MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Ryzen 9000/8000/7000, AM5,DDR5

This is a fantastic motherboard with excellent aesthetics and a solid set of features. I paired it with a 9800X3D and an RTX 3080, and the whole setup has been running flawlessly so far.Installing M.2 SSDs was a breeze thanks to the EZ DIY feature—no screws or hassle, which made the process super convenient. Installing the GPU was equally easy, and I really appreciate the EZ Release button positioned to the right of the motherboard. It securely locks the GPU in place and makes removal far less stressful.The inclusion of two LAN ports is a big plus for me, as it allows a direct connection to my NAS while still maintaining my internet connection through the second port.There are plenty of USB ports on the rear I/O, which is great if you use a number of devices. I’ve had no trouble connecting everything I need without juggling cables or using hubs.The BIOS interface has been completely overhauled compared to my previous MSI board, and it's much more intuitive now. Overclocking the RAM using the EXPO profile was straightforward—literally just one click and done.One important tip: don’t forget to update the BIOS once everything is set up. MSI provides all the drivers and updates directly on their website, which made setup even smoother.Overall, I’m really impressed. The build quality, features, and ease of use make this a great choice for any AM5 build. No issues encountered so far—highly recommended.

This is definitely one of the better X870E motherboards both in terms of price, aesthetics and feature set.Pros:The build quality is solid, with tasteful RGB (which can be disabled if you prefer) and a design that isn't over the top "gamer" like some motherboards. The main reason I purchased it was the connectivity. The rear panel alone has 13 high-speed USB ports (9 USB A, 4 USB C) which makes it a good option for anyone like myself who requires significant I/O. I use a VR headset, external drives and multiple other peripherals so this was a must. The WiFi 7 and Bluetooth connectivity is also good, but I primarily use LAN (the board has both 5G and 2.5G LAN ports).On top of this, the clear CMOS and BIOS flash buttons are good features to have, and the debug LED reads CPU temperature when the system has booted - which I quite like. The BIOS has been updated compared to older MSI boards and is a lot nicer to use. The tool-less M2 drive installation and integrated heat sinks are nice, and it also comes with a USB stick that contains software drivers for the motherboard.Cons:My only real complaint is that the PCIE slot lock/unlock button is a bit temperamental on my board, however coming from a motherboard that didn't have this, I can overlook needing to press it twice some of the time.TLDR:Overall I'd definitely recommend

Excellent board. Been on Asus ROG boards for over 2 decades so this was my first MSI board. Build quality top tier and works straight out the box with little to know fine tuning needed. Only thing i needed to do was set xmp and fan curves. My ONLY complaint about this board (lost a star) is the Wifi 7 connectors aren't your standard SMA connectors but MCX which makes it difficult to connect better antennas instead of the (rubbish) supplied one. It's an easy recommendation though.

The MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI is a fantastic motherboard with standout aesthetics. The carbon themed design and RGB accents look premium without being over the top. Everything I needed came neatly packaged in the box and setup was straightforward. The BIOS is incredibly easy to use, which made the whole build process smooth and stress free.The inclusion of WiFi 7 is a great bonus for future proof connectivity, and having two Gen 5 M2 NVMe slots is a massive plus for anyone wanting top tier storage performance. Overall, it is a great choice for a powerful and modern AMD system.

I bought this motherboard to pair it with the 9800X3D processor and it's a beast. I was looking for an ATX motherboard that would fit in a Fractal North case and this ticked all the boxes.Installation was surprisingly simple thanks to the tool-less design and EZ connectors. The BIOS is very sharp and clean looking and it's easy to enable all of the OC, EXPO and X3D enhancements from the home page.Very impressed with the temperatures - the RAM and 3x NVME drives don't exceed 30C.Pros- Blazing fast USB 4 / WiFi 7 / 5G LAN.- Tool-less installation for M.2 SSDs and GPUs.- Cool temperatures.- Essential drivers auto-install after OS is installed.- Visually appealing BIOS.- Board is heavy and feels premium.- Excellent for gaming.Cons- Expensive.- PCI-E slots 1 + 2 and M2 slot 2 share the bandwidth, so adding an SSD to slot 2 will reduce the speeds of the PCI-E slots.

While looking for a motherboard for my first PC build (with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080), I came across many different options with varying prices and features. MSI's Carbon turned out to be a great choice. The number of ports in the back is excellent, with more than 10 USB ports. The design is very elegant and everything was quite easy to plug into it. The BIOS is easy to navigate and looks very stylish.There is a short quick start guide that comes in the box, but I strongly recommend scanning the QR code to get the full digital manual instead. It covers important details like how to avoid PCIe lane sharing between an SSD and the GPU, and the ideal position for RAM sticks depending on how many you're installing. The box also includes a pretty sleek-looking 30GB USB Flash Drive for BIOS updates and drivers. Mine didn't come preloaded with any updates, so I had to install Windows first so I could get the update from the web and into the drive. But the default BIOS settings were already perfectly fine, so it wasn't a big deal.

Positive: 5 Stars for Carbon MB. An amazing premium build motherboard. Installation was a breeze and performance exceptional.Negative: After install noticed the Carbon logo on the heatsink would not light up. Only lights up if you press on it therefore a faulty MB. Raised a ticket with MSI support who stated the obvious contact issue between heatsink and Mb but provided no fix hence had to sadly return it. It’s common issue reported on forums. Support is bad from MSI. Amazon or MSI Didn’t offer a replacement and the MB has shot up in price leaving me to find another MB. Hence the 1 star for the review

Hi. After many hours looking at key features of my next Motherboard i was so impressed by the workmanship and performance of this Motherboard. This is my second motherboard from MSI and the performance, Thermals and rich features give this Motherboard my big thumbs up. I don't give stars for nothing and i wanted to let everyone know that this product is better than the other venders out there for the things i am going to use it for. The price is expensive, but the quality and performance is really impressive. Weighing up the other Motherboards out there i found this one the best of all of them and unless you are going to use the features incorporated in the other boards, then it would be a waste of your money. Overall this Motherboard is perfect for everyday use including programming, Gaming and all the things we do on our computers. As an enthusiast in Tech i love this motherboard combined with my new AMD Ryzen 9950X. I was using another brand with my previous X670E range, but i was having strange issues with black screens after logging into windows 11 and i think it was related to the new processor. This was soon fixed after using this new board. I do recommend a complete format and fresh install of Windows 11 24H2 and you will soon be running up to speed. Cheers Everyone

Lo que más me gusta de la MSI MPG X870E Carbon Wifi es su impresionante estética y la enorme cantidad de conexiones que trae, tiene un diseño elegante y moderno, y los LEDs RGB personalizables añaden un toque de estilo único. La instalación de los componentes sin necesidad de destornilladores parece tecnología del futuro y es lo mejor que he experimentado.Elegí este producto por dos razones principales:1. La conectividad Wifi 7 (para crear un punto hospot para conectarlo directamente a las META QUEST3), lo cual es perfecto para la calidad y la estabilidad del streaming en las VR.2. La placa madre cuenta con todo lo último que cabe esperar de dicha gama y a un precio mejor que algunas placas de la competencia, proporcionando una gran flexibilidad para futuras actualizaciones y expansiones.Este producto satisface todas mis necesidades, por su estética, el poder instalar todo sin destornilladores, calidad de los componentes y acabados, y tiene para hacer OC sencillo y estable, manteniendo buenas temperaturas, y que sea sencillo lo facilita mucho para personas que no tengan mucho conocimiento. (me ha dejado unas memorias en CL36 -38-38 a CL30 36-36) ¿Qué puedo decir? 10/10, ha superado todas mis expectativas.Puntos fuertes:• Estética impecable y calidad de materiales.• Conectividad Wifi 7 y dos tomas de ethernet de alta velocidad.• Múltiples puertos USB y ranuras PCIe para futuras actualizaciones.• Perfiles de OC sencillos y estables. (OC en RAM de CL36 -38-38 a CL30 36-36).Puntos débiles:• Me gustaría que hubiera tenido un backplate (una lámina protectora en la parte trasera)

Great product. More then I need for my buildBig stepup after many years of Asus gog products

J'ai installer cette carte pour un usage pro et gaming, et ça marche plutot bien meme si le BIOS met du temps a se charger.Les connectiques sont nombreuses, ce qui me change la vie, mais le bluetooth me joue parfois des tours en plein jeu.Le montage reste simple grâce a quelques petits aides au niveau des vis, c'est rassurant quand on debute.J'attend cependant un correctif pour les soucis d'audio qui m'arrivent de temps en temps, mais globalement c'est un bon produit.Les ✅ de l'article :📗 L’agencement thermique semble vraiment bien pensé, j’ai pas remarqué de surchauffe même en usage intensif.📗 Le support des memoires plus modernes accelere grandement mes taches de montage.📗 Les differents slots de stockage rapides simplifient l’ajout de SSD sans prise de tete.📗 Le Wi-Fi et le reseau filaire integré offrent un super debit, pratique pour telecharger ou jouer en ligne.📗 Les materiaux de fabrication ont l’air costauds et donne confiance sur la duree.Les ⛔ de l'article :📕 Le tarif peut faire grincer les dents quand on a un budget plus limite.📕 Le mode d’emploi est un peu confus pour qui veut configurer les reglages complexes.👉 Conclusion :🎌Au final, le materiel solide, la bonne gestion thermique et la connectivitée aident vraiment au quotidien, meme si le prix reste un peu élevé.

Awesome motherboard

Das Mainboard erfüllt absolut meine Erwartungen - und das sage ich bewusst ohne den Preis in die Bewertungmit einfließen zu lassen.Die Installation verlief völlig unkompliziert: Das Einsetzen der M.2 SSDs waren kinderleicht, das RAM (G.Skill F5-6000) wurde sofort erkannt und alle weiteren Komponenten - inklusive meines AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - liefen auf Anhieb ohne Probleme. Besonders positiv hervorheben möchte ich die hervorragende Ausstattung, sowie das wirklich gelungene Design, das nicht nur technisch, sondern auch optisch überzeugt.Ein kleiner Wermutstropfen ist das MSI Center: Es wirkt irgendwie unübersichtlich und gleichzeitig überladen. Dennoch lassen sich alle wichtigen Funktionen wie Kühlung, Lüfter und Beleuchtung sehr präzise und zuverlässig steuern, sodass es sich damit dennoch gut arbeiten lässt.Unterm Stricht bleibt ein rundum positives Bild: Ein stark ausgestattetes Mainboard mit einfacher Installation, stabilem Betrieb und hoher Kompatibilität.Von mir gibt es dafür 5 von 5 Kondensatoren und eine klare Kaufempfehlung.