MSI has officially launched the MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WiFi motherboard, a compact Mini-ITX enthusiast-grade offering designed for AMD’s AM5 socket, supporting current Zen 4 processors and preparing for future Zen 6 compatibility through its 64 MB BIOS chip, although reports suggest even 32 MB BIOS-equipped AM5 boards may handle Zen 6 without sacrificing Zen 4 support. This release was described as a quiet one, following its initial reveal last month as part of MSI’s expanded 800-series lineup aimed at overclockers and high-performance users, with no specific availability details announced yet, while a related ATX model, the MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX PZ featuring backside connectors, is still pending launch. The board boasts a robust 8+2+1 SPS power delivery system with 110A stages, enabling excellent overclocking potential for both the CPU and DRAM, making it ideal for demanding setups.
In terms of memory capabilities, the MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WiFi supports two DIMM slots for DDR5 RAM, achieving speeds up to 10,000 MT/s in a 1DPC 1R configuration, while dropping to a maximum of 8,000 MT/s in a 1DPC 2R setup, though enthusiasts may push beyond these limits with optimizations. For expansion, it includes a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics cards and a dedicated FP card slot positioned near the DIMMs for added functionality. Storage options are comprehensive, with three native M.2 slots and two SATA ports, supplemented by a bundled 5-in-1 XPANDER card that expands connectivity by adding more M.2 and SATA ports, catering to users needing extensive storage configurations. Networking and connectivity features are modern and high-speed, incorporating a WiFi 7 adapter, Bluetooth 5.4, a 5G LAN port, multiple 10 Gbps USB Type-A ports, and a USB4 port for rapid data transfers, along with EZ Debug LEDs to simplify troubleshooting during builds or overclocks.
Comparatively, the board is positioned to rival high-end competitors like the ASUS B850M AYW Gaming OC, which has demonstrated memory overclocking up to 10,600 MT/s using a 2x 24 GB DDR5 G.Skill kit, indicating that MSI’s offering should deliver similar competitive performance in memory tuning.
Pricing for the MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WiFi has not been disclosed by MSI at the time of release, leaving potential buyers to await further announcements. Additional context from the article highlights MSI’s broader push into white-themed AM5 motherboards, with this model joining an expanding lineup, and references unrelated issues like a reported case of MSI’s 16-pin adapter causing GPU damage by turning yellow, though this is separate from the motherboard itself.
Source: MSI