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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS vs MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming PLUS
MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
Editiorial reviews
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3.9 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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User rating
40
4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %
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4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
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General

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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
Motherboard typeATXATX
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4

Memory

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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 1866 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3066 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 1866 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 4133 MHz
  • 3066 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4DDR4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB64 GB
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsDualDual

Audio properties

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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
Audio codecRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.17.1

Technical details

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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
Compatible processor series
  • AMD A
  • AMD Athlon
  • AMD Ryzen
AMD Ryzen
Maximum number of processors11

Storage

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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 10

Expansion slots

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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
Number of M.2 (M) slots22

Internal I/O ports

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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
Serial port headers11
TPM connectoryesyes
Number of SATA III connectors66

Rear panel I/O ports

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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
DVI-D ports quantity11

Network

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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerRealtek 8111HRealtek 8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
Width12.01 in12.01 in
Depth9.61 in9.61 in

Pros & Cons

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