Bring easy lighting control and robust gaming performance to your build with the NZXT N7 Z690 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard Blackin black from NZXT. Sporting an Intel LGA 1700 socket and the Z690 chipset, this ATX motherboard is compatible with 12th Gen Intel Core i3, i5, i7, and i9 processors, as well as Celeron Gold and Pentium CPUs. Install up to 128GB of dual-channel RAM in four slots supporting speeds up to 5000 MHz when overclocking. Three PCIe x16 slots and support for AMD 2-way CrossFireX enable powerful graphics performance, while two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots accommodate additional adapter cards. Install storage via four SATA III interfaces and three M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots. RAID support allows for storage flexibility and optimal performance.

Connect to wired accessories via a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, as well as two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, and two USB-A 2.0 ports. Output video via HDMI and connect audio components using a S/PDIF output and five 3.5mm analog jacks supporting 5.1 surround sound setups. In addition to Clear CMOS and BiOS Flashback buttons, the rear panel also sports a 2.5 GbE RJ45 port for fast wired networking. Or, use Wi-Fi 6E for fast and secure wireless internet. Bluetooth 5.2 allows for easy pairing to wireless peripherals. Internal headers provide support for RGB lighting, front-panel USB-A and C ports, up to five system fans, a liquid cooling pump, and more. The N7 Z690 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard is compatible with Windows 10 and 11 64-bit operating systems.

ATX Form Factor    Intel Z690 Chipset    LGA 1700 Socket    4 x Dual-Channel DDR4 RAM Slots    4 x SATA III, 3 x M.2    PCIe 5.0, PCIe 4.0 & PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots    2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.2    USB 3.2 Gen 2, Gen 1 & 2.0 Ports    Supports Windows 10 & 11 (64-Bit)

This motherboard utilizes the Intel LGA 1700 socket. The Z690 chipset supports Intel Hybrid Technology, Optane Memory, and RAID for streamlined performance.

This motherboard is compatible with 12th Generation Intel processors, including Core i3, i5, i7, i9, and Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs.

Install multiple graphics cards using PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x16, and PCIe 3.0 x16 slots. Support for AMD 2-Way CrossFireX allows you to combine the power of two graphics cards. Two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots support additional adapter cards.

The rear I/O port sports a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, and two USB 2.0 ports. Internal headers provide front-panel support for one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, as well as up to two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and four USB-A 2.0 ports.

Take advantage of fast and secure wireless internet via Wi-Fi 6E with MU-MIMO support. Connect to wired networks via an RJ45 port supporting 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.

• All-metal cover completes the look of your build
• Digital RGB lighting control through NZXT CAM
• Digital fan control with profiles within NZXT CAM for seven independent fan channels
• Integrated rear I/O shield and efficient layout ensures optimal setup
• Designed for easy upgradeability

Doubling the speed of its predecessor, USB 3.2 Gen 2 features a maximum throughput of 10 Gb/s when used with compatible devices and is synonymous with USB 3.1 Gen 2.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What PCB Revision is this motherboard?

A: The MSI PRO Z790-S WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard would have the latest PCB version.

Q: 2. Can the pcie 4 and 5 be used together for nvlink with two a5000 GPUs?

A: The Gigabyte Z790 UD AC LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard BH #GIZ790UDAC would not be suitable for Dual A5000 NVLinked GPU.

Q: 3. Will this work with a LAG-1700 RAPTOR LAKE Intel Xeon-E 2488 CPU?

A: The ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard (B&H # ASPWSW680ACE) is not compatible with the Intel Xeon-E 2488 processor.

Q: 4. Does the BIOS need updated to accept the DDR5 SDRAM? I bought G.SKILL Trident Z5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 5600 Intel XMP 3.0 Desktop Memory Model F5-5600U3636C16GX2-TZ5K, and I can't install Windows because I see a memory error when turning on the system. Seems like the BIOS wants DDR4 or 4800 MHz.

A: DDR$ and DDR5 have different pin layouts. They are not interchangeable.

Q: 5. Will this come with screws for the m.2 nvme ssd?

A: Yes, this MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard comes with the screws to hold the m.2 NVMe SSD.

Q: 6. In product description, it's mentioned that it supports DDR5. Kindly change the description if it supports only DDR4

A: The MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard, B&H # MSZ790EDGEWI uses DDR5. MSI made two variants, this is the DDR5 variant.

Q: 7. is that 128GB in one DIMM or can you have 64 in 2 or does it max to 32 per slot?

A: You will get better performance filling all of the slots instead of just using one or two of them.

Q: 8. Can you use a 13th gen Intel CPU in this and if so, will it require a boos flash?

A: The ASUS Republic of Gamers Z690-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1700 Mini-ITX Motherboard supports 13th gen Intel Core CPUs with BIOS version 2004. If the motherboard has an older BIOS version, the BIOS will need to updated in order to support a 13th gen CPU.

Q: 9. When coupling this with a 13900K cpu how many pcie lanes will the combination support?

A: The ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard combined with the intel 13900K CPU would have a total of 20 PCIe lanes.

Q: 10. The specs show DDR5 ram but the accessories only show DDR4. Can this board use both?

A: No, the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard would only support DDR5 4800, 5066, 5200, 5333, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6133, 6200, 6400 MHz.