Review NZXT N5 Z690 Review: Late to the Party, but Worth it?

[Admin]

The NZXT N5 Z690 is a stealthy RGB-free motherboard with white accents that includes four M.2 sockets, two PCIe 5.0 slots, Wi-Fi 6E, and capable power delivery. Priced at $239,99, it’s a value-based Z690 board whose overall average performance compares well with its peers.

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[Darkbreeze]

This is literally a board with no reason to exist. Another fine blunder by the folks at NZXT.

 

[Co BIY]

This is literally a board with no reason to exist. Another fine blunder by the folks at NZXT.

Why?

If this had come out earlier when Adler Lake was fresh I think this would be a popular option. 4 M.2 and no money wasted on RGB.

 

[Co BIY]

Also - strong link to AnandTech for a board Tom's hasn't reviewed yet! Thanks.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Why?

Why? Because you can get a variety of motherboards that don't have these shortcomings,

No USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20 Gbps)
Dated mid-range audio
Hot running, paltry 50A MOSFETs

for less than that board costs, and they not only look better but have additional options not found on that NZXT board.