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ATX motherboard, black PCB with silver heatsinks, AM5 socket, four DDR5 slots, three M.2 covers, rear I/O shield attached

MSI

MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI AMD motherboard

SKU CH-0G5F-M8WBS

ATX board for AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 CPUs with DDR5 to 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16 and Gen 5 M.2, 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and USB4

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel
  • ECC SupportedNon-ECC
  • Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors with AM5 socket
  • DDR5 memory up to 8200 MT/s overclocked across four slots for 256 GB maximum
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot plus Gen 5 x4 M.2 from CPU for fastest storage
  • Realtek 8126VB 5G LAN with Wi-Fi 7 and USB4 for high-speed connectivity
  • 14+2+1 Duet Rail power system with dual 8-pin CPU connectors and extended heatsinks for sustained loads

Socket AM5 platform

The MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series desktop processors. It provides four DDR5 slots supporting up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode, with JEDEC speeds from 4800 to 5600 MT/s and overclocked headroom to 8200 MT/s on Ryzen 9000 CPUs. The board uses a 14+2+1 Duet Rail power system with dual 8-pin CPU connectors and an 8-layer PCB for stable delivery.

PCIe 5.0 and fast storage

The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at Gen 5.0 from the CPU, while the top M.2 socket connects directly to the CPU at PCIe 5.0 x4 for 2280 or 2260 drives. Two further M.2 sockets come from the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4, accepting lengths up to 22110. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports are available, and RAID 0 or 1 can be configured across M.2 NVMe devices. Networking uses a Realtek 5G LAN controller alongside Wi-Fi 7, plus a USB4 port for high-speed peripherals.

Gamers and builders wanting modern I/O

This board suits PC gamers and enthusiasts who want PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage, 5 GbE wired networking, Wi-Fi 7 and USB4 on a mainstream X870 platform. The EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ PCIe Clip II and EZ Antenna simplify assembly. Users needing ECC memory, workstation-class audio or more than three M.2 sockets should evaluate alternative models.

Highlights

  • Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors with AM5 socket
  • DDR5 memory up to 8200 MT/s overclocked across four slots for 256 GB maximum
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot plus Gen 5 x4 M.2 from CPU for fastest storage
  • Realtek 8126VB 5G LAN with Wi-Fi 7 and USB4 for high-speed connectivity
  • 14+2+1 Duet Rail power system with dual 8-pin CPU connectors and extended heatsinks for sustained loads

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelX870 GAMING PLUS WIFI
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
Memory FeatureMemory Support DDR5 8200 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Ryzen 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8200+ 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 CPU
PCI Express 5.0 x16PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI Express x4PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
PCI Express x1PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
Other SlotsPCI_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_E4 slot will run at x2 speed when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_3 slot.
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.23x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 22110/2280 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2, supports 2280/2260 devices
M2_1 slot
- Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen 8000 Series processors)
*Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
SATA RAIDSupports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC897
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8126VB 5G LAN
Max LAN Speed5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports1 x Clear CMOS Button
2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A
2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A
4 x USB 2.0
1 x 5G LAN
2 x Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
3 x Audio connectors
1 x Flash BIOS Button
1 x HDMI
1 x USB 40Gbps Type-C
1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C
Onboard USB4 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1 x USB 10Gbps Type C ports
Other Connectors1 x CPU Fan
1 x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
6 x System Fan
1 x EZ Conn-header (JAF_1)
2 x Front Panel (JFP)
1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1 x Front Audio (JAUD)
1 x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
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 FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1 x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
Windows 11Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Questions about this item

What are the dimensions and form factor of the MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard?

This is an ATX motherboard, so it requires a case that supports the standard ATX form factor and mounting hole pattern.

How do I install the CPU power cables and what is a common mistake?

Connect both 8-pin CPU power connectors to the board; a frequent error is leaving the second connector unplugged, which can limit power delivery to the 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System.

Which M.2 slots support PCIe 5.0 and what heatsink hardware is used?

The M.2_1 slot from the CPU supports PCIe 5.0 x4 for 2280 or 2260 drives and uses the EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsink; M.2_2 and M.2_3 run at PCIe 4.0 from the chipset.

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