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MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE AMD motherboard & Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPU combo

SKU CH-TZQX-ZPWY7

AM5 motherboard with 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X3D, DDR5 to 9000 MT/s, 7 M.2 slots, 10G and 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, dual Thunderbolt 4 and 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
  • Real-time monitoring on a 3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard LCD
  • Clean cable routing through EZ Link consolidated headers and bridge
  • Maximum CPU headroom via 26+2+1+1 DRPS 110A power delivery
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40Gb/s with 8K display support
  • 12 cores and 24 threads at 5.6 GHz max boost on Zen 5 architecture

Combo foundation

This MSI bundle pairs the MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard with a Ryzen 9 9900X3D processor for the AM5 platform. The board delivers a 26+2+1+1 DRPS power design rated at 110A per stage and a 3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III LCD for hardware monitoring. Connectivity includes dual Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40Gb/s, 10G and 5G LAN, plus Wi-Fi 7 with a 320MHz channel.

Upgrade path

The combination replaces an older AM4 or entry-level AM5 system when the workload demands 12 cores, 24 threads, and a 5.6 GHz max boost with 64 MB L3 cache. Memory scales to 256 GB across four DDR5 slots at up to 9000 MT/s overclocked, while seven M.2 sockets (two PCIe 5.0 from the CPU) and four SATA 6Gb/s ports handle high-throughput storage arrays.

Best fit

Enthusiasts building a no-compromise workstation or gaming rig benefit from the 7.1-channel audio with ESS DAC, EZ Link cable consolidation, and EZ PCIe Release for quick GPU swaps. Buyers who need only mainstream core counts, a single GPU, or a smaller form factor should consider a less feature-dense board and CPU pairing.

How it compares

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Price $1,831.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMEG X870E GODLIKE+R9 9900 × 3D
Model nameMEG X870E GODLIKE+R9 9900 × 3D
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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