Embrace the raw power of your high-end gaming components and extreme overclocking with the MEG Z590 GODLIKE LGA 1200 E-ATX Motherboard from MSI. Intended for the most intense builds, the MEG Z590 is designed to optimize every aspect of your build while sporting a unique design suitable for gaming devotees.
This E-ATX form factor is designed for bigger cases that allow optimal cooling conditions for the motherboard and your installed components. Using the Intel Z590 chipset, you gain access to an LGA 1200 socket, four dual-channel DDR4 RAM slots, six SATA III ports, and four M.2 interfaces, all working together to perform high-end gaming performance. Two PCIe 4.0 x16 and one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot allow you to connect a wide range of graphics and utility cards, such as the included M.2 XPANDER-Z Gen 4 S PCIe x16 card, which gives you two additional storage slots. USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 support is available for resource-demanding peripherals from external drives to controllers, Two Thunderbolt 4 ports enable you to connect massive storage arrays, audio interfaces, and displays while also granting daisy-chain capabilities for optimal device management. Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity enables support for wireless peripherals from headphones to controllers. Dual LAN ports sporting 2.5 and 10 Gigabit speeds provide high-speed network connections, while Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) networking enables you to connect to wireless networks.
Premium Hardware Design
Thermal Solution
With overclocking capabilities known to be a priority for most gaming enthusiasts, MSI designed the MEG Z590 GODLIKE to encapsulate thermal solutions intended to keep your rig cool. Wavy fin design dissipates heat efficiently, while FROZR AI Cooling automatically adjusts cooling with performance, silent, and manual modes. Fully Fan Control software enables you to set various thermal targets for the CPU and motherboard for automatic fan operation. The MEG Z590 also enables you to use liquid- or fan-cooled solutions, expanding the possibilities when designing your high-powered rig.
Power Design
Embracing raw power suitable for general use and overclocking, the MEG Z590 uses a VRM designed with a Direct 20-Phase Power Design that manages and maintains electrical current for your build. Load-line calibration, overvoltage protection, digital power design, double power connectors, and a supplemental PCIe power connector all work together to ensure proper electrical operation. This layout enables Core Boost technology, which streamlines current delivery to the CPU, while Game Boost enables 1-second overclocking for a quick and smooth transition when you want it.
Builder Friendly
Designed for easy installation, the MEG Z590 incorporates several enhancements that focus on quality and durability, prolonging the lifespan of the motherboard. Dynamic Dashboard II consists of a colorful OLED screen integrated directly onto the motherboard, feeding you useful information and allowing you to customize the screen with an array of images and GIF animations. The full armor design covers 90% of the motherboard area, allowing you to manage cables easier, optimize airflow, and provide a unique style. Pre-installed I/O shield, XL PCIe clip, smart button, LED debug screen, and EZ debug LEDs ensure safe installation of components and offer simplified troubleshooting. System Saver offers solutions for technical problems with Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS buttons. A range of accessories designed to ease installation come with the MEG Z590 including a DIY stands set, tuning controller, cleaning brush, USB drive, screwdrivers, battery stickers, and cable labels.
Protection
A 2oz thickened copper 8-layered printed circuit board allows for higher transfer speeds and efficient heat dissipation. MSI's Steel Armor slots provide additional solder points that can withstand the weight of heavier graphics cards. Double ESD protection provides an enhanced ground layer around the mounting holes to prevent static discharges from damaging the motherboard. Stabilization during overclocking parameters is possible with integrated Titanium Choke III, 90A smart power stage, Hi-C, and Solid CAP capacitors. Together, these additions provide humidity, temperature, circuit, ESD, and EMI protections that prolong the lifespan of your board.
Enhanced Performance
Lightning Gen 4
When paired with an 11th Gen Intel processor, you can experience enhanced connectivity and transfer speeds up to 64 Gb/s with PCIe 4.0 speeds, suitable for high-end gaming components and M.2 storage drives. Additionally, it enables you to use the M.2 XPANDER Gen 4 S PCIe module that gives you two additional M.2 storage interfaces for library expansion. Intel Optane technology uses an optional M.2 module to speed up the performance of HDDs. M.2 Genie enables you to set up a RAID configuration with ease, simplifying your storage solution.
Memory
Get the most of your high-end memory modules with DDR4 boost and XMP, which work together to ensure proper compatibility for various manufacturers and optimizes the speed for overclocking, respectively. Memory Force displays the current state of your memory, simplifying the complicated training flow to an easy-to-understand graphic.
BIOS & Software
Manage your system with a suite of settings that allow you to fine-tune your performance with MSI Center. These advanced motherboard features include Mystic Light, True Color, User Scenario, Hardware Monitor, OC Settings, Total Fan Control, LAN Manager, Duet Display, and Click BIOS 5. Resizable Bar gives the CPU access to the entire GPU frame buffer at once to improve game performance. MSI Sound Tune is an AI-powered noise-cancellation program that separates background sound from your voice to create a clear sound suitable for communicating in competitive team-based games.
Connectivity
Networking
Connect to your wireless network with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) technology, giving you fast upload and download speeds. 10G Super LAN and Intel 2.5G LAN offer enhanced data transfer speeds and use LAN manager to prioritize your connection over others, essential for competitive online play.
USB Connectivity
Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports give you up to 40 Gb/s speeds as well as giving you the power to daisy-chain up to 6 devices. An internal USB header gives you front-panel access for a USB Type-C port, expanding the connectivity of your build.
High-End Audio
Immerse yourself deep into your favorite games with Audio Boost 5 HD, which features a high-definition ALC4082 audio processor, ESS audio DAC, high-quality audio capacitors, golden 3.5mm jacks, and a dedicated headphone amplifier, all working together to enhance your gaming experience. Isolated audio design ensures sound components are separated from the rest of the motherboard, preventing crosstalk and noise. Left and right audio channels are separated on the PCB level, ensuring high-quality audio for your games. Nahimic 3 audio gives you an array of customizable options so you can fine-tune your sounds with a frequency leveler, voice shaper, virtual surround sound, and more. Additionally, de-pop protection protects your ears from the loud popping sounds when you plug and unplug your headset or turn your PC on and off.
Mystic Light
Customize the appearance of your rig with MSI's Mystic Light capabilities, leveraging 16.8-million colors and 31 LED effects to personalize your machine.