Jesper Berg
As the name implies, the name “Godlike” signifies that this product is part of MSI’s premium motherboard lineup. It includes all the features you would expect from a high-end mainboard and likely some you didn’t expect. Like all X570-based motherboards, the Godlike supports 3rd-gen AMD Ryzen processors and is compatible with the PCI Express 4.0 interface.
MSI MEG X570 Godlike Key Features
The MEG X570 Godlike is equipped with multiple heatsinks and fans carrying MSI’s Frozr branding, which cools the chipset as well as attached M.2 SSDs. Power is provided in 14+4+1 phases using a digital VRM, which is also covered by a heatsink. MSI’s Mystic Light Infinity II allows you to customize your own color scheme and add effects using the included software. Another premium feature is the X570 Godlike’s built-in, customizable OLED display.
MSI has included a 2.5 Gbps LAN port but also supplies the X570 Godlike with an add-in card that adds support for 10 Gbps wired LAN. A Wi-Fi 6 ac-compatible chip is also included. Sound is handled by the Xtreme Audio DAC, which includes dual audio processors and offers 384kHz/32-bit sound quality.
Because the motherboard is based on the X570 chipset, it supports 2nd- and 3rd-generation AMD Ryzen CPUs with or without integrated Radeon Vega Graphics. The board supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 RAM, clocked at up to 4800+ MHz in OC mode.
Specs: MSI X570 MEG Godlike Vs. MEG Ace
MEG Godlike and MEG Ace make up MSI’s premium lineup of AMD X570-based motherboards. The difference between the two MEG variations of the X570 boards is however quite considerable.
| Product | MSI MEG X570 Godlike | MSI MEG X570 Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | E-ATX | ATX |
| CPU Support | 2nd- and 3rd-gen AMD Ryzen | 2nd- and 3rd-gen AMD Ryzen |
| RAM Support (up to) | 4800+ Mhz (OC) | 4600+ Mhz (OC) |
| Memory Slots (Channels) | 2 (4) | 2 (4) |
| Max. RAM | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| PCI-E 4.0 X16 Slots | 4 | 2 |
| PCI-E 4.0 X4 Slots | 0 | 1 |
| PCI-E 4.0 X1 Slots | 0 | 2 |
| SATA III Ports | 6 | 4 |
| M.2 Slots | 3 (+2 via add-in card) | 3 |
| RAID Support | 0/1/10 | 0/1/10 |
| LAN | 1x KillerTM E2600 Gigabit LAN, 1x KillerTM E3000 2.5 Gbps LAN 10 Gbps Super LAN add-in card | 1x Intel WGI211AT Gigabit LAN 1x Realtek RTL8125 2.5 Gbps LAN |
| USB Ports | Front: 1x (Gen2, Type C) 4x (Gen1, Type A) 4x USB 2.0; Rear: 1x (Gen2, Type C) 3x (Gen2, Type A) 2x (Gen1, Type A) | Front: 1x (Gen2, Type C) 4x (Gen1, Type A) 4x USB 2.0 Rear: 1x (Gen2, Type C) 3x (Gen2, Type A) 2x (Gen1, Type A) |
| SLI/Crossfire | Y/Y | Y/Y |
| Audio Ports | 5+ Optical S/PDIF (Realtek ALC1220) | 5+ Optical S/PDIF (Realtek ALC1220) |
First of all, the Ace model uses the standard ATX form factor, while the Godlike requires a larger case with space available for an E-ATX motherboard. The amount and layout of the PCIe 4.0 slots are also different, and the Ace variant does not come with additional add-in cards included.
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This board is part of our X570 motherboard roundup from 2019.
Specification: MSI MEG X570 Godlike
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