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MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard

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2022/02/08 03:05:46 (permalink)
https://www.techpowerup.com/291785/msi-formally-launches-the-meg-z690-godlike-motherboard
 
As Intel launched the 12th Gen Core processors and immediately gained lots of attention, MSI also released many motherboards for various usages. However, the best has yet to come until now. Today, the last member of the Z690 platform is here. The one board to rule them all - MEG Z690 GODLIKE. GODLIKE's number one goal for the end-users is evident, designed for the best performance and experience enabled by truly remarkable systems. Whether it's record-breaking overclocking, ultra-customization of ARGB lighting with touch control LCD dashboard, or simply the desire to build the most powerful system imaginable, the MEG Z690 GODLIKE stands unrivaled at the pinnacle of all the Z690 motherboard capabilities.

It is covered in dark, deep, and full aluminium heatsink fashioned with a triangular grid pattern. The illuminating dragon nebula with tempered glass reveals the power with a column of faith and meteor RGB effect. The MEG Z690 GODLIKE symbolizes the endless power of the one universe, ready for every challenge.
 
Under its powerful appearance, there are multiple patented-pending cooling solutions. The Dual Cross Heat-pipe connects two MOS heatsinks, while the exclusive Wavy Fin Design with 7 W/mK Thermal Pad provides a great surface for heat dissipation. The Magnetic Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr effectively reduces the high-speed M.2 temperature that helps gamers enjoy its extreme performance while having the lowest operating temperature.

M-Vision Dashboard
It is equipped with the industry's first built-in touchable LCD. The 3.5 inch IPS LCD panel on the motherboard provides the next level of system diagnostics - hardware monitoring, reading debug codes, finding other useful information, and even customizing your display with dedicated MSI software. Moreover, the touchable function enables system operation, fine-tunes complicated PC settings, and even activates the windows function with customization in one touch.

The M-Vision Dashboard connects the motherboard with its easy to disassemble magnetic design. Furthermore, once connected with the GODLIKE rear USB port, the dashboard can operate independently. You can put the dashboard in front of your case, on your desk, or stick to your monitor for easy access. With just one touch, your PC operation received an entire new form.

Extreme Power Solution & Storage Performance
The MEG Z690 GODLIKE features the summit direct power solution, Direct 20+2 Phases with 105 A Smart Power Stage power design, dual 8-pin power connectors with exclusive Core Boost technology, and 8 Layer Server Grade with 2 oz copper PCB. This makes it all the more ready to push the latest processors to their limits!

The incredible onboard 6x M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance with one Lightning Gen 5 solution allow gamers to get super-fast game speed. Strengthened by Magnetic Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr, the M.2 SSDs can be cooler and faster.

The Ultimate Performance
GODLIKE features tons of the latest technology to overcome any challenge at hand. Onboard 10G Super LAN, WI-FI 6E Solution with MSI LAN Manager, Dual Thunderbolt 4, USB 4.0, Dual Lightning PCIe 5.0 Slots, Latest DDR5 Memory, Dual Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G Type-C, Audio Boost 5 HD, and MSI Center software all provide you the "GODLIKE" performance.

Limited Edition - Plentiful Accessory
There is only a limited quantity of this masterpiece. For those who want to pick up the MEG Z690 GODLIKE, we're offering a prioritized qualification to those who purchased a previous generation of GODLIKE motherboard or an MSI RTX 3080 or 3090 series graphics card before as an appreciation. The limited-edition comes with a MEG CORELIQUID S360 liquid cooler, 2X KINGSTON FURY BEAST DDR5 16G memory, and tons of membership rewards. Please check here for more purchase information.
 
The specs look good. 
 


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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/08 03:48:45 (permalink)
    that looks amazing... 
    wonder what the price will be tho..

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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/08 04:56:59 (permalink)
    Der8auer was not very impressed.

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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/08 04:58:47 (permalink)
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    how much? excuse me?  2000 dollars??
     
    nope... my wallet is not GODLIKE..

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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/08 05:27:38 (permalink)
    To be fair, it's not just a motherboard. It also comes with memory and an AIO CPU cooler.
    But yeah.... Pretty spendy for some of the compromises.

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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/08 05:44:57 (permalink)
    The MSRP seems to be 2099 dollars

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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/08 07:55:23 (permalink)
    (excerpt from OP link)
     
    "we're offering a prioritized qualification to those who purchased a previous generation of GODLIKE motherboard or an MSI RTX 3080 or 3090 series graphics card before as an appreciation."
    (end)
     
     
    That is an interesting & direct approach - to rewarding repeat customers & limiting who has a chance to purchase this MB
     
    Besides all the included extras - seems to be a "High Limited Quantity Tax" .....
     
    exclusive usually does cost extra & some will want it for no other reason ... limited

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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/08 15:05:43 (permalink)
    Seems a bit gimmicky and maybe geared towards younger enthusiasts that have access to mommy/daddy's credit card..? 
     
    My take:
    1. Not sure the need of touchscreen display that you might use, once? 
    2. This thing actually has 2 displays (including the AiO one)
    3. Clearly not an extreme overclocking board, but nice to see that MSI is still using the (better) molded poly caps.  Curious about what specific caps they are using (probably just the same 4v ones). 
    4. Why does it come with an AiO??  Chances are anyone spending that kind of money will just run a loop. But just another reason this isn't much of an overclocking board..
    5. The DDR5 it comes with is very mediocre and really on the lower end of what has been made available over the last few weeks.  Chances are that if the bundle came out in say November, this board would have sold well.  Nobody "buys the bundle" at this point, and keeps the ram.
    They put too much weight in to eye candy on this one. And it just doesn't look good (my tastes).  It has pretty good specs for the most part and 6 m.2's is nice.  They should scrap the bundle and sell as is with a lower cost.
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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/08 15:18:29 (permalink)
    Ouch spendy unit. Out of my league @ that price point
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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/08 16:07:48 (permalink)
    Is there some unwritten rule where the more expensive the mobo is, the more covers it has on it? 
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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/10 05:52:08 (permalink)
     

     


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    Re: MSI Formally Launches the MEG Z690 GODLIKE Motherboard 2022/02/10 10:18:50 (permalink)
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    Is there some unwritten rule where the more expensive the mobo is, the more covers it has on it? 






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