MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WiFi, AMD AM5 DDR5 Motherboard, Ryzen 7000 / 8000 Ready, PCIe 5.0 x16, Gen5 M.2 Support, 2.5G LAN & Wi-Fi, ATX Gaming Board
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Platform: AMD AM5 (Ready for Ryzen 7000 & upcoming Ryzen 8000)
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Chipset: AMD X870 performance/gaming tier
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Form Factor: ATX
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Memory Support: DDR5 (OC capable, dual-channel)
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GPU Slot: PCIe 5.0 x16 reinforced for next-gen GPUs
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Storage:
• PCIe Gen5 M.2 support (primary slot)
• Additional M.2 (Gen4/Gen3 depending on slot)
• SATA ports present -
Networking:
• 2.5G LAN (wired)
• Onboard Wi-Fi (X870 generation typically Wi-Fi 6E/7 depending on final revision) -
I/O: USB-C + high-speed USB rear I/O
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Usage Target: Gaming and productivity builds with forward-compatible PCIe 5 + DDR5 base
The MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WiFi (model 911-7E47-011) is an ATX AM5 motherboard designed for current Ryzen 7000 processors and next-generation Ryzen 8000 CPUs, providing platform longevity on AMD’s DDR5 + PCIe 5.0 ecosystem. Built on the X870 chipset, it brings extended PCIe lanes, higher-end VRM configuration for gaming loads, and support for next-wave storage and GPU standards.
DDR5 memory support allows high-frequency tuning depending on CPU IMC stability, enabling the board to serve both gaming and mid-tier workstation builds. For graphics, the primary PCIe slot is PCIe Gen5 x16 — ready for modern and future GPUs. For SSDs, a Gen5 NVMe M.2 slot enables cutting-edge storage speeds, with additional M.2 positions for Tier-2 NVMe or OS drives.
Networking includes 2.5G wired LAN for low-latency game and workload environments along with onboard Wi-Fi (X870 generation boards typically carry Wi-Fi 6E or 7 depending on MSI revision). Front/rear I/O includes modern USB-C and high-bandwidth USB ports suitable for external SSDs, VR headsets and capture devices.
Overall, the X870 GAMING PLUS WiFi offers a performance-targeted foundation for AM5 builds that want PCIe 5 readiness, DDR5 capability and onboard wireless networking without stepping into halo-class pricing.
