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ATX motherboard with AM5 socket, black PCB, silver heatsinks, included Ryzen 5 9600X CPU in clear clamshell

MSI

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

SKU CH-KFS8-W4A60

AM5 motherboard and six-core Ryzen 5 9600X combo supports DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, triple M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, and USB 40G

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processo
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256 GB
  • Supported memoryMemory Support DDR5 8200–5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600–4800 (JEDEC)

CPU +Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Ready-to-build combo with matched Ryzen 5 9600X CPU
  • DDR5 memory support up to 8200 MT/s overclocked speed
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and M.2_1 for fastest GPU and storage
  • Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel reaching 5.8 Gbps wireless
  • USB 40G port delivers 40 Gbps data throughput

Ready-to-run AM5 combo

This bundle pairs an MSI X870E GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor. The board uses the AMD X870E chipset and AM5 socket, supporting Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. The included 6-core, 12-thread CPU reaches a 5.4 GHz max boost clock and provides 38 MB of cache. It targets builders who want a single validated package for gaming or productivity.

Memory and storage limits

Four DDR5 UDIMM slots accept up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode. JEDEC speeds run at 5600–4800 MT/s; overclocked modules can reach 8200 MT/s depending on DIMM population. The primary M.2 slot connects via PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU for 2280/2260 drives, while two chipset-linked slots provide PCIe 4.0 x4. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports support RAID 0, 1 and 10; M.2 NVMe RAID 0, 1 and 5 require a Ryzen 9000 series processor.

Expansion and connectivity check

The top PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 or 7000 CPUs, dropping to 4.0 x8 for 8700/8600/8400 and 4.0 x4 for 8500/8300 models. A second x16-size slot operates at PCIe 3.0 x1, a third at PCIe 4.0 x4, and a fourth at PCIe 3.0 x1. Rear I/O includes a 40 Gbps USB4 port, 5 Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channels. Verify that your case fits an ATX board and that your power supply has the required 8-pin CPU connectors.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameX870E GAMING PLUS WIFI+R5 9600X
Part numberX870E GAMING PLUS WIFI+R5 9600X
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256 GB
Supported memoryMemory Support DDR5 8200–5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600–4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8200+ MT/s
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportNon-ECC
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots3x M.2
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
M2_1 slot
• 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)
*Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek® 8126VB 5G LAN
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz/ 6 GHz* (320 MHz) up to 5.8 Gbit/s
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
* 6 GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsPCI_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 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express x1
HDMI ports1x HDMI™
Support HDMITM 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60 Hz*
USB 3.1 ports2x USB 10 Gbit/s Type A
USB 3.0 ports2x USB 5 Gbit/s Type A
USB 2.0 ports4 x USB 2.0
Audio jacks3 Ports
Onboard USB headers6x USB 2.0 ports
4x USB 5 Gbit/s Type A ports
1x USB 10 Gbit/s Type C ports
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length243.84mmx304.8 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupport for Windows® 11 64-bit

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the combo with the Ryzen 5 9600X or a different CPU for this X870E board?

The bundle includes the Ryzen 5 9600X with 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.4 GHz max boost and 38 MB cache; the board also supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series if you prefer another model.

What does the 5.4 GHz boost clock mean once the CPU is installed?

The 5.4 GHz max boost is the highest single-core frequency the Ryzen 5 9600X can reach under load, giving smooth 100+ FPS in popular games when paired with adequate cooling.

What does the USB 4 40G port cap at in real use?

The built-in USB 4 port delivers up to 40 Gbps bandwidth, limited by the connected device and cable quality.

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