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MSI

MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-CGEE-4XAZS

Supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors with up to 256 GB DDR5 and 7.1-channel audio

  • ProcessorSupport Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel P
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Supported memorySupport dual channel DDR5 7800 + (OC)/7600 (OC)/7400 (OC)/72
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • PCI slots2X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports u
  • Supports Intel Core 12 13 14 Gen processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual channel DDR5 memory up to 7800 MHz OC with 256GB maximum capacity
  • 10Gbps LAN plus 2.5Gbps LAN for high speed wired networking
  • Realtek ALC4082 with ESS ES9280AQ delivers 7.1 channel 32 bit 384 kHz audio
  • Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots from CPU for graphics and expansion cards

Z790 flagship for Intel LGA 1700 CPUs

The MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE is an E-ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z790 chipset for Core 12th, 13th and 14th generation processors. It supports dual-channel DDR5 up to 7800 MT/s overclocked and a maximum capacity of 256 GB. Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots run from the CPU, while seven M.2 interfaces and six SATA III ports provide extensive storage connectivity.

Enthusiasts who need maximum I/O and audio fidelity

This board suits builders who want 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, Realtek ALC4082 with ESS ES9280AQ DAC for 7.1-channel 32-bit/384 kHz playback, and a dense USB layout including 20 Gbps Type-C front headers. Users planning a compact Micro-ATX chassis or a system without high-speed networking should look elsewhere.

256 GB DDR5 ceiling decides the build scale

The 256 GB memory limit across four slots is the single figure that determines whether this platform fits the workload. Workstations needing more system memory must choose a different chipset, while mainstream gaming rigs rarely exceed half that amount.

How it compares

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Price $1,164.99
Pricier than about 94% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE
Model nameMSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE
Processor
ProcessorSupport Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
LGA 1700
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual channel DDR5 7800 + (OC)/7600 (OC)/7400 (OC)/7200 (OC)/7000 (OC)/6800 (OC)/6600 (OC)/6400 (OC)/6200 (OC)/6000 (OC)/5800 (OC)/5600 (JEDEC)/5400 (JEDEC)/5200 (JEDEC)/5000 (JEDEC)/4800 (JEDEC) MHz memory
Max supported RAM256 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support7XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS ES9280AQ 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 controllerMarvell AQC113CS-B1-C 10 Gbit/s LAN
Intel 2.5 Gbit/s LAN
Ports & slots
PCI slots2X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity)
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU)
Onboard USB headers4X USB 2.0 (front)
4x USB 5 Gbit/s Type A (Front)
7x USB 10 Gbit/s Type A (Rear)
1x USB 10 Gbit/s Type C (Rear)
2x USB 20 Gbit/s Type C (Front)

Questions about this item

Will the CMOS battery need replacing and how often?

The board ships with a CMOS battery; typical life is several years before the real-time clock loses time and the battery needs swapping.

Which thermal limit appears first during long heavy loads — the VRM or the chipset?

The Z790 chipset and 10 Gbps LAN controller run hot under sustained throughput; the VRM area is heavily heatsinked, so the chipset usually hits its throttle point first.

How loud are the active cooling fans when the system runs all day at full tilt?

The motherboard includes small active fans on the VRM and chipset heatsinks; at maximum duty they produce a noticeable whir that is audible in a quiet room.

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