MSI is seemingly preparing even higher-end motherboards for AM5 users. Previously limited to Intel’s platforms, the Godlike Max and Godlike X could soon join AMD, powered by the flagship X870E chipset. While we don’t have any concrete details about their specs, we expect them to be at least as garnished as the existing MEG X870E Godlike. As their name indicate, these will slot in the brand’s ultra high-end, offering the most complete feature set and hardware support.
Based on the specs of the MEG X870E Godlike, these X and Max variants should at least offer dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, a 24+2+1 110A VRM design for CPU power, support for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory or speeds above 9,000MT/s, plus enough M.2 slots to make a NAS jealous. Likewise, expect the latest and fastest connectivity, from 10GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 to USB 4 40Gb/s. To put it simply, if the feature exists in another MSI motherboard, chances are you will find it here.
MSI is also planning multiple other high and mid-range boards, including three PZ (Project Zero) models with back-side connectors. The full list goes as follows:
MEG series
- MEG X870E GODLIKE X EDITION
- MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX
MPG series
- MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI
- MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WIFI
- MPG X870E EDGE TI MAX WIFI
- MPG B850 EDGE TI MAX WIFI
MAG series
- MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
- MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ
- MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI
- MAG B850M MORTAR MAX WIFI
- MAG B850M MORTAR MAX
- MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II
- MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI
- MAG B850M GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI
Pro series
- PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI
- PRO B850M-S EVO
- PRO B850-P EVO WIFI
- PRO B850M-P EVO WIFI
- PRO B840M-P EVO WIFI6E PZ
- PRO B840-S EVO WIFI6E
- PRO B850-P EVO WIFI
Other series
- B850 GAMING PRO EVO WIFI6E
- B850M GAMING PRO EVO WIFI6E
- B850M GAMING EVO WIFI6E
- B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI PZ
- B850 MLG EDITION
As usual, these remain mere name registrations, meaning that MSI could end up abandoning the idea. While we hope not, we saw many products being listed on the EEC platform that never launched.
While it’s too soon to talk about pricing, you’d better prepare your wallet for a spicy tally. Considering the MEG X870E Godlike’s £1,199 price tag, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Godlike X and Max demanding £1,400 or more.
