MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR5 AMD Motherboard

Features

MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors

Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 8400+ MT/s (OC)

Ultra Performance: 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material

Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II are built for high performance system and non-stop experience

EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release and EZ Antenna

Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2

Ultra Connect: USB4 and 5G LAN with Wi-Fi 7 Solution - the latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission

Audio Boost 5: Reward your ears with studio-grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience

MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI 

is designed for gamers with a stable, durable and DIY friendly foundation for their PC builds. Coming up with true Wi-Fi 7 solution, 5G LAN, USB 40Gbps, PCIe 5.0 solutions, Supplemental PCIe Power, and exclusive EZ DIY features, it's ready for the battlefied of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 series processors.

The MSI ARSENAL GAMING (MAG) series is engineered to give gamers the edge they need to dominate on the virtual battlefield. Inspired by the rugged durability and unwavering reliability of military-grade equipment, the MAG series is built to provide an unwavering defense in every gaming scenario.However, MAG isn't just about performance; it's a design language that conveys ruggedness and toughness, embodying the very essence of the MAG style. For gamers who are determined to dominate their digital battlegrounds, the MAG series is here to stand with you, establishing the ultimate defense.

PROTECTION

14+2+1 DRPS POWER DESIGN

Unleash and sustain maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of 14+2+1 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and 80A Smart Power Stage, MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

BUILD FOR THE MOST ADVANCED PC FOR GAMING AND CREATING

When only the fastest will do, an AMD X800-series motherboard delivers. With USB 4.0 onboard along with robust overclocking1 capabilities, featuring faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support, AMD EXPO™ technology and PCIe® 5.0 support for both graphics and NVMe, you can play the most demanding games and deliver your biggest projects with the revolutionary performance of an AMD X800-series motherboard and AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors.

Specifications

Chipset : AMD X870

CPU

Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors

Socket AM5

Memory

4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB

Memory Support DDR5 8400+(OC)/ 8200+(OC)/ 8000+(OC)/ 7800(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MT/s

Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency:

• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8400+ 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 4800+ MT/s

Supports AMD POR Speed and JEDEC Speed

Supports Memory Overclocking and AMD EXPO™

Supports Dual-Channel mode

Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory

Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only*

CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency may vary by CPU series, with manual overclocking available after boot. Certain CPUs may fail to boot, but future BIOS updates will improve compatibility.

• The DIMM slots on this motherboard have double-sided latches.

• Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.

Onboard Graphics

1x HDMI™

Support HDMI™ 2.1 FRL, maximum resolution of 8K 60Hz*

2x Type-C DisplayPort

USB4® port, supporting DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 over USB Type-C, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*

Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Slot

3x PCI-E x16 slot

PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)

PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)

PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)

PCI_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)

PCI_E3 slot will run at x2 speed when installing device in the M2_3 slot. You can switch PCI_E3 slot to x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the M2_3 slot

Audio

Realtek® ALC4080 Codec

7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio

Supports up to 32-bit/384kHz playback on front panel

Supports S/PDIF output

Storage

4x M.2

M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices

M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices

M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 , supports 2280/2260 devices

M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices

The M2_2 slot will be unavailable when using Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processors.

USB 40Gbps Type-C ports on the back panel and M2_2 slot share PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when a device is installed in the M2_2 slot. You can switch M2_2 to PCIe 5.0 x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the USB 40Gbps Type-C ports

PCI_E3 slot will run at x2 speed when installing device in the M2_3 slot. You can switch PCI_E3 slot to x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the M2_3 slot.

Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions

Multi-GPU : AMD MULTI-GPU Support

RAID

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

USB

4x USB 2.0 (Rear)

4x USB 2.0 (Front)

3x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)

4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)

2x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)

1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)

1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front)

2x USB 40Gbps Type C (Rear)

LAN : Realtek® 8126-CG 5G LAN

Internal IO

1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)

2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)

1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)

1x CPU Fan

1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)

6x System Fan

1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2)

2x Front Panel (JFP)

1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)

1x Front Audio (JAUD)

3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)

1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)

1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)

4x USB 2.0 ports

4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports

1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports

WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH

Wi-Fi 7

The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot

Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps

Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be

Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM

6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.

The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.

LED FEATURE

4x EZ Debug LED

1x EZ Digit Debug LED

OPERATING SYSTEM : Support for Windows® 11 64-bit

PCB Info : ATX 304.8mmx243.84mmSupport for Windows® 11 64-bit