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ATX motherboard in black with silver heatsinks, boxed CPU beside it

MSI

MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI + Ryzen 7 9700X Combo AMD motherboard

SKU CH-6ZGT-966AC

AM5 motherboard and 8-core 16-thread Ryzen 7 9700X CPU bundle with 80A VRM, DDR5 up to 8400 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, four M.2 slots, USB 40G, 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel
  • ECC SupportedNon-ECC

CPU +R7 9700X

  • Ready-to-build combo with Ryzen 7 9700X CPU
  • 80A SPS VRM powers 8 cores up to 5.5 GHz boost
  • DDR5 memory runs at 8400 MT/s on four 288-pin slots
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus two Gen5 M.2 sockets up to 128 GB/s
  • Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel and 5G LAN for 5.8 Gbps wireless

Combo for AM5 builds

This bundle pairs the MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor. The CPU delivers 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture with a max boost clock of 5.5 GHz. The board uses the AMD X870 chipset and supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four 288-pin slots running dual-channel. It is aimed at builders who want a ready-matched platform for gaming and heavy multitasking.

Installation highlights and common issues

The board includes an EZ PCIe Release button that lets you unlock the primary x16 slot with a single press, making graphics card swaps straightforward. Four M.2 slots are onboard, with two wired to the CPU for PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds supporting 2280 and 2260 drives, and two more from the chipset. A 40 Gbps USB4 port is built in. Builders should verify cooler clearance around the extended PWM heatsink and ensure the 80 A SPS VRM power connectors are fully seated.

Sustained-load behaviour

The extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design are engineered to keep the 80 A SPS VRM stable during prolonged workloads, allowing the processor to maintain high frequencies without throttling. The 5 Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 7 with a 320 MHz channel provide consistent network throughput for long transfers or streaming sessions. Realtek ALC4080 audio delivers 7.1 channel output for extended gaming or content creation sessions.

Highlights

  • Ready-to-build combo with Ryzen 7 9700X CPU
  • 80A SPS VRM powers 8 cores up to 5.5 GHz boost
  • DDR5 memory runs at 8400 MT/s on four 288-pin slots
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus two Gen5 M.2 sockets up to 128 GB/s
  • Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel and 5G LAN for 5.8 Gbps wireless

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI+R7 9700X
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
PCI Express 5.0 x16PCI_E1 slot (From CPU) Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16
PCI Express x4PCI_E3 slot (From Chipset X870) Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
PCI Express x1PCI_E2 slot (From Chipset X870) Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2M2_1 slot (From CPU)
- Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4
- Supports 2280/110 storage devices
M2_2 slot (From CPU)
- Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4
- Supports 2260/80 storage devices
M2_3 slot (From Chipset)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2
- Supports 2260/80 storage devices
M2_4 slot (From Chipset)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
- Supports 2260/80 storage devices
* The M2_2 slot will be unavailable when using Ryzen 5 8500G processor.
** PCI_E3 slot will run at x2 speed when installing device in the M2_3 slot
SATA RAIDSupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC4080
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8126-VB
Max LAN Speed5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports1 x Flash BIOS button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A (From CPU)
1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A (From X870 chipset)
1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C (From X870 chipset)
2 x USB 40Gbps Type-C (From ASM4242)
3 x USB 5Gbps Type-A (From GL3523)
4 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports (From GL850)
1 x 5Gbps LAN (RJ45) port
2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
2 x audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
Onboard USBAMD X870 Chipset
- 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port with Power Delivery Supports up to 27W fast charging
- 2 x USB 5Gbps connectors Supports additional 4 USB 5Gbps ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 connectors Supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan Connectors
- 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
- 6x 4-pin system fan connectors
- 1x 4-pin water-pump/ system fan connector
- 1x EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2 with 11-Pin)
System Connectors
- 1x Front panel audio connector
- 2x System panel connectors
- 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
- 1x TPM module connector
Jumpers
- 1x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1x OC safe boot BIOS jumper
Form FactorATX
LED Lighting1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector
3 x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors
4 x EZ Debug LED
1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
1 x EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2 with 11-Pin)
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Power Connector (ATX_PWR)
2 x 8-pin Power Connector (CPU_PWR)
1 x 8-pin Power Connector (PCIE_PWR)
BIOS Feature1x 256 Mb flash
UEFI AMI BIOS
ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.7
Multi-language
SoftwareDrivers
MSI Center
Acrobat
Adobe Creative Cloud
AIDA64 Extreme-MSI Edition
CPU-Z MSI GAMING
MSI App Player (BlueStacks)
Norton 360
FeaturesMSI Center Features
- MSI AI Engine
- Game Highlights
- Frozr AI Cooling
- Hardware Monitoring
- Live Update
- MSI Companion
- System Diagnosis
- Cooling Wizard
- LAN Manager
- Mystic Light
- Ambient Link
- True Color
- User Scenario
- Super Charger +
Thermal Features
- K7 MOSFET thermal pad / K5 Extra choke pad
- Extended Heatsink Design
- Fan headers (CPU + Combo+PUMP + SYSTEM)
- M.2 Shield Frozr
Performance
- Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E Slot / M.2
- Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E Slot / M.2
- Front USB Type-C
- USB with PD
- Supplemental PCIe Power Connector
- Core Boost
- Dual CPU Power
- Memor

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Questions about this item

How can I verify the 80A SPS VRM is delivering stable power to the Ryzen 7 9700X after assembly?

Enter the BIOS hardware monitor and confirm the CPU core voltage remains steady under load; the board's extended PWM heatsink is designed to keep the 8-core 16-thread processor running at its 5.5 GHz max boost clock without throttling.

Which components are included in the combo and what must I purchase separately to complete the build?

The box contains the MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard and the Ryzen 7 9700X CPU; you still need to add DDR5 memory modules up to 256 GB total, M.2 storage drives for the four onboard slots, a graphics card for the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, a power supply, and a chassis.

How do I decide between the four M.2 connectors when installing my storage drives?

Use the two CPU-linked slots (M2_1 supporting 2280/110 and M2_2 supporting 2260/80) for PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe drives to get maximum throughput; the remaining chipset-connected slots operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds and are ideal for additional high-capacity drives.

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