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
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Primary Colour
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Black
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Form Factor
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Motherboard formfactor
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E-ATX
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CPU
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CPU Manufacturer
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Intel
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CPU Socket
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1851
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Motherboard
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Motherboard Chipset
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Intel Z890
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Memory
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Max. Memory
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256 GB
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Memory Type
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DDR5
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Memory Form Factor
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DIMM
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Max. Memory Speed (OC)
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9200 MT/s
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EEC Support
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Yes
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Memory slots
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4x
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Performance Profile
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Intel XMP 3.0
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Wi-Fi & LAN
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LAN
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Yes
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LAN Ports
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1x 10 Gbit/s, 1x 5 Gbit/s
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
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Yes
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Wi-Fi Standard
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Wi-Fi 7
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Bluetooth Standard
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5.4
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Cooling
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VRM Heatsinks
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Yes
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Internal Ports
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CPU Power Supply
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2x 8-Pin
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USB4 (internal) Header
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1
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Header
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1
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Possible Ports
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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USB 2.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 2.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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RGB / LED connectors
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1x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB), 3x Digital RGB (3-Pin 5VDG)
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Front Panel Audio Header
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Yes
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SPI TPM Header
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Yes
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External Ports
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USB4 Gen 3x2 (external) Type C
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1
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USB4 Gen 2x2 (external) Type C
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1
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USB 3.1 (external) Type C
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5
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USB 3.0 (external) Type C
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8
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Display Connectors
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Thunderbolt 4 (1x)
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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3
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA 6G
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1
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M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4
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2
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SATA 6G (internal)
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4
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Expansion Slots
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PCIe x16 slots (total)
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2
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PCIe x4 slots (total)
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1
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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10
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Audio
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Soundchip
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Realtek ALC4082
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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Yes
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