MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ

This is the third in a series of reviews featuring MSI Project Zero design concept. The MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WiFi PZ is a crisp clean design refresh and fully Back-Connected. The motherboard is a very capable Gaming Platform. There is essentially no difference in design or performance compared to the MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WiFi, excepting that the Back Connect function allows for a much cleaner PC build. We also took a deep look at the BIOS setting X3D Gaming Mode. This motherboard represents the top tier in MSIs Project Zero lineup. It is a very crisp design that allows for a virtually cable free desktop PC build. We think it very innovative and well worth a hard look.

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Motherboard Basics
Manufacturer
Manufacturer Part Number
UPC
Manufacturer Product Page	Product Page

Chipset Platform
Platform	AMD
Socket	AM5
PCIe Version Support	PCIe 5.0

IO Connectivity
Expansion Slots	1x PCIe x16 PCIe 5.0 (CPU) 1x PCIe x16 PCIe 4.0 (Chipset) 1x PCIe x16 PCIe 3.0 (Chipset)
USB Ports	4x USB 2.0 Rear (Type A) 4x USB 2.0 Internal Header 3x USB 3 Gen 1 (5Gpbs) Rear (Type A) 4x USB 3 Gen 1 (5Gpbs) Internal Header 2x USB 3 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Rear (Type A) 1x USB 3 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Rear (Type C) 1x USB 3 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) Internal Header 2x USB 4 (40Gbps) Rear (Type C)

Memory
Memory Standard	DDR5
Memory Slots	4
Max Memory Supported	256 GB

Storage
M.2 Slots	2x PCIe 5.0 (CPU) 2x PCIe 4.0 (Chipset)
SATA Ports	4

Networking
LAN Ports	1x Realtek 8126 - 5Gbps
WiFi Networking Version	WiFi 7
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.4

Dimensions
Form Factor	ATX
Length	304.8 mm
Width	243.84 mm

Power Delivery
Power Delivery

Fan Headers
Fan Headers	1x CPU 1x Pump 6x 4-pin PWM

RGB
RGB Headers	3x ARGB v2 1x RGB