MSI MEG Z890 Godlike Mainboard, Sockel LGA 1851, Intel Z890, E-ATX, DDR5

MSI MEG Z890 Godlike Mainboard, Sockel LGA 1851, Intel Z890, E-ATX, DDR5

E-ATX motherboard with Intel Z890 chipset, 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 / 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x Thunderbolt (USB-C) / 1x USB-C 3.2 / 5x USB-C 3.1 / 8x USB 3.1, 6x M.2 (2x PCIe 5.0, 4x PCIe 4.0) / 4x SATA 6G, 10x 4-pin PWM connectors
1.213,80 €
incl. VAT , add. delivery costs starting from 4.99€
SKU MBMC-578 |
EAN 4711377260770 |
MPN 7E21-001R |
Manufacturer MSI

This motherboard is ideal for gaming enthusiasts who want to maximise their system's performance.

  • 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16) and 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
  • 4x DIMM slots for a maximum of 256GB DDR5 RAM up to 9,200MHz
  • 6x M.2 (including 2x PCIe 5.0 and 4x PCIe 4.0) / 4x SATA 6G
  • USB on the I/O panel: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2, 5x USB-C 3.1, and 8x USB 3.0
  • A total of 10x 4-pin connectors for fans & pumps
  • OC features: 26+2+1+1 phase VRMs, CMOS
  • Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4

MSI MEG Z890 Godlike: E-ATX motherboard with Intel LGA 1851 socket and Z890 chipset

The MSI MEG Z890 Godlike is an E-ATX motherboard featuring the high-end Intel Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket. It supports 2nd generation Intel Core Ultra processors, codenamed Arrow Lake. The Intel Z890 motherboard natively supports USB4, offering data transfer speeds of up to 40Gbit/s. Additionally, the MSI MEG Z890 Godlike delivers full PCIe 5.0 connectivity, doubling the bandwidth for graphics cards and NVMe SSDs compared to PCIe 4.0.

Designed for demanding gaming

The MSI MEG Z890 Godlike is specifically engineered for high-end gaming, allowing you to enjoy even the most demanding games without interruptions. The premium voltage regulators provide stable power to the CPU, ensuring reliable performance even at high clock speeds over extended periods. Additionally, the DDR5 RAM can be overclocked to higher speeds.

  • Form factor:
    E-ATX (277 x 304.8 mm)
  • Chipset:
    Intel Z890
  • Socket:
    LGA 1851 (For Intel Core Ultra CPUs, 2nd Gen)
  • RAM:
    4x DDR5 DIMM (up to 9,200 MHz via OC / XMP 3.0)
    Dual-channel
    Max. 256 GB
  • Slots (physical):
    1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (electrical x16, CPU)
    1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (electrical x8, CPU)
    1x PCIe 4.0 x4 (electrical x4, chipset)
  • Total usable PCIe lanes: 44
  • Internal connectors:
    4x SATA 6G (max.)
    1x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4; 2260 / 2280, CPU)
    1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; 2260 / 2280, CPU)
    1x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4 & 4.0 x4, 2242 / 2280, CPU / chipset)
    1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; 2260 / 2280, chipset)
    1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; 22110 / 2280, chipset)
    1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA; 2260 / 2280, chipset)
    1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, max. 40 Gbit/s)
    1x USB-C (1 header, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, max. 20 Gbit/s)
    4x USB 3.0 (2 headers, USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
    4x USB 2.0 (2 headers, max. 480 Mbit/s)
    1x Chassis intrusion
    1x Thunderbolt 5 card connector
    2x Front panel
    1x Front audio
    1x Water flow connector
    2x Thermal sensor connectors
    1x Tuning controller connector
    1x TPM header (2.0)
  • Fan headers:
    1x CPU fan (4-pin)
    2x Combo fan (4-pin)
    7x Case fans (4-pin)
  • RGB headers:
    3x 3-pin ARGB (5 V)
    1x RGB
  • External connectors:
    1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, max. 40 Gbit/s)
    1x USB 3.2 (Type C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, max. 20 Gbit/s)
    5x USB 3.1 (Type C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
    8x USB 3.1 (Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
    1x 5 Gigabit LAN (Killer E500)
    1x 10 Gigabit LAN (Marvell AQC113CS)
    2x 3.5 mm jacks (Realtek ALC 4082)
    1x Type C-DisplayPort
    1x Flash BIOS button
    1x Clear CMOS button
    1x Smart button
    1x S/PDIF out
    2x WiFi / Bluetooth modules
  • Power connectors:
    1x 24-pin ATX
    2x 8-pin +12V CPU
    1x 8-pin PCIe
Colour
Primary Colour
Black
Form Factor
Motherboard formfactor
E-ATX
CPU
CPU Manufacturer
Intel
CPU Socket
1851
Motherboard
Motherboard Chipset
Intel Z890
Memory
Max. Memory
256 GB
Memory Type
DDR5
Memory Form Factor
DIMM
Max. Memory Speed (OC)
9200 MT/s
EEC Support
Yes
Memory slots
4x
Performance Profile
Intel XMP 3.0
Wi-Fi & LAN
LAN
Yes
LAN Ports
1x 10 Gbit/s, 1x 5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Standard
5.4
Cooling
VRM Heatsinks
Yes
Internal Ports
CPU Power Supply
2x 8-Pin
USB4 (internal) Header
1
USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Header
1
USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Possible Ports
1
USB 3.0 (internal) Header
2
USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports
4
USB 2.0 (internal) Header
2
USB 2.0 (internal) Possible Ports
4
RGB / LED connectors
1x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB), 3x Digital RGB (3-Pin 5VDG)
Front Panel Audio Header
Yes
SPI TPM Header
Yes
External Ports
USB4 Gen 3x2 (external) Type C
1
USB4 Gen 2x2 (external) Type C
1
USB 3.1 (external) Type C
5
USB 3.0 (external) Type C
8
Display Connectors
Thunderbolt 4 (1x)
Storage Ports
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
3
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA 6G
1
M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4
2
SATA 6G (internal)
4
Expansion Slots
PCIe x16 slots (total)
2
PCIe x4 slots (total)
1
Fan Header
4 Pin Fan Connectors
10
Audio
Soundchip
Realtek ALC4082
Lighting
Lighting / RGB
Yes