Overview



MAG X870E GAMING MAX WIFI
MAG X870E GAMING MAX WIFI is designed for gamers with a stable, durable and DIY friendly foundation for their PC builds. Coming up with latest Wi-Fi 7 solution, 5G LAN, USB 40Gbps, PCIe 5.0 solutions, Supplemental PCIe Power, and exclusive EZ DIY features, it's ready for the battlefield of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 series processors.

MSI's mainstream MAG series epitomizes stability and durability and is built to withstand the most intense gaming sessions. The entire lineup features robust construction with metallic-like hardness and excellent heat dissipation, ensuring stability for all critical gaming components.

MSI motherboards are designed with advanced hardware and technology, well-supporting the demanding computing usage of gaming and AI. Moreover, we also introduce AI to MSI Center and BIOS, making everything more effortless than before.

Carefully developed by MSI, allows SSD installation and removal without the need for screws, greatly enhancing convenience.

An easy-to-access physical button release mechanism that can help remove any PCIe card with a single tap, making it much easier to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device, streamlining the entire process and enhancing user experience.

Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with digital CPU power system. Combining 8 + 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, the MAG X870E GAMING MAX WIFI is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings.

OC Engine is a dedicated chip that enables independent Base Clock (BCLK) control for precise tuning through asynchronous mode in MSI BIOS. It boosts performance by up to 15% while keeping iGPU, memory, PCIe and NVMe stable, giving enthusiasts more headroom for record-breaking overclocks.

MSI utilizes PCB Fabric Technology to enhance signal performance, resulting in higher bandwidth and faster data transfer while minimizing signal loss. The PCB Fabric Technology also offers better impedance control and improved thermal stability, allowing the boards to endure demanding conditions. Due to the high-quality materials used, MSI motherboards are highly reliable and well-suited for the requirements of modern technology.

With the rich features of MSI BIOS, you can easily enjoy the powerful performance that overclocking brings.

Extended Heatsink
Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation and maintain the performance at heavy loads.

M.2 Shield Frozr
Strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps keep M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.

Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink
The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.

7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad
High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores are runnging at high speed.

Enlarged Chipset Heatsink
The enlarged heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and capable of maintaining high efficiency of heat dissipation.

Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.

Cooling Wizard serves as a comprehensive solution for managing fan settings across all MSI products. It ensures superior cooling performance and noise reduction for your gaming PC, offering compatibility with PWM/DC fans and pumps, customizable options, and intuitive temperature monitoring for optimal operation with one click.

Frozr AI Cooling targets CPU and GPU temperatures. The AI system detects CPU and GPU temperatures and automatically adjusts the fan duty of system fans to ensure optimal performance.

MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

MSI MAG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

A larger BIOS ROM capacity allows users to enjoy the most complete and feature-rich BIOS interface when using their CPU. Even when upgrading to the latest AM5 CPUs in the future, full compatibility will still be ensured.

MSI motherboards fully utilize native CPU PCIe 5.0 lanes with optimized lane bifurcation, allowing the Gen 5 x16 slot and Gen 5 M.2 connectors to operate independently, eliminating bandwidth conflicts and unlocking maximum performance for both GPUs and SSDs.

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB's.

SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT
The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.

Steel Armor II
Compared to the previous generation, Steel Armor II's weight endurance has increased by 21%, ensuring excellent signal transmission quality.

The MSI motherboards incorporate the latest USB4 technology, offering users the full range of benefits.

Transfer rate of up to 40Gbps
Transfers large files faster than before

Multiple device connectivity
Enables to connect multiple devices through a single port

Dynamic bandwidth sharing
Allows simultaneous transfer of data, images and videos and so on

Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using Mystic Light utility of MSI Center, which has million colors and fancy LED effects. Enjoy the full control and creativity of your PC's lighting with one software.

MSI’s newly designed CLICK BIOS X offers an aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly experience. The new design ensures that users of all experience levels can quickly access and adjust system configurations with ease.

MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

MSI motherboards provide 60 days free trial of AIDA64 Extreme - MSI edition. AIDA64 Extreme is an almighty application for system information, diagnostics and benchmarks. With the application, you can monitor the detailed hardware and software information on PC and save it to file in multiple formats such as CSV and HTML.

Multiple layers of protection for your devices, online privacy features including our Secure VPN, plus Dark Web Monitoring - all in a single solution. With MSI motherboards, you can enjoy a 60-day free trial of Norton 360 Deluxe.

The MSI trial offer is not available for existing Norton customers. If you have an active Norton subscription, you will need to opt-out of the existing subscription to be eligible for this offer. For Important Subscription, Pricing and Offer Details, please refer to NortonLifeLock License and Services Agreement. NortonLifeLock Product and Service Privacy Notices.

BUILD FOR THE MOST ADVANCED PC FOR GAMING AND CREATING
When only the fastest will do, an AMD X800-series motherboard delivers. With USB 4.0 onboard along with robust overclocking1 capabilities, featuring faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support, AMD EXPO™ technology and PCIe® 5.0 support for both graphics and NVMe, you can play the most demanding games and deliver your biggest projects with the revolutionary performance of an AMD X800-series motherboard and AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors.




At-a-glance



  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio-grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience

  • EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release and EZ Antenna

  • Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II are built for high performance system and non-stop experience

  • Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2

  • Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors

  • Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 up to 8200+ MT/s (OC)

  • Ultra Connect: USB4 and 5G LAN with Wi-Fi 7 Solution - the latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission

  • Ultra Performance: 12+2+1 Duet Rail Power System 60A SPS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material




Reasons to buy


  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio-grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
  • EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release and EZ Antenna
  • Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II are built for high performance system and non-stop experience
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2
  • Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors
  • Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 up to 8200+ MT/s (OC)
  • Ultra Connect: USB4 and 5G LAN with Wi-Fi 7 Solution - the latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission
  • Ultra Performance: 12+2+1 Duet Rail Power System 60A SPS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material

Specification


Technical Description: MSI MAG X870E GAMING MAX WIFI motherboard AMD X870E Socket AM5 ATX

Back panel I/O ports
S/PDIF out port:S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format) is a digital audio interconnect used in consumer audio equipment over relatively short distances. The signal is transmitted over either a coaxial cable with RCA connectors or a fibre optic cable with TOSLINK connectors.
Yes
Microphone in:The socket where a microphone is connected to the device.
Yes
DisplayPort version:
1.4
DisplayPorts quantity:Number of DisplayPorts. A DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). The interface is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor, though it can also be used to carry audio, USB, and other forms of data.
2
DVI-D ports quantity:This is the amount of DVI-I interfaces. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). The digital interface is used to connect a video source to a display device, such as a computer monitor. DVI-D means DVI digital, which means it can only support digital, but not analog.
0
HDMI version:
2.1
HDMI ports quantity:The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.
1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity:Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. The VGA (D-Sub) connector is a 15 pin connector between a computer and a monitor. It was first introduced in 1987 by IBM.
0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.
1
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity:
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity:Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.
4

BIOS
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version:
3.7
ACPI version:
6.5
BIOS memory size:
512 Mbit
BIOS type:The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) initializes and tests system hardware components, and loads a bootloader or an operating system from a mass memory device. The BIOS additionally provides abstraction layer for the hardware, i.e. a consistent way for application programs and operating systems to interact with the keyboard, display, and other input/output devices. There are several types of BIOS, including the motherboard ROM BIOS, video BIOS, drive controller BIOS, network adapter BIOS, and SCSI adapter BIOS.
UEFI AMI

Expansion slots
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation:
4.0
3rd M.2 largest key size:
2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation:
4.0
2nd M.2 largest key size:
22110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation:
5.0
1st M.2 largest key size:
2280
Number of M.2 (M) slots:
3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots:
1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots:Places where PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) are placed inside and connected to the computer motherboard.
1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots:
1

Features
PC health monitoring:
CPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Product colour:
Black
Audio output channels:An audio output channel is an electric circuit which acts as a path for a signal produced by a device. A device may have several audio output channels.
7.1 channels
Motherboard chipset:The chipset connects the microprocessor to the rest of the motherboard.
AMD X870E
Motherboard chipset family:The category of motherboard chipset e.g. Intel, AMD.
AMD
Motherboard form factor:Design of the motherboard (ATX, BTX etc).
ATX
Component for:What this product is used as a part of (component for).
PC

Graphics
On-board graphics card:
No

Internal I/O
EPS power connector (8-pin):
Yes
CPU fan connector:
Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Yes
Total number of SATA connectors:
4
Number of SATA connectors:
0
Number of SATA II connectors:Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) (SATA) is a computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. SATA II (revision 2.x) interface, formally known as SATA 3Gb/s, is a second generation SATA interface running at 3.0 Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 300MB/s.
0
Number of SATA III connectors:Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) (SATA) is a computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. SATA III (revision 3.x) interface, formally known as SATA 6Gb/s, is a third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface.
4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors:
4
USB 2.0 connectors:The end of a cable with a USB 2.0 connector. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), in addition to the "USB 1.x Full Speed" signaling rate of 12 Mbit/s. USB 2.0 connectors are usually colored black.
6

Memory
Maximum internal memory:The maximum internal memory which is available in the product.
256 GB
Supported memory clock speed (max):
8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speeds:Memory clock speed is the time it takes for a computer to complete basic operations. It refers to the computer's processing speed and is measured in hertz. It is however not such a reliable measure of a computer's speed as it doesn't take into account other factors like RAM and cache size.
4800,5600,6000,6400,8200 MHz
ECC ?ompatibility:
Non-ECC
Memory channels:
Dual-channel
Memory slots type:A memory slot, also known as a memory socket or RAM slot, is what allows computer memory (RAM) to be inserted into the computer. Depending on the motherboard, there will usually be 2 to 4 memory slots (sometimes more on high-end motherboards). The most common types of RAM are SDRAM and DDR for desktop computers and SODIMM for laptop computers, each having various types and speeds.
DIMM
Number of memory slots:
4
Supported memory types:Types of memory which can be used with the product.
DDR5-SDRAM

Network
Bluetooth version:The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).
5.4
Bluetooth:Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Yes
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Yes
LAN controller:
Realtek RTL8126
Ethernet interface type:
5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes

Networking
Bluetooth version:The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).
5.4
Bluetooth:Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Yes
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Yes
LAN controller:
Realtek RTL8126
Ethernet interface type:
5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes

Processor
Maximum internal memory supported by processor:
256 GB
Supported processor sockets:The sockets (plugs) for processors that are supported (can be used) by the device.
Socket AM5
Compatible processor series:A processor which is compatible with this device, belongs to a 'series' which is part of 'family' e.g Celeron D, Celeron G, Celeron M, or, in some cases, is the same as 'family'.
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Processor socket:Mechanical component(s) that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows the processor to be replaced without soldering.
Socket AM5
Processor manufacturer:The manufacturer that produced the processor.
AMD

Rear panel I/O ports
S/PDIF out port:S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format) is a digital audio interconnect used in consumer audio equipment over relatively short distances. The signal is transmitted over either a coaxial cable with RCA connectors or a fibre optic cable with TOSLINK connectors.
Yes
Microphone in:The socket where a microphone is connected to the device.
Yes
DisplayPort version:
1.4
DisplayPorts quantity:Number of DisplayPorts. A DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). The interface is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor, though it can also be used to carry audio, USB, and other forms of data.
2
DVI-D ports quantity:This is the amount of DVI-I interfaces. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). The digital interface is used to connect a video source to a display device, such as a computer monitor. DVI-D means DVI digital, which means it can only support digital, but not analog.
0
HDMI version:
2.1
HDMI ports quantity:The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.
1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity:Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. The VGA (D-Sub) connector is a 15 pin connector between a computer and a monitor. It was first introduced in 1987 by IBM.
0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.
1
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity:
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity:Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.
4

Storage controllers
Number of HDDs supported:
4
Number of storage drives supported:
7
Supported storage drive interfaces:
M.2, SATA III
Supported storage drive types:
HDD & SSD

Weight & dimensions
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
304.8 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
243.8 mm


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MSI MAG X870E GAMING MAX WIFI motherboard AMD X870E Socket AM5 ATX

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