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1. GIGABYTE Z590I AORUS Ultra (LGA 1200/Intel Z590/Mini-ITX/Dual M.2/PCIe 4.0/USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/Intel WiFi 6/Intel i225V 2.5GbE/ Gaming Motherboard)

Feature

Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 2 DIMMs
Intel Optane Memory Ready
Direct 10+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 90A Smart Power Stage
Fins- Array II and Multi-Layered PCH / M.2 Heatsink with Two Heatpipes

2. ASUS ROG Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700 (Intel 12th Gen) mini-ITX gaming motherboard (PCIe 5.0,DDR5,Thunderbolt 4,2.5Gb LAN,USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front panel Type-C,2x M.2,bundled ITX expansion card)

Feature

Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors, support PCIe 5.0,DDR5 and out of box Windows 11 ready
AI Motherboard : AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking(GameFirst VI) and AI noise cancellation
Robust Power Solution: 10+1 power stages withProCoolII power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
Optimized Thermal Design: VRM heatsink, triple decker M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
High-performance Gaming Networking: On-board WiFi 6E and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Best Gaming Connectivity: Features 2xM.2,front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connectors and ITX expansion card(features 4 SATA ports, Front Panel headers, Front Speaker header and one ARGB port)
PC DIY Friendly: SafeDIMM, PCIe 5.0 Safeslot, Q-LED, M.2 Q-Latch, CPU socket lever protector, Pre-mount I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Clr CMOS button andFlexKey (Reset, Aura on/off, Direct key)
Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
New ROG Strix Aesthetics: New ID design,ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers

3. GIGABYTE Z690I AORUS Ultra DDR4 (LGA 1700/ Intel Z690/ Mini-ITX/ DDR4/ Dual M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/WiFi 6/ Intel 2.5 GbE LAN/Gaming Motherboard)

Feature

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
DDR4 Compatible: Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4
Commanding Power Design: 10+2+1 Phases Direct VRM Design with 105A Power Stage
Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: Advanced Thermal Solution with Fins Array II and Thermal Guards III
Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, Dual NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Fast Networking: WiFi 6 802.11ax, Intel 2.5GbE LAN
Dynamic Audio: AMP-UP Audio with ALC4080 and WIMA
Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU
Only Compatible with Intel LGA1700 Cooling Brackets

4. GIGABYTE Z690I AORUS Ultra (LGA 1700/ Intel Z690/ Mini-ITX/ DDR5/ Dual M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/Intel WiFi 6E/ Intel 2.5 GbE LAN/Gaming Motherboard)

Feature

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
DDR4 Compatible: Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5
Commanding Power Design: 10+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 105A Power Stage
Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: Advanced Thermal Solution with Fins Array II and Thermal Guards III
Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, Dual NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Fast Networking: Intel WiFi 6 802.11ax, Intel 2.5GbE LAN, BT5
Dynamic Audio: AMP-UP Audio with ALC4080 and WIMA
Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU
Only Compatible with Intel LGA1700 Cooling Brackets

5. GIGABYTE Z590I Vision D (LGA 1200/ Intel/ Z590/ Mini-ITX/Dual M.2/ PCIe 4.0/ Front USB Type-C/Intel WiFi 6/2.5GbE LAN/Motherboard)

Feature

Powerful performance support 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4 memory, 2 DIMMs
The limitless connectivity by Intel Thunderbolt 4
High-bandwidth and low-latency network support by Intel 2.5GbE LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6 2x2 802.11ax with all new antenna support for better signal

6. GIGABYTE Z590 Vision G (LGA 1200/Intel Z590/ATX/3x M.2/PCIe 4.0/USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/2.5GbE LAN/Motherboard)

Feature

Powerful performance support 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core series processors
Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4 memory, 4 DIMMs
Go further without more cables by VisionLINK I/O design
High-bandwidth and low-latency network support by Intel 2.5GbE LAN
Comprehensive connectivity by front and rear USB3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connectors

7. GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS PRO (LGA 1700/ Intel Z690/ ATX/ DDR5/ Quad M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/ WiFi 6/ 2.5GbE LAN/ Gaming Motherboard)

Feature

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
DDR5 Compatible: Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5
Commanding Power Design: 16+1+2 Twin Hybrid Digital VRM Design with 90A DrMOS with Tantalum Polymer Capacitors
Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: Fully Covered Thermal Design and High Coverage MOSFET Heatsinks, Enlarged Thermal Guards
Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, Quad NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Fast Networking: Intel 2.5 GbE LAN, WiFi 6 802.11ax, BT5
Dynamic Audio: Hi-Fi Audio with ALC4080 and WIMA Audio Capacitors
Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU
Only Compatible with Intel LGA1700 Cooling Brackets

8. GIGABYTE Z690 Gaming X DDR4 (LGA 1700/ Intel Z690/ ATX/ DDR4/ Quad M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/ 2.5GbE LAN/Gaming Motherboard)

Feature

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
DDR4 Compatible: Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4
Sturdy Power Design: 16+1+2 Twin Hybrid Digital VRM Design with 60A DrMOS
Comprehensive Thermal Design: Fully Covered Thermal Design and High Coverage MOSFET Heatsinks, Enlarged Thermal Guards
Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, Quad NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN
Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing, CPU, Memory, and GPU
Only Compatible with Intel LGA1700 Cooling Brackets

9. GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS Elite AX DDR4 (LGA 1700/ Intel Z690/ ATX/ DDR4/ Quad M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/WiFi 6/2.5GbE LAN/Gaming Motherboard)

Feature

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
DDR4 Compatible: Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4
Commanding Power Design: 16+1+2 Digital VRM Design with 70A Power Stage with Tantalum Polymer Capacitors
Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: Fully Covered Thermal Design and High Coverage MOSFET Heatsinks, Enlarged Thermal Guards
Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0. Quad NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Fast Networking: 2.5 GbE LAN, WiFi 6 802.11ax, BT5
Dynamic Audio: Amp-Up Audio with ALC4080 and WIMA Audio Capacitors
Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU
Only Compatible with Intel LGA1700 Cooling Brackets

10. ASUS ROG Strix Z690-G Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen) Micro ATX gaming motherboard(PCIe 5.0,DDR5,14+1 power stages,2.5 Gb LAN,Thunderbolt 4,3xM.2,Front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connector)

Feature

Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors, support PCIe 5.0,DDR5 and out of box Windows 11 ready
AI Motherboard : AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking(GameFirst VI) and AI noise cancellation
Robust Power Solution: 14+1 power stages withProCoolII power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
Optimized Thermal Design: VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, double-sided M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
High-performance Gaming Networking: On-board WiFi 6E and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4output, andfeaturing 3x M.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and Front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connectors
PC DIY Friendly: SafeDIMM, PCIe 5.0 Safeslot, Q-LED, M.2 Q-Latch, CPU socket lever protector, Pre-mount I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Clr CMOS button, Q-Code andFlexKey (Reset, Aura on/off, Direct key)
Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
New ROG Strix Aesthetics: New ID design, Illuminated Acrylic Display, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers

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