MSI Z270 GodLike Gaming

[NumLock21]

MSI's new GodLike gaming motherboard for Intel Skylake and KabyLake processors, running on socket 1151 using Intel Z270 chipset. The boards has 4 x16 slots and triple M.2. It probably has a PLX chip in there somewhere. Some features found on this board are

 

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As an exclusive, the new GODLIKE adapts the Killer™ xTend technology as well and delivers powerful network extension capabilities by integrating a network switch that includes 3 Killer Ethernet ports and a Killer Wireless-AC module as a Wi-Fi extender. This allows the GODLIKE GAMING to provide the network access to other nearby wired and wireless devices with a strong, powerful network connection. Gamers no longer need to mess with switches and network extenders that are expensive and difficult to configure – instead they can use Killer’s innovative new xTend Technology to connect devices such as gaming consoles, smart phones, and tablets directly to your gaming PC. The Killer xTend keeps your games, voice, and video fast and smooth because high priority traffic on the Killer PC is prioritized above the traffic from connected devices. Killer xTend also delivers amazing throughput to your home – with potential throughput up to 1 Gbps for each Killer E2500 plus another 867 Mbps for the Killer Wi-Fi module

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MSI is proud to be in a continuing and close relationship with ASMedia in helping develop the next generation USB controllers. Its latest addition, the brand-new ASMedia ASM3142 USB 3.1 controller, is the world's fastest USB solution and will be the new standard for super-fast data transfer over USB. Z270 GODLIKE GAMING is world’s first motherboard to feature this new ASM3142 controller. While the current Lightning ASMedia ASM2142 USB 3.1 Gen2 controller, running at PCIe Gen3 x2 (16Gb/s), already offers the fastest USB 3.1 performance in the market, the next generation Lightning ASMedia ASM3142 USB 3.1 Gen2 controller chip enhances performance and achieves higher energy efficiency, consuming at least 50% less energy than former USB solutions.

 

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X99A GODLIKE GAMING was world's first motherboard to introduce RGB LED on motherboards. Z270 GODLIKE GAMING takes it to another level. Through closely working with the word’s best component brands to seamlessly sync RGB products, Z270 GODLIKE GAMING offers perfect Mystic Light Sync integration. To showcase this, the Z270 GODLIKE GAMING motherboard comes with the brand-new Phanteks Rainbow Strip with multiple colors to further personalize any gaming rig and enahnce the experience for gamers and modders around the globe. With 15 high quality LEDs, which can be controlled independently, combined with a new 4pin pin-header, you can show different colors on the LED strip at the same time.

 

 

http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/msi-releases-z270-godlike-gaming.html

https://videocardz.com/press-release/msi-launches-z270-godlike-gaming-motherboard

 

 

 

[Mooshi]

For something"Godlike", it sure looks like it'd fit right at home at Toys R Us.

[NumLock21]

They should do RGB on the backside too.

 

[Spuriae]

18 phase VRM... hopefully that's split 8x2+2, but knowing MSI it's probably something silly like 6x2+6. 

 

Interesting too see that it has headers for individually addressable RGB strips, though. That'll make for some very interesting trends if it catches on.

[outercry]

Looks like a fucking Christmas tree

[MrRavens]

21 minutes ago, NumLock21 said:

They should do RGB on the backside too.

 

Lol underglow for your mother board is actually not a bad idea. I could have a subtle white light around the back rim. @NumLock21 hurry up and patent it if you can haha.

[PSUGuru]

Very nice motherboard, but I am privvy to MSI boards. Although I am going AMD Ryzen (Unless I9 proves to be better suited for my tasts), this board almost makes me want to go for a 7700k

[Curufinwe_wins]

Personally I really think that looks nice.

[Starelementpoke]

The RBG. IT'S HAPPENING.

[Mooshi]

32 minutes ago, Sampsy said:

Yup. I thought all this RGB stuff was tacky when it first came out. Still do. 

Meanwhile, my new MB is sexy AF 

[Jito463]

7 hours ago, Nimrodor said:

Interesting too see that it has headers for individually addressable RGB strips, though. That'll make for some very interesting trends if it catches on.

I haven't looked too deep into it, but I'm pretty sure I can do that with my Gigabyte GA-AX370-Gaming K7.  At the very least, I believe I saw that the software claims it can; but as I said, I haven't really looked too deep into it (not really into RGB).

[Spuriae]

19 minutes ago, Jito463 said:

I haven't looked too deep into it, but I'm pretty sure I can do that with my Gigabyte GA-AX370-Gaming K7.  At the very least, I know the software claims it can; but as I said, I haven't really looked too deep into it (not really into RGB).

It has individually addressable LED zones and RGBW headers, but shouldn't be able to do individually addressable RGB strips.

[PCMasterDebater]

They mislabeled these. They meant to name them " Gaudylike Mobo".

[tlink]

if there is something i find ugly its not diffused leds shining straight in your face. gives me that cheap aliexpress feeling.

[yian88]

Only costs 500 Godlike dollars $$$ in price. Really just get a decent mobo at 150$.

[mr moose]

"GODLIKE" for when the word "gaming" doesn't quite justify the stupid high price on its own.

[Erina_the_Cute]

I like it, but I wouldnt buy it...

also never keen on a motherboard saying GAMING on it anywhere, that immediately stinks of cheap

 

[Bleedingyamato]

3 hours ago, Erina_the_Cute said:

I like it, but I wouldnt buy it...

also never keen on a motherboard saying GAMING on it anywhere, that immediately stinks of cheap

 

My motherboard says gaming on it and I assure you it was not cheap.  Not cheaply made either so far as I know. 

[NumLock21]

1 hour ago, Bleedingyamato said:

My motherboard says gaming on it and I assure you it was not cheap.  Not cheaply made either so far as I know. 

Someone is triggered... 

[Clanscorpia]

*eyes melt* I need but I have no money....

[Bleedingyamato]

1 minute ago, NumLock21 said:

Someone is triggered... 

Just a little..  ?

 

I paid $205 USD for my motherboard.  It's very nice as far as I'm concerned.  ?

[Foxxer]

I remember when MB's are all green lel.

[Jito463]

24 minutes ago, Foxxer said:

I remember when MB's are all green lel.

Or worse....

Is that green?  Brown?  Greenish brown?  Brownish green?  Only the Shadow knows.

[Foxxer]

Just now, Jito463 said:

-Snip-

Them passive cooling fins lel. 

 

I strongly believe, it was one huge factory making the same shit for other companies. 

[NumLock21]

3 hours ago, Foxxer said:

I remember when MB's are all green lel.