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Black PCIe Wi-Fi 7 adapter card with external antenna

MSI

MSI HERALD-BE WIFI 7 MAX Wi-Fi adapter

SKU CH-FND7-PA8AW MPN HERALD-BE WIFI 7 MAX

Adds tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 via PCIe with 320 MHz channels and 5.8 Gbps peak speed

  • Interface typePCI Express
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11be
  • Wireless speedUp to 5.8 Gbit/s
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz (320 MHz Bandwidth)
  • Antenna configurationExternal Antenna
  • Wi-Fi 7 speeds up to 5.8 Gbps with NCM865 module
  • Tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz with 320 MHz channels
  • Bluetooth 5.4 for modern peripherals
  • PCI Express interface with external antenna for better range
  • Plug and play on Windows 11 or 10 (Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11)

Wi-Fi 7 tri-band adapter

The MSI HERALD-BE WIFI 7 MAX is a PCIe wireless adapter built for desktop PCs that need 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz connectivity. It uses the NCM865 module to deliver up to 5.8 Gbps throughput and adds Bluetooth 5.4 support. Windows 11 is required for Wi-Fi 7 operation, while Windows 10 handles earlier standards.

Upgrade from Wi-Fi 6

Moving from Wi-Fi 6 brings five times the network capacity through 320 MHz channel widths on the 6 GHz band and a shift from 1024-QAM to 4096-QAM modulation. Multi-Link Operation lets the adapter use multiple bands simultaneously, cutting latency for gaming or streaming. Systems staying on Windows 10 or lacking a 6 GHz router will not see the full jump.

Build integration

The card occupies a standard PCI Express slot and ships with an external antenna, a USB 2.0 pin-header cable for Bluetooth, and an installation guide. Its compact 2.6 by 0.7 by 4.72 inch form factor fits most chassis without blocking adjacent slots. Builders needing internal antennas or a different bracket style should look elsewhere.

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Price $38.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameHERALD-BE WIFI 7 MAX
Part number916-B905C-014
Product typePCIE Wi-Fi Adapter
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11be
Wireless speedUp to 5.8 Gbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz (320 MHz Bandwidth)
Antenna configurationExternal Antenna
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express
Size & build
Product dimensions2.6 in × 0.7 in × 4.72 in
Product weight0.5 lb (0.23 kg)
Shipping weight1.50 kg
Package size175 × 119 × 84 mm
In the box
In the box1 x Antenna
1 x Installation Guide
1 x USB Cable (USB 2.0 pin header)

Questions about this item

What PCI Express slot and chassis space does the 2.6" x 4.72" card need?

It fits a standard PCIe x1 or larger slot and occupies a single low-profile bracket; the external antenna base adds roughly 2.6 inches of clearance behind the case.

Which motherboard header does the included USB 2.0 pin-header cable connect to for Bluetooth 5.4?

Plug the cable into a spare 9-pin USB 2.0 front-panel header; the step often missed is enabling the header in BIOS before Windows loads the Bluetooth stack.

When should the external antenna or USB header cable be replaced?

Replace the antenna if the RP-SMA connector loosens or the hinge cracks, and swap the USB cable if the pin-header pins bend or the sheath frays.

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