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Model| Brand | MSI |
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| Model | MAG Z690 TORPEDO |
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Supported CPU| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1700
* Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required. |
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| CPU Type | Supports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron Processors*
* Please go to msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors are released. |
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Chipsets| Chipset | Intel Z690 |
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Onboard Video| Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
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Memory| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR4) |
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| Memory Standard | DDR5 1R 4800 (by JEDEC & POR)
Max overclocking frequency:
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ |
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| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
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| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
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Expansion Slots| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
* Actual support may vary by CPU. |
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| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
* PCI_E3 Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4.
* PCI_E4 Support up to PCIe 3.0 x1. |
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| PCI Express x1 | 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 |
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Storage Devices| Serial ATA (SATA) | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
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| M.2 | 4 x M.2 slots (Key M):
M2_1 slot (From CPU):
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 slot (From Z690 chipset):
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_3 slot (From Z690 chipset):
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_4 slot (From Z690 chipset):
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices |
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| Intel Optane Ready | Intel Optane Memory Ready for M.2 slots from Z690 Chipset |
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| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
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Onboard Audio| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC4080 |
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| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
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Onboard LAN| LAN Chipset | Intel I225-V |
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| Max LAN Speed | 2.5Gbps |
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Rear Panel Ports| Back I/O Ports | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x Flash BIOS Button
1 x LAN (RJ45)
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
5 x Audio Jacks
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 |
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Internal I/O Connectors| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
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| Other Connectors | 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
6 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x System panel connectors
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x TBT connector (supports RTD3)
1 x Tuning Controller connector
1 x EZ LED Control switch
1 x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
3 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
4 x EZ Debug LED |
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Software Feature| Windows 11 | Supported |
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Physical Spec| Form Factor | ATX |
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| LED Lighting | RGB |
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| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
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| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors |
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Additional Information| First Listed on Newegg | March 16, 2026 |
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