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MSI

MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Q1R9-3B2VH

Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel CPUs on LGA 1200 with 128 GB DDR4, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE LAN, plus 7.1 audio with ESS DAC

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support x16/ x0/ x4 or x8/ x8/ x4 mod
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 4000MHz with 128GB maximum capacity
  • 10G LAN and 2.5G LAN controllers for high-speed networking
  • Realtek ALC1220 with ESS E9018 DAC delivering 7.1-channel audio
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots supporting multiple GPU configurations

Z490 flagship board

The MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE is an E-ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z490 chipset for the LGA 1200 socket. It accepts 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors and supports up to 128 GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory.

Enthusiasts and multi-GPU builders

This board suits users who need three full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slots configurable as x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 and who want onboard 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE networking. Builders with smaller cases or without multi-GPU plans should look at a smaller form factor.

128 GB DDR4 ceiling

The maximum supported memory capacity of 128 GB across four slots is the single specification that decides whether this board fits a planned high-capacity workstation or content-creation system.

How it compares

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Price $306.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE
Model nameMSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/3400/3600/3800/4000 MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support3XM.2 interface
6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS E9018 combo DAC
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports Optical S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Aquantia AQC107 10G LAN controller
1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G LAN controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support x16/ x0/ x4 or x8/ x8/ x4 mode
PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU)
Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU
Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU
PCI_E3 slot (From chipset)
Supports up to PCIe 3.0
1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Onboard USB headersIntel Z490 Chipset
3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbit/s ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 1 Type-C internal connector)
6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset
8x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s connectors)
Intel JHL7540 Thunderbolt™ 3 Controller
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbit/s Type-C ports on the back panel

Questions about this item

How much power does the 10G LAN controller and dual 2.5G LAN draw under sustained load?

The board uses an Aquantia AQC107 10G controller and a Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G controller; combined network traffic adds only a few watts to the VRM load, so a standard ATX supply handles it without extra connectors.

Which DDR4 speeds and capacity must I already own to reach the 128GB limit?

You need four DDR4 modules rated at 2133, 2200, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3600, 3800 or 4000 MHz; populating all four slots with 32 GB sticks gives the 128 GB maximum.

Will my 10th Gen Intel Core CPU run the top PCIe x16 slot at 3.0 or 4.0 speeds?

With a 10th Gen processor the primary PCIe x16 slot operates at PCIe 3.0 x16; it steps up to PCIe 4.0 x16 only when an 11th Gen CPU is installed.

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