MSI Unveils MEG X870E GODLIKE X Edition and New X870E MAX Motherboards for AMD AM5
MSI has officially introduced its next generation of AMD AM5 “X870E” motherboards, headlined by the MEG X870E GODLIKE X Edition, alongside several X870E MAX series boards featuring upgraded VRMs, expanded BIOS capacity, and enhanced overclocking capabilities. The announcement celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the GODLIKE series, with MSI marking the milestone with a limited-production collector’s edition.
MEG X870E GODLIKE X Edition – A Collector’s Flagship
The MEG X870E GODLIKE X Edition takes center stage as MSI’s flagship AM5 motherboard. Limited to 1,000 units worldwide, each board is engraved with a unique golden nameplate and comes bundled with a custom collector’s stand, all GODLIKE features, and a black-colored Lucky Stuff toy. The GODLIKE X Edition adopts a sleek black-and-gold aesthetic to highlight its premium status.
To showcase its potential, Taiwanese overclocker TSAIK has already pushed an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X to 7.304 GHz on this board, setting a new performance milestone. The overclocking submission can be viewed on HWBOT.
X870E MAX Motherboards – Designed for Performance and DIY
Alongside the GODLIKE X Edition, MSI revealed multiple X870E MAX motherboards aimed at different segments, all featuring upgraded VRMs, OC Engine for independent BCLK control, and 64 MB BIOS capacity (up from 32 MB). This allows improved compatibility with both current and future Ryzen CPUs.
Key models include:
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Carbon-black design
18+2+1 power stages, thickened copper PCB
5G + 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7
PCIe Gen5 GPU & M.2 slots
USB 40 Gbps, EZ DIY tools
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Silver-white design
14+2+1 power stages
5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7
PCIe Gen5 GPU & M.2 slots
USB 40 Gbps, EZ DIY tools
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Classic black scheme
14+2+1 power stages
5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7
PCIe Gen5 GPU & M.2 slots
USB 40 Gbps, EZ DIY tools
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Silver color scheme
14+2+1 power stages
5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7
PCIe Gen5 GPU & M.2 slots
USB 40 Gbps, EZ DIY tools
Advanced Features Across the Series
All MSI X870E MAX boards integrate independent BCLK control, enabling up to 15% gaming performance gains on Ryzen CPUs and superior overclocking flexibility. They also include EZ-DIY features such as PinSafe, EZ PCIe Release, and M.2 Shield Frozr II, designed to make installation and upgrades more accessible.
High-speed networking and connectivity are standard, with 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and USB 40 Gbps across the lineup. The top-tier GODLIKE and ACE MAX models upgrade further with 10G LAN.
MSI also highlighted the visual design upgrades, including larger heatsinks with finned thermal solutions and premium PCB layouts for improved durability and heat dissipation.
Overclocking and Design Showcases
MSI released showcase videos highlighting the GODLIKE series and the X870E MAX lineup, underlining the boards’ advanced thermal and overclocking capabilities.
Pricing and availability are expected to be announced soon, but with the GODLIKE X Edition limited to just 1,000 units, enthusiasts and collectors will need to act fast.
Do you think the GODLIKE X Edition’s limited run and overclocking achievements justify its flagship positioning, or would you prefer the more accessible MSI MAX motherboards with the same 64 MB BIOS and OC Engine features?
