MSI
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI + Ryzen 5 9600X AMD motherboard combo
AM5 motherboard and 6-core Zen 5 CPU bundle supports DDR5 up to 8400 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN and 7.1 audio
- CPU Socket TypeAM5
- ChipsetAMD B850
- Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory StandardUp to DDR5 8400+ MT/s (OC)
- Maximum Memory Supported256GB
- Channel SupportedDual Channel
- Ready-to-build AM5 combo with Ryzen 5 9600X included
- 80A SPS VRM delivers stable power for 6-core 12-thread CPU
- DDR5 memory boost up to 8400 MT/s overclocked speed
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus two CPU-attached M.2 Gen5 drives
- Wi-Fi 7 320 MHz channel plus 5G LAN and 7.1 audio
Combo for AM5 builders
This bundle pairs the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor. The six-core, twelve-thread CPU reaches a 5.4 GHz max boost clock on the Zen 5 architecture. The board supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series chips in the AM5 socket, targeting gamers and content creators who want a ready-to-run platform.
PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 limits
The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and two CPU-attached M.2 sockets run at Gen 5 speeds, while a chipset M.2 slot is limited to PCIe 4.0 x2. Populating the third M.2 slot forces the second x4 slot to x2 unless the BIOS setting is changed. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256 GB; overclocked speeds reach 8400 MT/s with one single-rank DIMM per channel, dropping to 6400 MT/s with dual-rank modules.
Tool-free install and common issues
EZ PCIe Release and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II let you swap graphics cards and SSDs without tools. Builders must remember to enable the 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 antennas in the I/O shield, and to check the BIOS for the PCIe lane trade-off when using three M.2 drives. Memory training at 8400 MT/s can require multiple cold boots with certain kits.
Highlights
- Ready-to-build AM5 combo with Ryzen 5 9600X included
- 80A SPS VRM delivers stable power for 6-core 12-thread CPU
- DDR5 memory boost up to 8400 MT/s overclocked speed
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus two CPU-attached M.2 Gen5 drives
- Wi-Fi 7 320 MHz channel plus 5G LAN and 7.1 audio
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI+R5 9600X |
| CPU Socket Type | AM5 |
| Chipset | AMD B850 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR5) |
| Memory Standard | Up to DDR5 8400+ MT/s (OC) |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 256GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| ECC Supported | Non-ECC |
| Memory Feature | Memory Support DDR5 8400 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 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 |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) |
| PCI Express x4 | PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) *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 |
| PCI Express x1 | PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| 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 *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 |
| SATA RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek 8126VB |
| Max LAN Speed | 5Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 be |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Onboard USB | 4 x USB 2.0 ports 4 x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1 x USB 20Gbps Type C ports |
| Other Connectors | 1 x CPU Fan 1 x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan) 6 x System Fan 1 x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2) 2 x Front Panel (JFP) 1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1 x Front Audio (JAUD) 3 x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1 x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1 x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| LED Lighting | 4 x EZ Debug LED 1 x EZ Memory Detection LED |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1 x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin) |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 64-bit |
Questions about this item
Will the Ryzen 5 9600X fit this board without a BIOS update?
The combo ships with the CPU already paired to an AM5 socket B850 board, so it works out of the box.
What DDR5 speed can I run with four populated slots?
With two DIMMs per channel the board supports up to 6400 MT/s when overclocked.
Can I use a PCIe 5.0 graphics card and two PCIe 5.0 M.2 drives at full speed simultaneously?
Yes, the primary x16 slot and the first two M.2 slots are wired to the CPU for Gen 5 operation.
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