Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor & MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI ATX Motherboard Bundle

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Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor & MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI ATX Motherboard Bundle
Key Features
  • 12 Cores & 20 Threads
  • 3.6 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
  • 5 GHz Maximum Turbo Frequency
  • LGA 1700 Socket
Streamline your desktop computer build with this B&H Kit, which includes a 3.6 GHz Intel Core i7-12700KF 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor and an MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI ATX Motherboard. Having both a powerful 12th generation Intel CPU and a motherboard in one bundle helps to get you started so that you can quickly get your custom system up and running.

Intel i7-12700KF Overview

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Streamline your desktop computer build with this B&H Kit, which includes a 3.6 GHz Intel Core i7-12700KF 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor and an MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI ATX Motherboard. Having both a powerful 12th generation Intel CPU and a motherboard in one bundle helps to get you started so that you can quickly get your custom system up and running.

Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor

Power up your productivity, gaming, and content creation experiences by installing the Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor into your desktop computer system. Built using a Hybrid Core architecture with the Intel 7 process, this 12th generation desktop processor's 12 cores combine the performance of four Efficient-cores and eight 3.6 GHz Performance-cores. The low-voltage Efficient-cores handle background tasks for multitasking while the Performance-cores provide speed for demanding applications and games. The built-in Intel Thread Director ensures that the two work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time to maximize performance. Additionally, this processor has a 5 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency with 25MB of cache for fast and reliable performance. The Core i7-12700KF also includes support for up to PCI Express 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz to help run and multitask a variety of demanding applications. You can overclock this processor for even greater performance.

The Core i7-12700KF does not include integrated graphics, meaning that users will need to purchase a separate dedicated graphics card. Please note that a thermal solution is NOT included. The processor is compatible with Intel LGA 1700 socket motherboards and is backed by a 3-year warranty.

Hybrid Core Design
Background tasks are handled by the processor's Efficient-cores for multitasking while the Performance-cores provide the speed to handle high-end games and demanding applications.
Intel Thread Director
The Intel Thread Director is built into the CPU's cores, working with the operating system to ensure each of the 20 threads are assigned to the right core at the right time.
PCIe 4.0 & 5.0
This processor supports up to four PCIe 4.0 and sixteen PCIe 5.0 lanes, delivering 20 lanes in total for exceptional data throughput with compatible devices.
Intel Deep Learning Boost
Accelerates AI inference to improve performance for deep learning workloads.
Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0
Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA) technology helps with noise suppression while enhancing background blurring during video chats.
UPC: 735858498982
MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR5 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard

Unlock the full potential of your components and leverage raw power with the MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR5 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard from MSI. Featuring the LGA 1700 socket and Z690 chipset, this motherboard is compatible with Intel 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Install up to 128GB of dual-channel RAM across four DDR5 memory slots, with speeds up to 6400 MHz supported via overclocking. Storage drives are accommodated with four M.2 and six SATA III connectors. Various adapter cards can be installed thanks to the motherboard hosting a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, and a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. This motherboard also supports AMD CrossFireX for multi-GPU performance.

Connect accessories via five USB 3.2 Gen 2 and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports on the rear I/O panel. Wireless accessories can be connected thanks to support for Bluetooth 5.2. Go online via the onboard Wi-Fi 6 or connect to the RJ45 port supporting a wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connection. Connect to displays via the DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1 outputs. Internal headers provide connections for either liquid or air cooling, dual CPU power, a chassis intrusion alarm, TPM module, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port for the front panel, and more. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC4080 Audio Codec. The MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR5 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-Bit).  

LGA 1700 Socket
Utilizing the LGA 1700 socket and Z690 chipset, this motherboard is compatible with 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.
Power Solution
Direct 16+1+1 Phases Power Design
Unleash and sustain maximum performance with a VRM design built with a total of direct 16+1+1 power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, the MPG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work.
Core Boost
Core Boost technology combines a streamlined layout with an optimized power design, allowing for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU for precise multi-core computing and overclocking.
Load-Line Calibration
Load line calibration ensures CPU voltage remains stable under any load.
Overvoltage Protection
Overvoltage protection prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.
Digital Power Design
A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU for precision and easy overclocking.
Double Power Connectors
Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power, even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.
Game Boost
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
Cooling
M.2 Shield FROZR
Featuring an integrated design, this heatsink ensures your M.2 drive isn't slowed by throttling due to high temperatures.
FROZR AI Cooling
Detect CPU and GPU temperatures and automatically adjust the system fans via MSI AI ENGINE. Take advantage of performance, silent, and manual modes for tailored operation.
Fully Controllable in BIOS and Software
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, with automatic adjustment of fan speeds.
Easy DIY Cooling
Connect and sync with a range of cooling components and cases thanks to strategically positioned header locations.
DIY Friendly
EZ M.2 Clip
Install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly using the EZ M.2 clips.
Preinstalled I/O Shield
The preinstalled I/O shield makes your installation process easy and safe. The design also prevents electrostatic discharge damage for a stronger gaming platform.
Keep-Out Zone
MSI motherboard circuitry ensures the case standoff keep-out zones are clear of contacts, preventing shorts or damage to the motherboard. Plus, an avoid-collision notification is printed in protective paint around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched.
XL Clip
The enlarged PCIe clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCIe slot stronger and safer.
EZ Debug LED
Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get your machine up and running again.
EZ LED Control
This built-in LED button on the motherboard controls your lighting effect, allowing you to turn motherboard lighting on or off in a second.
Memory
Stability and Compatibility Testing
MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what.
Easy Memory Overclocking
XMP memory profile support enables improved performance and efficiency for the Z690 chipset. Plus, use the MSI BIOS to access auto power settings and boost speed and stability.
PCIe 5.0
SMT PCIe 5.0 Slot
MSI motherboards adopted the advanced SMT (Surface Mount Technology) PCIe slot to diminish interference and electrical noise, fully supporting higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds of the PCIe 5.0 signal.
Lightning Gen 5 PCIe
Get speeds up to 128 GB/s with the PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which doubles the speed of the previous generation.
Networking
2.5G LAN
2.5 Gb/s LAN provides data transfer speeds faster than general Gigabit LAN.
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6 adopts OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technologies for up to four times higher network capacity and efficiency in a high signal density environment, translating to improved performance compared to older Wi-Fi 5 standards.
MSI LAN Manager
MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving users an online gaming experience with low latency.
USB Connectivity
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
MPG Z690 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices. The rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port offers speeds up to 20 Gb/s. The motherboard also supports a front-panel USB Type-C port.
Audio
High-Definition ALC4080 Audio Processor
Twice the DAC format from 32-bit/192 kHz to 32-bit/384 kHz, for the highest sound quality.
Isolated Audio Design
Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.
Separate Audio Layers
Using separated layers in the PCB ensures accurate sound quality for both left and right audio channels.
De-Pop Protection
Audio Boost technology protects your ears by eliminating annoying loud popping sounds when you plug in or unplug devices or turn your computer on or off.
BIOS & Software
Click BIOS 5
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking.
MSI Center
The MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application.
Resizable BAR
Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.
Mystic Light
Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light. With 16.8 million colors and a plethora of LED effects, MSI Mystic Light provides complete control over your RGB lighting via a single program. The Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system without needing a separate RGB controller.
UPC: 824142270332

Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor Specs

Key Specs
CPU Model
Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen)
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Unlocked
Yes
Number of Cores
12 (8 x P-Cores + 4 x E-Cores)
Base Clock Speed
P-Core: 3.6 GHz
E-Core: 2.7 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed
5 GHz
P-Core Turbo: 4.9 GHz
E-Core Turbo: 3.8 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
125 W
General
CPU Model
Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen)
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Manufacturing Process
10 nm
Maximum CPU Configuration
1S
Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes
16 (Revision 5.0)
4 (Revision 4.0)
Unlocked
Yes
Performance
Number of Cores
12 (8 x P-Cores + 4 x E-Cores)
Number of Threads
20
Base Clock Speed
P-Core: 3.6 GHz
E-Core: 2.7 GHz
Maximum Boost Speed
5 GHz
P-Core Turbo: 4.9 GHz
E-Core Turbo: 3.8 GHz
L3 Cache
25 MB
Memory Support
Maximum Capacity
128 GB
Memory Support
DDR4 Up to 3200 MHz
DDR5 Up to 4800 MHz
ECC Memory
No
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
Maximum Memory Bandwidth
76.8 GB/s
Optane Memory Support
Yes
Power
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
125 W
Included Thermal Solution
No
Maximum Temperature
212°F / 100°C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Technology
AES Support
Yes
Extension
AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE 4.1/4.2
Instruction Set
64-Bit
Virtualization
Yes: Intel VT-d, Intel VT-x, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
DMI
DMI4 (16 GT/s)
vPro Support
Yes
Performance Technologies
Deep Learning Boost, Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0, Hyper-Threading, Intel Thread Director, SpeedShift, SpeedStep, Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Security Technologies
Control-Flow Enforcement (CET), Device Protection with Boot Guard, Execute Disable Bit, MBE (Mode-Based Execute) Control, OS Guard, Secure Key, Software Guard Extensions, Threat Detection Technology (TDT), Trusted Execution Technology
Integrated Graphics
Integrated Graphics
No
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.6 x 4.4 x 1.8"

MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR5 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard Specs

Key Specs
Chipset
Intel Z690
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Memory Slots
4 x 288-Pin
Memory Support
DDR5 4800, 5000, 5066, 5200, 5333, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6133, 6200, 6400 MHz
M.2
1 x M Key 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1 x M Key 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
2 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA III)
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO Support
Form Factor
ATX
CPU
Chipset
Intel Z690
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Back Panel I/O
USB
1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
5 x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
2 x USB-A (USB 2.0)
Thunderbolt
No
Display
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 Output
1 x HDMI 2.1 Output
Audio
5 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
1 x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller
1 x Intel I225V 2.5Gigabit
Wi-Fi Antenna
2 x Connector
Buttons
BIOS Flashback
Memory
Memory Slots
4 x 288-Pin
Memory Support
DDR5 4800, 5000, 5066, 5200, 5333, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6133, 6200, 6400 MHz
Maximum Capacity
128 GB
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
ECC Support
Non-ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA
6 x SATA III
M.2
1 x M Key 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1 x M Key 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
2 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA III)
Optane Memory Support
Yes
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 10 (SATA)
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (M.2)
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
USB
1 x 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB-C Port)
1 x 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port)
2 x 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port)
Multi-GPU Support
AMD CrossFireX
Air Cooling
6 x 4-Pin System
1 x 4-Pin CPU
Liquid Cooling
1 x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1 x 24-Pin Mainboard
2 x 8-Pin ATX
Security
Chassis Intrusion, TPM Header
LED Header
4 x RGB
Audio
No
Diagnostics
Clear CMOS
Add-On
1 x Thunderbolt Header
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O
AAFP
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC4080 (7.1-Channel)
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth
5.2
Module Support
1 E Key M.2
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 11
Windows 10
*As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Physical
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
12.0 x 9.6" / 30.5 x 24.4 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.83 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.5 x 10.9 x 2.9"

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