ASUS Prime Z690-P Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS Prime Z690-P WiFi DDR5 is an ATX form-factor motherboard built on Intel's Z690 chipset for LGA 1700 socket processors, supporting 12th Generation Intel Core processors up to the Core i9. Designed for builders who want a capable, feature-rich platform without unnecessary premium overhead, this board delivers a well-rounded set of connectivity and storage options suited to both productivity and gaming workloads. At the heart of the power delivery system sits a 14+1 DrMOS VRM arrangement fed by an 8-pin plus 4-pin ProCool connector combination. Two large VRM heatsinks with high-quality thermal pads draw heat away from the MOSFETs and chokes, helping the board handle sustained workloads more reliably. Fan Xpert 4 software and multiple hybrid fan headers give you granular control over chassis and AIO cooling. Memory support extends to four DDR5 DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, accepting up to 128 GB of unbuffered DDR5 ECC memory. The board includes a dedicated circuit designed to allow voltage adjustments beyond the default 1.1 V DDR5 PMIC limit, unlocking additional overclocking headroom even on entry-level DDR5 kits. Storage is served by three M.2 Key-M slots, two of which are covered by M.2 heatsinks to reduce thermal throttling during sustained transfers, complemented by four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. The primary PCIe slot runs at PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 depending on the installed processor generation. Connectivity includes a 2×2 Intel WiFi 6 module (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, theoretical peak up to 2.4 Gbps) and Bluetooth 5.2, alongside a Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet port. Video output options on the rear panel include one DisplayPort and one HDMI for integrated-graphics use. The rear I/O provides six USB ports total, while internal headers support nine additional USB connections including a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C header and a Thunderbolt 4 header. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC887/897 7.1-channel codec. Key Specifications: - Socket: LGA 1700 | Chipset: Intel Z690 - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm × 23.4 cm - Memory: 4 × DIMM, DDR5 unbuffered ECC, dual-channel, max 128 GB - Storage: 3 × M.2 (Key M) + 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s - Primary PCIe Slot: 1 × PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 - Wireless: Intel WiFi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2, 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.2 - Ethernet: 1 × Realtek 2.5 Gb - Audio: Realtek ALC887/897, 7.1-channel - Rear USB: 6 ports total | Front USB headers: 9 ports total - Video Out: 1 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI - BIOS: 192 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - OS Support: Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit - Warranty: 3 years