Introducing the EVGA Z690 DARK K|NGP|N

- February 17, 2022

Introducing the EVGA Z690 DARK K|NGP|N - The Motherboard Designed by and Used by Professional Overclockers. EVGA DARK motherboards blaze the trail for other boards to follow, and the Z690 DARK K|NGP|N is no exception. The ability to destroy world records is insignificant next to the power of a 21-phase VRM and a 10-layer PCB – capable of driving the most powerful 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. With support for 64GB of DDR5 memory at up to 6600MHz+(OC), PCIe Gen5, and PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSDs, a new DARK age of overclocking will rise as quickly as new hardware becomes available. The Z690 DARK K|NGP|N is today’s choice for the future of overclocking and gaming.

Z690 DARK K|NGP|N Overview

1. Intel® LGA1700 CPU Socket	7. USB BIOS Update Port	13. PCIe Disable Switch
2. 2x DDR5 DIMMs	8. 21 Phase Digital VRM	14. Slow Mode Switch
3. 3x M.2 Gen4 Key-M Slots	9. Pump Headers	15. Right Angle Power Connectors
4. PCIe 5.0 x16 (x8) Slot	10. 2x ARGB / 2x RGB Headers	16. Multi-Function POST Indicator
5. 3x 110mm M.2 Gen4 Key-M Slots	11. Supplemental PCIe 6 Pin Power	17. BIOS Select Switch
6. U.2 Port	12. ProbeIt Header

Discover the possibilities with 12th Gen Intel Core Processors


DDR5 6600MHz+(OC) DIMM Support	Native PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 Slots and Gen 4.0 M.2 Slots	NVIDIA SLI Ready with Metal Reinforced PCIe Slots

DARK K|NGP|N Cooling Solution


Twin fans for ultimate cooling	90-Degree Rotated Socket

Components


21-Phase Power Design	10 Layers PCB	Multi-Function POST Indicator	EVGA Wi-Fi/BT Antenna


Dual Intel 2.5GbE NICs	ProbeIt Header	Right Angle Power Connectors

EVGA ELEET X1™


Overclocking - Quick and Easy	Real-Time Monitoring for System Vitals	Essential Utility for Peace of Mind Overclocking

To learn more about the EVGA Z690 DARK K|NGP|N, visit https://www.evga.com/articles/01543/EVGA-Z690-DARK-K|NGP|N/

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