After another DDR5 kit referenced on the net, we move this time to motherboards with a model signed MSI. Indeed, the Pro Z690-A is on sale on the Newegg website in Canada. The card in question is listed at about 280 CAD (Canadian dollars)!
Pro Z690-A : the MSI motherboard listed at 280 CAD !
With this model, MSI offers us an entry-level Z690 card with DDR4 memory support. However, this implies that the brand also plans a version equipped with DDR5 slots.
Otherwise, the connectivity of this model remains quite classic with three PCIe x16 ports. However, the Newegg sheet does not specify their speed or standard. Besides, for the storage, we can easily see the presence of four M.2 slots, one of which has a heatsink. For the SATA part, we can see that the brand offers six, four of which are angled.
Finally, at the back, the brand provides a total of seven for USB type A and one in type C. We also have the right to video outputs in HDMI and DisplayPort if you want to exploit the iGPU of the processor. Finally, a PS2 combo is present, as is the Ethernet flashbios button.
In terms of price, Newegg references this model at about 280 Canadian dollars. For comparison, the current model, the Z590-A Pro, is 234.99 CAD compared to 259 CAD for the WiFi model. Yes, the price difference is scary.
