MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard - Black | MOT-MSI-04359

The MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD X870 chipset, tailored for gamers and PC builders seeking a powerful, reliable platform for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. Designed with performance and efficiency in mind, it supports the latest DDR5 memory (up to 256GB, DDR5-8200+ OC) and offers extensive tuning capabilities through AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles.

Power delivery is handled by a robust 14-phase Duet Rail VRM with 60A Smart Power Stages and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, ensuring system stability even under heavy load. For thermal management, MSI includes large heatsinks, M.2 Shield Frozr II for SSDs, and Smart Fan 6 technology that supports hybrid fan headers and multiple thermal sensors.

The board features three M.2 slots—one PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4—alongside four SATA 6Gb/s ports, offering a flexible mix of high-speed and traditional storage options. GPU connectivity is supported via a reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, suitable for the latest graphics cards. HDMI 2.1 provides integrated graphics output at up to 4K resolution.

For networking, the motherboard includes ultra-fast 5GbE LAN and onboard Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring high bandwidth and low-latency wireless communication. The rear I/O includes dual USB4 Type-C ports, and the front panel supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for 20Gb/s high-speed connections.

DIY builders benefit from MSI’s EZ-Latch Plus and Click features, allowing tool-free installation of GPUs and M.2 drives. The board also includes onboard debug LEDs for easy troubleshooting and MSI Center software for system control and firmware updates.

Overall, the MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI provides a well-balanced mix of next-gen performance, connectivity, and user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for high-performance gaming and productivity builds.