NZXT N5 Z690 Review - better than expected!
NZXT is back with some new motherboards - this time they based on Intel's Z690 chipset. Today Leo checks out the N5 model priced at £209.99, and stay tuned for our review of the N7 as well. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3xnKd4Q
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00:00 Start
00:57 Unboxing and board layout
02:08 Removing the VRM heatsinks
03:03 I/O panel and on-board headers
04:54 M.2 installation is fiddly
05:52 Processor time
06:37 Test setup
07:24 Leo looks at the BIOS
09:26 It’s fun and games with NZXT CAM…
10:11 Cinebench R23 mobo behaviour
11:21 The benchmarks
14:34 So what does Leo think?
N5 Z690 £209.99/$239.99
Test System:
Processor: Intel Core i9-12900K (16 cores/24 threads)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H150i Elite LCD
Motherboard: NZXT N5 Z690 and N7 Z690
Memory: 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3600
Graphics card: Palit RTX 3080 Gaming Pro 10GB
Power supply: Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
SSD: 500GB Sabrent Rocket 4.0 M.2 NVMe
OS: Windows 11
Pros:
Smart styling
Good support for M.2 storage
DDR4 support helps you save money
Performance is decent
Cons:
CAM software can be flaky
The VRMs will not appeal to overclockers
Another 5V ARGB header would be useful
Single internal USB 2.0 header
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