MSI has announced that its first X870E/X870 Socket AM5 chipset motherboards for AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series processors will be the MPG X870E CARBON WIFI, MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI, PRO X870-P WIFI, and MEG X870E GODLIKE, a flagship motherboard that advertises several premium features, including a a 3.99-inch LCD screen that allows users to monitor their hardware and more. New EZ DIY features, including one-finger installation of M.2 SSDs and Project Zero-inspired cable management, have been outlined here.
The motherboards (and some of their key features) include:
- MEG X870E GODLIKE
- Dynamic Dashboard III
- M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 add on card
- 24+2+1 DRPS / 110A SPS / OC Engine
- Ultra Connect- 10G + 5G LAN + Wi-Fi 7 + USB4
- MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
- 18+2+1 DRPS / 110A SPS
- Lightning Gen5 slots & M.2 support
- Ultra Connect- 5G + 2.5G LAN + Wi-Fi 7 + USB4
- EZ PCIe Release & EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II
- MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
- 14+2+1 DRPS / 80A SPS
- Lightning Gen5 slot & M.2 support
- Ultra Connect- 5G LAN + Wi-Fi 7 + USB4
- EZ PCIe Release & EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II
- PRO X870-P WIFI
- 14+2+1 DRPS / 60A SPS
- Lightning Gen5 slot & M.2 support
- Ultra Connect- 5G LAN + Wi-Fi 7 + USB4
- EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II & EZ M.2 Clip II
A breakdown of their EZ DIY features:
A closer look at the new motherboards via MSI’s latest livestream:
MSI on the MEG X870E GODLIKE:
The Dynamic Dashboard makes a comeback too, now in its third iteration, with a host of improvements such as a 3.99-inch LCD screen on the motherboard. You can use Dynamic Dashboard III to monitor your hardware, troubleshoot your system, check BIOS update status, display a clock, or even personalize it.
Beyond the dashboard, The MEG X870E GODLIKE simplifies cable management to a whole another level, drawing on some inspiration from the MSI Project Zero, but not as radical. The EZ Link design consolidate most of the case front panel headers, fan headers, and RGB headers into the EZ Bridge and EZ Control Hub, simplifying the installation and achieving a cleaner aesthetic.
In addition to the 5 built-in M.2 slots, the MEG X870E GODLIKE also includes a brand-new M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card. It grants you 2 additional M.2 PCIe Gen 5 slots, with the added convenience of swapping/installing those M.2 SSDs without opening your case.
It also features a robust power delivery system with a 27-phase (24 + 2 + 1) Duet Rail Power System, consisting of premium 110A Smart Power Stages. Not only can this board handle overclocking even the most powerful AMD processors available today, but they’re also ready to tackle upcoming generations without breaking a sweat.
A Wavy-Fin Heatsink and the signature Cross Heat-Pipe are more than up to the task of wicking heat away from the power delivery components – keeping your CPU at peak performance even during extended loads.
We’ve held nothing back when it comes to both wired and wireless networking. You’ll find 10G and 5G LAN as well as full-featured Wi-Fi 7 built into the motherboard to keep you connected at the best speeds possible. It also comes equipped with all the USB ports you might need: a total of 8x USB Type-A and 7x USB Type-C (plus 2x front panel USB Type-C headers with up to 60W power delivery).