The MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard is designed with extensive features and dimensions similar to its predecessor based on the X670E chipset, measuring approximately 288x304.8mm and adopting the E-ATX form factor. It supports the AM5 socket, compatible with AMD's Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 CPUs. The robust power delivery system of the board suggests compatibility with future Ryzen processors. The motherboard is equipped with the latest AGESA BIOS, optimized for the Zen 5 core architecture. The MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard features an enhanced power delivery system with 28 power phases and 110A power stages, an improvement from the previous X670E GODLIKE's 105A stages. It includes two 8-pin connectors for CPU power and a standard 24-pin ATX connector for the motherboard. This board supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four slots, with speeds over 8000 MT/s, using the latest 64 GB modules. It also has debugging LEDs, and power and reset switches for easy system management.
Key Features and Specifications
- Processor Support: The motherboard is compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop CPUs using the AM5 socket.
- Power Delivery: It features a 28-phase (110A) CPU VRM design, providing substantial power for demanding applications.
- Connectivity: Includes dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, ensuring reliable power delivery to the CPU.
- Memory Support: Equipped with four DDR5 DIMM slots, supporting up to 256 GB of RAM. The board is compatible with DDR5-8000+ memory and supports AMD EXPO technology for enhanced memory performance.
- PCB Design: The motherboard uses a 10-layer PCB with 2oz copper, which enhances signal integrity and overall durability.
- USB Ports: It offers a comprehensive set of 8 USB Type-C ports, including 2 ports at 40Gbps, 1 at 20Gbps, and 5 at 10Gbps, catering to a wide range of connectivity needs.
- PCIe Slots: The board is equipped with two x16 PCIe Gen 5 slots, providing x16 and x8 electrical configurations for high-speed graphics and storage solutions.
- Storage Options: It includes five M.2 slots, with two slots supporting Gen 5 and three slots supporting Gen 4 SSDs, all protected by the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink to maintain optimal thermal performance.
- Build Quality: The PCIe and memory slots are steel-reinforced, offering additional durability and protection during component installation and use.
- Chipset: The motherboard is built with dual X870E PCH chips, enhancing overall performance and expandability.
- Additional Power: An extra 8-pin connector is provided for PCIe power, making the motherboard ready for future high-power graphics cards, including support for NVIDIA RTX 50 series.
The motherboard retains the M-Vision Dashboard from the X670E series, placed near the memory slots. It offers expansion capabilities with two PCIe Gen 5.0 slots and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. For storage, it includes five M.2 slots—two Gen5 and three Gen4—equipped with M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks for cooling, the primary one featuring a magnetic lock and RGB lighting. It also has four SATA III ports and two USB3 front panel headers. For connectivity, the I/O section has eight USB Type-C ports—seven on the back and one on the front that supports 60W Power Delivery via an additional 8-pin connector. The rear ports offer varying speeds up to 40Gbps, and the board features advanced networking options, including dual ports and WiFi 7, along with additional USB ports enabled by stacked PCB layers.
Additionally, the motherboard includes another 8-pin connector near the dual X870E PCHs to supply extra power for advanced uses like multi-GPU setups with NVIDIA's upcoming RTX 50 "Blackwell" GPUs.
Source: wccftech
