ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi puts 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors at center stage, with beefed-up power delivery, cooling, cutting-edge connectivity options, and a range of accoutrements that effortlessly propel builds to maximum performance. This series flagship is your ticket to next-level gaming. All-Round Performance ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi is armed with all the essentials you need to create a gaming PC with top-tier performance. Heavy-duty power delivery and optimized cooling provide the weapons you need to push any gaming build to its limits. Intelligent controls enable easy management of overclocking, cooling and networking settings. And Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation helps ensure crystal-clear in-game communication. Power Design Power Design Digital power control and an array of power stages provide the muscle needed to control the latest Intel CPUs. Power Stages 18+1 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers into a single package, delivering power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors can take full advantage of. Alloy Chokes and Durable Capacitors High-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards. 8+8 Pin ProCool II Power Connector ASUS ProCool II connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure full contact with power supply cable wiring. A metal sheath improves heat dissipation, and low electrical impedance helps prevent hotspots and bolsters reliability. Digi+ Power Control The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultrasmooth and clean power delivery to the CPU. Eight-Layer PCB Multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom. Cooling Cooling Innovation Integrated I/O Cover & VRM Heatsinks Two thick VRM heatsinks connected by a heat pipe and bonded to a pre-mounted metal I/O shield provide ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance 12th Gen Intel processors. Thermal Pads High-grade thermal pads efficiently transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.  M.2 Combo-Sink An M.2 heatsink with a direct-contact heat pipe delivers ample surface area, enabling optimal running temperatures for PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVMe drives, even when airflow is restricted. Three M.2 Heatsinks The M.2 heatsinks keep the M.2 SSD at optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability. M.2 Backplate An integrated M.2 backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.  Cooler By Design ROG Strix Z690 motherboards feature comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via the Fan Xpert 4 tool in Armoury Crate or within the UEFI BIOS. CPU CPU fan headers - A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers for CPU coolers AIO pump fan header - A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups M.2 M.2 heatsink - Keeps a mounted M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability. M.2 backplate - Provides additional heat dissipation to deal with the thermal load of high-performance M.2 NVME SSDs Chassis 4-pin PWM/DC fan headers - Headers that supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans * Supports ASUS HYDRANODE. Intelligent Control Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation This powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are removed so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls. *A splitter cable is necessary when using a 3.5 mm headset. ROG AI Overclocking ROG AI Overclocking is an intelligent utility that helps you get the most out of your build by automatically profiling your CPU and cooling system to predict optimal voltage and frequency settings. Accessible via the AI Suite software in Windows or directly through the UEFI, the intuitive AI Overclocking user interface enables users of all levels. A range of customizable settings are available for seasoned overclockers, and an auto-tuning option is available for beginners. AI Overclocking at a Glance Designed by experts - At the heart of AI Overclocking is a proprietary algorithm developed by ROG R&D engineers who worked with world-renowned overclockers to create a tool for users of all levels. Predictive edge - An algorithm analyzes your CPU and cooling system, then it leverages that data to intelligently predict optimal settings. Custom-tailored frequencies and voltages are automatically applied to perfect the clock-speed optimization process. Real-time adjustment