MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE AMD motherboard & Ryzen 7 9700X CPU combo
A premium AM5 motherboard and 8-core 16-thread Ryzen 7 9700X CPU bundle with DDR5 support to 9000 MT/s, 7 M.2 slots, dual Thunderbolt 4, 10G and 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and a 3.99-inch monitoring LCD
- 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 7 9700X
- Real-time monitoring on a 3.99-inch LCD dashboard
- Clean build with consolidated front-panel, fan and ARGB headers
- 26+2+1+1 DRPS power delivery rated at 110A for maximum CPU performance
- Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40Gb/s with 8K display support
- 10G and 5G LAN plus WIFI 7 with 320MHz channel
Combo Overview
This bundle pairs the MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor. The CPU delivers 8 cores and 16 threads on Zen 5 architecture with a 5.5 GHz max boost clock. The board uses the AM5 socket and X870E chipset in an Extended ATX layout. It targets enthusiasts building a high-end desktop for gaming and content creation.
Build Integration
The board requires DDR5 memory across four slots, supporting up to 256 GB at speeds from 4800 to 9000 MT/s. It provides two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for graphics and add-in cards. Seven M.2 sockets accept 2280 and 2260 drives, with two running at PCIe 5.0 speeds. The EZ Link system consolidates front-panel, fan and ARGB headers into a single bridge for cleaner cable routing.
Target Audience
Builders who want integrated 10 Gbps and 5 Gbps LAN, WIFI 7 with a 320 MHz channel, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40 Gbps will benefit. The 3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III LCD offers real-time monitoring and BIOS updates. Users needing ECC memory support, a smaller form factor, or a lower-tier chipset should look at alternative platforms.
How it compares
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- Price $1,344.99
- Pricier than about 92% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | MSI |
| Product line | MEG X870E GODLIKE+R7 9700X |
| Model name | MEG X870E GODLIKE+R7 9700X |
| Processor | |
| CPU socket | AM5 |
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Memory | |
| Memory slot count | 4 × 288pin (DDR5) |
| Supported memory | 4x 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 RAM | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual Channel |
| Storage | |
| SATA ports | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 slots | 7x 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 support | Supports 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 chip | Realtek ALC4082+ESS ES9280AQ |
| Sound channels | Realtek® 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 controller | AQC113+ Realtek 8125BG |
| Maximum network speed | 1x Marvell® AQC113CS 10 Gbit/s LAN 1x Realtek® 8126 5 Gbit/s LAN |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 802.11 be |
| Ports & slots | |
| PCIe 5.0 x16 slots | 2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| PCIe x4 slots | 1 x PCI Express x4 |
| PCI slots | 2x 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 factor | Extended ATX |
| Compatibility | |
| Windows 11 support | Supported |
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Questions about this item
How many DRPS power phases does the board use and what is their rated current?
The board uses a 26+2+1+1 DRPS design rated at 110 A per phase for the CPU power delivery.
What is the Dynamic Dashboard III LCD size and what does it show?
A 3.99-inch LCD displays real-time hardware monitoring, troubleshooting codes, BIOS updates and custom graphics.
Which CPU cooler mounting holes does the AM5 socket use?
The AM5 socket retains the same mounting pattern as AM4, so existing coolers with AM4 brackets will fit.
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