MSI’s X870E MEG Ace Max is a premium mid-range offering that delivers the best of everything the platform has to offer. Priced at $649.99, it’s not cheap, but sometimes you need to pay to play.
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It’s been a while since we reviewed an AMD version of MSI’s MEG Ace motherboard. In fact, the last one was for X670E back in 2022 . Back then, the premium mid-range board offered plenty of connectivity, a high-quality audio solution, ample USB ports, and fast networking. Fast forward to today, and the MSI MEG X870E Ace Max motherboard offers high-end features and a premium appearance, but on AMD’s latest platform.
Priced at $649.99 (already discounted from $699.99 MSRP, it seems), it isn’t cheap. but you do get the best or fastest of everything available for X870E. The board sports 13 USB ports (2x USB4) on the rear I/O, fast LAN (5 and 10 GbE) and Wi-Fi 7, ample storage with four SATA ports and five M.2 sockets, and flagship-class audio with an integrated AMP/DAC. In addition to the hardware, it’s loaded with EZ DIY features (PCIe Release, EZ M.2m, etc.) to help with building and installing parts in the PC, as well as a premium black aesthetic with gold accents that blends in with any dark build theme.
Below, we’ll examine the board's performance and other features to determine whether it deserves a spot on our list of the best motherboards . But before we share test results and discuss details, here are the specifications from MSI’s website:
Specifications of the MSI X870E Ace MAX
Swipe to scroll horizontally Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) Chipset X870E Form Factor ATX Voltage Regulator 21 Phase (18x 110A MOSFETs for Vcore) Video Ports (2) USB4 Type-C DisplayPort
(1) HDMI (v2.1) USB Ports (2) USB 4 (40 Gbps) Type-C
(2) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C (9) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Network Jacks (1) 10 GbE
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