MSI MEG Z790 Godlike Max DDR5 Motherboard
MEG-Z790-GODLIKE-M | MSIThis product has been discontinued
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Features
MEG Z790 Godlike Max
Experience the pinnacle of innovation with the best of the best MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX Gaming Motherboard. Its black and robust heatsink design features an embedded crystal cutting pattern within black mirrors, setting a new standard for Intel Z790 motherboards. Equipped with Wi-Fi 7, high-speed data transmission, and the groundbreaking M-Vision Dashboard, this board is engineered to unleash the gaming potential of Intel® 14th Gen and 13th Gen Core processors. Dominate competitive tournaments and immerse yourself in unrivalled performance. Step into the future of gaming with MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX.
- Supports Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold, Celeron® Processor and Intel Processor 300(T) for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 7800+MHz (OC)
- M-Vision Dashboard: The 4.5-inch full-colour IPS touch panel not only indicates the status of your gaming rig which combines hardware monitor and debug function, but also allows system operation and customization with touch control.
- Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports: Thunderbolt USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining and Multi-Port Accessory Architecture provide reliable connectivity and better user experience.
- Extreme Power Design: 26+2 phases power design with 105A Smart Power Stage and dual CPU power connectors are ready to unleash the maximum performance.
- Premium Thermal Module: Wavy fin design, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, Aluminium Cover, 7W/mK thermal pads, Double-Sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI software ensure the utmost performance with low temperature.
- Latest Wi-Fi 7 solution: The latest wireless solution with a new 320MHz channel, achieving a maximum transmission speed of 5.8Gbps, which is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6/6E.
- 10G Super LAN: Onboard 10G Super LAN and Intel 2.5G LAN provide incredible data transfer speed, delivering the best online gaming experience.
- Maximum 7 x M.2 Connectors: Onboard septuple M.2 connectors including one PCIe 5.0 solution for the maximum storage performance. The double-sided Shield Frozr design keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, Dual Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G with one 60W USB Power Delivery.
- DIY Friendly Design: Patented Magnetic & Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr, EZ M.2 Clips, EZ Antenna, Smart Button, Pre-installed I/O Shield, Steel Armour, Metal Backplate
- Audio Boost 5 HD: Ultimate audio solution with the latest premium ALC4082 audio processor combining ESS audio DAC and amplifier deliver the breathtaking experience.
Extreme Thermal & Power Solution
The heat dissipation module is one of the biggest contributors to keeping GODLIKE efficient and cool. The flagship and exclusive cooling solution make it unnecessary for gamers to worry about temperature problems.
- Aluminium Cover
- Wavy Fin Design
- Direct-touch Cross Heat-pipe(U-Shape)
- 7W/mK Thermal Pad
- Metal Backplate
The premium power solution, superior layout design, advanced PCB material and enhanced tuning parameter provide the extreme performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.
- Digital Power Design
- 105A Smart Power Stage
- 8 Layer Server Grade PCB with 2oz Copper
- Dual 8-pin Power Connectors
- 26+2 Phases with DRPS
- Core Boost
- OC Engine
Lightning Fast Storage
Onboard septuple M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance with one Lightning Gen 5 solution.
Lightning Gen 5 M.2 solution delivers 12,311MB/s read speed and 11,507 write speed to meet the demanding hardcore users.
Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
The screwless M.2 patented design allows you to set your M.2 and Shield Frozr without the annoying screws, provides the easiest way for M.2 installation.
The patented magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr design enables true “wire-less” RGB function, enhances the installation process and maximizes the storage performance.
Latest Connectivity
Onboard 10G Super LAN and 2.5G LAN deliver the best online experience without lag.
The Wi-Fi 7 provides the latest wireless communication speeds to a whooping 5.8Gbps, 2.4x times faster than the previous Wi-Fi 6 standards. Wi-Fi 7 enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across multiple frequency bands and channels to have a much more smoother experience as the number of wireless devices increases.
- Data Transfer Rate - 5.8 Gbps
- Channel Size - 320MHz
Thunderbolt 4 brings USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining, Multi-Port Accessory Architecture and USB 4.0 Compliant.
M-Vision Dashboard
The touchable 4.5-inch full-colour IPS LCD not only indicates the status of your gaming rig which combines hardware monitor and debug function, but also allows system operation and customization with touch control.
- Speaker Function
- Full Colour Display
- Hidden Magnet
- USB Type-C Plug and Play
- 4.5 inch IPS LCD Panel
- Touch Control (capacitive touch)
- Portrait and Landscape Mode
- Customizable with SW
System Operation
- Main page
- System Tuning
- Power Off
- Restart
System Info
- Hardware Monitor
- CPU Overheat Warning
- Detect Hardware Status
- Flash BIOS State
Tools
- Live Weather
- System Clock
- Countdown Timer
- Media Controller
- Hot Key Customization
Lightning Gen 5
The latest and the fastest PCI-e data transfer solution can reach 128GB/s of unidirectional transfer bandwidth of a x16 interface that has doubled compared to its previous generation. Optimized by Steel Armour design and server grade PCB, you can enjoy next-gen devices without any compromise.
Latest DDR5 Memory
Take a huge step of DDR performance upgrade with the latest DDR5 memory. Combining a dedicated SMT welding process and with MSI memory boost technology, the MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX is ready to deliver world-class memory performance.
More Exclusive Design
- Metal Backplate
- EZ Antenna
- Dual Front USB 20G Type-C with 60W PD
- Pre-Installed Io Shield
- Smart Button
- 8 Layers Server Grade with 2oz Copper PCB
- Audio Boost 5 HD
- MSI Center
Outstanding Cooling Module
- Wavy Fin Design with 7W/mK Thermal Pad
- Aluminium Cover
- Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr
- Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe
- Enlarged PCH Heatsink
High-Speed Transmission
- 10G Super LAN with 2.5G LAN
- Dual Thunderbolt 4 Ports
- Latest Wi-Fi 7
- Lightning Gen 5 PCIe & M.2 Slots
- Latest DDR5 Memory
- Dual Front USB 20G Type-C with one 60W PD
- Septuple M.2 Connectors
Stable Cornerstone for Your System
- Smart Button
- Pre-installed I/O Shield
- 8-Layer Server Grade PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper
- PCIe Steel Armour
- Metal Backplate
- Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr
- 26+2+Phases Design
- Screwless M.2 Design
- OC Engine
- Advanced SMT Process
- M-Vision Dashboard
Compatible Cases
- MSI MEG Prospect 700R
- MSI MEG Prospect 700RL
- Inwin 905
- Inwin 315
- Inwin N515
- Thermaltake View 91 Tempered Glass RGB Edition
- Phanteks Enthoo Elite
- Cooler Master HAF 700 Evo
- Cooler Master Masterframe 700
Specifications
| Model Number | MEG-Z790-GODLIKE-M |
| Chipset | INTEL Z790 |
| CPU Support | Supports 12th / 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors LGA 1700 |
| Memory | 4 x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 128 GB Memory Support 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 Max. overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz Supports Intel® XMP3.0 OC Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
| Onboard Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt chip JHL8540 2 x Thunderbolt4 (USB-C) ports Supports up to 40 Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt devices Supports up to 20 Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices Supports up to 10 Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devices Supports up to 5 V /3 A, 15 W power charging Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices or five Thunderbolt 3 devices Supports up to 8K display (need to connect the DisplayPort of the discrete graphics card to the Mini DisplayPort Input port on the back panel) |
| Expansion Slot | 2 x PCI-E x 16 slot PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 supports up to x 16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 PCIe 5.0 supports up to x 8 (From CPU) |
| Multi-GPU | Supports AMD MULTI-GPU |
| Storage | 7 x M.2 slot M.2_1 (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x 4 , supports 22110 / 2280 / 2260 devices M.2_2 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x 4 , supports 2280 / 2260 devices M.2_3 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x 4 / SATA mode, supports 2280 / 2260 devices M.2_4 (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x 4 , supports 22110 / 2280 devices M.2_5 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 3.0 x 4 / SATA mode, supports 2280 / 2260 devices M.2_6 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x 4 , supports 2280 / 2260 devices M.2_7 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x 4 , supports 2280 / 2260 devices 6 x SATA 6G port *PCI_E2 slot will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_4 slot. **SATA3~4 will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe / SATA SSD in the M2_3 slot. ***SATA5~8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD in the M2_5 slot. ****SATA7~8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot. |
| RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
| USB | 4 x USB 2.0 (Front) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A (Front) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A (Rear) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C (Rear) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 x 2 Type C (Front) *To achieve 60 W PD fast charging for JUSB6, the PD_PWR1 connector needs to be connected to the power supply unit. **JUSB6 doesn’t support USB 2.0 and older USB devices. |
| LAN | Marvell® AQC113CS-B1-C 10 Gbps LAN Intel® 2.5 Gbps LAN |
| Wireless / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7 The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX / RX, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz* (320 MHz) up to 5.8 Gbps Supports 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax / be Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM * 6 GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3. ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 support schedule depends on MSFT Windows 11 plan. |
| Audio | Realtek® 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 |
| Internal I/O | 1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1 x Front Type-C Quick Charge Connector(PD_PWR1) 1 x CPU Fan 2 x Pump Fan 7 x System Fan 2 x Front Panel (JFP) 1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1 x Water Flow connector 1 x Slow Mode Booting Jumper(JSLOW) 1 x Front Audio (JAUD) 2 x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN) 1 x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH) 3 x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1 x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1 x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 4 x USB 2.0 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 Type C V-check point 1x ARGB+FAN Header (JAF_1) |
| LED Feature | 1 x EZ LED Control switch 4 x EZ Debug LED 1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED |
| Back Panel Ports | Clear CMOS Button Flash BIOS Button 2.5G LAN 10G Super LAN Thunderbolt4 40 Gbps (Type-C) Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Audio Connectors Smart Button USB 3.2 Gen2 10 Gbps (Type-C) USB 3.2 Gen2 10 Gbps (Type-A) Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough) Optical S/PDIF-Out |
| Operating System | Support for Windows® 11 64-bit |
| PCB Dimension | E-ATX 304.8 mm x 310 mm |
| Box Content | M-Vision Dashboard Metal Dragon Badge EZ Wi-Fi Antenna USB Drive M-Vision Cable 6 x SATA Cables Rainbow RGB LED Extension Cable 1 to 3 ARGB Gen 2 Extension Cable 1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable ARGB & Fan Extension Y Cable 2 x DP to Mini DP Cables EZ Front Panel Cable 2 x Thermistor Cables EZ M.2 Clips Cable Stickers Shout-out Flyer Quick Installation Guide European Union Regulatory Notice |
