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Large rectangular extended ATX motherboard in dark finish with 3.99 inch LCD display, bundled with Ryzen 5 9600X CPU

MSI

MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE AMD motherboard & Ryzen 5 9600X CPU combo

SKU CH-4AHH-5Q4SG

AM5 combo pairs a 6-core 12-thread Zen 5 CPU with an X870E board offering 256 GB DDR5, dual Thunderbolt 40 Gb/s ports, 10 GbE plus 5 GbE LAN, WIFI 7 and a 3.99-inch LCD dashboard

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorExtended ATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memory4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256 GB Memory Support
  • Max supported RAM256 GB

CPU +Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Real-time monitoring on a 3.99-inch LCD dashboard
  • Clean builds with EZ Link consolidated front-panel hub
  • 110A 26+2+1+1 DRPS power for maximum CPU headroom
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40Gb/s with 8k support
  • 10Gbps and 5Gbps LAN plus WIFI 7 320MHz channel

Premium AMD Motherboard and CPU Combo

The MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard ships paired with a Ryzen 5 9600X processor. This combination targets enthusiasts who want a high-end platform for gaming and content creation without assembling parts separately. The Extended ATX board delivers extensive connectivity and a 3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III LCD for system monitoring.

AM5 Socket and X870E Chipset Define Compatibility

The AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000 series processors and the included 6-core 12-thread CPU. The X870E chipset provides dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots from the CPU, seven M.2 slots with two running at PCIe 5.0 x4, and four SATA 6Gb/s ports. Memory support reaches DDR5 9000 MT/s overclocked with a maximum capacity of 256GB across four slots.

Suits Builders Who Need Maximum I/O

This combo fits users who require dual 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 4 ports, 10Gbps and 5Gbps LAN, and WIFI 7 with 320MHz channels on a single board. The EZ Link system simplifies front-panel and ARGB cabling. Builders with standard ATX cases or those who do not need Thunderbolt 4 or 10Gbps networking should consider a less equipped X870E board instead.

How it compares

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Price $1,521.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMEG X870E GODLIKE+R5 9600X
Model nameMEG X870E GODLIKE+R5 9600X
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memory4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256 GB
Memory Support DDR5 9000–5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600–4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8400+ MT/s
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots7x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices
M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_5 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
4x SATA 6G
M.2_1 Source (via M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280 devices
M.2_2 Source (via M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5) supports up to PCI
SATA and RAID supportSupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and Raid 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and Raid 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4082+ESS ES9280AQ
Sound channelsRealtek® ALC4082 Codec + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA
7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerAQC113+ Realtek 8125BG
Maximum network speed1x Marvell® AQC113CS 10 Gbit/s LAN
1x Realtek® 8126 5 Gbit/s LAN
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express x4
PCI slots2x PCI-E x16 slot
1x PCI-E x4 slot
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots
• Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16/ x0 or x8/ x8 (For Ryzen™9000/ 7000 Series processors)
• Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x8/ x0 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)
• Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4/ x0 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors)
PCI_E3 slot
• Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorExtended ATX
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

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Questions about this item

How does the Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core 12-thread processor perform in popular games?

The CPU delivers smooth 100+ FPS in the most popular titles, recognised as a CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree for exceptional gaming performance.

What bandwidth does the Thunderbolt 4 interface provide and what displays can it drive?

Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports run at true 40Gb/s, support 8K display output, daisy-chaining, multi-port accessory architecture and USB4 compliance.

What physical space and form factor does the MEG X870E GODLIKE board need to fit in a case?

The Extended ATX motherboard requires an E-ATX compatible chassis and uses the AM5 socket with four 288-pin DDR5 slots plus seven M.2 slots for 2280/2260 devices.

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