Msi meg z390 godlike review in Spanish (full analysis)

We return to the charge with the review of a new motherboard with Z390 chipset, in this case it is the MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE, the new top of the range bet by the Taiwanese manufacturer to convince users that they are going to make the leap to one of the 9th generation Intel Core processors. Among its most notable features we find the use of a high-quality VRM, large heatsinks, RGB LED lighting and the use of premium components.

First of all, we thank MSI for the trust placed in ceding the product to us for analysis.

MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE technical characteristics

Unboxing and design

The MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE motherboard represents a complete declaration of intent from the manufacturer in all aspects, starting with the spectacular design of its presentation. The manufacturer has chosen to deliver the motherboard in a large cardboard box, which gives us a glimpse of the large number of accessories it will include.

All the details of the design have been taken care of to the maximum, with a print of exceptional quality and with a multitude of details so that the user knows what he is buying.

After analyzing the exterior, it is time to focus on what is inside the box. Once we open it, we appreciate its two-compartment design, thus separating the motherboard at the top, from all the accessories at the bottom. All this is wrapped in protective bags individually, thus the protection is maximum.

Finally we see a close-up of the impressive MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE, it is a motherboard that is built with a standard ATX form factor, resulting in enough space to include a large number of elements and the best technologies.

For the most curious we leave you a picture of the back. We miss a backplate or armor that is more firm, right?

MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE is built with the highest quality PCB possible, multilayer and high quality solders to make everything as durable as possible.

The motherboard mounts an LGA 1151 socket next to the new Intel Z390 chipset, ensuring the best compatibility with the new ninth-generation Intel Core processors, which means the jump to an eight-core configuration on the Intel mainstream platform.

There is no lack of inclusion of the MSI Mystic Light RGB LED lighting, highly configurable by software and in a very simple way. Thanks to this, we can enjoy the equipment of our dreams, with an unsurpassed aesthetic that will be the envy of all friends when they come to our house to see the new PC that we have assembled. This system offers us 16.8 million colors and a multitude of light effects.

PC cooling is essential for reliable performance. MSI motherboards feature an excellent design with large, solid and heavy heatsinks. With more core processors, thermal and power design are more important than ever to ensure the temperature stays low. The included heatsink and improved circuit design ensure that even the high-end CPU runs at full speed without overheating any component.

Beneath this large heatsink is its brutal 16-phase power VRM, which takes power via a 24-pin ATX connector and a dual 6 + 2-pin EPS connector. Don't miss out on power!

MSI motherboards use only the highest quality components and integrate the latest technological innovations, making it easy to install your own gaming platform without any hassle.

Designed to be compatible with the most popular All-In-One and custom water cooling solutions on the market, MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE includes a unique water pump PIN header that supports up to 2A, giving you full control of the speed of the water pump. Total Fan Control technology allows you to verify and adjust the main characteristics of your system, in a simplified graphical interface in BIOS and software.

As for memory, it offers us four DDR4 DIMM slots in dual channel configuration and with support for DDR4 4500.

Regarding graphics cards, it includes a total of 3 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots reinforced in steel, this offers support for SLI 2-way and CrossFireX 3-way configurations, which will give us the best performance in the leading games on the market at 4K. Steel reinforcement will avoid problems caused by heavier cards.

The motherboard features a dynamic OLED panel on the motherboard. This dynamic panel can indicate the progress status of the motherboard, with debugging and tons of useful information. More than that, you can even customize your GIF profiles to show your own personality.

MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE includes Audio Boost 4, Audio Boost HD and Xtreme Audio DAC technologies to deliver the best sound quality, using premium quality audio components. It is an 8-channel audio system with an independent section of the PCB, and with the two isolated channels to avoid interference.

It also includes a headphone amplifier, so you don't need to buy a discreet sound card.

Storage is provided by three Turbo M.2 32 Gb / s slots, fully compatible with Intel Optane technology and NVMe-based SSDs. These slots include heat sinks, to ensure the stability of the SSDs that are placed in them.

Six SATA III 6 Gb / s ports are also included, so we can mount a large number of hard drives. A U.2 connection that is hardly used on a daily basis and a double header for USB 3.0 integrated in the motherboard itself.

MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE has a pre-installed IO shield, which helps make the installation process easier and safer. The patent pending design not only protects your I / O ports, but also prevents damage from electrostatic discharge.

Finally, we talk about its connectivity possibilities. MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE includes a Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet controller along with Intel Wireless-AC 9560 (1.73Gbps). This will allow us to navigate at full speed both wired and WiFi. KILLER DOUBLE SHOT-X3 PRO technology combines both network interfaces to further improve speed, while also reducing latency by prioritizing game-related packets.

Test bench and tests

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	Intel Core i7-8700K
Base plate:	MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE
Memory:	Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR4
Heatsink	Cryorig A40
HDD	Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB.
Graphic card	Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti
Power supply	Corsair AX860i.

To check the stability of the Intel Core i7-8700K processor at stock values ​​and the motherboard we have stressed with Prime 95 Custom and air cooling. The graphics we have used is an Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti, without further delay, let's see the results obtained in our tests with a 1920 x 1080 monitor.

BIOS

As expected MSI has done a great job again with its BIOS on Intel motherboards. A modern design with many functions and perfect stability for a high-end motherboard. We really like that it allows us to create a custom curve for each fan connector and quickly see the components installed in your board explorer. Good job!

Final words and conclusion about MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE

The MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE comes to the market to position itself at the top of Z390 chipset motherboards. Its 16 phases of power, dissipation, brutal design, RGB lighting, overclocking capacity, PCI Express connections, storage and connectivity. They make it one of the best motherboards on the market.

During our analysis we have seen a great emphasis on the part of MSI for a good cooling both in its power, chipset and M.2 storage units phases. It is spectacular how this design looks, which looks like a small camouflaged armor next to the RGB lighting system with 29 effects and 16.8 million colors.

Since we are still under NDA, we have had to pass all performance tests with an i7-8700k processor. We know it loses a little grace, but if it were up to us we would have tried it with the i9-9900k. With the 8700k, an NVidia GTX 1080 Ti graphics card and a 16 GB of 3600 MHz RAM we have achieved great results.

At the connectivity level we have two Gigabit LAN connections that allow us to use Link Aggregation with our NAS and a Wifi 802.11 AC 2 × 2 `Bluetooth 4.1 connection that allows us to connect wirelessly to our router. A good option, in case we have a problem with our wiring or we have the equipment far from an RJ45 socket.

Its price in online stores is 549.90 euros. Yes, we know it is somewhat high, but we are facing the high end of MSI and that implies an economic effort. Worth? Given its components and characteristics, yes. Especially for the new i9 processors, which will demand more power and better power stages.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ COMPONENTS	- HIGH PRICE.
+ DESIGN AND 16 VRM
+ CONNECTIVITY + STORAGE
+ LED DISPLAY
+ OVERCLOCK CAPACITY

The Professional Review team awards you the platinum medal and recommended product:

MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE

COMPONENTS - 99%

REFRIGERATION - 96%

BIOS - 88%

EXTRAS - 95%

PRICE - 85%

93%