Rog Strix Z690i
by Wailun Lai
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This board is tiny but don't let that fool you! It is seriously packed with features, proper thunderbolt ports, DDR5, GEN5 PCIEx, and this was the combo for my 12700k. I have been mulling over which board to go for and for me, this had everything I needed, it did take me a while to decide as some boards don't have optical out and some did but then I needed to decide whether to go for DDR4 or DDR5 as DDR4 was more avail and cheaper but in the end I went with this, although a bit expensive but what the heck. I got the board and boy I am not regretting splashing out on it. Just go for it if you building your next SFFPC, don't dither!
Best Z690 Mini-ITX board so far
by Gabriel
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Firstly, I was lucky enough to be able to buy it as everywhere else it was out of stock. Secondly, this board is really great. Has all the features you need for 12900K or any 12 gen system, plus also it has DDR5 support. Yes there is shortages but if you buy a fast DDR5(6000MHz+), your system will be mega fast and so is mine. I used only 1 pcie nvme SSD, but it's 2TB so it's plenty There's 2 slots total. The fan on VRM is ok, not loud. I wish there was none tho. Can't comment on the wifi 6, as I use cable connection. The only downside of the board is the lack of Q-Code display thus giving it 9/10. I do hope asus will make Z690 Mini-itx Impact motherboard with the q-code support so I will switch to that one then. Overall, very happy with the board:)
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