Specifications
- ChipsetAMD X870Form FactorATXProcessor SocketSocket AM5 (LGA 1718)Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 7Number Of Memory Slots4Maximum Memory Supported256 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Chipset: AMD X870
- Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Socket: Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 4
- Maximum Memory Supported: 256 gigabytes
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5
- General
- Brand: MSI
- Model Number: MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
- Product Name: MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI (Socket AM5) AMD X870 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard
- Color: Black
- Year of Release: 2024
- Compatibility
- Chipset: AMD X870
- Chipset Compatibility: AMD
- Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Socket: Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Processor Compatibility: AMD Ryzen 9 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series
- Slot
- Number of M.2 Slots: 4 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
- Number Of PCI-E x16 Slots: 3
- Number Of Memory Slots: 4
- Connectivity
- SATA Connector: 4x SATA 6G (The configuration of the connector as it connects a computer power supply unit to a SATA-based drive.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Wireless Standard: BE (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Ports
- USB Ports: 8 x USB-A 2.0, 7 x USB-A 3.0, 2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of Audio Channels: 7.1 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Dimensions
- Product Length: 304.8 millimeters (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 243.84 millimeters (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 48 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Memory
- Maximum Memory Supported: 256 gigabytes
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5
- Memory Format Supported: UDIMM (Memory module size that will fit with the device.)
- Memory Speeds Supported: 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB (The RAM's bandwidth rating supported by the device. The number refers to transfer speed. For example, 12800 would indicate that the memory has a theoretical bandwidth of 12,800 megabytes per second (MBs). The higher the number, the faster the speed.)
- Memory Slot Type: 288-pin DIMM
- Features
- RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0) (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
- Other
- UPC: 824142380499
MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI takes all the essential elements of the AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 series processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability.
- Processor compatibility: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Desktop Processor Socket AM5
- Speed (memory speed supported): 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support DDR5 7800+(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MH
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics Processor
- DDR5 memory: 4 DIMMs, Duel Channel DDR5 7800+MHZ (OC)
- Audio: 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost
Q: Does the motherboard support RAID 0?
A: This motherboard offers RAID 0 support.
Q: What is the form factor of the motherboard?
A: The form factor of the motherboard is ATX.
Q: Can the motherboard support Wi-Fi 7?
A: This motherboard offers support for Wi-Fi 7.
Q: What is the maximum memory capacity supported by the motherboard?
A: The maximum memory capacity supported by the motherboard is 256 gigabytes.
Q: How many SATA connectors does the motherboard have?
A: The motherboard has a 4x SATA 6G connector.
Q: Are there any USB-A 2.0 ports on the motherboard?
A: This motherboard has 8 USB-A 2.0 ports.
A: Hello bwhip - the 8pin connector at the bottom of the board is there to provide extra power to the PCIe devices to support system stability when using multiple or power hungry PCIe devices.
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Customers are delighted by the MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard for its rich features, including ample M.2 slots, a 2.5g LAN port, and a variety of I/O ports. They appreciate the ease of installation and the user-friendly features such as the debug screen and dedicated GPU release button. Customers also commend the motherboard's build quality, describing it as thick and well-made.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First build
Decided to use this one for my first Built. Had zero issues great experience. I love the design and the quality. The slot for GPU and SSD are easy to remove by pressing a button. The only issue I had was when adding the windows 11 key so I decided to continue without entering the code and after the BIOS update the code worked.
Posted by OP123
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Buggy, be prepared for troubleshooting.
I purchased this board to work with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It currently has a few bugs. The BIOS is still in beta, there are no stable versions out yet. As of 11/15/24, the latest version is A17. This version brings X3D Game mode to the BIOS. If you enable this, Wi-Fi crashes when booted into Windows. The only way to get it working again is to disable X3D game mode. I also failed to do my research, any more than 2 RAM modules will cause instability when EXPO is enabled. Make sure you only run dual-channel in slots A2 and B2. When testing A1 and b1, no combination (EXPO/RAM pairings) would allow the board to POST. I am currently limited in features I can use in the BIOS as well as what RAM is supported. I expect them to fix these issues and release a stable build within the next couple of months.
Posted by Kenneth
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Positive early impressions
These are my very early impressions of this board, but it might help others. I was split between this board, and some of the Gigabyte x870/x870e boards having come from a Gigabyte x570 board. I ultimately went with this because of some of the reviews for this are pretty glowing, and I think it has everything I would ever need. It also has a 5G ethernet port and full bandwith WIFI 7, which are not on the Gigabyte boards I looked at. Whether it's true or not, I also considered that the x870 series seems like it corrected some of the issues of the x670/650 boards. Installation was very easy, and it has some very nice quality of life features like the debug screen, dedicated GPU release button that's easily accessed, and M.2 slots that are easier to work with. MSI also released a completely new BIOS for this release, which I'm still getting adjusted to, but I was able to get what I need out of it. The only issue I ran into during my installation is some the front panel connectors for your case are side facing, and they were more difficult to access with my case (Fractal North). Overall, I'm very happy with this board, and I haven't run into a single real problem. No troubles with my CPU (9800x3d), RAM (Teamgroup CL30 6000Hz), and air cooler (Thermalright Phantom Spirit Evo). If you just want something that works and has many of the features of the more expensive x870e boards for quite a bit less, then look no further.
Posted by Nick