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Yes, a Z690 Aorus Pro can support up to 12,900W.

Yes, a Z690 Aorus Pro can support up to 12,900W.

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choasllord
Junior Member
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08-11-2021, 01:24 AM
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Hey! Your 12900k should work well on the Z690 Aorus Pro. It does have a single 8-core/4-thread CPU socket, which matches the i9-12900K's requirements. The pin configuration you mentioned is standard and shouldn't cause any issues. No need to worry about overclocking unless you decide to do so later. Let me know if you need more details!
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choasllord
08-11-2021, 01:24 AM #1

Hey! Your 12900k should work well on the Z690 Aorus Pro. It does have a single 8-core/4-thread CPU socket, which matches the i9-12900K's requirements. The pin configuration you mentioned is standard and shouldn't cause any issues. No need to worry about overclocking unless you decide to do so later. Let me know if you need more details!

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NumberRight
Junior Member
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08-11-2021, 02:47 AM
#2
You anticipated a specific setup where most boards use just one 8-pin connector for the CPU. This is typical since CPUs don’t require more pins. Overclocking beyond that usually needs the extra 4-pin port for better reliability. Otherwise, the standard 8-pin configuration is sufficient.
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NumberRight
08-11-2021, 02:47 AM #2

You anticipated a specific setup where most boards use just one 8-pin connector for the CPU. This is typical since CPUs don’t require more pins. Overclocking beyond that usually needs the extra 4-pin port for better reliability. Otherwise, the standard 8-pin configuration is sufficient.

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DiamondDasher3
Member
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08-18-2021, 01:36 AM
#3
I'll stick with ASUS boards for the Z690 right now. I wouldn't rely on Gigabyte given their recent issues.
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DiamondDasher3
08-18-2021, 01:36 AM #3

I'll stick with ASUS boards for the Z690 right now. I wouldn't rely on Gigabyte given their recent issues.

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samigurl0903
Senior Member
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08-18-2021, 10:33 AM
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Search for the most affordable Z690 board that isn’t a messy wreck. Consider skipping OC unless necessary—OC hasn’t been reliable lately, especially with newer chips that offer little headroom. If you still want to overclock, undervolt might be a better choice than risking damage. Focus on boosting RAM performance instead; it’ll give noticeable gains without needing a powerful cooler or high power consumption.
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samigurl0903
08-18-2021, 10:33 AM #4

Search for the most affordable Z690 board that isn’t a messy wreck. Consider skipping OC unless necessary—OC hasn’t been reliable lately, especially with newer chips that offer little headroom. If you still want to overclock, undervolt might be a better choice than risking damage. Focus on boosting RAM performance instead; it’ll give noticeable gains without needing a powerful cooler or high power consumption.