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ATX motherboard with black heatsinks and silver CPU installed

MSI

MSI MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI + Ryzen 5 9600X AMD motherboard combo

SKU CH-NHQJ-39T6F

AM5 combo pairs a Ryzen 5 9600X with an X870E board offering DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, triple M.2 slots, 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 5 9600X

  • Ready for next-gen CPU upgrades with 64MB BIOS ROM
  • Maximum CPU power released via OC Engine clock generator
  • Graphics card swaps simplified by EZ PCIe Release button
  • Tool-less M.2 SSD installation with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II
  • Wireless speeds up to 5.8Gbps using Wi-Fi 7 320MHz channel

AM5 Motherboard & Ryzen 5 9600X Combo

This bundle pairs an X870E chipset board with a Ryzen 5 9600X processor for AM5 socket builds. The board supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs with a 64MB BIOS for future compatibility. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256GB in dual-channel configuration. It suits gamers and creators moving to the latest AMD platform.

Verify CPU Cooler Clearance & Power Phases

Confirm your cooler fits the AM5 mounting pattern and clears the extended PWM heatsink area. The board draws power through a 24-pin ATX connector plus an 8-pin EPS connector for the CPU. Ensure your power supply provides both cables. Check that your chassis accommodates an ATX form factor and has space for the rear I/O shield.

PCIe 5.0 Graphics Slot & Triple M.2 Storage

The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot connects directly to the CPU for Gen5 graphics cards. Two additional PCIe x16 slots and one x1 slot handle expansion cards. Three M.2 connectors include one Gen5 x4 from the CPU and two Gen4 x4 from the chipset, all supporting 2280 and 2260 drives with shielded heatsinks. Rear I/O includes 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz channels.

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Price $541.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI+R5 9600X
Part numberMAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI+R5 9600X
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 the board accept four sticks of DDR5 memory and how fast can they run?

The motherboard has four DDR5 UDIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB total. With Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, one stick per channel can reach 8200+ MT/s overclocked; two sticks per channel drop to 6400+ MT/s. JEDEC speeds are 5600 to 4800 MT/s.

Which M.2 slot gives PCIe 5.0 speeds and what drive lengths fit?

The M.2_1 slot is wired to the CPU and supports PCIe 5.0 x4. All three slots accept 2280 and 2260 form-factor drives. M.2_2 and M.2_3 run at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset.

Does the bundle include Wi-Fi 7 and 5 Gb LAN, and what wireless bandwidth is claimed?

Yes, the board integrates Wi-Fi 7 with a 320 MHz channel for up to 5.8 Gbps maximum throughput, plus a 5 Gb LAN port for wired connections.

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