Asus Z690 ProArt Creator WiFi (Thunderbolt 4) + i7-12700K + AMD RX 6800 XT

dehjomz said:

How did you interface with the motherboard, was it by replacing the onboard Intel AX210 or by a PCIe NGFF converter card?

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I replaced the onboard chip.

No issues with z590i Unify

gandem said:

I replaced the onboard chip.

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Thanks!

dehjomz said:

Might you have an amazon link for the device you're using? I think the Fenvi has BCM94360NG... it was working in Monterey so idk what the issue is.

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gandem said:

I bought from New Egg in late November. Here's a link to the one I'm using.

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I purchased the Fenvi version (from Fenvi official store) on Newegg. I don’t trust other lookalikes.

Update: This is the same item as in @gandem's post.

Stork said:

I'm sad to hear you're going to retire the Gigabyte Z690 Aero G system as your setup and advise caused me to get that system. Mine works perfectly, and I plan on keeping it, maybe putting it into a new case.

However, you inspired me to retire my older systems (MyHero II Z370 system and earlier).

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Hi @Stork,

I will continue to support the Gigabyte Z690 Aero G. From the outset of that build it was my intention to upgrade to a DDR5 board with on-board Thunderbolt. The Asus ProArt Z690-Creator was that upgrade.

Back when the Aero G was assembled, DDR5 prices were high and availability was poor. Many of us decided at the time to experiment with Alder Lake on a relatively inexpensive system.

But it turned out to be a very solid performer. My only reason for retiring it is to downgrade to a mini-ITX form factor. During the two years of pandemic lockdowns I accumulated a fair bit of clutter which is now being dealt with. I have to stuff 4 Hackintoshes into my home office and retire the other 4! You don’t want to know where those 8 machines are scattered right now.

xtreem.p said:

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No issues with z590i Unify

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Thanks. My mini-ITX system has been running fine all day so far. Not sure what happened yesterday when there were three WindowServer crashes nearly back-to-back-to-back. Whatever gremlin that was, it seems to have vanished (for now).

CaseySJ said:

I purchased the Fenvi version (from Fenvi official store) on Newegg. I don’t trust other lookalikes.

Plug & Play Hackintosh macOS M.2 Wifi 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.0 Network Card - Newegg.com

Buy Plug & Play Hackintosh macOS M.2 NGFF BCM94360NG Wifi 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.0 Network Card Support Handoff & Airdrop & Continuity Wireless 2.4G/5Ghz 1200Mbps for PC Laptop Better BCM94352Z DW1560 with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

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Update: This is the same item as in @gandem's post.

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Another question Casey; Can I use this card and M.2 to PCI-E adapter (install it on another M.2 slot in motherboard) so I can free up the only PCIe slot I have (currently occupied by T919 Fenvi). Hope I am making sense.

steve20677 said:

Another question Casey; Can I use this card and M.2 to PCI-E adapter (install it on another M.2 slot in motherboard) so I can free up the only PCIe slot I have (currently occupied by T919 Fenvi). Hope I am making sense.

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This is a Key A/E M.2 card, which means it will only work in a Key A/E compatible slot. The only such slot on the Asus ProArt Z690 and Maximus is the slot where the Intel WiFi/BT card is installed. No adapter is needed.

It is also possible to use a Key A/E to PCIe adapter, but then you will need a USB cable and connect that cable to internal USB 2 header for Bluetooth.

If you are trying to free up a PCIe slot, the only option is to install the BCM94360NG into the slot where Intel AX210 is currently installed.

CaseySJ said:

This is a Key A/E M.2 card, which means it will only work in a Key A/E compatible slot. The only such slot on the Asus ProArt Z690 and Maximus is the slot where the Intel WiFi/BT card is installed. No adapter is needed.

It is also possible to use a Key A/E to PCIe adapter, but then you will need a USB cable and connect that cable to internal USB 2 header for Bluetooth.

If you are trying to free up a PCIe slot, the only option is to install the BCM94360NG into the slot where Intel AX210 is currently installed.

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Thanks Casey but iI can't seem to find the Intel wifi card on Z690 Extreme board, its tucked away somewhere. The board has 5 or so M.2 slots 'M' key. Is there an A/E to M adaptor I could use?

steve20677 said:

Thanks Casey but iI can't seem to find the Intel wifi card on Z690 Extreme board, its tucked away somewhere. The board has 5 or so M.2 slots 'M' key. Is there an A/E to M adaptor I could use?

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If you have a Fenvi FV-T919 already installed, then why are you trying to replace one PCIe card with another?