MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard

Lay the foundation of your next gaming rig with the X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard from MSI. Featuring a premium design with support for overclocking, this motherboard delivers a comprehensive and versatile experience for gamers looking to optimize their setup. Supporting the AMD AM5 socket and X870 chipset, you can install an AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, or 9000 series processor and customize the performance to fit your needs. Up to 256GB of dual-channel 8200 MHz DDR5 memory may be installed in overclocked mode across four slots to deliver smooth multitasking. A PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slot allows you to utilize Nvidia's 50-series graphics cards and still have access to additional PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 slots. In addition to four SATA III drives, you can install lightning-fast SSDs into the M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 slot and the two additional M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 slots. The rear panel includes extensive connectivity, including one 40 Gb/s USB-C port, one 20 Gb/s USB-C port, two 10 Gb/s USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two 5 Gb/s 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A ports, as well as four USB 2.0 connectors. Integrated Wi-Fi 7 (802.11b) support and a 5G Ethernet port let you connect to compatible high-speed networks. Windows 11 64-bit is required to take advantage of all the motherboard's features.

Performance

AI Ready

Designed for the future of AI computing, this motherboard is equipped with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications.

Fast Storage

Kick load times to the curb. In addition to supporting four 6 Gb/s SATA III drives, the M.2 PCIe 5.0 slot can deliver up to 128 GB/s transfer speeds with compatible NVMe SSDs. Installed SATA and M.2 drives may be put in RAID 0, 1, or 10 modes.

Extensive Connectivity

The rear panel includes one 40 Gb/s USB-C port, one 20 Gb/s USB-C port, two 10 Gb/s USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, and two 5 Gb/s USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports. An HDMI 2.1 port and the USB-C ports allow you to take advantage of processors with integrated graphics. Front-panel headers support one 10 Gb/s USB-C port alongside four USB-A 2.0 ports and two 5 Gb/s USB-A ports.

Power System

The 14+2+1 phase power system features an aggressive VRM design with a digital CPU power system and Core Boost technology to help sustain heavy gaming loads.

Easy Overclocking

Easily boost your CPU performance with the press of a single button for instant overclocking through Game Boost. Support for XMP and AMD Expo technology simplifies memory overclocking.

Advanced Cooling

Extended Heat Sink

The surface enhances heat dissipation to help ensure that systems continually operate at high speeds.

Heavy Plated VRM Heat Sink

M.2 Shield Frozr

Specially designed M.2 SSD heat sinks help to prevent speed throttling with intensive workloads. The VRM heat sink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.

Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad

High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores run at high performance.

System Cooling

Install up to seven system fans and a water pump solution to optimize performance. Frozr AI automatically detects the CPU and GPU temperatures, adjusting the fan speeds accordingly.

Additional Features

Studio-Grade Audio

The 7.1 audio system provides clear surround sound with minimal distortion.

Mystic Light

Enhance your system with RGB lighting strips and other devices, which can be synced with Mystic Light–compatible peripherals such as keyboards and mice.

Durable Design

The 8-layer PCB is made of server-grade material and includes 2 oz of copper to ensure stable performance.