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Asus TUF Gaming Z690-Plus D4 vs MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi
Asus TUF Gaming Z690-Plus D4
MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi
Why is Asus TUF Gaming Z690-Plus D4 better than MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi?
- 1 more PCIe 3.0 x16 slots?
1vs0 - 1 more PCIe x1 slots?
2vs1 - Has RGB lighting?
- 1 more PCIe x4 slots?
1vs0
Why is MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi better than Asus TUF Gaming Z690-Plus D4?
- Has TPM connector?
- Supports Wi-Fi?
- 1067MHz higher overclocked RAM speed?
6400MHzvs5333MHz - 2 more fan headers?
8vs6 - Has Bluetooth?
- 2 more SATA 3 connectors?
6vs4 - Supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)?
- Supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)?
Price comparison
Asus TUF Gaming Z690-Plus D4
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS D4 LGA 1700 AT...ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS D4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard, 15 DrMOS, PCIe 5.0, DDR4 RAM, Four M.2 Slots, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Support and RGB Lighting | $379 | ||
MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Gaming M...MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR4, PCIe 4, CFX, M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6E) | $269 | ||
| MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi Gaming Mother...MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR5, PCIe 5, 2.5G LAN, M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6E) | $272 | ||
| MSI MPG Z690 Edge WiFi DDR4 Gaming Mothe...MSI MPG Z690 Edge WiFi DDR4 Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR4, PCIe 4, CFX, M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6E) | $280 | ||
| MSI MAG B660 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Gaming M...MSI MAG B660 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR4, PCIe 4, 2.5G LAN, M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6) | $216 | ||
| MSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI Motherboard (...MSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI Motherboard (AMD AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, AC Wi-Fi 6, HDMI, ATX) | $219 | ||
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The motherboard has a button or switch on the rear panel to clear the CMOS, which resets the BIOS to factory settings. This is useful if something goes wrong with the BIOS which stops your computer from booting, as you can reset the BIOS without opening the case to access the CMOS jumper.
Overclocking your system is normally quite a complicated procedure, but some manufacturers provide a button or a program where one click will automatically overclock your computer, giving you increased performance.
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi 6, released in 2019, is based on the IEEE 802.11ax wireless LAN standard. Designed to operate in all frequency bands between 1 and 6 GHz, it offers higher data rates and lower latency compared to previous Wi-Fi technologies.
802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability, and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.
This feature allows you to charge your devices (such as smartphones and tablets) faster than a regular USB port. Some implementations also let you charge through the USB port even when the computer is in sleep mode or off.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
9.multi-GPU
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The number of GPUs supported when using a multi-GPU configuration. Using more than one GPU in parallel can give increased performance.
Memory
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
The motherboard supports overclocking the RAM to a higher speed. By increasing the speed at which the memory runs, you can boost the performance of your computer.
More memory slots (also known as DIMM slots) allow you to add more RAM to your computer. It is also useful when upgrading, as you can add RAM to an empty slot instead of replacing an existing memory module.
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Connectors
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a component that significantly increases security. One example is that it allows encryption keys to be created in a secure environment, minimizing the risk of a hacker gaining access.
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.
Fan headers are connection points on the motherboard that cooling fans can be connected to. Fans can also be connected straight to the power supply, but when connected to the motherboard you gain much finer control over them through software.
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
6.USB 3.0 ports
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More USB 3.0 ports allow you to connect more devices to your computer that support USB 3.0. USB 3.0 is an improved version of USB 2.0 which offers faster transfer rates.
RJ-45 ports are used for LAN (Local Area Network) connections. With more ports you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks. It also has the added benefit of not losing connection to the network if one fails.
SATA is an interface used to connect mass storage devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray drives. SATA 3 has a native transfer rate of 6 Gbit/s, which is twice as fast as SATA 2, the previous revision. This is particularly useful if you use an SSD as it can perform at higher speeds.
9.USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports
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Introduced in 2013, the USB 3.1 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps.
Expansion slots
PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and sound cards. The number after the 'x' represents the number of lanes, with more lanes supporting higher data transfer rates. PCI Express 3.0 has a bit rate of 8 GT/s, delivering 985 MB/s per lane.
PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and SSDs. The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number after the 'x') determines the data transfer rate. PCIe 4.0 provides a 16 GT/s bit rate that doubles the bandwidth provided by PCIe 3.0.
Using PCIe slots, you can connect different components to your motherboard, such as graphics cards and RAID cards. The number after the 'x' represents the number of data-transmission lanes. More lanes result in faster data transfer rates. A PCIe x1 slot has one lane and can move data at one bit per cycle.
PCI slots allow you to connect peripherals to the motherboard, most commonly graphics cards but also others such as sound cards and network cards. PCI has been superseded by PCI Express which offers faster data transfer rates, but many cards today still use PCI.
PCIe slots allow you to connect graphics cards, SSDs, and other components to the motherboard. The number after the 'x' represents the number of lanes, with more lanes supporting higher data transfer rates. PCI Express 2.0 has a transfer rate of 5 GT/s, providing 500 MB/s per lane.
PCIe slots enable you to connect various components to your motherboard, for example, graphics cards, RAID cards, SSDs. The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number following 'x') determines the data transfer rate. A PCIe x4 slot has 4 lanes, with a speed of 4 bits per cycle.
PCIe slots allow you to connect components such as graphics cards and sound cards to the motherboard. The number after the 'x' represents the number of data-transmission lanes. More lanes result in faster data transfer rates. A PCIe x8 slot has 8 lanes and can move data at 8 bit per cycle.
Audio
1.Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC)
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120dB
When a digital signal is converted to an analog one (for example when playing audio through speakers or headphones), a certain amount of noise is carried in the signal. A higher SNR means that there is less noise and the audio quality is better.
Each channel is a separate stream of audio information. More channels can provide a more realistic experience, such as providing surround sound.
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.
More connectors means that more audio devices such as speakers or microphones can be connected.
Storage
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 1 mirrors the data across the drives. This gives you greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another.
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 10 (1+0) stripes and mirrors the data across the drives. It gives increased capacity and performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another.
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 5 stripes the data across the drives, giving increased performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another due to the use of parity.
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 0 stripes the data across the drives, giving increased performance and capacity compared to a single drive. The drawback is that if one drive fails, you lose the data on all drives.
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 0+1 stripes and mirrors the data across the drives. This gives increased capacity and performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security in case one drive fails, as the data will still be accessible from another.
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Price comparison
Asus TUF Gaming Z690-Plus D4
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS D4 LGA 1700 AT...ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS D4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard, 15 DrMOS, PCIe 5.0, DDR4 RAM, Four M.2 Slots, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Support and RGB Lighting | $379 | ||
MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Gaming M...MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR4, PCIe 4, CFX, M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6E) | $269 | ||
| MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi Gaming Mother...MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR5, PCIe 5, 2.5G LAN, M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6E) | $272 | ||
| MSI MPG Z690 Edge WiFi DDR4 Gaming Mothe...MSI MPG Z690 Edge WiFi DDR4 Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR4, PCIe 4, CFX, M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6E) | $280 | ||
| MSI MAG B660 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Gaming M...MSI MAG B660 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR4, PCIe 4, 2.5G LAN, M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6) | $216 | ||
| MSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI Motherboard (...MSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI Motherboard (AMD AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, AC Wi-Fi 6, HDMI, ATX) | $219 | ||
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