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ATX motherboard black PCB silver heatsinks AM4 socket four RAM slots two full-length PCIe slots six SATA ports rear I/O shield included

MSI

MSI X470 GAMING PLUS Socket AM4 DDR4 64GB AMD motherboard

SKU CH-P035-S3999

AMD X470 ATX board for Ryzen CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 3466 MHz, 64 GB capacity, twin PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA ports, Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN.

  • ProcessorFirst and second generation AMD Ryzen ™ with AM4 pins/Ryzen
  • ChipsetAMD X470
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2800/2933/3000
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE_1, PCIE_4) Ryzen ™ desktop proces
  • Supports first- and second-generation Ryzen processors via Socket AM4
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 64 GB across multiple speeds
  • Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU configurations
  • Six SATA III ports plus two M.2 interfaces for storage expansion
  • Realtek ALC892 codec delivers 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF output

Platform foundation

This ATX motherboard pairs the AMD X470 chipset with Socket AM4 for first- and second-generation Ryzen processors and APUs. It delivers dual-channel DDR4 memory support up to 64 GB across a wide frequency range from 1866 to 3466 MHz. Two full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot handle graphics and expansion cards. Six SATA III ports and two M.2 interfaces provide storage connectivity.

Target builder

The board suits system builders assembling a mid-range Ryzen desktop who need multi-GPU flexibility and generous SATA capacity. Realtek ALC892 audio and a single Gigabit LAN port cover basic multimedia and networking. Buyers who require integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, or who need more than two M.2 connections, should look at something else.

Deciding specification

The AMD X470 chipset determines CPU generation support, native PCIe lane allocation and the feature set available for overclocking and storage. Matching this chipset to the intended processor and expansion plan is the single factor that confirms whether the platform fits the build.

How it compares

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Price $79.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI X470 GAMING PLUS
Model nameMSI X470 GAMING PLUS
Processor
ProcessorFirst and second generation AMD Ryzen ™ with AM4 pins/Ryzen ™ processors with Radeon ™ Vega graphics and AMD A series/Ryzen ™ processors
CPU socketSocket AM4
ChipsetAMD X470
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2800/2933/3000/3066/3200/3466 MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892 decoding chip
7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Realtek 8111H Gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE_1, PCIE_4)
Ryzen ™ desktop processor supports x16/x0, x8/x8 modes
Ryzen ™ Desktop Processor with Radeon Vega Graphics and A Series/Athlon ™ Supports x8/x0 Mode
1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE_6, supports x4 mode)
3 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

How do I install this board in an ATX case and which standoff alignment do builders often miss?

Mount the board using standard ATX standoffs, aligning the I/O shield cut-outs with the rear panel; the extra standoff near the lower-right corner under the third PCIe slot is frequently forgotten, leaving that edge unsupported.

What maintenance will the onboard Realtek ALC892 audio and 8111H LAN need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required for the audio or LAN controllers; keep the rear I/O ports dust-free and update drivers from the chipset vendor if OS updates change behaviour.

Which limit appears first when all six SATA III ports and both USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A ports run sustained transfers?

The chipset-linked SATA and USB 3.1 Gen1 lanes share upstream bandwidth, so heavy simultaneous SATA and USB 3.1 Gen1 traffic will saturate that link before the two Gen2 10 Gbps ports reach their ceiling.

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