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Rectangular ATX motherboard, dark grey and black, silver heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, rear I/O shield attached

MSI

MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI AMD motherboard AM5 DDR5 8400+ Wi-Fi 802.11 be Bluetooth 5.4

SKU CH-9AWY-5AKTW MPN MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

AM5 motherboard with four DDR5 slots up to 8400 MT/s, two Gen5 M.2 sockets at 128 Gbps, 5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11 be and Bluetooth 5.4

  • ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to DDR5-8400+ MT/s (OC)
  • Memory channelsDual Channel

Model MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

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  • Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs on AM5 socket
  • DDR5 memory up to 8400 MT/s overclocked across four slots
  • Two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots deliver 128 Gbps storage bandwidth
  • 5 Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 802.11 be and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
  • Tool-less EZ PCIe Release and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II simplify upgrades

AM5 platform for Ryzen 7000 8000 9000

The MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI is an AMD X870E motherboard built for the AM5 socket. It supports Ryzen 7000 Series Ryzen 8000 Series and Ryzen 9000 Series processors. Four DDR5 slots run in dual channel for high capacity memory builds. The board targets enthusiasts who want a full feature set with modern connectivity.

DDR5 8400 MT/s overclocked memory support

The single specification that decides fit is the memory standard. This board validates up to DDR5 8400 MT/s when overclocked across four 288 pin slots. Buyers planning to run very high speed DDR5 kits should verify their CPU memory controller can reach that frequency. Lower speed DDR5 modules will operate at their rated JEDEC speeds without issue.

VRM heatsinks and fan headers manage thermals

Extended VRM heatsinks with heat pipes cover the power delivery for sustained loads. Multiple fan headers allow custom curves for CPU and case airflow. The 5 Gbps LAN and Wi Fi 802.11 be controllers run cool under typical traffic. Power draw scales with the installed CPU and memory configuration rather than the board itself.

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Price $238.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to DDR5-8400+ MT/s (OC)
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
M.2 slots2 x M.2 Gen5 x4 128 Gbit/s slots
2 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64 Gbit/s slots
Audio & video
Sound channels8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5
Connectivity
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x4
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
Rear panel ports1 x Clear CMOS Button / 1 x Flash BIOS Button / 1 x HDMI / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x Antenna Bracket / 2 x Audio Jacks / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 2 x USB4 / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
Size & build
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size343 × 268 × 71 mm

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Questions about this item

What does DDR5-8400+ MT/s (OC) mean once the board is built?

The memory controller can run DDR5 modules at 8400 MT/s or higher when overclocked; actual speed depends on the CPU memory controller and the module XMP or EXPO profile.

What does the Wi-Fi 802.11 be interface cap in practice?

The 802.11 be radio supports the latest Wi-Fi features; maximum throughput is limited by router capability, channel width and local interference.

What does the board need to fit in a case?

Standard ATX mounting holes, rear I/O shield cut-out, and clearance for the 24-pin, 8-pin CPU and PCIe power connectors.

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