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Series

MAG1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI, MAG series.

N94Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026PC Unboxing (2025-04-01) places the N9 above NZXT's earlier N5 and N7 boards.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI, 911-7E59-0183Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026MSI UK store order code 911-7E59-018 for the product MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI. The back-connect model MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ is another product with order code 911-7E84-001.

N9-X87XT-W1, N9-X87XT-B11Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: N9-X87XT-W1 (White) and N9-X87XT-B1 (Black).

GTIN / EAN

47113774090633Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Barcode 4711377409063 in the store's product feed. Scan lists the same GTIN.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026GTIN 4711377409063, manufacturer code MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI.

810074847292, 810074847308, 5056547207254, 50565472072611Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: UPC 810074847292 (White) and 810074847308 (Black). EAN 5056547207254 (White) and 5056547207261 (Black).

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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30 September 20247Press releaseigorslab.de/en/nzxt-presents-the-n9-x870e-powerful-atx-motherboard-for-amds-ryzen-9000-series-press-releaseRead 15 October 2026Igor's Lab press release published 2024-10-01 states NZXT announced the board on 2024-09-30, with global availability expected in Q1 2025.

Status

Available3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026The board is listed for sale on this page and on Scan on 2026-10-14.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026In stock at 329.99 GBP on 2026-10-14.

Available1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026NZXT's own store page sells the board on 2026-10-15 at $499.99.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 says the MAG X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi replaces the original X870E Tomahawk and calls the original its predecessor.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$499.995Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/motherboards/nzxt-n9-x870e-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec box (2025-07-03 review): Price $500 | £410 | AU$848. The text calls it a $500 X870E board.6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/nzxt-n9-x870e-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review dated 2025-06-28 lists MSRP $499.99. The currency is not named. NZXT's US store lists the same amount. Sales tax excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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White, Black1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Store page colour selector: White and Black.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI sells the MAG line as MSI Arsenal Gaming (Wccftech). The selling points say Lightning Fast Game experience and the most immersive gaming experience.

Gaming1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Page title: AMD X870E ATX Gaming Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

AM51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AM51Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

AMD X870E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AMD X870E1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU Support row: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. BIOS updates can add series later. Read on 2026-10-14.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: AMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series. The page says BIOS 3.20 or later is needed for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Read on 2026-10-15.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU and socket: AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Yes4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The chipset table lists overclocking support for X870E as CPU+Memory. The conclusion calls the BCLK OC Engine a step up for mainstream overclockers.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: overclocking-ready power. The page names no multiplier overclocking feature, so the chip maker's X870E page is the main source.4Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026The BIOS has an Overclocking Tools tab with processor overclocking functions.9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's chipset page describes the X870E as having robust overclocking capabilities, and its comparison table has a Ryzen processor overclocking enabled column. NZXT's page says the board has overclocking-ready power.

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

ATX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 20263Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info: ATX.

ATX1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, form factor: ATX 12.0 in x 9.6 in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm.

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info: ATX 243.84mm x 304.8mm. This is the exact conversion of 9.6 in x 12 in and rounds to the stored 244 mm x 305 mm.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Standard ATX offering that measures 243.84 x 304.8 mm.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, form factor: ATX 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm, stored as height 305 mm along the rear I/O edge and width 244 mm. The product page's 309.34 x 254.44 x 49.39 mm includes the full metal cover and is not used.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

81Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.

81Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: an 8-layer, low-loss 2-oz copper PCB.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info says ATX. The PZ page of the same board says Back-connect ATX, so this board is the front-connector model.

No2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector legend shows the usual front-side connectors (ATX_POWER, SATA 1-4, USB headers, SYS_FAN). The board is not a back-connect design.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

No4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The motherboard has no RGB LEDs on its own and has 3 ARGB and 1 RGB LED connectors.5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cons: no RGB frills. The review says there is the option to add your own lighting.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: full-metal cover with subtle RGB lighting, onboard customizable RGB lighting.4Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026NZXT added light bars on the board, set through NZXT CAM.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

14+2+11Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System 80A SPS.

20+2+11Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: a 20+2+1 power phase design with 110A SPS. Igor's Lab counts a fourth rail, 20+2+1+1, in its teardown.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

144Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 202614+2+1 (VCore, VccGT, VccAUX) power stages. The first number is the Vcore rail.

201Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: 20+2+1 design. Igor's Lab teardown counts 20 Renesas power stages on the Vcore rail.3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Igor's Lab teardown (2025-05-01): 20 Renesas smart power stages for the Vcore rail, plus 2 for SoC. The review counts a fourth rail, 20+2+1+1. The VRM controller is left out: Igor's Lab reads Renesas RAA229628 and PC Unboxing reads RAA228228 plus RAA229621.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

80A1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 80A SPS. Scan's spec text says 60A Smart Power Stage and names the X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI, so it is a copy of the older board's text. MSI's own UK store page, datasheet text and Club386 give 80A.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 202680A Power Stages, the same figure MSI states.

110A1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: 110A SPS (smart power stage).

VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

MPS MP28374Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Review of 2026-01-12: 14+2+1 phase Duet Rail power delivery controlled by the MP2837 PWM controller with MPS2516 MP87670 80A power stages. The review writes MP2837 without a maker. The MP prefix is Monolithic Power Systems, and the same sentence names MPS for the stages. No other review names the controller.

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CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8+8 pin1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The CPU is supplied through an 8+8-pin power connector configuration.

8+8 pin1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O list: 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, quantity 2. The manual lists 1 x 8+8-pin ATX 12V.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: 1 x 8+8-pin ATX 12V power connector.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

Yes3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1x Power Connector (PCIE_PWR 8pin).

No2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The internal I/O list has the 24-pin ATX connector and the 8+8-pin 12V connector as its only power connectors. It has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026

41Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

256GB3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB.

192GB1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026FAQ: dual-channel up to 192 GB, same as the manual and the support spec page. PC Unboxing and PC Gamer print 256 GB. The maker value is stored.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, memory: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192 GB, dual-channel DDR5.

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

8,400MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: Dual Channel DDR5 8400+ MT/s (OC). The UK store page names this as 1DPC 1R with Ryzen 9000.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 Series processors max. overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R, 2DPC 1R and 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s. The 8400 value is stored. The memory table also lists DDR5 8400 to 5600 (OC) and 5600 to 4800 (JEDEC).

8,200MT/s4Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026Spec list: 8200 (O.C.) MT/s. Text: QVL-listed dual-channel modules reach 8200 MT/s with Ryzen 9000 series CPUs. NZXT's page says 8000+ MT/s and points to the memory QVL, which is on support.nzxt.com and was not readable. PC Gamer prints DDR5-4800 to DDR5-8200+ (OC).5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/motherboards/nzxt-n9-x870e-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec box: Memory support DDR5-4800 to DDR5-8200+(OC), up to 256 GB. The review's VRM temperature is left out, since it used an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K rig and an unclear auxiliary sensor.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory.

Yes4Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026Text: the slots support ECC unbuffered DIMM and non-ECC unbuffered DIMM. NZXT's page and manual do not mention ECC.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only.

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Expansion slots

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	1	3	Chipset	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Slot table: 3 x PCI-E x16 slots. PCI_E1 is PCIe 5.0 x16, PCI_E2 is PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E3 is PCIe 4.0 x4. The CPU or chipset source comes from the UK store page. All three are full-length slots.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 (PCIe 4.0 x8 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400, PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8500 and 8300). PCI_E2 up to PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E3 up to PCIe 4.0 x4, both from the chipset. The pre-installed Wi-Fi module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot, which is not listed.

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Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	2	3	Chipset	1

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) and PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_2) in x2 mode. The manual puts the first on the CPU and the second on the chipset. The Key E M.2 socket for the Wi-Fi module is not stored.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, expansion slots: under CPU 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) in x16 mode. Under chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_2) in x2 mode, and a vertical Key E M.2 socket for a 2230 Wi-Fi/BT module. Igor's Lab reads the second slot as PCIe 4.0 x4 from its block diagram. The maker value is stored.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

3=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Rear USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when a device is installed in M.2_2. Setting M.2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns off the USB 40Gbps Type-C ports
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Storage table: M.2_1 and M.2_2 are PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_3 and M.2_4 are PCIe 4.0 x4, and the SATA mode row of every M.2 slot says N/A. Slot lengths, sources and lane sharing come from the UK store page.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2_1 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4, 22110 and 2280. M.2_2 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280 and 2260. M.2_3 and M.2_4 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280 and 2260. M.2_1 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8000 and M.2_2 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400 and unavailable on Ryzen 8500 and 8300. The USB 40Gbps Type-C ports and M.2_2 share PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth. Heatsinks are on all four slots per Wccftech and Club386.

BNZXT N9 X870E

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: M.2_1 type 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_2 to M.2_4 type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. Overview: dedicated heatsinks and thermal pads for all M.2 slots. The spec lists no SATA mode for the slots, so sata is false. The slot labels follow the manual (M2_1 to M2_4).2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, storage: M2_1 Key M type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 on the CPU. M2_2 to M2_4 Key M type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 under the chipset heading. No SATA mode is listed for any of the four slots.

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026SATA 6G (Qty): 4.

41Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: SATA 6Gb/s ports, 4.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, storage: 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.

Rear ports

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list and rear panel photo. The photo shows 2 audio jacks (line out and mic in). Counts come from the datasheet totals and the UK store page.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB ports totals: 2 USB 40Gbps (2 Type-C), 1 USB 20Gbps (1 Type-C), 3 USB 10Gbps (2 Type-A and 1 Type-C), 7 USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 8 USB 2.0. The 20 Gbps Type-C and the second set of 4 USB 5Gbps and 4 USB 2.0 ports are front panel headers. Datasheet generated 2026-02-26.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Back panel list: Clear CMOS, USB 10Gbps Type-A, USB 5Gbps Type-A, USB 2.0, 5G LAN, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, audio connectors, Flash BIOS, HDMI, USB 40Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type-A, optical S/PDIF out. Counts are from the USB table: 4 USB 2.0, 3 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 USB 10Gbps Type-C and 2 USB 40Gbps Type-C, all on the rear. The 2 Type-C DisplayPort USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 and need a CPU with integrated graphics, so dp_alt_mode is true. HDMI 2.1 FRL up to 8K 60 Hz, also graphics from the CPU only. The 40Gbps ports are USB4. MSI does not say Thunderbolt. The audio jack count of 2 is from the rear panel photo.

BNZXT N9 X870E

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	15	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	5	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table rear I/O: 2 USB 4, 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 USB 2.0, 1 RJ45, 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out. The 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports are Type-A because the rear panel shows eight Type-A ports and two Type-C. USB 2.0 is stored as 0.48 Gbps. The manual gives USB PD 3.0 up to 5 V at 3 A (15 W) on the USB4 ports and 5 GbE LAN. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and the two buttons are not ports.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, rear I/O: 2 x SMA antenna connectors, 2 x USB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s, USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A, 15 W), 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 x USB 2.0, Clear CMOS button, BIOS Flashback button, 1 x RJ45, line out, mic in, optical S/PDIF out. The graphics note says the USB4 ports show only the CPU's embedded graphics, up to 8K 30 Hz, which is why dp_alt_mode is true.

Rear USB ports

12=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

12=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

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No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	27
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	Not available	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	Not available	4	Not available

Source3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 4x USB 2.0 ports, 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C port. These are ports served by front panel headers. The number of headers is not stated, so count is left out. The 27 W for the Type-C port is from Tech-Critter.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Connector list: 4x USB 2.0 ports, 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C port. Conclusion list: 4x USB 2.0 (Front), 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front).6Reviewtech-critter.com/msimsi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Support for front USB Type-C with up to 27W fast charging. The review does not name the header speed, which comes from MSI's USB 20Gbps Type C port.

BNZXT N9 X870E

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: two USB 2.0 headers (up to 4 ports), two USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (up to 4 ports), one USB 3.2 Gen2x2 front panel header for USB Type-C. The manual's older text says USB 3.2 Gen 2 for the Type-C header. PC Unboxing and Igor's Lab both say 20 Gbps.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, internal I/O: 2 x USB 2.0 header (up to 4 ports), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (up to 4 ports), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel header (for USB Type-C). The Type-C header speed is stored as 20 Gbps, see the manufacturer page note.

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

83Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1 CPU fan, 1 PUMP_SYS fan and 6 system fans make 8 headers. The JAF_2 ARGB+FAN+USB2.0 header (EZ Conn) is a combination connector and is not counted.

51Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: 1 CPU_FAN, 1 AIO_PUMP and 3 SYS_FAN, all 4-pin. The two NZXT 8-pin PWM connectors carry fan power with RGB lines and are not counted.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, internal I/O: 1 x CPU_FAN, 1 x AIO_PUMP and 3 x SYS_FAN, all 4-pin. The 2 x NZXT 8-pin PWM connectors are combination connectors and are not counted.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

33Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2).

21Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: 2 x 5V ARGB LED connectors.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, internal I/O: 2 x 5V addressable RGB LED connectors.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

13Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1x RGB LED connector (JRGB).

01Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O has one NZXT RGB LED connector, which the manual calls a 5 V 4-pin LED header. There is no 12 V RGB header.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The NZXT RGB LED connector is a 5 V 4-pin LED header (up to 5V/3A, 15 W) and is not a 12 V RGB header. The internal connector list has no other RGB header.

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Realtek RTL81261Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026LAN Chip: 1x Realtek 8126 5G LAN. Stored as the chip family RTL8126.

Realtek RTL81262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LAN: 5 Gigabit LAN, Realtek RTL8126CG. Stored as the chip family without the suffix. Guru3D and Igor's Lab also read RTL8126-CG.3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Teardown: Realtek RTL8126, connected to the first chipset over PCIe Gen3.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi Module row: Wi-Fi 7. The UK store page says the module is pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7, with an M.2 Key E socket for a 2230 Wi-Fi/BT PCIe module and two SMA antenna connectors.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, wireless: 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 module, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi Module row: Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps. 6 GHz may depend on each country's rules.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, wireless: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

320MHz3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 20266GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.

160MHz2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, wireless: 160 MHz channel bandwidth with the 6 GHz band.

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth SPEC: Supports Bluetooth 5.4, MLO, 4KQAM. MSI says the version may be updated by the Wi-Fi chip vendor.

5.41Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth v5.4.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

Realtek ALC40803Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Audio: Realtek ALC4080 Codec, 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio.

Realtek ALC40821Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Realtek ALC4082 audio codec. PC Gamer and CGMagazine write ALC4080.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, audio: 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 audio codec).

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list item 8: Flash BIOS Button.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, rear I/O: 1 x BIOS Flashback button. The rear panel photo on NZXT's store page shows the button next to Clear CMOS.3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Teardown names a Flash Back chip next to the BIOS flash.

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list item 1: Clear CMOS Button.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Rear I/O: Clear CMOS button, quantity 1.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

Yes3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026LED FEATURE: 4x EZ Debug LED, 1x EZ Digit Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED. The EZ Digit Debug LED is MSI's two-digit POST display. Wccftech names it EZ Digi-DEBUG LED and Club386 an error code display.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: Digital Debug LED, plus 4 POST LEDs. Igor's Lab calls it a 2-digit debug display. The manual's connector legend says status codes used for troubleshooting.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, internal I/O: 1 x Digital Debug LED and 4 x POST LEDs. The connector legend names the Digital Debug LED as status codes used for troubleshooting.3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Page 1: a 2-digit debug LED display and four POST LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

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Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: Power button and Reset button on the board.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, internal I/O: 1 x Power button and 1 x Reset button.3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Page 1: power and reset buttons directly on the PCB.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

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Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

Yes6Reviewtech-critter.com/msimsi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2026-04-02: other quality-of-life touches include a pre-installed I/O shield, Clear CMOS button, EZ Debug LED, and EZ Wi-Fi antenna.

Yes3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Page 1 box contents: no I/O shield is included, since it is permanently integrated.

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Feature text for EZ PCIe Release (a button locks or unlocks the PCIe slot) and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (tool-less design for installing or removing the M.2 SSD and the shield). The EZ M.2 Clip II is named in the selling points of the spec sheet. Club386 says only two of the M.2 heatsinks are toolless and the large centre block needs a screwdriver. MSI's text is used. The Wi-Fi antenna connector type is not stated, so the push-on antenna option is not set.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release and EZ Antenna.

Tool-free M.2 latch1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: four M.2 slots, all with quick-release latches. The Wi-Fi antennas use SMA screw connectors, so the board has no push-on antenna connector.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

45.5°C5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table, stock settings: VRM temperature 45.5 C. Test system: Ryzen 9 9900X, Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black, Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-6400 32GB, Crucial T700 2TB, Radeon RX 7800 XT, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. The review's How we test page says temperatures are read with an infrared thermometer. The stress test, its duration, the sensor position and the ambient temperature are not stated. With Game Boost on the table shows 46.5 C. Tech-Critter reports 64 C by HWiNFO64 with a Ryzen 9 9950X, Wccftech shows 56 C in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Their methods differ, so they are not stored.

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Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

129W5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption idle 129 W. The meter is not named and the whole-system reading is assumed from the table title. Same test system as the VRM result. Wccftech shows 105 W in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D and an RTX 4090.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

303W5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption load 303 W. The load test is not named. The same table shows 379 W with Game Boost on, which tunes Precision Boost Overdrive for the CPU. The graphics card is not stated as loaded. Wccftech shows 362 W in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

Quick installation guide, Cable sticker sheet, EZ Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 plate screw, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 2 x SATA cables, EZ Front Panel cable4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Unboxing page: Quick Installation Guide, Cable Sticker sheet, a flyer, EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, M.2 Plate Screw, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), two SATA Cables and an EZ Front Panel cable. This is the reviewer's list. MSI's box content list is empty on its pages. The flyer is left out.

4 x SATA cables (2 x 90°, 2 x 180°), 2 x wireless antennas, 2 x NZXT 8-pin splitter cables, User manual1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Page: SATA cables (2 x 90°, 2 x 180°) x4, wireless antenna x2, NZXT 8-pin splitter, user manual. The manual and Igor's Lab give two splitter cables.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents: motherboard, SATA cables (2 x 90°, 2 x 180°), wireless antenna x2, NZXT 8-pin splitter x2.

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Product page

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI8Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFIRead 14 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.

nzxt.com/product/n9-x870e1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI spec sheet, 2 pages, English (US) version, printed with the date 2026-10-14.

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Manual

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cdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdf2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026NZXT digital manual, file dated 2024-12-10 (v1), multi-language, 3 pages. It is linked from the N9 X870E downloads page on support.nzxt.com, which blocks agents.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026Warranty duration 36 months, direct, on this UK page. The EU MSI store lists 3 years for the PZ model.

3years1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Warranty 3 years, US store page.

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