MSI PRO Z690-P DDR4

The MSI PRO Z690‑P DDR4 is an ATX motherboard tailored for Intel 12th and 13th Gen LGA 1700 CPUs. It brings premium features—including PCIe 5.0, Lightning Gen 4 storage, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, and 2.5G LAN—in a DDR4-compatible package, making it a compelling choice for those seeking performance and value.

Key Features

• Socket Compatibility
  Supports 12th & 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors using LGA 1700.

• DDR4 Memory Support
  4× DIMM slots, up to 128 GB. Overclocking up to 5000 MT/s+ using XMP. 

• Storage & Expansion Slots

  • 2× M.2 Gen 4 x4 slots (one also supports SATA)

  • 4× SATA III ports (RAID 0/1/5/10)

  • Expansion: 1× PCIe 5.0 x16, 1× PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode), 3× PCIe 3.0 x1
    

• Networking & Connectivity
  Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet for fast and stable wired connections. 
  Rear I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type‑C (20 Gb/s), Gen 1 Type‑A, HDMI, DisplayPort, and audio jacks.

• Quality Audio
  Realtek ALC897 7.1‑channel Audio with Audio Boost for improved clarity. 

• Power Delivery & Thermal Design
  Features Core Boost, Memory Boost, extended heatsink with 7 W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, and a Steel Armor PCIe slot for durability. 

• Build & Troubleshooting Enhancements
  Includes pre-installed I/O shield, EZ Debug LEDs, Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons, and support for CrossFire multi-GPU setups.

• Form Factor
  ATX board measuring 305 × 244 mm.