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MSI

MSI MEG Z690 GODLIKE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-176J-2X7WA

ATX motherboard for LGA 1700 CPUs with Intel Z690 chipset, 128 GB DDR5 capacity, three PCIe x16 slots, 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps LAN, 7.1 audio with ES9218PQ DAC, and multiple USB 3.2 ports

  • ProcessorSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and C
  • ChipsetIntel Z690
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR5 6666 (OC)/6600 (OC)/6400 (OC)/620
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots3x PCIe x16 slots Supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCI_E1 & PCI_
  • Supports 12th Gen Intel Core on LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 6666 MHz OC and 128 GB capacity
  • Three PCIe slots with 5.0 x16, 5.0 x8 and 4.0 x4 bandwidth
  • Realtek ALC4082 plus ES9218PQ DAC delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio
  • 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps LAN controllers for high-speed wired networking

Z690 flagship for 12th Gen Core

The MSI MEG Z690 GODLIKE is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z690 chipset and the LGA 1700 socket. It supports 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors in a dual-channel DDR5 layout up to 128GB. Onboard audio uses a Realtek ALC4082 codec with an ES9218PQ DAC for 7.1-channel output.

Socket, memory lanes and PCIe topology

Verify that your CPU is an LGA 1700 part from the supported 12th Gen families. The board runs dual-channel DDR5 at JEDEC 4800 MHz with a long list of overclocked steps up to 6666 MHz. Three PCIe x16 slots are wired x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4; the top two slots come from the CPU with 5.0 x16 and 5.0 x8 links, while the third runs 4.0 x4 from the chipset.

Rear I/O, storage and network backbone

The rear panel provides four USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports via a Hub-GL3590 hub and four more via an ASM1074 hub, plus two internal USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C connectors. Storage includes six SATA III ports and six M.2 interfaces. Networking combines an Aquantia AQC113CS 10Gbps controller with an Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps controller.

How it compares

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Price $522.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MEG Z690 GODLIKE
Model nameMSI MEG Z690 GODLIKE
Processor
ProcessorSupports 12th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Processor socket LGA1700
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z690
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR5 6666 (OC)/6600 (OC)/6400 (OC)/6200 (OC)/6133 (OC)/6000 (OC)/5800 (OC)/5600 (OC)/5400 (OC)/5333 (OC)/5200 (OC)/5066 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800 (JEDEC) MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9218PQ Combo DAC/HPA
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Aquantia AQC113CS 10 Gbit/s LAN controller
1x Intel I225-V 2.5 Gbit/s LAN controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots3x PCIe x16 slots
Supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots (From CPU)
PCI_E1 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16
PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x8
PCI_E3 (From Z690 chipset)
?Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4

Questions about this item

Does the board ship with Wi-Fi antennas and mounting screws, or must they be purchased separately?

The package includes the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable, the chassis I/O back panel and a Wi-Fi antenna; no mounting screws or extra cables are supplied.

Which DDR5 speed should I pick for daily use versus maximum overclocking headroom?

JEDEC 4800 MHz works out of the box; the board validates speeds up to 6666 MHz when overclocked, so choose a kit rated for your target frequency.

What does the 10 Gbps LAN port actually deliver when connected to a 10 Gb switch?

The Aquantia AQC113CS controller provides a 10 Gbps Ethernet link, enabling multi-gigabit throughput to compatible switches or NAS devices.

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