{"id":125878,"date":"2022-07-18T15:55:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T13:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=125878"},"modified":"2022-07-19T08:45:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T06:45:18","slug":"best-motherboards-to-buy-in-south-africa-for-intel-gaming-pcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/125878-best-motherboards-to-buy-in-south-africa-for-intel-gaming-pcs","title":{"rendered":"Best motherboards to buy in South Africa for Intel gaming PCs"},"content":{"rendered":"

A great motherboard is key to any gaming enthusiast\u2019s rig, as it is the base upon which you can upgrade your components in the future.<\/p>\n

Z690 motherboards are what you\u2019ll need to future-proof your rig, and are designed to handle the new 12th Gen Intel CPUs that come with a brand new LGA1700 socket.<\/p>\n

These Z690 motherboards offer several important features such as PCIe 5.0 support, DDR5 memory, thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 gen 2×2 ports, 2.5G high-speed ethernet connections, and support for Wi-Fi 6 and 6E.<\/p>\n

While these motherboards will have you spending a little extra than older boards, it’s a worthy investment if you don’t plan on getting a new motherboard for several years.<\/p>\n

The best motherboards to buy in South Africa for Intel gaming PCs are listed below.<\/p>\n

ASRock Z690 Taichi \u2014 R6,999<\/a><\/h3>\n

ASRock Z690 Taichi is unique as it has an epic cyberpunk theme \u2014 complete with copper accents and stylised cogs.<\/p>\n

The motherboard’s key features include Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, a solid audio solution, and strong DDR5-6400 memory support.<\/p>\n

The only downside to buying this motherboard is that it is fairly expensive, and only comes with three M.2 slots.<\/p>\n

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ASRock Z690 Taichi specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
CPU support<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel 12th Gen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Socket<\/strong><\/td>\nLGA 1700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/strong><\/td>\nATX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory support<\/strong><\/td>\n4x DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR5-6400 (OC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expansion slots<\/strong><\/td>\n2x PCIe 5.0 x16
\n1x PCIe 4.0 x16
\n1x PICe 3.0 x1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video ports<\/strong><\/td>\n1x HDMI 2.0
\n2x Thunderbolt Type-C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB ports<\/strong><\/td>\n2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
\n1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
\n2x USB 3.2 Gen 2
\n9x USB 3.1 Gen 1
\n3x USB 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n3x M.2
\n6x SATA 6Gbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network<\/strong><\/td>\nKiller Wi-Fi 6E | Killer E3100G 2.5G | Intel i219V 1G LAN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Pro \u2014 R6,146<\/a><\/h3>\n

The Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Pro offers good value for money by cutting down on unnecessary luxuries, such as limiting it to Wi-Fi 6 (as opposed to Wi-Fi 6E).<\/p>\n

While this might be a problem for some, it makes up for it by offering four M.2 slots, 13 rear USB ports and a strong VRM.<\/p>\n

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Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Pro specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
CPU support<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel 12th Gen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Socket<\/strong><\/td>\nLGA 1700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/strong><\/td>\nATX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory support<\/strong><\/td>\n4x DIMM | up to 128GB | DDR5-6400 (OC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expansion slots<\/strong><\/td>\n1x PCIe 5.0 x16
\n2x PCIe 4.0 x16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video ports<\/strong><\/td>\n1x DisplayPort 1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB ports<\/strong><\/td>\n2x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
\n4x USB 3.2 Gen 2
\n6x USB 3.1 Gen 1
\n8x USB 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n4x M.2
\n6x SATA 6Gbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel Wi-Fi 6 | Intel i225V 2.5G LAN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Asus Prime Z690-A \u2014 R5,499<\/a><\/h3>\n

The Asus Prime Z690-A is a great pick for those looking for the latest features of the Z690 motherboard without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

While it has no Wi-Fi support, it does offer DDR5 6400 memory support, AI overclocking, eight USB 3.2 gen 2×2 ports and a high-speed 2.5G LAN connection.<\/p>\n

This motherboard also supports Aura Sync which allows you to synchronize the RGB lighting components of your gaming PC.<\/p>\n

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Asus Prime Z690-A specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
CPU support<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel 12th Gen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Socket<\/strong><\/td>\nLGA 1700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/strong><\/td>\nATX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory support<\/strong><\/td>\n4x DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR5-6000 (OC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expansion slots<\/strong><\/td>\n1x PCIe 5.0 x16
\n1x PCIe 3.0 x16
\n1x PCIe 3.0 x4
\n2x PICe 3.0 x1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video ports<\/strong><\/td>\n1x HDMI 2.0
\n1x DisplayPort 1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB ports<\/strong><\/td>\n1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C
\n1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
\n3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
\n4x USB 3.2 Gen 1
\n2x USB 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n4x M.2
\n4x SATA 6Gbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel 2.5G LAN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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MSI MAG B660M Mortar Wi-Fi \u2014 R4,999<\/a><\/h3>\n

A slightly more affordable Alder Lake option than some of the Z690 boards out there is the MSI MAG B660M Mortar WIFI DDR4.<\/p>\n

Despite not supporting PCle 5.0, this motherboard offers a reinforced x16 PCIe 4.0 slot, a full-length slot running at x4, and one short PCIe 3.0 slot \u2014 which is plenty for most users.<\/p>\n

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MSI MAG B660M Mortar specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
CPU support<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel 12th Gen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Socket<\/strong><\/td>\nLGA 1700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/strong><\/td>\nMicro ATX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory support<\/strong><\/td>\n4x DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR4-4800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expansion slots<\/strong><\/td>\n1x PCIe 4.0 x16
\n1x PCIe 4.0 x4
\n1x PICe 3.0 x1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video ports<\/strong><\/td>\n1x HDMI 2.1
\n1x DisplayPort 1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB ports<\/strong><\/td>\n2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
\n3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
\n2x USB 3.2 Gen 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n2x M.2
\n6x SATA 6Gbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel Wi-Fi 6 | Realtek 2.5G LAN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Read: Budget-friendly gaming monitors \u2014 Our top 5 picks<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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