ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI LGA1700 Motherboard

ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WiFi offers premium-grade power delivery and cooling to unleash the full force of 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Framerates and load times can be boosted even further by all-new support for DDR5 memory and PCIe® 5.0 video cards. Plus, ASUS-exclusive intelligent controls help optimize PC settings, while onboard WiFi 6E brings lightning-fast data transfers to an endless variety of scenarios. On top of all that, DIY-friendly innovations help simplify the PC building process to get to you up and running smoothly.All-Round PerformanceROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WiFi is armed with all the essentials you need to create a gaming PC with top-tier performance. Heavy-duty power delivery and optimized cooling provide the weapons you need to push any gaming build to its limits. Intelligent controls enable easy management of overclocking, cooling and networking settings. And Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation helps ensure crystal-clear in-game communication.Power DesignDigital power control and an array of power stages provide the muscle needed to control the latest Intel CPUs.Power Stages16+1 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers into a single package, delivering power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors can take full advantage of.Alloy Chokes and Durable CapacitorsHigh-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.8+8 ProCool II Power ConnectorASUS ProCool II connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure full contact with power supply cable wiring. A metal sheath improves heat dissipation, and low electrical impedance helps prevent hotspots and bolsters reliability.Digi+ Power ControlThe Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultrasmooth and clean power delivery to the CPU.Six-Layer PCBMulti-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.CoolingCooling InnovationIntegrated I/O Cover & VRM HeatsinksTwo thick VRM heatsinks connected by a heat pipe and bonded to a pre-mounted metal I/O shield provide ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance 12th Gen Intel processors.Thermal PadsSpecially engineered thermal pads efficiently transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.Three M.2 HeatsinksMultiple M.2 heatsinks help maintain onboard M.2 NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.M.2 BackplateAn integrated M.2 backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.Cooler By DesignROG Strix Z690 motherboards feature comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via the Fan Xpert 4 tool in Armoury Crate or within the UEFI BIOS.CPU CPU fan header - A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers for CPU coolers CPU_OPT fan header - An optional fan header for additional CPU cooling AIO pump fan header - A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setupsM.2 M.2 heatsink - Helps keep M.2 NVME SSDs at optimum operating temperatures for consistent performance and reliability M.2 backplate - Provides additional heat dissipation to deal with the thermal load of high-performance M.2 NVME SSDsChassis 4-pin PWM/DC fan headers - Headers that supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fansIntelligent ControlTwo-Way AI Noise CancelationThis powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are removed so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls.*A splitter cable is necessary when using a 3.5 mm headset.ROG AI OverclockingROG AI Overclocking is an intelligent utility that helps you get the most out of your build by automatically profiling your CPU and cooling system to predict optimal voltage and frequency settings.Accessible via the AI Suite software in Windows or directly through the UEFI, the intuitive AI Overclocking user interface enables users of all levels. A range of customizable settings are available for seasoned overclockers, and an auto-tuning option is available for beginners.AI Overclocking at a GlanceDesigned by expertsAt the heart of AI Overclocking is a proprietary algorithm developed by ROG R&D engineers who worked with world-renowned overclockers to create a tool for users of all levels.Predictive edgeAn algorithm analyzes your CPU and cooling system, then it leverages that data to intelligently predict optimal settings. Custom-tailored frequencies and voltages are automatically applied to perfect the clock-speed optimization process.Real-time adjustmentsWorkload, system temperature, fan speed and power draw are automat