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Introduction
Our review is evaluating a refresh of the X870E GAMING PLUS WiFi motherboard, and in addition its introduction to the MSI Arsenal Gaming (MAG) tier of products. This yr, MSI has moved the Gaming Plus entry-level enthusiast motherboards into their more recognized and popular MAG segment. The MSI MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WiFi is the second such motherboard we now have reviewed recently. There have been some subtle changes to the board, thus the “MAX” moniker.
MSI has come to make use of the “MAX” to point that the motherboard is an upgraded version with all the newest additions. The table below details the changes and differences between the 2 boards. The X870E boards are quite feature-packed and this board isn’t any exception, partly attributable to the additional X870 chipset found on all X870E boards. For those who are just a little rusty on AMD AM5 chipsets, here’s a pleasant table. MSI has placed particular emphasis here on: a brand new aesthetic, bolstered heatsinks, maximum connectivity, easy installation, AI overclocking and an entry-level price point. We intend to look into the small print to see if these claims are on point. MSI has a price tag of $289 on the MSI.store website with a three-year warranty.
Packaging and Contents
The motherboard package was received directly from MSI. It is a full retail version. The box is what we now have come to see in all our recent reviews. Once the lid is lifted, we now have the motherboard in a thick anti-static bag and the accessories underneath. The WiFi antenna is in a separate box on top of the board. The board was well protected. There’s an affordable amount of extras included inside: two SATA cables (one right angled), a front panel EZ connector, an EZ Conn-RGB/fan connector, two EZ M.2 clips, the EZ Clip remover tool, booklets, stickers and the WiFi antenna.
