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Rectangular E-ATX motherboard, black finish with gold accents, large CPU socket area, multiple expansion slots

MSI

MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-BVCK-0B99K

Supports Intel Core 9000 and 8th Gen processors on LGA 1151 with dual-channel DDR4 up to 4600MHz and 128GB maximum memory

  • ProcessorIntel Core ™ 9000 Series/8th Gen Intel Core ™/Pentium Gold/C
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 4600 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots4 PCIe 3.0 × 16 slots 1 PCIe 3.0 × 1 slot
  • Supports up to 128GB DDR4 for heavy multitasking
  • Dual-channel DDR4 4600MHz memory standard enables fast data rates
  • Intel Z390 chipset with LGA 1151 socket fits 9000 series CPUs
  • 1 channel audio with Realtek ALC1220 and ESS 9018 chips
  • Dual Killer 2500 Gigabit LAN plus 10 USB 3.1 Gen2 ports

Platform and audience

The MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE is an Intel Z390 motherboard built for the LGA 1151 socket. It accepts 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core processors plus Pentium Gold and Celeron chips. Four full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and one x1 slot give room for multi-GPU arrays or add-in cards. Dual-channel DDR4 memory runs up to 4600 MHz with a 128 GB ceiling.

Installation notes

The board uses the E-ATX form factor so the case must support that size. A pre-installed I/O shield and clearly labelled headers simplify the build. The 6.3 mm gold-plated headphone jack and front-panel USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connectors need matching case ports. Double-check CPU power and memory seating to avoid post failures.

Sustained-load behaviour

Twin Killer E2500 Gigabit NICs and dual Realtek ALC1220 codecs with an ESS E9018 DAC keep networking and audio stable during long sessions. Six SATA III ports and an M.2 interface handle storage arrays without bottlenecking. The VRM heatsink layout and board-level thermal sensors maintain steady operation when all PCIe lanes and memory channels stay saturated.

How it compares

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Price $235.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE
Model nameMSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core ™ 9000 Series/8th Gen Intel Core ™/Pentium Gold/Celeron processors with LGA 1151 pin
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z390
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 4600 MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID supportM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chip2 Realtek ALC1220 decoding chips
7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Supports S/PDIF output
ESS E9018 decoding chip
Supports 6.3 mm gold-plated stereo headphone output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller2 KillerTM E2500 Gigabit network interface cards
Ports & slots
PCI slots4 PCIe 3.0 × 16 slots
1 PCIe 3.0 × 1 slot
Onboard USB headersNtel Z390 chipset
6 USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbit/s) ports (1 Type-C and 3 Type-A ports on the backplane, 2 Type-C internal ports)
4 USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports, provided via internal USB ports
ASMedia ASM1042 Chipset
2 USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports located on the backplane
ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset
4 USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports, provided via internal USB ports

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the 7.1 channel audio with the ESS E9018 chip is active after building?

Connect headphones to the 6.3 mm gold-plated jack, open the audio control panel, select 7.1 speakers, run the test tones for each channel, and verify the Realtek ALC1220 and ESS E9018 drivers show no errors.

What ships in the box and which essential parts like CPU, DDR4 memory, or cooler must I source separately?

The package contains the motherboard, one CMOS battery, one SATA cable, the rear I/O shield, and a Wi-Fi antenna if the board has onboard Wi-Fi; you must buy a compatible LGA 1151 processor, DDR4 modules up to 128 GB, a CPU cooler, storage drives, and a power supply separately.

Which memory speed and capacity should I choose for the dual-channel DDR4 4600 MHz limit and 128 GB maximum?

Install a matched kit of two or four DDR4 DIMMs rated at or below 4600 MHz so the total does not exceed 128 GB; the board runs dual-channel, so populate the primary slots first for best stability.

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