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MSI MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI

MSIGaming motherboard

MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI

Released December 2025.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 2026Geizhals has listed the board since 2025-12-18. Club386 reviewed it on 2025-11-26 before MSI had published a price. The month is approximate. Last checked 16 October 2026.

CPU socket
AM5
Chipset
AMD X870E
Form factor
ATX
M.2 slots
3

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Ports

  • USB-C USB4
  • USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • 2 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 2 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 4 USB-A USB 2.0
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • 3 3.5 mm audio
  • USB-C header
  • 2 USB 3 header (19-pin)
  • 3 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)

All specs

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General

Series
MAG1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026The cover reads MAG Series Motherboard.
Model numbers
MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI, 7E70-016R1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026The cover names MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI. The part number 7E70-016R is from Geizhals and the retailers it lists. The sibling MAG X870E GAMING MAX WIFI (911-7E86-001) is a different board with 12+2+1 power stages and a 2.9 Gbps Wi-Fi module, so its codes are not used.3Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026Item details: Model Number X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 2026Retailers listed on Geizhals sell the board as part number 7E70-016R.
GTIN / EAN
4711377406727, 8241424485713Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026Item details: UPC 824142448571.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 2026The Geizhals page carries EAN 4711377406727, the same as BuildCores.5Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/k8i4mblgd/MSI-MAG-X870E-GAMING-PLUS-MAX-WIFIRead 14 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 824142448571 and EAN 4711377406727 (and 0824142448571).
Announced
Not available
Status
Available4Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 202618 offers on 2026-10-14.5Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/k8i4mblgd/MSI-MAG-X870E-GAMING-PLUS-MAX-WIFIRead 14 October 2026In stock at Amazon, Walmart and Newegg on 2026-10-14.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available
Segment
Gaming8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review calls MAG the MSI Arsenal Gaming tier and the board an entry-level enthusiast motherboard. Geizhals lists the segment as Mainstream and is not used.
Board revision
Not available

Platform

CPU socket
AM51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Chipset
AMD X870E1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series desktop processors, socket AM5. The manual refers to msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-14.
CPU overclocking
Yes10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD's chipset page says an AMD X870E motherboard has robust overclocking capabilities. The FPS Review says the BIOS offers manual CPU and memory overclocking and MSI OC Engine BCLK tuning. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Board

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Form factor
ATX1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 20: ATX Form Factor, 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).
Board dimensions
Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 20: 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).
PCB layers
88Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2026-02-24, features page: the PCB is 8 layered, server grade with 2 oz inlaid copper. The manual lists a 2oz copper thickened PCB without a layer count.
Back-connect design
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026The page 27 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.
RGB lighting on the board
No8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026There are no RGBs on this board, but several headers are available. Club386 also says there is no RGB lighting.

Power delivery

Power stage layout
14+2+13Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026From the manufacturer: Digital PWM IC 14 Phase Duet Rail Power System (60A / SPS), 2 Phase SOC Power, 1 Phase MISC Power. Reviews write it as 14+2+1.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: VRM 14+2+1, 60A.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
143Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026From the manufacturer: Ultra Power, 14 DRPS with 60A SPS. Geizhals lists 14 Vcore stages (7 doubled phases).
Vcore power stage rating
60A3Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026From the manufacturer: 60A SPS. The Guru3D news post and Club386 also say 60A.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The text says 14+2+1 power phases with 60A per phase.9Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-adds-64mb-bios-and-oc-engineRead 14 October 2026News post of 2026-03-30: a 14+2+1 phase VRM configuration using 60A Smart Power Stages.
VRM controller
Not available
CPU power connectors
8+8 pin1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: 2x 8-pin +12V power connectors (CPU_PWR1~2) and the 24-pin ATX main power connector.
Extra slot power connector
Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19 and page 44: 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1).

Memory

Memory type
DDR51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Memory slots
41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Max memory
256GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: 4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 256GB.
Max memory speed (overclocked)
8,200MT/s3Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026Features and specs: Memory Clock Speed 8200 MHz. The title says DDR5 Memory Boost (up to 8200+ MT/s OC). The text names no CPU family and no module setup. Geizhals lists max. DDR5-8200 OC. Club386 says one stick runs 8,200 MT/s and a dual-channel pair up to 6,400 MT/s.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: max. OC speed 8,200MT/s. One stick runs 8,200 MT/s and a dual-channel pair up to 6,400 MT/s per the text.
ECC memory
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory.
CUDIMM support
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: supports CUDIMM, clock driver bypass mode only. POR boot frequency and support vary by CPU series.

Expansion slots

Expansion slots
Physical slotElectrical lanesPCIe generationConnected toCount
PCIe x16165CPU1
PCIe x1644Chipset1
PCIe x1613Chipset1
PCIe x113Chipset1
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17 and page 32: PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU with Ryzen 9000/7000 (PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4 with some Ryzen 8000), PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 x4, PCI_E4 PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E2 PCIe 3.0 x1, all from the X870E chipset. The spec lists three PCIe x16 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E3, PCI_E4) and one PCIe x1 slot (PCI_E2). Geizhals and the FPS Review list the same slots.
Full-length PCIe slots
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5

Storage

M.2 storage slots
SlotPCIe generationPCIe lanesConnected toLongest driveTakes SATA drivesHeatsink
M2_154CPUM.2 2280NoYes
M2_244ChipsetM.2 2280NoYes
M2_344ChipsetM.2 22110NoYes
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: M2_1 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000, 2260/2280. M2_2 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280. M2_3 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/22110. No slot lists an M.2 SATA mode, so sata is false. The manual states no shared lanes, so the shares_lanes_with cells are empty. Heatsinks: pages 35-41 show the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink on all three slots, and Club386 and the FPS Review say all three slots have heatsinks.
M.2 slots
3
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
SATA ports
41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from the X870E chipset).

Rear ports

Rear ports
TypeVersionCountMax link rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
USB-CUSB4140USB4Yes
USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2120Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 2210Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 125Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 2.040.48Not availableNot available
HDMIHDMI 2.11Not availableNot availableNot available
Ethernet (RJ45)Not available15Not availableNot available
3.5 mm audioNot available3Not availableNot availableNot available
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pages 19 and 23: 1 HDMI, 1 USB 40Gbps Type-C (from ASM4242, supports DisplayPort over USB Type-C), 1 USB 20Gbps Type-C, 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 2 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4 USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 5Gbps LAN, 2 Wi-Fi antenna connectors, 3 audio jacks and the Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS buttons. The manual calls the 40Gbps port USB4, not Thunderbolt. HDMI is HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz). The USB4 port supports DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 over USB Type-C. Video output needs a CPU with integrated graphics. Geizhals lists two USB4 ports, which the manual and three reviews contradict.
Rear USB ports
10
Rear USB-C ports
2
Fastest rear USB port
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
No

Internal connectors

Internal USB headers
HeaderMax data rate (Gbps)HeadersFront ports served
USB-C header1011
USB 3 header (19-pin)524
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)0.4836
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C front panel port, 2x USB 5Gbps connectors for 4 ports and 3x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 ports.
Front USB-C header speed
10Gbps
Fan headers
81Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: 1x 4-pin CPU fan, 1x 4-pin water-pump/system fan and 6x 4-pin system fan connectors. The EZ Conn-Header (JAF_1) is not counted.
ARGB headers
31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: 3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors.
RGB headers
11Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector.

Networking

Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81261Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 1x Realtek 8126VB 5Gbps LAN controller. The suffix VB is left out.
Ethernet ports
1
Ethernet speed
5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: the wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot, and the back panel has 2 antenna connectors.
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps.
Max Wi-Fi channel width
320MHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 320MHz.9Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-adds-64mb-bios-and-oc-engineRead 14 October 2026Integrated Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel support and Bluetooth 5.4.
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Bluetooth
5.41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: Bluetooth 5.4. The manual says the version may be updated and refers to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor.

Audio

Audio codec
Realtek ALC8971Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio.
DAC chip
Not available

Features

BIOS flashback
Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pages 19 and 23: Flash BIOS button on the back panel, with the Flash BIOS port.
Clear CMOS button (rear)
Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pages 19 and 23: Clear CMOS button on the back panel.
POST code display
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19 and page 56: 4x EZ Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED. No two-digit display.8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026No debug digital outputs. A set of debug LEDs is on the board.
Power button on the board
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specifications, special features and onboard LED pages list no power or reset button on the board. The FPS Review says the board has no power buttons.8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026You won't find any debug digital outputs or power buttons.
Dual BIOS
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 20: BIOS is 1x 512 Mb flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.
Pre-installed I/O shield
Yes4Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 2026Feature list: I/O-Blende integriert (integrated I/O shield). The FPS Review says the case bracket is preinstalled.8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The case bracket is preinstalled.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 21 DIY Friendly: EZ PCIe Release. Pages 35-41: the Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink on M2_1 and the EZ M.2 Clip II. The M2_2 and M2_3 steps loosen screws on their M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks. Page 26 says to connect the antenna cables tight to the Wi-Fi connectors, and Geizhals lists RP-SMA connectors, so the push-on antenna option is not set although Club386 calls the connection plug and play.

Measured

VRM temperature under CPU load
37.5°C7Measurementclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: VRM temperature 37.5 C at stock. 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. The MEG X870E Godlike got 41 C in the same table.
Power draw idle
85W7Measurementclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption idle 85 W. The meter is not named and the whole-system reading is assumed from the table title. Same test system as the VRM result.
Power draw CPU stress
248W7Measurementclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption load 248 W. The load test is not named. The same table shows the load rising from 248 W to 332 W with Game Boost, which tunes Precision Boost Overdrive for the CPU. The graphics card is not stated as loaded.

In the box

In the box
1x Motherboard, 1x Quick installation guide, 1x European Union Regulatory Notices, 2x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1x EZ Front Panel Cable, 1x 1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable (V1), 1x EZ Wi-Fi antenna, 2x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 22 package contents.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years3Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026Item details: Warranty Description 3 Years. The FPS Review also says three years. Geizhals lists 3 Jahre.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 2026Garantie 3 Jahre.

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