ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard, 16+1 Power Stages, OptiMem III, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6, 2.5 Gb LAN, Four M.2 with M.2 Heatsinks, & PCIe Slot Q-Release, Aura Sync

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Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS ® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III On the bottom half of the board, left, is the audio section, isolated from the rest of the board by the audio line shielding most boards have these days. Hidden under the chrome Faraday cage is the SupremeFX chip that’s based on the premium Realtek ALC4080 codec. Front panel output is handled by a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, designed to drive a wide variety of headphones. This is one of the better audio implementations at this price point. A dedicated circuit on the motherboard safely circumvents DDR5 memory PMIC restrictions, allowing users to sidestep the default 1.1-volt limit and push frequency and timings to the max.

Optimal Power Solution: 16+1 DrMos with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors Starting at the top on the left side, we run into the two 8-pin EPS connectors (one required) that power the processor. The main feature is the large VRM heatsink with the unique RGB feature on top sporting a brushed aluminum finish around it. The heatsink has a lot of mass and surface area and is more than adequate to keep the power bits below running in spec. The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and clean power delivery to the CPU.High-performance Networking: On-board Intel ® WiFi 6E and Intel ® 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI ® 2.1 and DisplayPort™ 1.4 output, four M.2 slots, as well as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ®

Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI ® 2.1 and DisplayPort ™ 1.4 output, four M.2 slots, as well as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ®The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultrasmooth and clean power delivery to the CPU.