MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ Motherboard AMD X870E Socket AM5 ATX MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ

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.

MSI's mainstream MAG series epitomizes stability and durability and is built to withstand the most intense gaming sessions. The entire lineup features robust construction with metallic-like hardness and excellent heat dissipation, ensuring stability for all critical gaming components.

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The MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ features a back-connect design, which relocates the motherboard power, CPU power, fan pins, SATA, and other interfaces to the back of the motherboard. This allows for simpler cable management, while also providing a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing appearance for the system.

Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with digital CPU power system. Combining 8 + 8 pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, the MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings.

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Specs




Processor


Processor manufacturer

The manufacturer that produced the processor.

AMD


Processor socket

Mechanical component(s) that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows the processor to be replaced without soldering.

Socket AM5


Compatible processor series

A processor which is compatible with this device, belongs to a 'series' which is part of 'family' e.g Celeron D, Celeron G, Celeron M, or, in some cases, is the same as 'family'.

AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series


Supported processor sockets

The sockets (plugs) for processors that are supported (can be used) by the device.

Socket AM5


Memory


Supported memory types

Types of memory which can be used with the product.

DDR5-SDRAM


Number of memory slots

4


Memory slots type

A memory slot, also known as a memory socket or RAM slot, is what allows computer memory (RAM) to be inserted into the computer. Depending on the motherboard, there will usually be 2 to 4 memory slots (sometimes more on high-end motherboards). The most common types of RAM are SDRAM and DDR for desktop computers and SODIMM for laptop computers, each having various types and speeds.

DIMM


Memory channels

Dual-channel


ECC ?ompatibility

Non-ECC


Supported memory clock speeds

Memory clock speed is the time it takes for a computer to complete basic operations. It refers to the computer's processing speed and is measured in hertz. It is however not such a reliable measure of a computer's speed as it doesn't take into account other factors like RAM and cache size.

4800, 5600, 6400, 8400 MHz


Supported memory clock speed (max)

8400 MHz


Maximum internal memory

The maximum internal memory which is available in the product.

256 GB


Unbuffered memory




Storage controllers


Supported storage drive types

The type of storage drives the device is compatible with.

HDD & SSD


Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2, SATA III


Number of HDDs supported

The total number of hard drives that can be used in/with this product.

4


Number of storage drives supported

How many storage drives can be fit into the product at once.

8


RAID support

The device uses RAID, which is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.




RAID levels

RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.

0, 1, 10


Graphics


On-board graphics card

Graphics hardware which is built into the motherboard or CPU, as opposed to a separate graphics adapter (video card). On-board graphics uses CPU and RAM for graphics processing.




Internal I/O


USB 2.0 connectors

The end of a cable with a USB 2.0 connector. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), in addition to the "USB 1.x Full Speed" signaling rate of 12 Mbit/s. USB 2.0 connectors are usually colored black.

4


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors

This is a connector (normally attached to a cable) for USB 3.0. USB 3.0 is the second major revision of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard for computer connectivity. First introduced in 2008, USB 3.0 adds a new transfer mode called "SuperSpeed," (distinguishable from USB 2.0 by either the blue colour of the port or the initials SS) capable of transferring data at up to 5Gbit/s-more than ten times as fast as the 480 Mbit/s top speed of USB 2.0.

4


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors

1


Number of SATA III connectors

Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) (SATA) is a computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. SATA III (revision 3.x) interface, formally known as SATA 6Gb/s, is a third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface.

4


Total number of SATA connectors

4


Front panel audio connector




Front panel connector




ATX Power connector (24-pin)




CPU fan connector




EPS power connector (8-pin)




Rear panel I/O ports


USB 2.0 ports quantity

Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.

4


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity

3


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity

2


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity

Number of USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) ports with Type-C connector. USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) is USB interface version which supports transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed+). USB Type-C connector has symmetrical design architecture and compatible with Thunderbolt 3 interface.

1


USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity

2


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.

1


HDMI ports quantity

The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.

1


HDMI version

2.1


DisplayPorts quantity

Number of DisplayPorts. A DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). The interface is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor, though it can also be used to carry audio, USB, and other forms of data.

2



Rear panel I/O ports


DisplayPort version

1.4


Microphone in

The socket where a microphone is connected to the device.




S/PDIF out port

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format) is a digital audio interconnect used in consumer audio equipment over relatively short distances. The signal is transmitted over either a coaxial cable with RCA connectors or a fibre optic cable with TOSLINK connectors.




Network


Ethernet LAN

An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.




Ethernet interface type

5 Gigabit Ethernet


LAN controller

Realtek RTL8126


Wi-Fi

Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.




Top Wi-Fi standard

Connection of this device is done via Wi-Fi in a high standard.

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)


Wi-Fi standards

The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)


Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.




Bluetooth version

The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).

5.4


Features


Motherboard chipset

The chipset connects the microprocessor to the rest of the motherboard.

AMD X870E


Audio output channels

An audio output channel is an electric circuit which acts as a path for a signal produced by a device. A device may have several audio output channels.

7.1 channels


Product colour

The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.

White


PC health monitoring

CPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage


Component for

What this product is used as a part of (component for).

PC


Motherboard form factor

Design of the motherboard (ATX, BTX etc).

ATX


Motherboard chipset family

The category of motherboard chipset e.g. Intel, AMD.

AMD


Expansion slots


PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots

Places where PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) are placed inside and connected to the computer motherboard.

1


PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots

1


PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots

1


Number of M.2 (M) slots

4


1st M.2 largest key size

22110


1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation

5.0


2nd M.2 largest key size

2280


2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation

5.0


3rd M.2 largest key size

2280


3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation

4.0


4th M.2 largest key size

2280


4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation

4.0


BIOS


BIOS type

The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) initializes and tests system hardware components, and loads a bootloader or an operating system from a mass memory device. The BIOS additionally provides abstraction layer for the hardware, i.e. a consistent way for application programs and operating systems to interact with the keyboard, display, and other input/output devices. There are several types of BIOS, including the motherboard ROM BIOS, video BIOS, drive controller BIOS, network adapter BIOS, and SCSI adapter BIOS.

UEFI AMI


BIOS memory size

512 Mbit


ACPI version

6.5


System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version

3.7


Weight & dimensions


Width

The measurement or extent of something from side to side.

243.8 mm


Depth

The distance from the front to the back of something.

304.8 mm