MSI MAG X570 Tomahawk Wifi DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The MSI MAG X570 Tomahawk WiFi is a full-size ATX motherboard built on AMD's X570 chipset for Socket AM4, designed to support 2nd and 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors as well as Ryzen processors with Radeon Vega Graphics. It targets gamers, PC enthusiasts, and prosumers who need a feature-rich platform without compromising on connectivity or expandability. At its core, the board leverages PCIe 4.0 for both primary graphics and M.2 storage when paired with 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs — delivering substantially higher bandwidth compared to the previous generation. Two M.2 Key-M slots (one fed directly from the processor, one from the X570 chipset) both support PCIe 4.0 x4 with 3rd Gen Ryzen, and both are protected by MSI's M.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution to manage SSD temperatures during sustained workloads. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports round out the storage options, and RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations are supported. Networking is a clear strength: an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 module (pre-installed in the Key-E slot) delivers 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax connectivity across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands (including 160 MHz channels) at up to 2.4 Gbps, while Bluetooth 5 is included. Wired networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps LAN controller — well above the 1 Gbps standard found on many competing boards. Memory support spans four DDR4 DIMM slots accommodating up to 128 GB in dual-channel configuration. With 3rd Gen Ryzen, A-XMP overclocking reaches up to 4600 MHz; 2nd Gen Ryzen supports A-XMP up to 3466 MHz. Both ECC UDIMM (in non-ECC mode) and non-ECC UDIMM are supported. USB connectivity is extensive: the rear panel and internal headers collectively provide USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-A and Type-C ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports, and USB 2.0 ports. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1200 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio with optical S/PDIF output. RGB enthusiasts will appreciate dual 4-pin RGB headers and dual 3-pin RAINBOW (ARGB) headers controlled via MSI's Mystic Light software with 16.8 million colours and 29 lighting effects. The board ships in the standard ATX form factor (12 in. × 9.6 in. / 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm) with a UEFI AMI BIOS on a 256 Mb flash chip supporting ACPI 6.1 and SM BIOS 2.8. Four EZ Debug LEDs simplify troubleshooting during initial builds. MSI backs the board with a 3-year warranty. Verified Specifications: - Socket: AM4 | Chipset: AMD X570 - CPU Support: 2nd & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics (AM4) - Memory: 4× DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128 GB; up to 4600 MHz (A-XMP, 3rd Gen Ryzen) - Expansion: 1× PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (PCI_E1); 1× PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (PCI_E3, x4 mode); 2× PCIe 3.0 x1 - Storage: 2× M.2 (Key-M, PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA); 6× SATA 6Gb/s; RAID 0/1/10 - LAN: Realtek 8125B 2.5 Gbps | Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200; Bluetooth 5 - Audio: Realtek ALC1200; 7.1-CH HD; Optical S/PDIF out - Display: 1× HDMI 1.4 (iGPU only, max 4096×2160 @24 Hz, up to 2048 MB shared) - USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-A & Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); USB 2.0 - RGB: 2× 4-pin RGB + 2× 3-pin RAINBOW headers - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm | BIOS: UEFI AMI, 256 Mb flash - Warranty: 3 Years