MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard

MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI AM5 Motherboard – 18+2+1 DRPS, OC Engine, DDR5 8400+, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Dual LAN, Cooling Wizard

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Carbon Black. Maximum Performance. Zero Compromise.

The MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI is MSI's flagship all-black AM5 performance gaming motherboard — engineered for enthusiasts who demand maximum power, precision overclocking, and premium connectivity. With an 18+2+1 DRPS power delivery, OC Engine, DDR5 up to 8400+ MT/s OC, Lightning Gen 5 PCIe 5.0, dual LAN (2.5G + 5G), Wi-Fi 7, and Cooling Wizard, the CARBON MAX is the dark centerpiece your build deserves.

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18+2+1 DRPS + OC Engine — Unleash Maximum CPU Power

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The flagship VRM design features 18+2+1 Duet Rail Power System (DRPS) with dual power connectors and 110A Smart Power Stage — ready for the challenge of the highest-end processors. The dedicated OC Engine chip enables independent Base Clock (BCLK) control for precise tuning through asynchronous mode in MSI BIOS, boosting performance by up to 15% while keeping iGPU, memory, PCIe, and NVMe stable. More headroom for record-breaking overclocks.

DDR5 8400+ MT/s OC — AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Ready

Built on the AMD X870E chipset with Socket AM5 (LGA1718), the CARBON MAX supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors. DDR5 Memory Boost supports speeds up to 8400+ MT/s (OC) for maximum gaming and AI workload performance.

Extended Heatsink + Cooling Wizard

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The Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface area of heat dissipation, ensuring even high-end processors run at full speed without throttling. Cooling Wizard is a comprehensive fan management solution — compatible with PWM/DC fans and pumps, offering customizable profiles, intuitive temperature monitoring, and superior cooling performance with one click.

Lightning Gen 5 M.2 — PCIe 5.0, Up to 128GB/s

The Lightning Gen 5 M.2 slot with Push and Lift heatsink delivers PCIe 5.0 bandwidth up to 128GB/s for the fastest NVMe SSDs available. M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks keep all drives cool under sustained workloads.

Dual LAN + Wi-Fi 7 — Ultimate Network Stack

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Dual wired networking with 2.5G LAN + 5G LAN provides next-level network speed and secure connectivity for the best online gaming experience. Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 320MHz channel achieves up to 5.8Gbps wireless — 2.4x faster than Wi-Fi 6/6E.

Flagship Rear I/O — Dual USB-C 40G, Dual LAN, Full Audio

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The rear I/O panel is fully loaded: 3x USB 10G (red, top row), HDMI, 2x USB-C 40G, USB-C 10G, Flash BIOS, Clear CMOS, Smart buttons, 2.5G LAN, 5G LAN, 2x USB 10G (red), USB-C 10G, Wi-Fi 7 antenna connectors, MIC-IN, L-OUT, and S/PDIF OUT.

Key Features

  • Socket AM5 (LGA1718) — AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 series compatible.
  • AMD X870E Chipset — Flagship enthusiast platform.
  • ATX Form Factor — Standard ATX, fits all mid-tower and full-tower cases.
  • 18+2+1 DRPS — 110A Smart Power Stage, dual power connectors.
  • OC Engine — Independent BCLK control, up to 15% performance boost.
  • DDR5 8400+ MT/s (OC) — Memory Boost + Core Boost technology.
  • Lightning Gen 5 M.2 — PCIe 5.0, up to 128GB/s, Push and Lift heatsink.
  • Extended Heatsink — Enlarged heat dissipation for sustained full-speed operation.
  • Cooling Wizard — Comprehensive fan management, PWM/DC, one-click optimization.
  • Dual LAN — 2.5G + 5G wired networking.
  • 2x USB-C 40G (USB4) — Fastest peripheral and eGPU connectivity.
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) — 320MHz channel, 5.8Gbps, 2.4x faster than Wi-Fi 6/6E.
  • MSI Mystic Light RGB — Dragon RGB on VRM heatsink, full ecosystem sync.
  • Audio Boost 5 — Studio-grade isolated audio circuitry.
  • Flash BIOS + Clear CMOS + Smart Button — Rear I/O maintenance buttons.

Specs

  • Socket: AM5 (LGA1718)
  • Chipset: AMD X870E
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series
  • Power Delivery: 18+2+1 DRPS, 110A Smart Power Stage
  • Memory: DDR5, up to 8400+ MT/s (OC)
  • PCIe: Lightning Gen 5 (PCIe 5.0 x16)
  • Storage: Lightning Gen 5 M.2 (PCIe 5.0) + additional M.2 slots, M.2 Shield Frozr
  • LAN: 2.5G + 5G dual wired Ethernet
  • USB: 2x USB-C 40G (USB4), 2x USB-C 10G, 5x USB 10G, USB 2.0
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 320MHz, 5.8Gbps
  • Audio: Audio Boost 5, S/PDIF OUT, MIC-IN, L-OUT
  • Display: HDMI
  • Extras: OC Engine, Cooling Wizard, Flash BIOS, Clear CMOS, Smart Button

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