MSI X870 Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard
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Bottom line: The MSI X870 Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard: 14 Duet Rail 60A SPS VRM plus dual 8-pin EPS for Ryzen 9000 headroom; main trade-off: third M.2 runs Gen4 x2 (32Gbps), half the bandwidth of the second slot.
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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives:
Similar: MSI X870 Gaming Plus WiFi V1 Motherboard — $229.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 10:30 UTC (price may vary).
Similar: MSI X870E Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard — $179.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:20 UTC (price may vary).
Similar: MSI PRO X870E-P WiFi Motherboard — $219.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:23 UTC (price may vary).
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 14 Duet Rail 60A SPS VRM plus dual 8-pin EPS for Ryzen 9000 headroom
- ✓ PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Armor slot rated 128GB/s for next-gen GPUs
- ✓ M.2 Gen5 x4 at 128Gbps, backed by two more Gen4 slots (64/32Gbps)
- ✓ DDR5 across 4 SMT DIMM slots, rated 8200+ MT/s overclocked
- ✓ Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4, 5Gbps LAN, and USB4 Type-C 40Gbps
Cons
- ✗ Third M.2 runs Gen4 x2 (32Gbps), half the bandwidth of the second slot
- ✗ Only one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot; the second x16 is limited to 4.0
- ✗ EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II covers one slot, so other drives run bare
Manufacturer description
X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI: Win the Competition Designed for efficient and stable performance on the AMD X870 chipset (Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 supported, AM5), the MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard includes premium GPU support with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, improved DDR5 memory support (8200+ MT/s OC), and extensive M.2 Gen5 storage options (with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II). To power the latest Ryzen 9000 processors, the X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI is equipped with a 14 Duet Rail Power System (60A, SPS) VRM for the CPU and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, augmented with multiple passive cooling features…
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Key Features
- ULTRA POWER - SUPPORTS THE LATEST RYZEN 9000 PROCESSORS IN HIGH PERFORMANCE - The X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI employs a 14 Duet Rail Power System (60A, SPS) VRM for the AMD X870 chipset (AM5, Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000) with Core Boost architecture
- FROZR GUARD - Excellent cooling features such as 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, extra choke thermal pads and an Extended Heatsink; Includes chipset heatsink, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, a Combo-fan (for pump & system) header (3A)
- DDR5 MEMORY, PCIe 5.0 x16 SLOTS - 4 x DDR5 DIMM SMT slots enable extreme memory overclocking speeds (1DPC 1R, 8200+ MT/s OC); 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SMT slot (128GB/s) with Steel Armor supports cutting-edge graphics cards
- TRIPLE M.2 CONNECTORS - Storage options include 1 x M.2 Gen5 x4 128Gbps slot with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II to prevent thermal throttling, 1 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps slot and 1 x M.2 Gen4 x2 32Gbps slot
- ULTRA CONNECT - Network hardware includes a full-speed Wi-Fi 7 module with Bluetooth 5.4 & 5Gbps LAN; Rear ports include USB4 Type-C 40Gbps with display output and 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5g |
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Model Name | MSIX870 |
| Chipset Type | AMD X870 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Model Number | X870 Gaming Plus WiFi |
| Built-In Media | Item |
| Chipset Family | AMD X870 |
| Mfr Part Number | X870GAMINGPLUSWIFI |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 6 |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 1 |
| Total SATA Ports | 4 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 8200 MHz |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturer |
| Full listing title | MSI X870 Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard, ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/8000 / 7000 Processors, AM5-60A SPS VRM, DDR5 Memory Boost 8200+ MT/s (OC), PCIe 5.0 x16 & 4.0 x16, M.2 Gen5, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN |
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