Full-sized ATX motherboard with Intel Z690 chipset, focused on building a high-performance system with Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors. It is part of the Phantom Gaming series from ASRock, which combines a gaming character, reliable component base, and reasonable pricing. It is well-suited for Core i7 or Core i9 systems, including builds focused on upgrade and overclocking.
The power section is constructed with a 13-phase design, cooled by two massive heatsinks, and is more suitable for powering moderately powerful and hot processors without extreme overclocking. The main PCI-E slot operates on the Gen5 bus, offering maximum bandwidth for future generations of graphics cards. For storage, there are three M.2 ports (two supporting PCI-E 4.0, one with PCI-E 3.0), as well as eight SATA 3 for classic storage devices.
Heatsinks on M.2 slots help maintain stable performance even under prolonged loads. The ASRock Z690 PG Riptide's networking features are presented by a 2.5-gigabit network controller based on the Killer E3100G chip. There is no built-in Wi-Fi, but there is an M.2 Key-E slot for installing external wireless modules. The audio path is based on the ALC897 with shielding and dedicated components, sufficient for everyday use, communication, and streaming. Visually, the board is designed in a dark scheme, features Phantom Gaming's signature RGB lighting, and comes with a pre-installed I/O shield.
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Призначення: Для настольных компьютеров / Чіпсет: Intel Z690 / Форм-фактор: ATX / Тип підтримуваної пам'яті: DDR4 / Оперативн... moreа пам'ять: 4xDDR4 5000+ МГц, до 128 ГБ / Відеовихід: HDMI / Підтримка декількох відеокарт: AMD CrossFire / Аудіокодек: Realtek ALC8xx / Роз'єми на платі: USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2 / Роз'єми на задній панелі: USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Додатково: Поддержка UEFI, Поддержка RAID
Призначення: Для настольных компьютеров / Чіпсет: Intel Z690 / Форм-фактор: ATX / Тип підтримуваної пам'яті: DDR4 / Оперативн... moreа пам'ять: 4xDDR4 5000+ МГц, до 128 ГБ / Відеовихід: HDMI / Підтримка декількох відеокарт: AMD CrossFire / Аудіокодек: Realtek ALC8xx / Роз'єми на платі: USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2 / Роз'єми на задній панелі: USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Додатково: Поддержка UEFI, Поддержка RAID
For its price, this is quite a good option with its advantages and compromises.
17 June 2025
A decent mid-budget motherboard. Competes with the MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk DDR4 for similar money; slightly lags in the number of M.2 slots and USB Gen2 but surpasses budget B660 boards in overclocking capabilities. It has reliable power delivery, supports PCIe 5.0, has plenty of ports and modern features (BIOS Flashback, GPU Holder), supports ultra-fast SSDs, and allows for overclocking and further component upgrades. There are compromises: basic sound, slightly higher component temperatures, no Wi-Fi. But for the price — quite a good option. For wireless connectivity — a separate controller is needed. But it reduces the final price, which is beneficial if cable Ethernet is available.
Large number of ports. Overclocking capability. BIOS Flashback + Clear-CMOS function. Includes GPU holder.
Missing built-in Wi-Fi. Heats up quickly during intensive work. Some connectors are difficult to insert/remove. Bends quite noticeably during assembly. Poorly written instructions.
Alex: use ASRock Z690 PG Riptide few months
For wireless connectivity — a separate controller is needed. But it reduces the final price, which is beneficial if cable Ethernet is available.