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ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, small LCD screen, bundled Ryzen 7 9700X CPU

MSI

MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX + Ryzen 7 9700X AMD motherboard combo

SKU CH-ZAXE-WDKG1

Combines an AMD X870E motherboard with a Ryzen 7 9700X processor, offering DDR5-9200 support, a 3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III LCD, 110A power stages, Wi-Fi 7 and 10G plus 5G LAN

  • CPU socketAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to DDR5-9200+ MT/s (OC)
  • Memory channelsDual Channel
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x8
  • Real-time monitoring on a 3.99-inch full-colour LCD
  • Cleaner build with EZ Link consolidating front-panel, fan and RGB headers
  • 110A Smart Power Stages in a 24+2+1 Duet Rail design for stable overclocking
  • Eight cores and sixteen threads at up to 5.5 GHz boost on Zen 5 architecture
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 10Gbps and 5Gbps LAN for high-speed connectivity

Motherboard and Ryzen 7 9700X combo

This AM5 platform pairs the MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX board with an eight-core, sixteen-thread Ryzen 7 9700X processor. The chip reaches a 5.5 GHz maximum boost clock and provides 40 MB of cache. The combination targets enthusiasts who want high frame rates in demanding titles and headroom for manual tuning.

3.99-inch Dynamic Dashboard III and EZ Link hub

A full-colour LCD shows real-time sensor data, POST codes and custom graphics without extra software. The EZ Link system routes front-panel, fan and RGB headers to a pair of external modules, reducing cable clutter behind the motherboard tray. A 24+2+1 Duet Rail design with 110A Smart Power Stages delivers clean current for sustained heavy loads.

M.2 Xpander-Z Slider Gen5 card

The bundled add-in card adds two additional Gen5 x4 slots, raising the total to four 128Gbps M.2 positions alongside two Gen4 x4 and one Gen4 x2 slot. Rear I/O includes USB4, 10Gbps and 5Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Eight-channel USB audio with Audio Boost 5 HD handles 7.1 output.

How it compares

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Price $1,423.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMEG X870E GODLIKE MAX+R7 9700X
Processor
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to DDR5-9200+ MT/s (OC)
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
M.2 slots2 x M.2 Gen5 x4 128 Gbit/s slots
2 x M.2 Gen5 x4 128 Gbit/s slots via M.2 card
2 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64 Gbit/s slot
1 x M.2 Gen4 x2 32 Gbit/s slot
Audio & video
Sound channels8-Channel (7.1) USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 HD
Connectivity
Maximum network speed10 Gbit/s + 5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 5.0 x8
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x4
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
More details
BIOS64 MB BIOS

Questions about this item

Will the included Ryzen 7 9700X run at its rated 5.5 GHz boost on this motherboard?

Yes, the 24+2+1 Duet Rail Power System with 110A Smart Power Stages is designed to deliver the stable current needed for maximum boost clocks.

Can I install four DDR5 modules and still reach the advertised 9200 MT/s overclock?

The board supports up to DDR5-9200+ MT/s (OC) across its four 288-pin slots; achieving the top frequency depends on the memory kit quality and cooling.

How many Gen5 M.2 drives can I connect without adding a separate expansion card?

Two Gen5 x4 128Gbps M.2 slots are onboard; the included M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card adds two more Gen5 x4 slots.

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