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Large rectangular E-ATX motherboard with black and silver finish, metal-reinforced PCIe slots and prominent heatsinks

MSI

MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-W8RF-DXGG9

Intel Z790 E-ATX motherboard for LGA 1700 CPUs supports DDR5 up to 7800 MHz, 256 GB capacity, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps LAN, Realtek ALC4082 with ESS ES9280AQ 7.1 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 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 7800 MHz overclocked with 256 GB maximum capacity
  • Realtek ALC4082 plus ESS ES9280AQ delivers 7.1-channel audio up to 32-bit 384 kHz
  • Marvell 10 Gbps LAN and Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN provide dual high-speed networking
  • Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots plus seven M.2 and six SATA interfaces for extensive expansion

Z790 E-ATX for 12th-14th Gen Intel

The MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX is an E-ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z790 chipset for LGA 1700 processors. It supports Intel Core 12th, 13th and 14th generation CPUs plus Pentium Gold and Celeron models. Four DIMM slots accept dual-channel DDR5 up to 256GB at speeds from 4800 to 7800 MHz including overclocked profiles.

Enthusiast board with 10GbE and high-speed USB

This board suits builders who need 10Gbps Marvell Ethernet, Intel 2.5Gbps LAN and a dense rear USB layout including 7.1-channel audio with ESS DAC. It is less suited for compact cases because the E-ATX form factor requires a full-size chassis. Buyers needing only basic connectivity or a smaller footprint should consider other Z790 models.

Bundled I/O shield, battery and single SATA cable

The retail package adds a chassis I/O back panel, a CMOS battery and one SATA cable. A WiFi antenna is included when the board integrates a wireless module. No additional cables, brackets or software media are supplied, so plan for any extra M.2 screws or fan adapters your build requires.

How it compares

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Price $1,199.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX
Model nameMSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX
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 my existing LGA 1700 CPU cooler fit the MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX?

Yes, the board uses the standard LGA 1700 socket mounting pattern, so any cooler rated for that socket will attach without an adapter.

Can I keep my current SATA SSDs and hard drives when upgrading to this motherboard?

The board provides six SATA III ports, so existing SATA drives connect directly without extra controllers.

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC4082 and ESS ES9280AQ audio solution is active after build?

Open Windows Sound settings, select the 7.1-channel device and verify 32-bit 384 kHz is listed as a supported format.

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