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MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI AMD motherboard & Ryzen 9 9950X CPU combo

SKU CH-220K-2FZ4F

AM5 combo pairs a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X with an X870 board that delivers DDR5 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel
  • ECC SupportedNon-ECC

+CPU R9 9950X

  • 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X delivers 5.7 GHz max boost for heavy workloads
  • 14+2+1 Duet Rail VRM with dual 8-pin power feeds stable current to the CPU
  • DDR5 memory scales to 8200 MT/s overclocked across four 288-pin slots
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and Gen 5 M.2 enable fastest GPU and storage throughput
  • Wi-Fi 7 plus 5G LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1 audio handle networking and sound

Combo platform

This bundle pairs an MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor. The board uses the AM5 socket and X870 chipset to support Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs. The included 16 core, 32 thread Zen 5 CPU reaches a 5.7 GHz max boost and provides 64MB L3 cache. It targets enthusiasts building a high-end desktop for gaming or content creation.

Before ordering

Verify that your power supply includes two 8 pin CPU connectors for the 14+2+1 Duet Rail power system. The motherboard offers four 288 pin DDR5 slots with a 256GB maximum capacity in dual channel mode; only non-ECC unbuffered modules are supported. JEDEC speeds run at 4800 to 5600 MT/s while overclocked profiles can reach 8200+ MT/s depending on DIMM population. Ensure your chassis can accommodate an 8 layer PCB with extended heatsinks.

Sustained operation

The 60A SPS VRM uses MOSFET thermal pads rated at 7W/mK alongside choke pads and an EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II to manage heat during long workloads. PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU and Gen 5 x4 M.2 storage maintain bandwidth without throttling. The Realtek 8126VB 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 controller provide stable network throughput for extended sessions. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1 channel output.

Highlights

  • 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X delivers 5.7 GHz max boost for heavy workloads
  • 14+2+1 Duet Rail VRM with dual 8-pin power feeds stable current to the CPU
  • DDR5 memory scales to 8200 MT/s overclocked across four 288-pin slots
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and Gen 5 M.2 enable fastest GPU and storage throughput
  • Wi-Fi 7 plus 5G LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1 audio handle networking and sound

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelX870 GAMING PLUS WIFI +R9 9950X
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
Memory FeatureMemory Support DDR5 8200 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Ryzen 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8200+ MT/s
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s
Supports AMD POR Speed and JEDEC Speed
Supports Memory Overclocking and AMD EXPO
Supports Dual-Channel mode
Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory
Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only*
* CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency may vary by CPU series, with manual overclocking available after boot. Certain CPU
PCI Express 5.0 x16PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI Express x4PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
PCI Express x1PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
Other SlotsPCI_E1 slot
- Supports PCIe 5.0 x16 (For Ryzen 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
- Supports PCIe 4.0 x8 (For Ryzen 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)
- Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen 8500/ 8300 Series processor)
* PCI_E4 slot will run at x2 speed when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_3 slot.
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.23x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 22110/2280 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2, supports 2280/2260 devices
M2_1 slot
- Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
- Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen 8000 Series processors)
*Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
SATA RAIDSupports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC897
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8126VB 5G LAN
Max LAN Speed5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports1 x Clear CMOS Button
2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A
2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A
4 x USB 2.0
1 x 5G LAN
2 x Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
3 x Audio connectors
1 x Flash BIOS Button
1 x HDMI
1 x USB 40Gbps Type-C
1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C
Onboard USB4 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1 x USB 10Gbps Type C ports
Other Connectors1 x CPU Fan
1 x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
6 x System Fan
1 x EZ Conn-header (JAF_1)
2 x Front Panel (JFP)
1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1 x Front Audio (JAUD)
1 x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
3 x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1 x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1 x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1 x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
Windows 11Support for Windows 11 64-bit

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Questions about this item

Does the board need both 8-pin CPU power connectors filled?

The 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System uses dual 8-pin CPU power connectors for full current delivery to the 16-core processor.

What is the fastest M.2 slot and which drive lengths does it take?

M.2_1 runs from the CPU at PCIe 5.0 x4 and accepts 2280 or 2260 drives.

Can I run four DDR5 modules at the top overclocked speed?

With two slots populated the board supports up to 6400+ MT/s; four slots lowers the maximum further.

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