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MSI

MSI MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI Ryzen 7 9700X Combo AMD motherboard

SKU CH-AMYR-EDGRE

AM5 motherboard and Ryzen 7 9700X CPU combo with DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, triple M.2 slots, 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)

CPU +Ryzen 7 9700X

  • Ready for future CPU upgrades with 64MB BIOS capacity
  • Maximum CPU performance released by OC Engine clock generator
  • Graphics card changes simplified by EZ PCIe Release button
  • Tool-less M.2 installation with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II design
  • 8Gbps wireless speed delivered by Wi-Fi 7 320MHz channel

AM5 Motherboard and Ryzen 7 9700X Combo

This bundle pairs the MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor. The board uses the AMD X870E chipset and an AM5 socket ready for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. It targets builders who want a high-performance gaming or workstation foundation in a single purchase.

Extended PWM Heatsink and 64MB BIOS

An extended PWM heatsink covers the power delivery to keep the CPU running at full speed under load. The 64MB BIOS ROM stores microcode for current and future AM5 processors, improving long-term compatibility. No noise or power-draw figures are supplied for this combination.

DDR5 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 and Wi-Fi 7

Four DDR5 slots support up to 256GB at speeds up to 8200 MT/s when overclocked. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and one M.2 connector run at Gen5 from the CPU, while two additional M.2 slots use chipset Gen4 lanes. Onboard 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 with a 320MHz channel provide 5.8Gbps peak wireless throughput. EZ PCIe Release and tool-less M.2 Shield Frozr II simplify component swaps.

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Price $713.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI+R7 9700X
Part numberMAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI+R7 9700X
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

How do I install the M.2 SSD in the PCIe 5.0 slot without a screwdriver?

Use the EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II tool-less latch to secure the 2280 or 2260 drive directly onto the M.2_1 slot sourced from the CPU.

What component will need replacement after extended heavy loads?

The extended PWM heatsink and M.2 Shield Frozr II are passive; no scheduled replacement is required under normal operation.

Which thermal limit appears first when the Ryzen 7 9700X runs sustained all-core workloads?

The VRM heatsink and M.2 Shield Frozr II are designed to keep the 9000 series CPU and PCIe 5.0 SSD within spec during prolonged use.

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