MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi Gaming Motherboard

Name: 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)
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B09PX5WHMB

Status: MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi Gaming Motherboard: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 04:18 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi Gaming Motherboard: PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slot maximizes NVMe SSD throughput; main trade-off: LGA 1700 only - no 13th/14th Gen support claimed by MSI.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slot maximizes NVMe SSD throughput
✓ DDR5 support on LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core
✓ 2.5G LAN plus Intel Wi-Fi 6E wireless built in
✓ M.2 Shield Frozr and extended heatsinks tame SSD/VRM heat

Cons

✗ LGA 1700 only - no 13th/14th Gen support claimed by MSI
✗ DDR5-only board, so existing DDR4 kits will not fit
✗ MAG line targets entry-level gamers, not extreme overclockers
✗ ATX footprint rules out mITX and mATX builds

Manufacturer description

The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface making it the best choice for entry level gamers.

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket
Supports DDR5 Memory
Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
2.5G LAN and Intel Wi-Fi Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
Lightning M.2: Running at PCIe Gen 5 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs

Full Specifications

Brand	msi
Weight	2.5g
Platform	Windows 10
CPU Model	Pentium
CPU Socket	LGA 1700
Model Name	MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi
Unit Count	1 Count
Chipset Type	Intel
Connectivity	WiFi
Model Number	MAG Z690 Tomahawk WiFi
Lightning M.2	Running at PCIe Gen 5 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
Mfr Part Number	Z690TOMWI
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	17
Total Usb Ports	8
Processor Socket	LGA 1700
Total PCIe Ports	3
Total SATA Ports	6
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed	2133 MHz
Full listing title	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)

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