MSI
MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE AM5 E-ATX Motherboard with Wi-Fi 7
Out of stock
SKU MEGX870EGODLIKE
R 39 999,00
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Free courier delivery: 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R150.
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
Seven M.2 slots, dual 10G and 5G LAN, and a touch-enabled M-Vision Dashboard on MSI's flagship AM5 board
Quick Specs
- AM5, AMD X870E, E-ATX
- 4x DDR5, up to 256GB
- 2x PCIe 5.0 x16, 7x M.2 (4x Gen5)
- 10G + 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
- 2x USB4 40Gbps Type-C with display output
MSI's top-tier AM5 platform
The MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE is the flagship of MSI's AM5 range, built for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors. It is aimed at enthusiasts running a Ryzen 9 for gaming, streaming and heavy content work who want every connectivity option on one board: two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, seven M.2 slots (two Gen5 onboard plus two more Gen5 on the included M.2 card), a Marvell 10Gbps and a Realtek 5Gbps LAN port, Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4, and two USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps that also carry display output.
Is it more board than you need?
The GODLIKE is E-ATX, measuring 30.48 x 27.7 cm, which is wider than standard ATX, so confirm your case lists E-ATX support before ordering; many mid-towers do not. It takes DDR5 memory only and AM5 processors only, so AM4 Ryzen chips will not fit. If you mainly game on a Ryzen 7 and do not need 10G networking, seven M.2 slots or the M-Vision Dashboard, an X870 or B850 board will give the same in-game performance for much less. This board makes sense when the extra I/O and features will actually be used.
FEATURES:
- Touch-enabled M-Vision Dashboard for live system stats
- Marvell AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN plus Realtek 5Gbps LAN
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 on a pre-installed M.2 Key-E module
- Extended heatsinks and heat-pipe with Frozr AI cooling
- 8-channel USB audio with Audio Boost 5 HD
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Model: MEG X870E GODLIKE
- Socket: AMD AM5
- CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series desktop processors
- Chipset: AMD X870E
- Form Factor: E-ATX
- Memory Type: DDR5 UDIMM, dual channel
- Memory Slots: 4
- Max Memory: 256GB
- Expansion Slots: 2x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
- Storage: 2x M.2 Gen5 x4, 2x M.2 Gen5 x4 via M.2 card, 2x M.2 Gen4 x4, 1x M.2 Gen4 x2, 4x SATA 6Gbps
- USB: 2x USB 40Gbps Type-C, 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C, 14x USB 10Gbps (8 Type-A + 6 Type-C), 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4x USB 2.0
- Display Output: 2x USB4 Type-C
- LAN: 1x Marvell AQC113CS 10Gbps, 1x Realtek 5Gbps
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
- Audio: 8-channel (7.1) USB audio with Audio Boost 5 HD
- Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit
- Dimensions: 30.48 x 27.7 cm
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE Motherboard x1
Why MSI?
MSI's MEG (Enthusiast Gaming) series sits at the top of its motherboard range, with the GODLIKE as its flagship. It is built for builders who want the most connectivity and features the AM5 platform offers.
Key details
| Socket | AM5 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Form factor | E-ATX |
| Memory type | DDR5 |
| DIMM slots | 4 |
| Maximum memory | 256 GB |
| Category | Motherboards |
| Brand | MSI |
Questions
Before you buy
Which processors fit this board?
It takes AM5 processors on the AMD X870E chipset. Socket and chipset together decide what will run: the socket has to match physically, and the chipset decides which generations on that socket are supported. For a chip released after the board, check the manufacturer’s CPU support list to see whether a BIOS update is needed first.
Which cases will this board fit?
It is E-ATX. A case supports its own size and anything smaller - an ATX case takes ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards, a Micro-ATX case takes Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. Each case we sell lists the board sizes it accepts under Specifications.
What memory does it take?
DDR5 across 4 slots, up to 256GB in total. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable - the notch in the module is in a different place, so the wrong type will not seat. Buy the memory as a matched kit rather than as single sticks wherever you can.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
This one is out of stock at the moment. Stock does come back in - WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181 with the model and we will tell you what the supplier is showing and let you know when it lands, rather than leaving you to keep checking the page.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
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