ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax Intel Mini-ITX Motherboard

The ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax is a Mini-ITX motherboard that brings the full capability of Intel's Z690 chipset into the smallest standard motherboard form factor. Built around the LGA 1700 socket, it supports the complete lineup of 12th Generation Intel Core processors, and its 8-phase Dr.MOS power design provides the clean, stable power delivery needed to overclock Alder Lake CPUs—even in the thermally constrained environments typical of small form factor cases. A single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot ensures compatibility with current and next-generation graphics cards, giving the board a longer useful lifespan as GPU interfaces evolve.

Memory support tops out at DDR4 5000MHz with overclocking, and while the board forgoes DDR5 in favor of the more mature and cost-effective DDR4 ecosystem, the high-speed support still leaves room for strong memory performance. Integrated Wi-Fi 6E and dual rear display outputs (HDMI and DisplayPort) round out the connectivity, making this board well-suited for compact workstations, living room gaming PCs, or any build where space is at a premium but performance expectations are not. For builders committed to Mini-ITX, the Z690M-ITX/ax delivers a rare combination of chipset-level features and overclocking capability in a board that fits cases as small as a shoebox.