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Large ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, 3.99-inch LCD dashboard, and bundled Ryzen 9 9950X CPU in plastic clamshell

MSI

MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE AMD motherboard & Ryzen 9 9950X CPU combo

SKU CH-K927-B2QSF

A motherboard and CPU pairing for Socket AM5 with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X, 256 GB DDR5 capacity, 10 Gbps and 5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 7, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports 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 9 9950X

  • Real-time hardware monitoring on 3.99-inch LCD dashboard
  • Clean cable routing via consolidated EZ Link headers and hubs
  • Maximum CPU power delivery with 26+2+1+1 DRPS 110A phases
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40Gb/s with 8k display support
  • 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X up to 5.7 GHz boost

Godlike X870E Combo for Extreme Builds

The MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard paired with the Ryzen 9 9950X delivers a 16-core, 32-thread platform on the AM5 socket. It targets enthusiasts who need maximum connectivity and overclocking headroom for workstations or high-end gaming rigs.

Ideal for Multi-GPU and Storage-Heavy Workloads

Creators running dual PCIe 5.0 graphics cards, seven M.2 drives, and 10 GbE plus 5 GbE networking will use every lane this board provides. Users with modest storage needs or single-GPU builds should consider a less feature-dense alternative.

256 GB DDR5 Headroom with 8400 MT/s Ceiling

Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB capacity and overclocked speeds beyond 8400 MT/s in 1DPC configuration. Dual-channel bandwidth saturates well before the 9000 MT/s rating, so memory scaling stops at the controller limit.

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Price $1,865.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMEG X870E GODLIKE+R9 9950X
Model nameMEG X870E GODLIKE+R9 9950X
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

What DDR5 memory speed and capacity must I already have to reach the 8400 MT/s overclocking figure with the Ryzen 9 9950X?

You need a single-rank 1DPC DDR5 kit rated for 8400 MT/s or higher, installed in one slot per channel, to hit the maximum overclocking frequency listed for Ryzen 9000 series processors. Total capacity can scale up to 256 GB across the four slots.

Will my existing PCIe 4.0 graphics card and NVMe drives run at full speed in the PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2 slots on this board?

Yes, the two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and the CPU-linked M.2_1 and M.2_2 connectors are backward compatible, so PCIe 4.0 devices operate at their native speeds without bandwidth loss.

How do I confirm the 3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III LCD is showing live temperatures and POST codes after assembly?

Power on the system; the dashboard should immediately display real-time CPU temperature, voltage, fan speeds and POST progress codes, and it will switch to the BIOS-update screen if you press the dedicated flash button.

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