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product_id: 375133932
title: "MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Gaming Motherboard ATX - Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors, LGA 1700 - Direct 19+2 105A SPS, DDR5 6666MHz+/OC, 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 5 x M.2 Gen4/3 x4, Dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E"
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# 19+2 Power Phase VRM for stable overclocking 8-layer server-grade PCB + aluminium backplate for superior cooling Quad DDR5 DIMMs up to 6666MHz+ for extreme RAM speeds MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Gaming Motherboard ATX - Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors, LGA 1700 - Direct 19+2 105A SPS, DDR5 6666MHz+/OC, 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 5 x M.2 Gen4/3 x4, Dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E

**Brand:** msi
**Price:** R1415
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power, Performance, and Precision – The Ultimate Z690 Unify Experience

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Gaming Motherboard ATX - Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors, LGA 1700 - Direct 19+2 105A SPS, DDR5 6666MHz+/OC, 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 5 x M.2 Gen4/3 x4, Dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E by msi
- **How much does it cost?** R1415 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- msi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted msi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing Fast Storage:** Five M.2 slots with Gen4 x4 speeds and Double-sided Shield Frozr tech prevent thermal throttling for ultra-responsive SSD performance.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual Intel 2.5G LAN, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports keep you connected with ultra-low latency and high bandwidth.
- • **Unleash 12th Gen Power:** Optimized for Intel LGA 1700 & 12th Gen Core CPUs with robust 19+2 phase power delivery for flawless overclocking.
- • **Stay Cool Under Pressure:** Advanced VRM heatsink with heatpipe, aluminium cover, and 8-layer PCB ensures your system runs chill even at peak loads.
- • **Next-Level Multi-GPU Support:** Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots ready for NVIDIA SLI & AMD CrossFire to fuel your high-end gaming or creative workflows.

## Overview

The MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY is a premium ATX motherboard engineered for Intel's 12th Gen Core processors, featuring a robust 19+2 power phase VRM, advanced cooling solutions with an 8-layer PCB and aluminium backplate, and support for DDR5 memory speeds beyond 6666MHz. It offers extensive multi-GPU capabilities with PCIe 5.0 slots, five ultra-fast M.2 storage connectors with thermal shields, and cutting-edge connectivity including Wi-Fi 6E and dual 2.5G LAN, making it the ideal foundation for high-performance gaming and professional builds.

## Description

From the manufacturer MEG Z690 UNIFY MSI: For Gamers & Creators MSI is one of the most trusted names in gaming and esports with countless hours and significant resources invested into premier esports leagues and tier-1 gaming teams. By supporting and working with the best of the best, MSI is able to integrate competitive gaming knowledge and aspirations with technological innovation to create new products that shatter today's performance limits. The World Record Breaker The MEG Z690 UNIFY ATX motherboard unlocks the full gaming potential of the Intel Z690 chipset by combining elite hardware system support with a cooling-optimized layout to create an outstanding ATX platform for overclocking or extreme gaming. MSI UNIFY motherboards eschew all RGB trappings in favour of maximum hardware performance, resulting in lean, mean, power-hungry motherboards designed to set blistering speed records. Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors (LGA 1700) 4 x DDR5 DIMMs, Memory Boost (6666MHz+ OC) Direct 19+2 Phase Power Design with 105A SPS 5 x M.2 Slots (4 x Gen4, 1 x Gen3) with Double-Sided Shield Frozr 2 x PCI-e 5.0 x16 (128GB/s) Graphic Card Slots Dual Intel I225-V 2.5G LAN Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2 Front & Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G Z690 Chipset, Direct 19+2 Phase VRM, Premium Cooling, DDR5 Memory Boost Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors The MEG Z690 UNIFY motherboard supports 12th Gen Intel Core processors. Form Factor: ATX Socket Type: LGA 1700 Chipset: Intel Z690 Direct 19+2 Phase VRM with 105A SPS Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built around a direct 19+2 phase VRM with 105A Smart Power Stage (SPS), dual 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost Technology . An 8-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz of thickened copper improves performance & system stability. Premium Cooling Solution VRM Cooling: Features heavy-plated heatsinks, connecting heat pipe, choke and 7W/mK thermal pads, and an aluminium backplate for improved thermal dissipation. SSD Cooling: Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling. System Cooling: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers - including a dedicated pump-fan header. Chipset Cooling: Includes an enlarged heatsink. 4 x DDR5 Dual Channel (6666+ MHz Overclocked*) Memory Boost: A fully-isolated circuit delivers pure DDR5 data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance. XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for improved memory speed and stability. *1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 6666+ MHz, supports Intel XMP 3.0 OC. 2 x PCI-e 5.0 x16 Slots, Cutting-Edge Storage Performance, Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity 2 x Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16 MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points* to support the weight of heavy graphics cards and shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference 2 x PCI-e 5.0 x16 slots (with Steel Armor) 1 x PCI-e 3.0 x4 slot *All-new MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity. Gen4 & Gen3 M.2 Connectors The MEG Z690 UNIFY motherboard features MSI's latest M.2 slots ( Intel Optane supported ) 4 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots 1 x Gen3 x4 32Gb/s slot *M.2 specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. Double-Sided M.2 Shield Frozr Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures. Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI's most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance. Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2 Dual LAN: 2 x I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN controllers deliver a premium network gaming experience. Front & Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2: Enables ultra-fast 20Gbps data transfer rates between devices. HD Audio: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost 5 & S/PDIF output. Wi-Fi 6E: Features the latest Intel Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 technology.

Review: Epic specification, very robust.. - MSI are undisputably one of the best manufacturers out there for gaming/high performance motherboards, the MEG Z690 Unify does not fail to meet these expectations, if anything exceeding them slightly, for me personally. With its 12-layer PCB, it packs quite the heft, and feels very sturdy in hand, plenty of options for expansion with its 5 m.2 slots and indeed SLi/Crossfire compatible those die-hard gamers. The specification is very impressive for the price, it's definitely well suited to gamers or those who want a clutter-free experience in the case. Personally paired mine with an i9 12900ks and 32GB ddr5-6000 Corsair Vengeance CL36 ram, I'm Incredibly impressed, despite the steep learning curve with DDR5 vs previous generations, it's worth the time and efforts to get right. I won't deny it initially took a fair bit of tweaking settings to get XMP to run stable 24/7, but I'm inclined to put this down to the choice of memory rather than the motherboard itself. Overall, well worth the price paid (on offer at 30% off at time of purchase), very good build quality with heatsinks galore, including for all 5 m.2 slots. Subtle but industrious looking styling, it's a winner in my book. It should be noted the motherboard has no provision for integrated graphics and thus a dedicated GPU will be required, but then, given the target audience, this shouldn't be a problem for anyone looking to buy this particular board. Thunderbolt (USB4) support out the box, WiFi6 & BT with plenty of expansion for more than the already generous supply of USB3 ports upon the rear I/O. The 'Pros' are near endless. Multiple vendor ARGB support and headers for a total of 8 fans make cooling and lighting a breeze. Lack of paper manual included in the box was slightly frustrating and perhaps the only 'Con' i could make, given the caliber of the hardware, but then, it wasn't difficult to download the PDF and in fairness the paper saved is arguably quite environmentally conscious given I will likely never need to use the manual again throughout the lifetime of the product.
Review: Great choice for Z690 - This is very solid choice when it comes to Z690 motherboards. Stability is spot on - no problems with my 5600MHz Corsair DDR5 and Intel 12700KF. The three M.2 PCIe4 drives I have installed run very fast and cool. There is a wide variety of I/O, with 20Gbps USB available both front and back as well as many 10Gbps ports. The all black aesthetic with no RGB whatsoever looks great as I often find that RGB on a motherboard can clash with RGB on other devices in the case.

## Features

- 12TH GEN CORE READY OVERCLOCKING - The MEG Z690 UNIFY unlocks the full potential of the Intel Z690 chipset (LGA 1700, 12th Gen Core ready) with Direct 19+2 Power Phase with 105A Smart Power Stage fed by dual power 8 pin connectors
- PREMIUM COOLING & ARMOUR - The VRM heatsink design includes heatpipe & aluminium cover to keep temperatures low; an 8-layer server grade PCB base with an aluminium backplate helps dissipate heat; dual PCIe x16 steel armour ensures excellent durability
- MULTI-GPU ARCHITECTURE, EXTREME RAM SPEEDS - Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots support NVIDIA SLI & AMD CrossFire technology; quad DDR5 DIMMs with Memory Boost architecture enable faster SDRAM for overclocking (6666MHz+/OC)
- QUINTUPLE M.2 CONNECTORS - Storage includes 4 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gb/s and 1 x M.2 Gen3 x4 32Gb/s slots (supports Intel Optane) each with Double-sided Shield Frozr to prevent thermal throttling during hyper-fast SSD access
- WI-FI 6E CONNECTED - Features the latest Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 technology; Fixed ports include front & rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gb/s), Dual Intel 2.5G LAN, and 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost 5

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09KJG7YB8 |
| Available Memory Slots | 4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 112,210 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 975 in Motherboards |
| Box Contents | Keyboard |
| Brand | MSI |
| Brand Name | MSI |
| CPU Model | Core i9-12900K |
| CPU socket | LGA 1700 |
| Chipset Family | Intel Z690 |
| Chipset Type | Intel Z690 |
| Chipset type | Intel Z690 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Server |
| Compatible Processors | Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium Gold, Celeron (12th/13th Gen) |
| Compatible devices | Personal Computer, Server |
| Compatible processors | Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium Gold, Celeron (12th/13th Gen) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 104 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04719072886509 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Item Type Name | Z690 intel motherboard |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Main Power Connector Type | 24-Pin |
| Manufacturer | MSI COMPUTER |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MEG Z690 UNIFY |
| Memory Clock Speed | 6666 MHz |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Model Name | MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY |
| Model Number | MEG Z690 UNIFY |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 36 |
| Platform | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| RAM memory technology | DDR5 |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 32 GB |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 3 |
| Total SATA Ports | 2 |
| Total USB Ports | 4 |
| USB 2.0 | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MSI
- **CPU model:** Core i9-12900K
- **CPU socket:** LGA 1700
- **Chipset type:** Intel Z690
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer, Server
- **Compatible processors:** Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium Gold, Celeron (12th/13th Gen)
- **Memory clock speed:** 6666 MHz
- **Model name:** MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY
- **Platform:** Windows 10, Windows 11
- **RAM memory technology:** DDR5

## Images

![MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Gaming Motherboard ATX - Supports Intel Core 12th Gen Processors, LGA 1700 - Direct 19+2 105A SPS, DDR5 6666MHz+/OC, 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 5 x M.2 Gen4/3 x4, Dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91pK+A0z6ML.jpg)
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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Epic specification, very robust..
*by L***E on 28 June 2024*

MSI are undisputably one of the best manufacturers out there for gaming/high performance motherboards, the MEG Z690 Unify does not fail to meet these expectations, if anything exceeding them slightly, for me personally. With its 12-layer PCB, it packs quite the heft, and feels very sturdy in hand, plenty of options for expansion with its 5 m.2 slots and indeed SLi/Crossfire compatible those die-hard gamers. The specification is very impressive for the price, it's definitely well suited to gamers or those who want a clutter-free experience in the case. Personally paired mine with an i9 12900ks and 32GB ddr5-6000 Corsair Vengeance CL36 ram, I'm Incredibly impressed, despite the steep learning curve with DDR5 vs previous generations, it's worth the time and efforts to get right. I won't deny it initially took a fair bit of tweaking settings to get XMP to run stable 24/7, but I'm inclined to put this down to the choice of memory rather than the motherboard itself. Overall, well worth the price paid (on offer at 30% off at time of purchase), very good build quality with heatsinks galore, including for all 5 m.2 slots. Subtle but industrious looking styling, it's a winner in my book. It should be noted the motherboard has no provision for integrated graphics and thus a dedicated GPU will be required, but then, given the target audience, this shouldn't be a problem for anyone looking to buy this particular board. Thunderbolt (USB4) support out the box, WiFi6 & BT with plenty of expansion for more than the already generous supply of USB3 ports upon the rear I/O. The 'Pros' are near endless. Multiple vendor ARGB support and headers for a total of 8 fans make cooling and lighting a breeze. Lack of paper manual included in the box was slightly frustrating and perhaps the only 'Con' i could make, given the caliber of the hardware, but then, it wasn't difficult to download the PDF and in fairness the paper saved is arguably quite environmentally conscious given I will likely never need to use the manual again throughout the lifetime of the product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great choice for Z690
*by D***N on 3 May 2022*

This is very solid choice when it comes to Z690 motherboards. Stability is spot on - no problems with my 5600MHz Corsair DDR5 and Intel 12700KF. The three M.2 PCIe4 drives I have installed run very fast and cool. There is a wide variety of I/O, with 20Gbps USB available both front and back as well as many 10Gbps ports. The all black aesthetic with no RGB whatsoever looks great as I often find that RGB on a motherboard can clash with RGB on other devices in the case.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A decent good value motherboard
*by D***S on 2 April 2026*

Pretty good motherboard with just a few quirks like occasionally booting into bios and other things I find mediocre hence 4 stars

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