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Introduction
On this review, we’re evaluating one other recent, refreshed AM5 socket motherboard from MSI. We take a step up in the general tiers to the MSI Performance Gaming level for the MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WiFi.
We’ve got reviewed plenty of newly released “MAX” boards from MSI, which represent a refinement of existing products. The “MAX” moniker tells you that the motherboard has added elements over the prior releases. On this case, we reviewed the non-MAX MPG X870E CARBON WiFi when it was released in September of 2024. We’ll take an in depth have a look at what has modified between these two versions as we undergo the review.
The MSI MPG tier of motherboards for socket AM5 currently has three boards: the CARBON, the EDGE Ti, and the EDGE Ti EVO. In reviewing specifications, the MPG X870E CARBON MAX WiFi appears to be probably the most well-equipped. The EDGE motherboards are offered in white, while the CARBON is an all-black aesthetic. Overall, the MPG tier of boards is provided for overclocking, has been outfitted with more robust power stages and heatsinks, offers a really generous level of connectivity, and a bit more in the best way of RGB. For a tour of the AM5 chipset strategy, please look here.
The discharge of the MPG X870E CARBON MAX WiFi adds a bigger BIOS chip, the MSI “OC Engine”, just a few more BIOS selections, and a sturdy cooling solution over and above what was already a feature-rich non-MAX MPG CARBON WiFi motherboard. Currently offered at $499, the board comes with a three-year warranty.
Packaging and Contents
The motherboard was sent to us directly from MSI. This can be a full retail version and was packaged in a sturdy double-layer box. The box is sort of heavy. Inside, we’ve got the motherboard in a thick anti-static bag. The antenna sits on top, and the accessories underneath. Accessories include: EZ Conn cable, RGB extension cable, EZ front panel cable, two SATA cables, EZ Clip and EZ Clip tool, stickers, booklets, and the WiFi antenna.
