Designed to leverage a variety of Intel processors, the MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX LGA 1700 E-ATX Motherboard efficiently drives power to the rest of your system, enabling gaming enthusiasts to utilize the full potential of high-end components.

Equip your rig with your choice of Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors with the LGA 1700 socket, giving you a stable platform across the rest of the motherboard's Z790 chipset. Four DDR5 RAM slots allow you to install up to 192GB of memory for greater multitasking and rendering efficiency. With six SATA III and seven M.2 PCIe interfaces, you can create a massive library of games, video captures, and even assets for video editing. Install a wide range of graphics and utility cards with one PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe 5.0 x16 (in x8 mode) slots that enable NVIDIA and AMD multi-GPU configurations. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports support high-powered devices including storage arrays, displays, and more. Between the back panel and internal connectors, you get access to various USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 Type-A and Type-C ports designed to support high-powered devices, displays, and more. Bluetooth 5.4 peripheral support allows you to connect devices wirelessly for a true cable-free experience. Wi-Fi 7 technology allows you to upload files and download important assets over a wireless network. Dual networking ports offer 2.5 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, allowing you to increase your bandwidth for an accelerated wired network connection essential for high-tier competitive titles and uploading pro resolution videos efficiently. The MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX supports Windows 10 and 11 operating systems.

E-ATX Form Factor    Intel Z790 Chipset    LGA 1700 Socket    4 x DDR5 RAM Slots    6 x SATA III | 7 x M.2    1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x8)    2 x Thunderbolt 4 Ports    USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2 & Gen 2x2    Wi-Fi 7 | 2.5 & 10 GbE | Bluetooth 5.4    Windows 10 & 11 (64-Bit) Support

Designed to make the most out of Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors, the MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX features a server-grade 8-layer PCB constructed from 2 oz thickened copper internals, two reliable 8-pin CPU power connectors, PCIe Steel Armor slots, Digital PWM, 105A Smart Power Stage, and 26+2 power layout to ensure electrical throughput suitable for handling high-powered components. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan, and EZ LED control with just one click of the back panel's Smart Button.

Eight M.2 PCIe SSD interfaces allow you to create a massive array of storage for your games and media. A double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution is designed to keep your M.2 storage drives safe, prolonging the lifespan of your files and installed systems. The screwless M.2 patented design allows you to set your M.2 and Shield Frozr without the annoying screws. The dedicated magnetic connectors are placed on PCB and M.2 Shield Frozr.

To properly maintain thermal performance across your entire system, the MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX utilizes wavy fin design, Direct-Touch Cross heat pipe, and an aluminum cover that efficiently dissipates heat. High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and baseplate work together to decrease heat buildup around the capacitors for better heat transference.

The touchable 4.5-inch full-color IPS LCD M-Vision Dashboard 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. A built-in speaker provides you with audible notifications. A hidden magnet enables you to secure the M-Vision Dashboard to your case or other metallic surface.

Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports are found on the back panel of the motherboard, giving you instant access for high-powered devices by offering up to 40 Gb/s data transfer speeds, DisplayPort video out, and Power Delivery so you can support a wide range of devices with just a single cable. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports give you data transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s, which can support a wide range of devices from your standard keyboard and mice peripherals to external storage drives, audio interfaces, and more.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the pcie 4 and 5 be used together for nvlink with two a5000 GPUs?

A: The Gigabyte Z790 UD AC LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard BH #GIZ790UDAC would not be suitable for Dual A5000 NVLinked GPU.

Q: 2. Does this motherboard have wifi in it?

A: Unfortunately, this board does not contain Wifi.

Q: 3. Other website recently started listing this mobo as Ryzen 5000 ready, will this work with Ryzen 5600x out of the box now?

A: The MSI B550-A PRO AM4 ATX Motherboard may or may not work with Ryzen 5600x right out of of the box. There may be a chance that you'd have to perform a BIOS update.

Q: 4. can it run Linux?

A: This would be dependent on specific distro being used for your Linux build.

Q: 5. Does this support unbuffered ECC?

A: ECC support would be CPU dependent for the MSI MEG X670E ACE AM5 E-ATX Motherboard BH #MS670EACE.

Q: 6. Does this motherboard come with a dual-width x16 graphics slot?

A: Yes.

Q: 7. does this motherboard have a dual-width x16 graphics slot?

A: Yes the motherboard will support a dual-width GPU in the it's x16 slot.

Q: 8. The picture for IO shield makes it seems like it only covers the ports and not the entire portion, does it cover everything?

A: No, unfortunately this model leaves some parts of the IO exposed.

Q: 9. Does it support Ryzen 5000 out of the box?

A: It will not support a Ryzen 5000 out of the box unless it was stickered as 5000 ready.

Q: 10. The top 2 USB for the BIOS. Can I use it as just regular a regular USB for my keyboard, mouse, etc?

A: The top two USB ports on the MSI B550 GAMING GEN3 AM4 ATX Motherboard function as typical USB ports, which can be used to connect your keyboard, mouse, etc.