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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and CPU installed

MSI

MSI MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI AMD Motherboard & Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU Combo

SKU CH-6S7F-GF411

AM5 combo pairs a Ryzen 9 9950X3D with an X870E board supporting DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16 and x4 M.2, 5G LAN, and Wi-Fi 7

  • 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)

CPU +Ryzen 9 9950X3D

  • 64 MB BIOS enables future CPU upgrades
  • OC Engine clock generator unlocks maximum CPU performance
  • EZ PCIe Release button simplifies graphics card installation
  • Tool-less EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II eases SSD mounting
  • Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel reaches 5.8 Gbps

Ready for AM5 builds

This combo pairs the MSI MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI motherboard with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor on the AM5 socket. The board supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs and offers four DDR5 slots for up to 256GB of memory. It targets enthusiasts who want a high-end platform for gaming and heavy workloads.

Sustained throughput with extended cooling

The extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design keep the power delivery stable so the processor can maintain high frequencies during long sessions. One M.2 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU while two more run at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset, each covered by the M.2 Shield Frozr II. The 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 with a 320MHz channel provide up to 5.8Gbps wireless throughput.

Check memory kit and cooler clearance

Verify that your DDR5 kit matches the supported speeds: up to 8200 MT/s with one rank per channel, 6400 MT/s with two ranks per channel, or 5600 MT/s JEDEC. The board needs an ATX case, an 8-pin plus 4-pin CPU power connector and a CPU cooler rated for the AM5 socket. Ensure your power supply can deliver enough wattage for the 16-core processor and any PCIe 5.0 graphics card you plan to install.

How it compares

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Price $1,224.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI+9 9950 × 3D
Part numberMAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI+9 9950 × 3D
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
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 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots0 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
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
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingNone RGB

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Questions about this item

Will my existing DDR5 modules run at their rated speed on this board?

The board supports JEDEC DDR5 at 4800 and 5600 MT/s, and can overclock 1DPC 1R kits up to 8200+ MT/s with Ryzen 9000 series CPUs.

Can I install a PCIe 5.0 graphics card and a PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD at full speed simultaneously?

Yes, the CPU provides a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the GPU and a dedicated PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2_1 slot for the SSD, both running at Gen 5 speeds with Ryzen 9000 or 7000 processors.

What wireless performance can I expect from the onboard Wi-Fi 7?

The Wi-Fi 7 implementation uses a 320 MHz channel to reach a maximum transmission speed of 5.8 Gbps, which is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6.

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