Finished Looks
The MEG Z390 GODLIKE is a magnificent board, and the generally neutral theme will match well with a large spectrum of components. The board matches wonderfully with my test components, although as an E-ATX board, I did have to adjust my radiator mounting to accommodate the extra width. The MEG Z390 GODLIKE has a masterful fit and finish and includes small details like the reinforced DIMM slots that make it feel premium beyond any other board I have tested.
Now on to the more flashy features. The GODLIKE has some serious RGB options, and MSI is particularly proud of the Infinity Mirror RGB shroud over the VRM heatsink. It is very pretty, and like all well-implemented RGB designs, looks good when turned off so as not to scare off anti-RGB enthusiasts.
Test System
Test System |
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Processor: | Intel Core i9-9900K 5.0 GHz (Max Boost Clock), 16 MB Cache |
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Memory: | 2x 8 GB DDR4 3866 MHz G.SKILL TridentZ F4-3866C18D-16GTZ |
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Cooling: | Alphacool Eisbaer 240 |
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BIOS Version: | E7B10IMS |
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Graphics Card: | MSI GTX 980 GAMING 4 GB |
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Harddisk: | 1x Crucial M4 128 GB SATA 6 Gb/s SSD (OS) 1x Crucial BX200 256 GB SATA 6 Gb/s SSD (Data) 1x Samsung 950 PRO M.2 (NVMe) |
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Power Supply: | Seasonic Prime Titanium 1000 W |
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Case: | Lian Li T60 test bench |
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Software: | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, NVIDIA GeForce 376.33 WHQL |
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The MEG Z390 GODLIKE follows the standard clock profile for the new i9-9900K unless you mess with the Gaming Boost dial. More on that in the overclocking section.