MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX WiFi PZ AM5 ATX Motherboard
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MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX WiFi PZ AM5 ATX Motherboard
The MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX WiFi PZ AM5 ATX Motherboard is built for gamers and PC builders who want a stable, feature-rich foundation without sacrificing DIY accessibility. It pairs Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, USB 40Gbps, and PCIe 5.0 connectivity with AMD Ryzen 9000 series support and EZ DIY tools designed to make the build process straightforward.
Why this product
Wi-Fi 7 with tri-band 6GHz support
The pre-installed wireless module supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands with 320MHz channel width, MU-MIMO TX/RX, and speeds up to 5.8Gbps — alongside Bluetooth 5.4.
5G wired LAN for high-speed networking
A Realtek 8126 5G LAN controller provides a wired connection well beyond standard gigabit, suitable for bandwidth-heavy workloads and low-latency gaming.
USB 40Gbps via dual Type-C ports
Two rear USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports deliver the fastest USB throughput available, with additional USB 20Gbps and USB 10Gbps ports rounding out the rear panel.
PCIe 5.0 for GPU and dual M.2 slots
The board provides a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the GPU and two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots from the CPU, alongside two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots from the chipset — four M.2 slots total.
14+2+1 power system with 80A SPS
The Duet Rail Power System uses dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, an 8-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz copper, and 7W/mK thermal pads to sustain stable power delivery under load.
DDR5 support up to 8400+ MT/s (OC)
Four DDR5 UDIMM slots support up to 256GB of memory, with JEDEC speeds from 4800–5600 MT/s and overclocked profiles reaching 8400+ MT/s via MSI Memory Boost technology.
- ChipsetAMD X870E
- SocketAM5
- Form FactorATX
- Memory4x DDR5 UDIMM, up to 256GB
- WirelessWi-Fi 7, up to 5.8Gbps, 6GHz (320MHz)
- LAN5G (Realtek 8126)
- USB2x USB4 40Gbps Type-C
- M.2 Slots4x (2x PCIe 5.0, 2x PCIe 4.0)
- SKUMSI-7240
- EAN4711377391283
- Compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors via the AM5 socket.
- Supports DDR5 UDIMM memory only — up to four sticks and a maximum of 256GB total capacity.
- ATX form factor (243.84mm × 304.8mm) — fits standard ATX and larger cases.
- Windows 11 64-bit is the officially supported operating system; other OS compatibility is not stated by MSI.
- Does not support DDR4 memory — DDR4 DIMMs are physically and electrically incompatible with this board.
- Not compatible with Intel processors or any AMD socket other than AM5.
Best for
- AMD Ryzen 9000 platform builders who want the full range of PCIe 5.0, USB4, and Wi-Fi 7 features available on the X870E chipset.
- Network-intensive users who benefit from both 5G wired LAN and Wi-Fi 7 tri-band wireless without adding separate expansion cards.
- High-capacity storage builds requiring four M.2 slots (two Gen 5, two Gen 4) plus four SATA 6G ports simultaneously.
- DIY-focused builders who appreciate EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ Debug LEDs, Flash BIOS Button, and the included EZ Front Cable for simplified assembly.
- Content creators and AI-PC users who need USB4 40Gbps external connectivity and DisplayPort 1.4 output alongside dual Type-C USB4 display ports.
Trade-offs
- Intel platform users — this board uses the AM5 socket and is entirely incompatible with Intel CPUs.
- DDR4 memory owners — the board supports DDR5 only; existing DDR4 kits cannot be reused.
- Small form factor or Micro-ATX builds — at full ATX dimensions it will not fit compact cases designed for smaller motherboard standards.
- Linux or non-Windows users who require vendor-confirmed OS support — MSI only officially lists Windows 11 64-bit compatibility.
MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ 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 battlefield of AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors.
The MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ is a back-connect motherboard that delivers cutting-edge connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, high-speed USB, PCIe 5.0, and M.2 Gen5. Designed for AI-PCs and EZ DIY, it's a top X870E ATX motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU.
A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ is ready to deliver the world-class memory performance.
OPTIMAL EFFICIENCY
14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System 80A SPS
Extended Heatsink Design EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II
8-Layer Server-Grade with 2oz Copper PCB
Heatsink with 7W/mK Thermal Pads
Pump Fan Support
Enlarged Chipset Heatsink: The enlarged heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and capable of maintaining high efficiency of heat dissipation.
TRILINK
2x Lightning Gen 5 M.2 — 128 Gbps
Lightning Gen 4 M.2 — 64 Gbps
64MB BIOS | LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E | LANES OPTIMIZED | PCIe SUPPLEMENTAL POWER | USB4 | SUPER CHARGER +
Optimized PCIe Lane Bifurcation
Up to 24 native PCIe 5.0 Lanes From Ryzen 9000 & 7000 CPUs
PCIe 5.0 x4 for M.2 SSD
PCIe 5.0 x16 for GPU
PCIe 5.0 x4 for M.2 SSD
2.5x Power Excursion | ATX 3.1 ready | PCIe 5.1 ready | Ready for AI PC
General
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| CPU Support | AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop, Socket AM5 |
| Form Factor | ATX, 243.84mm × 304.8mm |
| Operating System | Windows 11 64-bit |
Networking
| Wired LAN | 1x Realtek 8126 5G LAN |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11), 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz (320MHz) |
| Max Wireless Speed | Up to 5.8Gbps |
| MU-MIMO | TX/RX |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Wireless Module Slot | M.2 Key-E (pre-installed) |
Ports & Power
| USB 40Gbps | 2x Type-C (USB4) |
|---|---|
| USB 20Gbps | 1x Type-C |
| USB 10Gbps | 3x (2x Type-A + 1x Type-C) |
| USB 5Gbps | 7x Type-A |
| USB 2.0 | 8x |
| Display Output | 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz); 2x USB Type-C DisplayPort 1.4 / USB4 (4K 120Hz) |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080, 7.1-Channel, up to 32-bit/384kHz, S/PDIF output |
| CPU Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin (CPU_PWR) |
| PCIe Supplemental Power | 1x 8-pin (PCIE_PWR) |
Physical
| Dimensions | 243.84mm × 304.8mm |
|---|---|
| PCB Layers | 8-layer, 2oz copper, server-grade |
| PCIe Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| M.2 Slots | 4x (M.2_1 & M.2_2: PCIe 5.0 x4 from CPU; M.2_3 & M.2_4: PCIe 4.0 x4 from Chipset) |
| SATA Ports | 4x SATA 6G |
| Memory Slots | 4x DDR5 UDIMM, max 256GB, up to 8400+ MT/s (OC) |
| Power System | 14+2+1 Duet Rail, 80A SPS |
| BIOS | 64MB |
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