zero-2038-Asrock Z690 AQUA OC

PRODUCT CODE:    ASMBZ690AQUAOC

MANUFACTURER:    ASROCK

CATEGORY:    Motherboards

£ 1081.454 Last stock amount = 81

AQUA, NEW BEGINNING!   How to make AQUA better? It’s a topic we’ve been working on for years. The monoblock efficiency is enhanced by optimizing the best combination of fin thickness, spacing as well as water passage, on top of that, ultra-high heat conductive thermal grease is used to guarantee Z690 AQUA performs best in every single way. Lastly, the prestige and superior Z690 AQUA motherboard will be limited production to only 500 units.

  • Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
  • 20 Phase SPS Dr.MOS Power Design
  • Supports DDR5 7000MHz (OC)*
  • 2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1
  • Graphics Output Options: HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt™ Type-C**
  • Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, ESS SABRE 9218 DAC,
  • WIMA Audio Caps, Nahimic Audio
  • 6 SATA3
  • 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
  • 2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4 & SATA3)
  • 2 Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4 Type-C
  • 2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Front Type-C
  • 2 Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A
  • 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
  • AQUANTIA® / Marvell 10G LAN, Killer E3100 2.5G LAN
  • Killer AX1675 802.11ax (WiFi 6E) + Bluetooth
  • Status OLED + Polychrome SYNC
 

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AQUA, NEW BEGINNING!
 

How to make AQUA better? It’s a topic we’ve been working on for years. The monoblock efficiency is enhanced by optimizing the best combination of fin thickness, spacing as well as water passage, on top of that, ultra-high heat conductive thermal grease is used to guarantee Z690 AQUA performs best in every single way. Lastly, the prestige and superior Z690 AQUA motherboard will be limited production to only 500 units.


  • Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
  • 20 Phase SPS Dr.MOS Power Design
  • Supports DDR5 7000MHz (OC)*
  • 2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1
  • Graphics Output Options: HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt™ Type-C**
  • Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, ESS SABRE 9218 DAC,
  • WIMA Audio Caps, Nahimic Audio
  • 6 SATA3
  • 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
  • 2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4 & SATA3)
  • 2 Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4 Type-C
  • 2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Front Type-C
  • 2 Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A
  • 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
  • AQUANTIA® / Marvell 10G LAN, Killer E3100 2.5G LAN
  • Killer AX1675 802.11ax (WiFi 6E) + Bluetooth
  • Status OLED + Polychrome SYNC






 
Excelsior

Z690 AQUA is built around a selection of materials, the stainless steel panels are given assortment of surface treatments to give Z690 AQUA a modern and avant-garde appearance, onboard LED effect is intentionally design to be modest and subtle, once again making Z690 AQUA one boutique of a motherboard.
 
 
 

 
Aqua Cooling Armor

Elegant but functional is the main aspect of this unique motherboard, the custom AQUA water cooling block is designed to dissipate the heat of the CPU, VRM as efficiently as possible, it also dazzles with sophisticated but eye-catching RGB LED lighting effects design that brightens the water passage to give a more classy look.
 
 


 
OLED Display

An OLED display was added to give a cleaner and informative way to express the status of the motherboard, the content can also be configured in the BIOS for more user friendly application.
 
 


 
PCIe 5.0 with Surface-Mount Tech

Compares to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard.
The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.
 
 
 

 
DDR5 Memory with Protection Circuit

The reinforced DIMM slot is surfaced mounted onto the motherboard to give better physical strength as well as a more stable memory signal, with this superior revolutionary design, it is able to dramatically overclock DRAM module up to insane frequency.
 

 
 
 
OC Button

An array of OC friendly buttons with varies of function to help overclockers achieve the world record!
 
 
 

 
20 Power Phase Design with 105A SPS

SPS (SMART POWER STAGE) is a new power solution with fully optimized integrated MOSFETs with advanced driver IC, current sensors and temperature sensors, which provides current monitoring and more stable current for extreme overclocking!
 
 
 

 
12 Layers Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB

The 12 layers server grade PCB prevents PCB bending and improves signal integrity, giving higher performance as well as system stability, giving a reliable and long-lasting system without any compromise.
 

 
 
 
Water Leaking Detector

The water leaking detector features a digital pressure gauge and air pump, and offers a fast and safe way to test whether there is leakage in your water cooling system. Before filling with water, just install the digital leak detector into your water cooling system, pressurize the system with an air pump, and keep the system in a closed state. If the pressure is kept constant, there is no leakage.


 
 
 
ESS 9218 DAC & WIMA Audio Caps
  
Embrace the audio stunning performance with ESS 9218 SABRE DAC & WIMA Audio caps. True Hi-Fi Audio, no distorted digital signal to support higher impedance up to 600 Ω headphone.
 
 
 

 
Killer Networking
 
The Killer Ethernet controller is designed specically for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, this motherboard comes with both Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet & WiFi 6E solution, the enhanced detection and prioritization engine provides the ultimate networking experience for gaming and multimedia applications.
 
 
 

 
Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4 Type-C

Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4 technology brings speed and versatility to the most advanced USB Type-C, offering a fast and simple level of connection for work or home. It enables lightning-fast data transfer up to 40Gbps and connects external monitors, Thunderbolt™, and USB devices with a single Thunderbolt 4 cable.
 
 
 
 
 
2 x Front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C

The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.
 

Introducing the ASROCK Z690 AQUA OC Motherboard The ASROCK Z690 AQUA OC motherboard is one of the latest and greatest Intel-based motherboard models to be released, and it offers users a comprehensive range of features that make it the ideal choice for a powerful and reliable gaming PC. The Z690 AQUA OC motherboard is a Desktop form factor with an Extended ATX size, and is designed to be used with the Intel 1700 Socket. It comes with Intel Z690 chipset and supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 (dual channel) RAM with speeds of up to 7000+(OC). The Z690 AQUA OC features an integrated graphics card, as well as a number of ports for HDMI, USB 4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, and USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, while it also supports AMD Crossfire Multi-GPU setup. There are 6 SATA III ports, 3 PCIe 5.0 x16 ports, and 1 PCIe 3.0 x1 port, as well as 3 M.2 slots for storage, plus support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. The Z690 AQUA OC also comes with 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band 2x2 160MHz with ext. 6GHz band support, 2 antennas, Bluetooth and High speed class II, MU-MIMO and Killer LAN Software. Network support is also available in the form of 10GB LAN and 2.5GB LAN, plus 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection. There are 12 USB ports available, both at the rear panel and onboard, plus 2 front panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Headers. Other features include a PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard port, Optical SPDIF Out, 4 x SATA Data Cables, Digital Leak Detector, ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna, Thermal Compound, 9 Spare Thermal Pads, 4 Spare Screws for MOS, 4 Spare Screws for CPU, 3 Screws for M.2, SPI TPM, Power LED and Speaker, RGB LED, Addressable LED, 3 Dr. Debug with LED and many more. The Z690 AQUA OC is available for £1,081.45, and comes with a 3 year replacement warranty. Whether you are a novice user or a gaming enthusiast, the ASROCK Z690 AQUA OC will deliver an impressive and reliable performance, and will provide you with cutting-edge technology for years to come.

Description

Specification

  • Motherboard Type: Desktop
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Socket: Intel 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z690
  • #Hide#DDR Type: DDR5
  • CPU Support: Click here for CPU support
  • RAM Technology: DDR5 (Dual Channel)
  • RAM Slots: 2 x DIMM
  • RAM Speeds: Up to 7000+(OC)
  • Maximum Memory: 64GB
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics*

    *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
  • Graphics Ports: 1 x HDMI
    2 x USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
  • Multi-GPU Support: Supports AMD CrossFire
  • PCI/PCI Express: 3 x PCIe 5.0 x16
    1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
  • Storage: 6 x SATA III
    1 x M.2 (2260/2280) - PCIe
    1 x M.2 (2260/2280) - SATA & PCIe
    1 x M.2 (2242/2260/2280/22110) - SATA & PCIe
  • RAID: "Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
    Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices"
  • Wireless: 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
    Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax
    Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with ext. 6GHz band support
    2 antennas - 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity tech
    Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II
    Supports MU-MIMO
    Supports Killer LAN Software
    Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro
  • LAN: 10GB LAN & 2.5GB LAN
  • Audio: 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
  • USB Ports Supported: "2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C (at back)
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (at back)
    6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 at back, 4 at mid-board)
    4 x USB 2.0 (at mid-board)
    2 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Headers"
  • Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x Antenna
    1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard
    1 x HDMI
    2 x DisplayPort 1.4 Input
    1 x Optical SPDIF Out
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
    2 x USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    2 x RJ-45 LAN
    1 x Clear CMOS Button
    1 x BIOS Flashback Button
    HD Audio Jacks
  • Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x SPI TPM
    1 x Power LED and Speaker
    1 x RGB LED
    3 x Addressable LED
    1 x CPU Fan
    1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan
    6 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan
    1 x 24 pin ATX
    2 x 8 pin 12V
    1 x 6 pin 12V
    1 x Front Audio
    2 x USB 2.0
  • .: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1
    2 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2
    1 x Dr. Debug with LED
    1 x Power Button with LED
    1 x Reset Button with LED
    1 x Retry Button
    1 x Safe Boot Button
    V-Probe: 4-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid
    Rapid OC Buttons: +/- buttons to adjust OC frequency
    1 x Slow Mode Switch
  • .: 1 x LN2 Mode Switch
    1 x NickShihs OC Profile 1 Button with LED
    1 x NickShihs OC Profile 2 Button with LED
    1 x NickShihs OC Profile 3 Button with LED
  • Accessories: "Quick Installation Guide, Support CD
    4 x SATA Data Cables
    1 x Digital Leak Detector
    1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
    1 x Thermal Compound
    9 x Spare Thermal Pads
    4 x Spare Screws for MOS
    4 x Spare Screws for CPU Sockets
    3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets"
  • Additional Features: See Overview / Video
  • Package Type: Retail
  • Package Weight: 5.0600 kg
  • Warranty: 3 Year Replacement Warranty
  • #Hide#M.2 Slot(s): Yes (M.2)
  • #Hide#No. LAN Ports: 2 x LAN
  • #Hide#Max LAN Speed: 10GB LAN
  • #Hide#Wi-Fi: Yes (Wi-Fi)
  • #Hide#RGB Lighting: Out of the box RGB lighting

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