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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026ROG Strix is the ASUS line in the product name. The page sits in the ROG Strix motherboard family.

MEG1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual cover reads MEG Series Motherboard.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI, 90MB1IB0-M0AAY0, 90MB1IB0-M0EAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The page's order configuration id is 90MB1IB0-M0AAY0. EU retailers list 90MB1IB0-M0EAY0 for the same board.

MEG X870E GODLIKE, 7E48-001R, 911-7E48-0061Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual cover names the model MEG X870E GODLIKE. The codes 7E48-001R and 911-7E48-006 are from the retailer and MSI shop sources below.2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026MSI France e-shop, SKU 911-7E48-006.10Retailer pageebay.de/p/3074116473Read 15 October 2026Listing titles carry the code 7E48-001R. Arvutitark and Digitec list the same manufacturer code.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026Product code 7E48-001R.

GTIN / EAN

4711387724163, 19710572416710Retailer pageshop.sumanet.cz/90mb1ib0-m0eay0-asus-mb-sc-am5-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi-amd-x870-4xddr5-1xhdmi-2xthunderbolt-wifiRead 14 October 2026sumanet.cz lists EAN 4711387724163 for part number 90MB1IB0-M0EAY0.11Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/d0ay6va6v/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-X870E-E-GAMING-WIFIRead 14 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 197105724167 and EAN 4711387724163 for the ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI.

4711377276221, 8241423887473Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 824142388747.10Retailer pageebay.de/p/3074116473Read 15 October 2026The eBay product page lists GTIN 4711377276221. Aspen Solutions lists the same EAN.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available11Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/d0ay6va6v/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-X870E-E-GAMING-WIFIRead 14 October 2026BuildCores shows current US retailer prices from $349.99 on 2026-10-14.

Available3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026The page showed the board In Stock on 2026-10-15, Best Sellers Rank 6 in Computer Motherboards.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$499.994Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2025-04-04: the board is at $499.99 on ASUS's web store, which Tom's Hardware calls the launch price. US price, excl. sales tax. LANOC also states MSRP $499.99.7Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026MSRP $499.99.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page sits under ROG gaming motherboards (breadcrumb Gaming Motherboards).

Gaming3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026MSI's own text on the page calls the board the MEG X870E GODLIKE gaming motherboard. MEG is MSI's top gaming line.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

AM51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Processor socket AM5.

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

AMD X870E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

AMD X870E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD X870E Chipset.

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. The manual says to go to msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-15.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes AI Overclocking, Core Flex, Dynamic OC Switcher and an asynchronous clock generator for CPU overclocking. AMD's chipset page calls X870E robustly overclockable.12Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD's chipset page lists X870E with robust overclocking capabilities. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The CPU socket section says the board is designed to support overclocking, and the special features list Core Boost under Performance. AMD's chipset page lists Ryzen processor overclocking for X870E.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's AM5 chipset specifications table lists Ryzen processor overclocking enabled for X870E, and the page names the MEG X870E GODLIKE among its X870E boards. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

Board

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

E-ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: E-ATX Form Factor.

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ATX form factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Width277Height305mm(10.9 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 10.9 in. x 12 in. (277mm x 305 mm). Tom's Hardware news gives about 288 x 304.8 mm, and the manual is used.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Overview page: eight-layer PCB.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The text describes an all-black 8-layer PCB.

102Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Frozr Guard text: a server-grade 10-layer PCB with 2 oz of thickened copper.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026From the manufacturer: a 10-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz of thickened copper.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026The shop copies MSI's feature text: 10-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No3Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/asus_rog_strix_x870e_e_gaming_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout in chapter 1 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The overview shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The EZ Bridge and EZ Control Hub gather connectors on the front, so this is not a back-connect design.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes ASUS Aura lighting on the board. Tom's Hardware and LANOC describe an RGB-backlit ROG logo on the VRM heatsink and a hidden RGB strip at the bottom edge.7Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The only large lighting element is an RGB-backlit ROG logo over the rear I/O.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED Features list a 3-pin ARGB connector and a LED demo connector. The back panel section says the Smart button can turn on and off all the onboard LEDs with Mystic Light, and the overview names the LED_SW1 EZ LED Control switch.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: three tastefully implemented RGB zones, a static RGB display on the primary M.2 heatsink and a chipset that glows with the model name.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

18+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 202618(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) power stages: 18 Vcore, 2 SoC and 2 MISC.

24+2+12Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Ultra Power text: digital PWM IC, 24 phase Duet Rail power (110A SPS), 2 phase SOC power and 1 phase MISC power. Written 24+2+1 as MSI's feature text and Club386 write it.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: VRM 24+2+1, 110A.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026The shop copies MSI's feature text: 24+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, 110A SPS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

182Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The VRM features 18+2+2 power stages.

242Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026The Vcore rail is 24 Duet Rail phases with 110A smart power stages. Tom's Hardware reads this as 24 power stages for Vcore.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026The bullets say the board employs a 24 DRPS (110A, SPS), which is 24 Duet Rail power stages.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: 27 Phase (24x 110A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore). The text says 27 phases with 24 dedicated to Vcore.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

110A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Each Vcore power stage is rated 110 A. The SoC stages are 110 A and the MISC stages 80 A.

110A2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Smart Power Stage 110A.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 202624 DRPS (110A, SPS).6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: 24+2+1, 110A.

VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

ASUS ASP22054Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Power delivery has 22 phases, 18 for Vcore. Power flows from the EPS connectors to a Digi+ ASP2205 PWM controller, then to 18 Vishay SiC850A 110A power stages.8Reviewlaurentschoice.com/2025/tech-review/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026VRM controller: ASP2205, with 18 x 110A SiC850A Vcore stages. Same name as in Tom's Hardware.

Renesas RAA2296284Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1, design text: power comes from the 8-pin EPS connectors onto a Renesas RAA229628 controller, and from there to the 110A SPS MOSFETs. Single reviewer, MSI names only a digital PWM IC.

CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V power connectors, written as the dual 8-pin CPU power of the Dual CPU Power feature.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1). A second 8-pin connector, PD_PWR1, only feeds USB PD 60W charging on the front USB-C port and is not counted.

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Memory type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4 x DDR5 memory slots.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4 x DDR5 memory slots, with single-sided latches.

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The page says max. 256 GB. The September 2024 manual says 192 GB. The page is newer and is stored. Tom's Hardware also writes that ASUS lists 256 GB.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: supporting up to 256GB. Amazon US and Tom's Hardware say the same.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026Ram Memory Maximum Size 256 GB.

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20268000+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series, 8400+ with Ryzen 8000 Series and 8000+ with Ryzen 7000 Series. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The overview page headline of 8400+ is the Ryzen 8000 value.

9,200MT/s3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026The MSI-branded listing says 4 x DDR5 DIMM SMT slots (1DPC 1R, 9200+ MT/s OC) and has DDR5 Memory (9200+ MT/s OC) in the title, with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 support. It is the newest maker statement. Tom's Hardware copied MSI's page in January 2025 as DDR5-9000(OC) with 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s, and 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 4800+. A BIOS update can raise the value, so 9200 is stored.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Page: supports ECC and non-ECC unbuffered DIMM. The manual says ECC or non-ECC DDR5 DIMMs can be installed. The maker does not say how ECC works with each CPU.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

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No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supports CUDIMM, clock driver bypass mode only. CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency vary by CPU series.

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 mode). Ryzen 8000: PCIe 4.0 x16 at x8 or x4. Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4. M.2_2 and M.2_3 in use lower the PCIe 5.0 slot to x8.3Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/asus_rog_strix_x870e_e_gaming_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout shows PCIEX16(G5) and PCIEX16(G4) as the only two expansion slots.

BMSI MEG X870E GODLIKE

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	8	5	CPU	1
PCIe x4	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications and the PCI_E1~3 section with Ryzen 9000 and 7000: PCI_E1 is a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot from the CPU and PCI_E2 is a PCIe 5.0 x8 slot from the CPU. The two CPU slots run x16/x0 or x8/x8, so PCI_E1 drops to x8 when PCI_E2 is used. PCI_E3 is a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot from the chipset. It runs at x2 when a drive is in M2_4. With Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400 the CPU slots are PCIe 4.0 x8.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_2 or M.2_3 is used. Not supported with Ryzen 8000 processors
M.2_3	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_2 or M.2_3 is used. Not supported with Ryzen 8000 processors
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026M.2_1 and M.2_2 take 2242/2260/2280, so 2280 is stored. M.2_3 takes up to 22110. M.2_4 and M.2_5 take 2280. M.2_1 to M.2_3 are PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. With Ryzen 8000, M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_2 and M.2_3 are not supported. M.2_4 and M.2_5 are on the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4. The page lists no M.2 SATA support, so sata is false for every slot. Heatsink: the overview page says every M.2 slot is covered by a heatsink.3Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/asus_rog_strix_x870e_e_gaming_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 1 layout and the page 'Connectors with shared bandwidth': PCIEX16(G5) runs x16 alone and x8 when M.2_2 or M.2_3 is used. The manual lists M.2 types and PCIe modes only.

BMSI MEG X870E GODLIKE

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	The rear USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when a drive is in M2_2. Setting M2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns the USB 40Gbps ports off
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2_4	4	2	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCI_E3 runs at x2 when a drive is in M2_4
M2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications and the M2_1~5 section with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. M2_1 and M2_2 are from the CPU at PCIe 5.0 x4, types 2260 and 2280. M2_3 is from the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4, types 2280 and 22110. M2_4 is from the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x2, types 2260 and 2280. M2_5 is from the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4, types 2260 and 2280. No slot lists a SATA mode, so sata is false. Each slot is installed with a Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink. M2_2 is not available with Ryzen 8500 and 8300. The box also holds the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card with 2 more PCIe 5.0 x4 slots for 2280 drives, which are not listed here.

M.2 slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

3=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the X870E chipset.

Rear ports

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Not available	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	Not available	30	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	9	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Back panel list: 2 USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C with display output, 1 USB 20Gbps Type-C with up to 30W PD fast-charge, 10 USB 10Gbps (9 Type-A and 1 Type-C), 1 HDMI (max 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2 gold-plated audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. ASUS names USB by speed, so 20Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and 10Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 2. The Wi-Fi module and the two buttons are not ports. PD output of the 20Gbps port is 5V/9V max 3A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max 2A.

BMSI MEG X870E GODLIKE

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	5	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	8	10	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	10	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Panel Connectors and the connector diagram: 2 x USB 40Gbps Type-C from the ASM4242 with DisplayPort over USB Type-C, 3 x USB 10Gbps Type-C from the CPU, 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-C from the chipset, 2 + 4 + 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 x 10G LAN jack, 1 x 5G LAN jack, 2 x audio jacks and 1 x optical S/PDIF out. The Flash BIOS button, Clear CMOS button, Smart button and 2 Wi-Fi antenna connectors are not ports. The USB4 ports pass display signals only on processors with integrated graphics (DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3, up to 4K at 60 Hz).

Rear USB ports

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15=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

7=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	3	6

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Front USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 ports and 3 x USB 2.0 headers for 6 ports.

BMSI MEG X870E GODLIKE

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	60
USB-C header	10	1	1	Not available
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal USB Connectors: 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port with USB PD 60W (JUSBC2), 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C front panel port (JUSBC1), 2 x USB 5Gbps connectors for 4 more ports (JUSB2 and JUSB3) and USB 2.0 connectors for 4 more ports (JUSB1 and JUSB_BRG_1 on the EZ Bridge). The 60 W output needs the PD_PWR1 connector wired to the power supply.

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026CPU fan, CPU OPT fan, AIO pump and 5 chassis fan headers, all 4-pin.

101Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Fan Connectors: 1 x CPU fan, 2 x water-pump or system fan, and on the EZ CONTROL HUB 7 x 4-pin system fan connectors. That makes 3 on the board and 7 on the hub that ships in the box and links through the board's EZ Link header. Tom's Hardware also counts 10. The EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2) is a combination connector and is not counted. The water flow connector is not a fan header.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: 3 fan and pump headers on the board and 7 more on the EZ Control Hub, for a total of 10.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED Features: 1 x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) connector on the board and 2 more on the EZ CONTROL HUB. The EZ Conn-Header V2 is not counted.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

07Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The board has three addressable Gen 2 headers and no older 4-pin RGB headers.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026EZ CONTROL HUB: 1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector (JRGB1, 5050 12V). The board has none of its own.

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Realtek RTL81264Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Realtek 8126 (5 GbE). Text: Realtek RTL8126 5 GbE.

Marvell AQC113, Realtek RTL81261Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LAN: 1 x Realtek 8126 5Gbps LAN controller and 1 x Marvell AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN controller. The suffix CS is left out.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Marvell AQC113CS (10 GbE) and Realtek 8126 (5 GbE).6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: Marvell 10Gb/s and Realtek 5Gb/s.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026A Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel (1 x Wi-Fi Module).

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: the wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, with MLO and 4KQAM.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps. 6 GHz may depend on each country's regulations.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

320MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 320 MHz bandwidth, up to 6.5 Gbps.

320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz).

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

MediaTek MT79276Reviewlinuxlookup.com/review/asus_rog_strix_x870e_e_gaming_wifi_motherboard_reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of the plain ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi (July 2025): the WiFi/Bluetooth module is a MediaTek 7927. The maker's pages do not name the module. The WIFI7 NEO is a different model.

Qualcomm FastConnect 78004Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Qualcomm Fast Connect 7800 Wi-Fi 7, 320 MHz, 6 GHz, 5.8 Gbps, BT 5.4. No source gives the module part number, so the platform name is stored.

BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.4. The manual says the version may be updated and refers to the Wi-Fi chip vendor.

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

Realtek ALC40801Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 with a Savitech SV3H712 amp. Tom's Hardware spec table writes ALC4082, its text writes ALC4080.

Realtek ALC40821Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9219Q, 7.1-channel USB high performance audio.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Realtek ALC4082 + ESS9219Q combo DAC/HPA.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: Realtek ALC4082.

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

Not available

ESS ES9219Q1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9219Q. Tom's Hardware writes ESS 9219Q combo DAC/HPA and Arvutitark copies MSI's text ESS audio DAC and amplifier, so the maker is ESS.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: ESS9219Q combo DAC/HPA, which is the ES9219Q part.

Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Panel: 1 x Flash BIOS button.

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Panel: 1 x Clear CMOS button.

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Code. The overview page says the on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Q-Code: the on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Dynamic Dashboard III LCD shows progress and error codes during booting and POST, and the manual's Debug Code LED table lists the two-character codes. MSI's French shop page names an EZ Digi-Debug LED on the dashboard. Tom's Hardware lists a 2-character debug LED.2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026The Dynamic Dashboard works as a relay with start, reset and EZ PCIe release buttons and an EZ Digi-Debug LED.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: 1 two-character debug LED. The manual is the main source.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the Dynamic Dashboard III can provide debug codes.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Start button listed under internal connectors.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1 x Power button and 1 x Reset button on the EZ BRIDGE module attached to the board. The rear Smart button can also reset the system.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2 x 256 Mb flash. The BIOS_SW1 section says the board has two built-in BIOS ROMs and a Multi-BIOS switch.

Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Special features list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.7Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Pre-installed backplate with a textured black finish.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: Pre-installed I/O Shield.

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch (tool-free SSD latch), M.2 Q-Release (switch that removes the M.2 heatsink), M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna (Wi-Fi antenna snaps into place).2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Q-Release for the M.2 heatsink, Q-Latch for M.2 SSDs, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna are described with images.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II (M.2 latch), Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks that lift off with a button (M.2 heatsink), EZ PCIe Release (button on the EZ Bridge) and EZ Antenna. The Installing Antenna section says to plug the two antenna cables onto the antenna connectors.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026The EZ section says SSD installs are toolless with EZ M.2 Clip II and magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsinks, the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot has EZ PCIe Release, and the EZ Wi-Fi Antenna has a plug and play connector.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

49°C5Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi-review/3Read 14 October 2026Ryzen 9 9900X, Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420, stock settings, AIDA64 System Stability Test (CPU, FPU, cache, memory). VRM peaked just under 51 C by HWiNFO (board sensor) and 49 C on the hottest probe. The probe reading is stored. The ambient temperature is not stated.

47°C5Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Page 3: AIDA64 stress test on all threads for 30 minutes, CPU at stock, about 21 C ambient by the chart. The Ryzen 9 9900X drew about 156 W and the review uses an Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420 cooler (page 2). The text says the VRM peaked at 47 C. The chart shows the three thermocouples between about 44 and 47 C and the HWiNFO MOS sensor near 50 C. The 47 C reading is stored.

Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

97W5Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi-review/3Read 14 October 2026Whole test system idle at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, Windows Balanced power plan. Test system: Ryzen 9 9900X, RTX 4080, Crucial T705, Windows 11 23H2.

97W5Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Page 3 Power Consumption chart, MSI X870E Godlike: idle 97 W. Whole PC at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, monitor excluded, Windows Balanced power plan, XMP enabled. Test system: Ryzen 9 9900X, Asus TUF RTX 4080, Crucial T705.

Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

239W5Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi-review/3Read 14 October 2026Peak of the whole test system at the wall (Kill-A-Watt) during the AIDA64 System Stability Test, with the CPU at about 141 W. The graphics card was not stressed. Stock settings.

270W5Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Page 3 Power Consumption chart: load 270 W peak (average 184 W) in the AIDA64 System Stability Test with Stress CPU, FPU, Cache and Memory enabled. Whole PC at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, graphics card not stressed, stock settings. The page text calls the CPU a Ryzen 9 9990X, which reads as a typo for the 9900X listed on page 2.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas, 1 x Cable ties pack, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 2 x M.2 Q-Slides, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 5 x M.2 Rubbers, 1 x Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.

Quick installation guide, European Union Regulatory Notices, USB drive, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x 1 to 2 RGB extension cable, 1 x ARGB extension cable, 1 x 1 to 3 ARGB extension cable, 2 x Thermistor cables, 1 x EZ Front Panel cable, 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 1 x EZ Link cable, 1 x 1 to 2 SATA power cable, 1 x M.2 Xpander fan control cable, 1 x EZ CONTROL HUB, 1 x M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card, 1 x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 1 x Gaming cable sticker, 1 x Hub screw set, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover, 1 x 0.5mm thermal pad (for the Xpander-Z Slider Gen 5 card), 1 x 1.25mm thermal pad (for the Xpander-Z Slider Gen 5 card)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents as listed in the manual. The EZ Control Hub and the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card are in the box.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MEG-X870E-GODLIKE12Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MEG-X870E-GODLIKERead 15 October 2026MSI's product page for the MEG X870E GODLIKE. The page blocks agents and was not opened. Its address is the one MSI uses for all MEG boards, and the Specification tab is its sibling page.

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

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Manual

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/asus_rog_strix_x870e_e_gaming_wifi.pdf3Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/asus_rog_strix_x870e_e_gaming_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user guide E24074, first edition September 2024, hosted by trovaprezzi.it.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE User Guide, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. It carries no edition date.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware spec table: Warranty 3 Years (US). The Czech retailer sumanet.cz lists 36 months.

3years2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Garantie de 3 ans. The shop is the French MSI e-shop run from Germany.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Years Manufacturer, on the US page.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026Warranty (months) 36. The shop is in Estonia.

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