The NZXT N5 Z690 Black motherboard delivers a sleek aesthetic combined with powerful performance, supporting Intel’s 12th Gen processors with a robust Z690 chipset. With Wi-Fi 6E, PCIe 5.0, and NZXT CAM integration for lighting and fan control, it’s the perfect foundation for a high-end gaming or creative workstation build.
Specification
Details
Form Factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z690
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
CPU Support
12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron
Memory Support
4× DDR4 DIMMs, up to 128GB, up to 5000MHz (OC)
Expansion Slots
1× PCIe 5.0 x16, 2× PCIe 4.0 x1, 1× PCIe 3.0 x4
Storage Support
4× M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA), 4× SATA III 6Gb/s
Graphics Output
1× HDMI 2.0
LAN
2.5G Realtek RTL8125BG
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Intel Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2
Audio
Realtek ALC897 8-channel HD Audio
USB Ports (Rear I/O)
1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2× USB 2.0
Internal USB Headers
1× USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0
RGB & Fan Control
2× NZXT RGB, 1× 5V ARGB, 1× 12V RGB, 4× SYS FAN
Power Phases
8+1 DrMOS Power Phase
BIOS Features
BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS, POST LEDs
Cooling Support
CPU_FAN, AIO_PUMP, 4× SYS_FAN (up to 24W each)
Software
NZXT CAM support for lighting & fan control
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Compatible with 12th Gen Intel Core processors
Supports PCIe 5.0 GPU lane and fast DDR4 memory up to 5000MHz
Integrated Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G LAN for next-gen networking
4× M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe SSDs
Built-in I/O shield and reinforced PCIe slots
NZXT CAM integration for RGB and fan customization
Sleek matte black design with optimized thermal layout
The NZXT N5 Z690 Black blends premium aesthetics with cutting-edge features, making it a strong, stylish foundation for any Intel-based gaming or productivity build.
