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MSI MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI AMD motherboard

SKU CH-KVF5-JE9S8 MPN MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI

ATX motherboard with AMD X870E chipset for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 CPUs, DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2, Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processor
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4x DDR5 UDIMM
  • Supported memoryMemory Support DDR5 8200–5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600–4800 (JEDEC)
  • Supports AMD Ryzen 9000 8000 7000 series processors on AM5 socket
  • DDR5 memory boost up to 8200 MT/s overclocked with AMD EXPO support
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and M.2 Gen5 storage for maximum bandwidth
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN deliver high-speed wired and wireless connectivity
  • 14 phase duet rail power system with 60A SPS ensures stable CPU power delivery

AM5 Platform for Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000

The MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD X870E chipset with an AM5 socket. It supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series desktop processors. A 14 phase Duet Rail power system rated at 60A SPS plus a 64MB BIOS ROM provides a stable foundation for high-core-count CPUs and future upgrades.

DDR5 EXPO Up to 8200 MT/s and PCIe 5.0

Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256GB running at 8200+ MT/s with 1DPC 1R EXPO profiles, or 5600 MT/s JEDEC baseline. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and the top M.2_1 slot both run at Gen 5 speeds from the CPU, delivering 128GB/s bandwidth for the latest graphics cards and SSDs. A second x16 slot and two additional M.2 slots operate at PCIe 4.0.

Check CPU Generation for Lane Configuration

Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series enable full PCIe 5.0 x16 on the primary slot, while 8700, 8600 and 8400 series drop to 4.0 x8. Verify your cooler clears the extended heatsinks and that the power supply provides dual 8-pin EPS connectors for the 14 phase VRM. The rear I/O includes Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, 7.1 audio via ALC897 and four SATA 6G ports.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI
Part numberMAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4x DDR5 UDIMM
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesAMD EXPO
ECC supportNon-ECC
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4x SATA 6G
M.2 slots3 x M.2 (Support PCIe 5.0 x4 & PCIe 4.0 x4)
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices
M.2_1 slot (From CPU)
Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen 8000 Series processors)
M.2_2 slot (From CPU)
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen 9000/ 8700/ 8600/ 8400/ 7000 Series processors)
M.2_3 slot (From CPU)
Supports up to
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 8126VB
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsPCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E1 slot
Supports PCIe 5.0 x16 (For Ryzen 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
Supports PCIe 4.0 x8 (For Ryzen 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)
Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen 8500/ 8300 Series processor)
PCIe x16 slots2 x PCI Express x16
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express x1
Rear panel ports4 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 5 Gbit/s Type A
2 x USB 10 Gbit/s Type A
1 x USB 20 Gbit/s Type C
1 x USB 40 Gbit/s Type C
1 x HDMI
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 + 4 x USB 3.2 + 6 x USB 2.0
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length243.84 mm × 304.8 mm
Shipping weight2.00 kg
Package size343 × 267 × 70 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingNone RGB

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Questions about this item

What case and power connectors does the ATX board need?

The board uses standard ATX mounting holes and requires a 24-pin ATX power connector plus an 8-pin CPU power connector for the 14-phase duet rail power system.

How do I install a graphics card in the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and what step is often missed?

Press the EZ PCIe Release button to unlock the retention latch, insert the card until it clicks, then press the button again to lock it; the common miss is forgetting to re-lock the latch.

When should I replace the 64 MB BIOS chip or the CMOS battery?

The CMOS battery typically lasts several years; replace it when the system loses date and time settings. The BIOS chip itself is not user-replaceable and only updated via firmware.

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