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John Cheung
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025
Just a little backstory, I used my previous motherboard MSI Z97-G45 with a i7-4790k cpu for about 11 years. It served me well but that CPU near its end of lifecycle (Win 10 support no more Oct 2025) and gaming performance not adequate for my needs.Fast Forward to 2025, I got the Ryzen 9800x3d, 32GB DDR5 RAM CL30, this motherboard, and Corsair Nautilus 240 RS liquid cooler. I'm reusing my RTX 3070 GPU, c70 pc case, corsair 650w PSU, couple of HDDs, and 1 SATA 2.5 SSD to cut down cost. What attracted me to this board was the cpu worked right out of the box. No bios flashing was required. One less headache to deal with and the quicker I can set up my computer.Gaming performance is fantastic, it knocks my socks off. I'm able to get 100-300 fps on 1440p with DLSS on my ASUS XG27ACDNG 1440 Oled monitor depending on the game.One thing I really liked about this board was the EZ button for the GPU slot. No longer I had to get my hands in an awkward tight position to remove my GPU. All you have to do now is press that button and it comes out. Simplicity at its best!Just a fair warning that there is no paper booklet / manual inside the box. I had to look it up online on my phone to read the manual. It's not a big deal, it's probably standard to go paperless this day and age. Also this motherboard is only for Windows 11.Since I reused my old C70 vengeance case, I didn't have front USB 3.0 or USB Type-C headers to use these ports. Doesn't bother me since USB 2.0 suits me just fine. Buy a new pc case if you want to use these functions. It also comes with a Wifi 7 antenna since I'm an oldie using a wifi5 router, it wouldn't enhance my speed. There are also RGB leds on the board if you want to make your pc look nice.So far my pc runs like a dream. Pc boots up in around 1-2 mins with a sata ssd. There are m.2 slots and it looks relatively easy to install nvme drives.One wierd thing I noticed when I have 2 monitors plugged in with display ports connectivity, during boot process, it will go to my 2nd monitor, then go back to my 1st monitor. Just nitpicking, not a big deal.I'm still completely satisfied with this motherboard even though I'm an oldie whom doesn't use all the newest features. Thanks MSI!
Vincent Fouchi
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025
excellent motherboard, stylish, very functional, bifurcated m.2 data streams, onboard wifi, this baby does it all for a fair price. very solid construction, up to 4 M.2 SSDs, even long form factor ones, and whole bunch of sata ports. if storage is your thing, this one is for you.
Boyang WU
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
Pros: Solid Build Quality: The motherboard feels premium with a durable design and high-quality components.Strong Performance: Handles AMD AM5 processors efficiently, offering smooth performance even under heavy workloads.Great Connectivity: Comes with WiFi 7, 5G LAN, and multiple USB ports, ensuring fast and stable connections. GPU EZ install is also very convenient.DDR5 Support: Future-proof with support for high-speed DDR5 memory.Efficient Cooling: Well-designed VRMs and heatsinks keep temperatures in check, ideal for gaming and overclocking.Easy BIOS Setup: MSIs BIOS interface is user-friendly, making tuning and adjustments hassle-free.Cons: No Built-in RGB: Some users might miss integrated RGB lighting for aesthetics.Price: Slightly on the higher side compared to other B850 boards, but worth it for the features.Overall Review: The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk MAX WiFi is an excellent motherboard for both gaming and productivity. Its WiFi 7 and 5G LAN provide cutting-edge networking, while DDR5 support and solid power delivery ensure great performance for AMD AM5 builds. Its an easy recommendation for those looking for a stable, future-proof motherboard with strong features. While it lacks built-in RGB and has limited PCIe slots, its reliability and performance outweigh these minor drawbacks.Highly recommended for gamers and PC enthusiasts!
warluck
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2025
Excellente carte mère ,
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2025
Good feature set, with MSI rebates ended up being decent value.
azezal
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
Eco mode is grayed out for some reason. I can still manually set TDP and PPT, so not the biggest issue.Precision boost overdrive, some MSI overclocking feature, was enabled by default leading to hot temperatures of 80-85 on my 9700X CPU. I don't think that it should be default to have OC enabled. Disabling it did not seem to affect benchmarks by more than a few percent.The system won't stay suspended, a USB device is instantly waking it, which did not happen on my previous MB.MSI does not include written instructions, you have to download the main manual online. Kinda cheap to do that on a $$$ MB.Secure boot stopped my graphics driver from loading, so I had to disable it.Overall it works and is stable so far. It is still new so I am hoping for a bios update in the future will solve the somewhat minor issues I've had.
Mikail
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
First of all, the quality of this board is top notch. Heat sinks performs well ( MOS temp never went beyond 40 degrees celsius during gameplay). Wifi 7 and Bluetooth both work excellent with strong connection and zero dips. My computer has Ryzen 7700x and DDr5 6000MT at cl 30 and the board is very stable. The AI ability is very good also as the AI allows for CPU overclocking automatically. The BIOS i found to be user friendly and allowed me to apply EXPO and CPU overclocking with ease. I am quite pleased with it and would highly recommend.
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