MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard
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MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard

In stock SKU MAGX870ETOMAHAWKWIFI
R 8 599,00

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  • Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
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Full description and specifications

The Tomahawk formula applied to AMD's top AM5 chipset

Quick Specs

  • AMD X870E dual-chipset platform, AM5 socket for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series
  • ATX form factor with heavy VRM heatsink array
  • 4x DDR5 DIMM slots with AMD EXPO support
  • PCIe 5.0 graphics slot and PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage
  • USB4 Type-C, 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7

Built for a no-compromise Ryzen 9 build

The MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi is the board to buy when you want AMD's fullest AM5 platform without paying for flagship styling. Two chipset dies mean generous PCIe lanes, so a PCIe 5.0 graphics card, a PCIe 5.0 NVMe drive and several secondary SSDs can all run without stepping on each other. Power delivery is sized well beyond what a Ryzen 9 9950X3D draws, which matters in warmer South African summers where ambient case temperatures climb. Add Wi-Fi 7, USB4 and a well-thought-out header layout, and it is a board you install once and forget about.

What it is not

This is still a MAG-tier board. Audio is a competent Realtek codec rather than the ESS DAC implementation on the MPG Carbon and Edge Ti, networking tops out at 2.5G with no 5G or 10G option, and there is no full post-code display on the mainstream Tomahawk layout. RGB is minimal by design. It is also physically large and dense, so plan airflow around the VRM heatsinks in a tight case. If you want reference-quality onboard audio, faster wired networking, or a board built as a visual centrepiece, look at the MPG X870E Carbon WiFi.

FEATURES:

  • Dual-chipset X870E design for maximum PCIe lane availability
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot with EZ PCIe Release latch
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 support with screwless EZ M.2 Clip heatsinks
  • USB4 Type-C rear connectivity with display output support
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth onboard plus 2.5 Gigabit LAN

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Model: MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi
  • Chipset: AMD X870E
  • Socket: AMD AM5
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Memory: DDR5, 4x DIMM slots, up to 256GB, high-speed kits supported via AMD EXPO
  • Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 primary slot plus additional PCIe x16 and x1 slots
  • Storage: 4x M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0, 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Networking: 2.5 Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth
  • Audio: Realtek 7.1-channel HD Audio with isolated audio circuitry
  • Rear I/O highlights: USB4 Type-C, HDMI and DisplayPort, Wi-Fi antenna connectors, Flash BIOS Button, Clear CMOS
  • USB: USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 plus internal headers
  • Warranty: 3 Year

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

  • MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi motherboard
  • Wi-Fi antenna
  • SATA 6Gb/s cables
  • M.2 mounting hardware and EZ Clips
  • Quick installation guide and driver information

Why MSI?

Tomahawk boards have a long record of over-engineering the parts that keep a CPU stable and skipping the parts that only look good in photos. Every MSI motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.

Key details

SocketAM5
ChipsetX870E
Form factorATX
Memory typeDDR5
DIMM slots4
Maximum memory256 GB
CategoryMotherboards
BrandMSI
Warranty3 Years
Questions

Before you buy

Which processors fit this board?
It takes AM5 processors on the X870E chipset. Socket and chipset together decide what will run: the socket has to match physically, and the chipset decides which generations on that socket are supported. For a chip released after the board, check the manufacturer’s CPU support list to see whether a BIOS update is needed first.
Which cases will this board fit?
It is ATX. A case supports its own size and anything smaller - an ATX case takes ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards, a Micro-ATX case takes Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. Each case we sell lists the board sizes it accepts under Specifications.
What memory does it take?
DDR5 across 4 slots, up to 256GB in total. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable - the notch in the module is in a different place, so the wrong type will not seat. Buy the memory as a matched kit rather than as single sticks wherever you can.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.

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