1:44 DDR5 vs DDR4 Speed / Latency / Cost
2:15 IMPORTANT - Memory Generation & Z690 Motherboard Choice
2:52 PCIE Gen 5 - What it means for Z690 Motherboards
3:24 New Z690 Motherboard Features
4:02 Cooler Compatibility with New LGA1700 Socket
4:45 ASUS Boards Dual LGA 1200/1700 Mounting
5:19 New Audio Features on Z690 Motherboards
5:56 Z690 Initial Pricing & Availability
6:33 Criteria for Z690 Motherboard Rankings
7:15 AVOID These Ultra Budget Z690 Motherboards
8:02 Best Ultra Budget Z690 Motherboard
8:53 Best Price to Performance Z690 Motherboards
10:19 Best DDR4 Gaming Z690 Motherboard
12:05 Avoid These Boards in this Price Range (for now)
13:34 Best DDR5 Gaming Only Z690 Motherboard
14:03 Best DDR5 Gaming + Overclocking Motherboard
15:15 Best Micro ATX (mATX) Z690 Motherboards
17:17 Best ITX Z690 Motherboards
19:18 Honorable Mention Z690 Motherboards
21:06 Best High Performance ATX Z690 Motherboards
22:12 Best Z690 Motherboard for Creators (Thunderbolt 4)
23:25 High End Z690 Motherboards Awaiting US Release
24:35 More Motherboard Content Here - Наука та технологія
*UPDATES: 1) HWUB Completed Entry Level Z690 VRM Testing. Looks Like Any ASUS, Gigabyte, or MSI Board ATX-sized will support up to a 12900K at acceptable VRM Temps. ASRock testing to come. 2) Z690 is having typical early adopter teething issues with XMP profiles and auto enabling VMD in the bios. Make sure you update to the latest motherboard bios before attempting to make any settings changes (including enabling XMP). If having drive recognition issues, ensure that VMD is disabled in the bios. **
Which Z690 Motherboards are you most interested in? What CPU are you considering? Tell your story in the comments below!
I think i will Be on the fence on this intel stuff. Not an Intel Fans due to its price to Performance
AMD all the way
Building a machine with an i7-12700k and a ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming, I don’t see the worth in ddr5 at its price for the foreseeable future and enjoy the look of this mobo.
I originally went with the Asus Prime A, but then got a £75 voucher for a Strix F so took this one instead. I was happy to see that what you would have recommended as well!
I preordered a i7 12700k. Don’t need the extra cores and it looks like it will be noticeably faster.
This video just spoonfed me the information I was wondering about the compatibility issues of the upcoming mobos 'cus as soon as there's new cpu in town, mobos are always the first & big concern. Thanks a lot man.. really appreciate all your videos!
Glad I could help!
Thank goodness. I've been looking for someone I'm subscribed to to talk about these boards and help me sort out which board I may want to buy.
Thanks Jason.
This was fun! And a lot of work :)
Exciting times!! I am so excited to see benchmarks of these chips and see how that price/performance ratio is looking in a few weeks/months after things have settled. I am currently rocking an i7-5820k, so I'm definitely interested in a potential upgrade!!! Looks pretty sweet! Great video. Thanks for all the great info. I'll definitely check out that Gigabyte Gaming X board if I end up upgrading (which I probably won't, yet, lol).
Hi Funkadelic! Glad this was helpful for your future upgrade (:
Great video for any one wanting to try out the new Tech. I waited 10 years to upgrade and two weeks after I do they have new better tech out. Got to love the way the computer world never stops improving, which is a good thing, most of the time it's six months before new stuff but my timing was simply bad. Not sure I would have went with the 12 Gen any way, it's to new, i'll let the bugs get worked out. Thanks for the info on the 4080 Audio, that is what my new board has and I'm going to go read up on it.
Congrats on the new build!!!
Thanks so much for the info! This was really helpful. I've always been a PC gamer, but have had friends help out (or they do it entirely) with my builds in the past. I'm taking a shot at picking my own parts, so this has been great to identify what features are desirable/necessary vs. what am I overspending on.
Glad I could help. Remember getting a GPU right now is challenging due to the shortage, so grab that first.
Just found your channel and I appreciate the info! Love how you keep the engagement going in the comments
Welcome to the channel! I try to respond to everyone within a couple days if I can!
I have never used Gigabyte boards in the past. In my current builds, I am using a X570 Master in my main system and a X570l Pro ITX board in the other build for my child. What should I say, really good boards, nice quality, effective VRM, with good value/money. Also the bios support is fine. The RGB Fusion software and the general included software is - in my opinion - not as good as the MSI or Asus solutions. But I am happy with these boards 👍🏻
WOW thank you so much, you saved me from a huge mistake. I have the Z690 Taichi and I was about to order the DeepCool Ak620 air cooler when I found out that they say it is "compatible with LGA 1700" but in order for it to be compatible, you'd need to be sent a whole new bracket for it to work. Thank goodness because now I either have to make sure they send one with the cooler or get a completely different cooler all together! Thanks! I love your channel!
So glad we could help! And thanks for letting us know.
considering getting an i9-12900k before the christmas pump (probably too late but the performance is worth it). As always, great info
Its generally hard for me to sit through a 25 minute video when people talk fluff (not this video)---I appreciate your style of continuous useful information. Watched the whole thing straight through. If you post more videos just like this (which I am sure you have) I'm sure I and many others will continuously watch your stuff. Thanks again for useful content.
Thank you for the feedback! So glad you enjoyed
i remember Z490 had the same issue with SFX boards where you either had terrible ones to avoid, or really good ones that were too expensive, without any middle ground.
i was trying to make a MATX build for my dad around that time. ended up going AMD instead with a nice B550M Mortar board that just hit that sweetspot on price and features.
IMO, the mATX prices are highway robbery right now. But that's because most board partners seemed to avoid mATX (no steel legend, tuf gaming, bazooka series mATX motherboards).
Looking for more budget boards, the B660 that will be released later. Maybe with an i3. Hoping someone will market a B666 and call it 'One Hell of a Board!' With a red PCB.
This was a great video, thanks for catching me up to speed so efficiently
I just bought the aorus elite ddr4 super excited for this upgrade only paid 230 on sale
Would like to see a video dedicated to the motherboards with integrated monoblocks for high-end custom loop builds. Asus Maximus Extreme Glacial has been the most impressive one I've seen so far; MSI God-like that's apparently the largest Z690 motherboard would be interesting to see having an integrated waterblock SKU, but it's been only teased so far.
Sounds interesting, but that's more a Jays Two Cents kind of thing as I don't do extreme overclocking generally.
I chose the z690 UD ddr5 version to go with my 12900k. Hopefully everything will go smooth.
I'm a sucker for high end asus strix motherboards like these
I'm ordered the Steel Legend Z690 from Asrock, great features, sub 250$ and fits my overal build theme for my white PC case.
Hey if you happened to get the board and build already. How's the board? Never bought an asrock so don't know much about them
One thing watching through this video that I haven't really heard much about before... What do the different power stages for motherboards mean? Where can you usually find that stuff? If you're looking at similar price points is a higher power stage something you should almost always opt for, or does it entirely depend on all of the other components you're considering? Is it actually about making sure a board has baseline support for components, or is it more specifically important for overclocking? Kinda similarly, just how important is VRM quality?
That is one area that I thought about covering but decided it was more a CPU thing. Basically Intel is switching to AMD's methodology of constant boost states (about time). All the z690 motherboards that I'm aware of come with constant boost power states fully enabled so you don't even need to worry about the other power state as it is a relic of the past. You can always check in the bios to ensure you are in constant boost (P2).
Greater ability to provide high levels or current in a stable manner. The more stages and the more amperage they can provide, the better the stable overclock you can potentially achieve.
Generally as long as the board is around 10+ power stages then normal overclocking should be stable. You do not need the insane 110A+ 19+ power stage boards unless you're doing something like liquid nitrogen overclocking.
I see a few things listed as Out Of Stock or Sold Out on Newegg during their pre-sale. Hope availability is good at launch, although I wouldn't be surprised if scalpers are looking for blood in the water.
Hello, my brother is planning on building a gaming pc and I am planning on building one too. He gave me a list of parts that he planned on using and I was wondering if this is a good build because I plan building something similar or maybe better. This is my first time building a pc and I'm kind of paranoid as to what to get or what's good.
Here's the list:
• Cooler: NZXT kraken z73
• Ram: 32gb vengeance RGB pro sl (white)
• SSD: Seagate 4tb barracuda
• Motherboard: Asus TUF x570 plus wifi
• Power: corsair 850w
• Case: lian li mid tower dynamic
• Cpu: Ryzen 7 5800x
• Graphics card: not sure what to get
• Fans: lian li 120 (x9)
• Cables: lian li strimmer cables
Thank you! I am hoping you could help because your videos seem very informative and you helped a lot of people! Thanks again.
Great video! I did not find a comparison of z690 motherboards in my native language. I started Googling and I'm very glad that I got your video.
I bought Gigabyte Gaming X based on your recommendations and am now waiting for delivery.
Thanks!
Glad I could help! Good luck on the build!
Не понимаю зачем он советует эту плату когда у нее полный писец с расположением разъемов для вентиляторов. В верхней части всего два разъема, остальные все почему-то в самом низу платы. С подключением вертушек будут проблемы.
These videos actually help so much, motherboard info can be kinda hard to understand etc
Glad it helps! It takes a lot of work to get all this info together, screen all the motherboards, look at shifting pricing, come to a conclusion, etc!
Just found your channel a few days ago, already one of my favourites. I'm quite the luddite and your explanations dont make me want to beat my head against the wall in confusion as much as many other channels.
I understand SIs make it much easier for people to build computers because they more or less ensure compatibility and they assemble the machine in exchange for a fee, but are there (trustworthy) companies that take it a step further in exchange for a larger fee? Like I tell them what my current PC specs are, and the kinds of things I want to do with my new machine, and they pick the parts to get me what I want/need?
Or is the only option to keep inundating myself with information and hope that someday down the line I know enough to use a SI with confidence.
Glad you are enjoying the channel! I don't have a ton of knowledge of custom builders but I would check out Skeytech IBuyPower and CyberPower PC. You might also want to check out our best prebuilt gaming video on the channel to see if a prebuilt is right for you
@@PCBuilderChannel I'll check them out. Most "custom builders" I've found help with "I want etched glass and custom RGB pipes for water cooling" (not me at all). Looking more for someone I can tell "I play XYZ games, want the machine to last 4+ years, don't give one hoot about RGB lighting, etc." and they pick the parts and assemble it.
Pre-built seems great if I knew what specs I want/need.
In the meantime I'll just keep watching :)
Thank you so much for this advice! I went with the gigabyte gaming x z690. Really excited!
Im going for an i5-12600k, mostly gaming.
Glad we could help!
Awesome! Check out the i5-12600k build we just did on the channel today!
Bought a maximus hero z690 + 12900k + corsair dominator 5200mhz 32gb. Beastly pc to go with my 3090 strix.
Best tech channel on the site; I love your videos, Jason. My only regret is not finding them sooner. Thanks for making this content not only digestible but enjoyable! Anyway, now that my fanboy is showing, I humbly seek your counsel. I won Newegg shuffle (finally) after months of entering and bought a 3070 TI and the Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Master ATX, which is only compatible w/ intel 10th & 11th gen CPUs. Can I make this work or should I try to sell the motherboard somewhere and get a new one compatible with either Ryzen 5600x or Alder lake? Since I'm relatively inexperienced (this is my first PC build) and I'm spending a pretty penny due to the current market, I don't want to settle for too little, ya feel? Plus DDR5 is tempting. Excited to finally have the GPU but the bundles are killing me.
I think you'll see a few discounts on 10th and 11th gen CPUs. I'd see about picking up an i5 11600K or i7 11700K and putting together a build with DDR4 memory (DDR5 is very out of stock, very expensive, and not really worth it). That's a nice motherboard, and I doubt you'll get much for it right now. But if you want, you can try selling it and go Alder Lake or Ryzen 5000.
@@PCBuilderChannel Wow, thank you Jason! While I initially wanted to kinda future proof but for my first build, I think the Z590 Master will suffice. I wanted Ryzen at first; I dabble w/ music production but don't do any video editing or intense production, so my focus would be gaming. With that in mind, Rocket Lake should work out fine, especially if I can find some sweet discounts. And I feel like I would lose money and time trying to sell that motherboard. I really appreciate your advice!
Im using now Gigabyte Z590 Gaming X and its very OK board! There are some Bios problems (with 4 populated RAM slots) because only XMP 3200mhz is working good, all higher MHz's are unstable... With 2 populated slots all fine (3733mhz cl16 easy)!
Fun fact, I have a water cooler from the suck at 2011 era a heatkiller v3 End it fully fits on socket 1700
Actually purchased and waiting for delivery: ASUS Z690 STRIX-A. I'm skipping DDR5 until the cost vs performance makes more sense.
Loved the information. I've just bought the Gigabyte z690 gaming X because of your video to pair with my I5 12600k. Thank you for all the usefull information.
Happy to help!
I'm standing in line right now before doors open for a 12700k and motherboard. I was aiming for an MSI Pro Z690-A, but now after watching this I'll try to get the Gigabyte Gaming X instead. Thanks for the video, really helpful! I've been standing out in the cold for two hours, one more to go :)
Stay warm! Good luck on the build!!!
@@PCBuilderChannel Thanks! When I got in the store, there were only TWO motherboards total on shelves. And I managed to get one of them! 12700k and MSI Pro Z690-A Wifi secured :)
@@ishJJx3 Hi, how's the mobo now?
Great and valuable information. Definitely thumbs up. I have learnt quite a lot. I am new to pc building and you have helped me to understand motherboards for this generation.
Thank you for the great feedback! It means a lot to us. Glad we could help!
Really informative video mate, well done!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Great Video! TU! Please consider reviewing the E-ATX MOBO. Thx Again’
Let's goo!!!! HYPE!
The Preorder bundle I'm getting:
Asus TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4, ATX
Intel Core i7-12700K, LGA1700, 3.60 GHz, 25MB, Boxed
Kingston 32GB (2 x 16GB) FURY Renegade, DDR4 3600MHz, CL16, 1.35V
Pretty good upgrade considering I have been using i5-4690k for 7 years ^^
No worries, it will come to some other use! I will try as best as possible use parts as long as their life span can hold!
Please put the price for each item
I subscribed since I'm in the market for a new motherboard/CPU. I have an MSI B360 Gaming Plus with an i3-8350k so it's about that time.. Looking forward to an update to this video, thank you for this really informative video.
Welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching
Hey Jason, in the beginning of the ultra budget section, you recommended avoiding the MSI Pro Z690-P (~$180), but what about the Z690-A ($220)? I was able to snag it at Best Buy locally and am still waiting for an LGA 1700 bracket from NZXT. However, I am wondering if the P version is something you would recommend against as well.
Personally, I’m just trying to get something going on DDR4 for now so I can utilize this 3080TI, and then upgrade to a higher quality DDR5 board in 2 years or so after the memory prices come down.
Also, thx for the content! I’ve watched through this video alone several times lol.
i just got the Z690-p ;-;
I'm getting the 260 euro gigabyte Z690 aorus G DDR5 for audio production and casual gaming with an 12700K and evga3060TI. Anything I should know mate? I will overclock it 200mhz. I need the 4 M2 slot heatsink. I don't need thunderbolt now, I may add a thunderbolt expansion for a RME audio interface in the future. Maybe the RME will be PCI. Will it handle audio production well? And it's white!!!! Together with the Corsair 5000D airflow + 7 fans and a 360mm closes loop NXT X73 radiator. Thanks bro, I love these small channels with high quality content! Have a nice time I hope gents n' madams!
This was harder than I thought. I am looking for a DDR4 board for the i9-12900k but almost all the recommendations I have found this far uses the I225-V network chip, which I have heard nothing but bad stuff about. And most of the Realtek network controller boards seem to not have the best VRM for the i9.
Should go ddr5
@@mikerzisu9508 For gaming? If you already have fast DDR4 the gains are virtually non existent. Couple of games that you might notice if everything else in your system is optimal. Same still applies with 13th gen although the 13900k is probably better with DDR5. (gaming, I'm not talking about any other activities)
ur info and ur channel is like no other good work
Out of all of the Alder Lake CPUs I'm kinda leaning towards 12700k, but I do wanna wait for AMDs offerings.
I was partly expecting an AMD announcement early this week to spoil Intel's launch, but so far haven't heard anything. Should be late Q4 2021 or early Q1 2022 last I heard.
Hi everyone in case it helps the ASUS Strix Z690-E model specifically is one of the only boards that has an ONBOARD pci Gen 5 m.2 SSD slot instead of those somewhat clunky add-on cards
Im looking to upgrade my PC (I know, late to the party, everyone is releasing new CPU's, GPU's etc but good luck getting those lmao) and im def struggling with picking a motherboard for the i7 12700k. I have had bad experiences with Gigabyte but its 120 euros cheaper then the MSI MPG Z690, but ive always had a good experience with MSI so idunno if I have to spend the 120 extra because its familiar or go with the Gigabyte one that a lot of people say is actually good
Your conent is just what I like to see. Great job - hope you reach the 80k Subscriber mark very soon! You deserve Millions of Subs
Thanks! We hit 80K subs this morning!! Not sure if it shows on the public page yet (always a lag between UA-cam studio and public stats).
@@PCBuilderChannel You deserve it and congrats :)
So... where do you place the MSI TOMAHAWK on the tier?
Thanks for the awesome video.
Good job Jason. Keep it up!
Thank you!!!
This is a great video, that is helping a lot of people (I am going with the AORUS Pro myself)
Glad it was helpful! I just released a best i5 12600K build video. Check it out!
Nice video! Do you have to use the water cooling for VRAMS on the ASUS Z690 Formula or is it optional? I want to get it to complete my white build.
I'm not sure if you want to try operating it without that. If you are looking for an all White motherboard without the water cooling, check out the MSI Z690 Force which is all white - link in the description.
@@PCBuilderChannel I just ordered the MSI Carbon Wifi Z690 because the Force is out of stock until mid November. Do you happen to know what the main differences is? (I notice the Force is slightly cheaper)
Should I return my MSI pro ddr4 I bought from Best Buy? The better audio on the Gaming X makes me want that more.
Thank you very much for this video, it really helped me to choose my motherboard.
Glad I could help!
Thanks recently I want to update my rig Wich right know I have sandy bridge, did you recommend DDR5 to future
Hello, this has nothing to do with this video but I have a question regarding the differences that the monitor 4k ASUS TUF vs the Amazon 4-series 4k fire tv would have on my experience in playing my PS5. Can you answer me that?
Looking at this a year later, (i usually start my upgrade cycle about a year after the cpu debuts, and the boards have been out for a while) DDR5 I think isn't that big of a deal, maybe for some 13900k users but for most, especially if you already own some fast CL16 3600MHz or better it's not really worth it. I've used MSI components, mobo's and GPU's, I'm familiar with their software, I'm not that bothered about a few $'s or wringing every last bit of performance, as long as it meets my performance requirements and appeals aesthetically, job done.
Would you still recommend avoiding an entry level Z690 even if it’s the same price as a high end B660? Thanks!
The difference a year makes. I bought the TUF Gaming z690-plus wifi ddr5 today for $118 at microcenter. It was an open box though.
Have you been happy with this board?? Heard mixed reviews but just purchased it for my wife's build because I found an awesome price( not as good as yours😂). The cpu I got is i5-12600kf matched with a 6700xt gpu.
Thanks for the video, very informative. I'm probably getting the Aorus Pro, but I also found the Aorus Ultra, however I could not find a single difference between the two except for a 40 euro higher price. Something to do with Vcore-vrm I imagine?
I actually go through that in the video, the only difference is the increased power stages (:
@@PCBuilderChannel Oh thanks, silly me I generally tend to skip in video's since I'm impatient like that. Thanks!
cant wait for ur take on z790
Yes! When the they launch we plan to do a Best Intel Motherboard 2022 video so stay tuned!
Looking to get the “MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard” what do you think of that one? do you think it’s worth it to upgrade to DDR5?
Love the video!
I jumped the gun and pre ordered an i7-12700k. Not sure if i should go DDR5 or DDR4. If DDR5 is twice as expensive i might as well buy twice the amount of DDR4 memory right? What would you recommend?
Its not clear to me yet which is best. Right now from a price to performance standpoint I think ddr4, but we will have a better sense soon.
Hey , I've got a question . I've got a 3700x , 32 gb ram 3200 mhz cl 16 , a 1650 super , 240hz 1080p monitor , x570 aorus elite motherboard (no wifi) . Should I buy a 5950x , wait for zen 3d , or gather more money and wait for some price drops on gpus ? (for both video editting and gaming)
Trying to configure a gaming build for this Fall, are there any known major issues with the Asus Prime Z690-P or Z690-A from owners out there?
Bought $228 motherboard for i7-8700K in 2018. I don't think Z690 prices are that bad.
I bought an 11700k with a z590 ultra but I haven’t opened them. I was looking at the aero g gigabyte ddr4 and the 12700k but idk if the vrm will handle the turbo boost at higher sustained level. Would you recommend that setup together? Is it even worth it to upgrade from that?
I do video editing, photo editing, gaming, and mild over clocking. I just haven’t built a computer in like 9 years and a lot has changed haha.
Heard that.
Thoughts on the Gigabyte Aero G? Trying to decide between that and the Elite DDR4 for an i9. I've bought nothing but Asus for 20+ years but between the fact that the majority of those boards no longer fit Noctura coolers and they're halariously overpriced. Going with Gigabyte for the first time.
If going with an i9, I'd consider getting the Aorus Pro DDR4 (or DDR5) version. 90amp power stages (especially since nobody has done VRM testing just yet). All of the giabyte boards have a 16+1+2 VRM. Gaming X has 60amp power stages, Elite has 70amp, and I believe the Aero G has 70 amp as well but it isn't listed anywhere. i9 is a super power hog, so if you want to overclock I think I'd leaning towards the Aorus Pro as a minimum. Frankly you can get most of the performance with a lot lower power usage with the i7 12700K or KF instead. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the video. Waiting for Trident Z5 and a PSU with the new PCIE 5.0 power connector, but will probably eventually upgrade (either this gen, AMD's next, or Raptor lake).
Looking at Z690 hero, or Z690 formula potentially to go with a 12900k. I went with the z390 hero for my current 9900k, and am very satisfied with the OC experience.
Would the Gaming X handle a 12900k?, or is it best to step up a tier?
I have a question about the Aorus Waterforce 280 X. On PcPartPicker it says that this AIO doesn't support LGA 1700, so I'm a bit confused since you said it is.
Im really stuck on which motherboard to get for my i7 12700k, any thoughts? Mainly just for gaming
What do you think about Evga Classified?
I just bought my very first gpu a Msi Gaming Z Trio 3080 and I want to pair it with Intel i7 12600k what would be the best motherboard for it? Or if you think I should go with an Amd, and what motherboard would go nicely?
Alright so question time, I'm at the point where I need a new build this gen. My current setup struggles too much with what I play for me to wait for another gen. If I'm trying to put together a build to last me 3-4 years, is it worth to go DDR5 now, and upgrade to better DDR5 kits in a year or 2 when they're readily available and less expensive overall? Or just stick with DDR4 for the next few years and wait for my next build to upgrade memory?
Check out our new i5 12600k build we launched on the channel today! I think it might help you think through these questions and could serve as a good base for your new build.
I looked at all of them. I chose the MSI z690 edge wifi. Great board, really heavey duty pcb and the best rgb
I'm thinking about the same board, I'm down to the edge, tomahawk or the gigabyte gaming X. Only need the mobo and a new PSU and I can get started with my new pc
What's your experience with it? It's a great looking board and has a good set of features. I currently use their Z390 Carbon Pro Gaming (no idea if that's the correct order)
Have Z690 Asus TUF Wifi one, got on sale with 12900KF. I also did a 12700KF with B760M that may have been a bit of a mistake but w/e it runs. The memory tuning for DDR5 was annoying. Not easy 1 click xmp like DDR4 was on Intel.
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i just want to thank you for explaining cooler mounting on z690 motherboard 🙏
You're welcome! I almost saved it for a future cooler video, but thought "probably going to confuse a lot of people" so I threw it in here.
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in my country assassin 3 deep cool is very cheap and reachable...
i really want to buy that for z690 hero
i don't know what to do
plz test LGA 1200 cpu cooler on LGA1700
Looking at the Gigabyte boards, I’m not sure how the audio setup works. Seems like they are missing outputs other boards normally have. I see they are recommended but an audio problem would trip me up.
Thanks for such an informative introduction. I bought Asus Rog Strix z690g gaming Wifi. There is a good deal in my place. We got a free Asus ROG RYUJIN II 240 by buying Asus Rog Strix Z690g motherboard. That is a nice steal. :D
Nice!
So what do you think about that MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WIFI DDR4 is out now?
SOLD! I'm getting me a Gigabyte Z690 GAMING X. But question: if the Asus Tuf Gaming was the same price as the Gigabyte which would you choose?
Is the asus prime ddr4 version good?? If the ddr5 version is good would the ddr4 version be good? Im looking for a white mobo build around $230 or under for a mobo
Здравствуйте! Спасибо за видео, вы очень помогли мне определиться с выбором материнской платы.
How is the Gigabyte z690 gaming x ddr4? Still recommended? Hearing so many issues. From bios to Ram, to weaker then expected audio despite 1220. While it is loaded spec wise with everything I am looking for. Also is so similar to the Aorus elite(or is same board) but at a big discount with similar vrm. But difference is…no complaints and high reviews.
Why is the audio weak?
My secondary choice is the asus rog strix a, but at 160€ more is a lot for just WiFi and alc 4080. Third is msi tomahawk…but is same features. But almost 90€ More for WiFi and better vrm is to much it seems.
Is the gigabyte gaming X still a good choice or has it been overtaken by anything else? I was looking at the MSI mpg gaming edge and msi tomahawk and am torn between the three. Currently the gaming X is still considerably cheaper but I'm worried I might be missing out. I have i5-12600k, rtx 3080 12gb (was going to get a 3060ti/3070ti but the prime sales were just too good) and am sticking with ddr4
I also have this questio
@@Bronkeykong I ended up with the tomahawk as it was discounted. Works fine, looks good (not as RGB blingy as the edge)easy to install.
I'm looking for a Z690 DDR4 board for i5 12600K and RTX3070. Which one do you guys recommend? I'd rather a price below $300.
Was thinking may & ddr4 mb , guess will wait and c personally like msi / Big Thanks !
This video came out in November around the launch, at this point I'd consider the market set. DDR4 is the way to go.
Hey do you think that the DDR4 version of the MSI Z690-P is better than the GIGABYTE Z690 UD DDR4 ? Which one would u recommend ? Thanks for the cool vid too !
I'd recommend the Gigabyte UD if just looking for the cheapest alternative. I like the Gigabyte Gaming X z690 if you want better audio, etc. Remember to fully update the bios to the latest version before making any bios changes, and turn off VMD if your SSD doesn't show up.
Hi! Thinking about getting the i7 12700k and pairing it with either the MSI PRO Z690-A (D4), or the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK (D4). The Tomahawk is a little bit more expensive but the PRO Z690-A is currently on sale in my country.
Tomahawk has way better features, but only you can decide if its worth the extra money.
Get the msi z690 wifi edge. Its come down to 340. Best rgb too
I'm looking for a mb right now, whats a good MSI micro atx mb for 12 gen?
I just bought a MSI rtx 3090, so trying to keep msi perhaps.
Thanks a lot for making this video, I'm going with it...ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero...🤩🤩
Glad we can help!
Im torn apart between these DDR4 Z690 boards: Gigabyte Gaming X /MSI Z690pro-A / Asrock z690 steel legend.
Cuz those are my only current options rn. MAG Z690 Tomahawk wifi & Z690pro-A wifi is out of stock.
My plan of build currently is using lianli dynamic air mini with lianli sl120 white fans & lianli galahad 240mm sl edition
The Gaming X has better onboard audio and more connectivity and is the one I recommend. Make sure to fully update the bios to the latest version before changing any settings in the bios.
I just picked up evga's rtx 3090ti yesterday. I have to upgrade my mb and cpu. I was thinking of going with the i7 12700k as I've heard many times that the i9 runs hit regardless the aio. For motherboards I have been eyeballing the rog 690e but reports of some users z690e's caught on fire. Jayztwocents covered this but that video was from 7 months ago. Maybe asus changed the next shipments since then??
Whoa the channel is growing! Have been mia
We are growing so fast! We really appreciate the support (:
just picked up Aorus Z690 Pro DDR5 for $230 couldn't go wrong
Thank you for the very insightful videos. Do you have any motherboard suggestions that have ddr4 memory with at least 1 pcie 5.0 slot with pcie x16 v4.0 slots, and has the ability to add a thunderbolt 4 card. Any light you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
That's a pretty unique combo. Most of the boards with a PCIE 5.0 slot have DDR5. Given there aren't even any PCIE 5.0 devices yet, I'd forgo it. Most of the boards have thunderbolt 4 headers.
Have you looked at the ASUS Prime Z690-P WiFi D4 (DDR4 version)?
Thank you very much for your reply. Yes, I did. I would like at the very least 2 pcie version 4 x 16 slots electrically. One 16 lane electrically for a GPU and 2nd x16 slot for an ASUS 4x M.2 adapter card. Unfortunately, all z690 boards drop down to 8x8 lanes electrically when you fill in the first two slots. This is due to resource sharing issues of the chipset, because the 12th gen cpus only having 16 bus lanes. I think I will need to build a threadripper to get enough pcie lanes. Again, thank you for your time.
Will the Gigabyte Gaming X be any good for i7 and a overclock?
Would you recommend the Z690 Gaming X for i7 12700k? I am hoping to overclock the P cores to 5.0ghz and no overclock for the E cores.
For overclocking, no one has done VRM testing on anything yet. So right now I would be conservative and get the Aorus Pro
I would say, sometimes when you want to garner more customers, you cut your prices and take a small hit in profits to garner a larger customer group, who will then be more willing to become a loyal customer.. which down the line will then help you both bring your product name as mainstream when you are trying to cut into customers from more well known brands like Asus and or MSI ect..
Crazy to see this guys channel grow so fast
We sure appreciate the support!
@@PCBuilderChannel i like how much you cover it’s really helpful
Thanks for the super complete review!
Would you suggest buying an ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WI-FI DDR5 for an i9 12900K?
Right now in my country it's the cheapest board, and it supports previous cooler solutions...
It’s a good board, I’d get the ddr4 version