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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

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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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).

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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

Brandmsi
Weight5g
PlatformWindows 11
CPU SocketSocket AM5
Model NameMSIX870
Chipset TypeAMD X870
ConnectivityBluetooth, WiFi
Model NumberX870 Gaming Plus WiFi
Built-In MediaItem
Chipset FamilyAMD X870
Mfr Part NumberX870GAMINGPLUSWIFI
Number of Items1
Number of Ports6
Total Usb Ports2
Processor SocketSocket AM5
Total PCIe Ports1
Total SATA Ports4
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Memory Clock Speed8200 MHz
Warranty Description3 Year Manufacturer
Full listing titleMSI 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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