Refurbished MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX AM5 DDR5 PCIe 5.0 ATX Motherboard
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Refurbished MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX AM5 DDR5 PCIe 5.0 ATX Motherboard
Scan code: LN170886 Manufacturer code: MEG X870E ACE MAX
£569.99
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Refurbished MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX AM5 DDR5 PCIe 5.0 ATX Motherboard

Refurbished MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX, AMD X870E, AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, 5x M.2, 5G/10G/WiFi7, USB3.2 Gen2x2, AMD EXPO, ATX

Scan code: LN170886 Manufacturer code: MEG X870E ACE MAX
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Product Overview
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MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX ATX Motherboard

The MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX is a flagship AMD X870E motherboard engineered for elite gaming PCs, high-end content creation, and enthusiast-grade performance. Built for the AM5 socket, it supports the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors, delivering next-generation performance and platform longevity. With full PCIe® 5.0 support for graphics cards and ultra-fast NVMe storage, DDR5 memory compatibility, and advanced power delivery, the X870E ACE MAX is designed for extreme stability and overclocking headroom. Premium connectivity options, including high-speed networking and next-gen wireless support, ensure seamless performance across gaming, streaming, and professional workloads, making this motherboard an ideal foundation for cutting-edge AMD builds.


Ready for AI PC

MSI motherboards combine advanced hardware design with cutting-edge technology to deliver reliable performance for intensive gaming and AI computing workloads. Integrated AI features within MSI Center and the BIOS intelligently optimise system settings, ensuring effortless performance tuning and enhanced user experience.

AI Engine
Provides organised categories to easily sync your applications while automatically optimising performance, ensuring a seamless and comfortable environment for gaming, productivity, and everyday tasks.

AI LAN Manager
optimises networking performance and minimises latency, providing a seamless online experience.

FROZR AI Cooling
Automatically adjusts fan profiles to make sure the system remains cool when you need it the most.

AI Boost
Propriety MSI technology to overclock your NPU for massive AI Performance.


One-Click Overclocking

While overclocking can be overly complex for some, MSI Click BIOS X made it more accessible with multiple one-click overclock features for both processor and memory, allowing users to easily enhance system performance without delving into intricate settings.


Troubleshoot in an Instant

EZ Debug LED
Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.

EZ Digi-Debug
Displays the error code for troubleshooting. Also functions as temperature monitor!

Memory Detection LED
This LED lights up when it detects faulty memory in slots, eliminating guesswork from troubleshooting.


Maximum Power for Impressive Performance

Unleash and maintain peak performance with the MEG X870E ACE MAX, featuring a flagship 18+2+1 digital power phase VRM design. Dual 8-pin CPU power connectors and 110A Smart Power Stages provide stable, reliable power delivery, ensuring this motherboard is ready to handle the demands of high-end AMD processors and extreme overclocking.”


Outstanding DDR5 Performance

Experience a significant boost in memory performance with support for the latest DDR5 modules. Featuring a dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, the MEG X870E ACE MAX delivers world-class memory stability and speeds, empowering high-performance gaming and content creation workloads.


Advanced Thermal Design for Extreme Performance

Wavy Fin Design: Wavy fin array design enlarges up to 50% heat dissipation, provides the maximum surface of heat dissipation.

Direct touch Cross Heatpipes: The dual heat-pipes connect two large MOS heatsinks increasing surface area and improving heat dissipation.

Aluminium Cover: A Fully aluminium IO cover and extended heatsink design.

Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr: Double-sided M.2 thermal solution keep M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run cooler and faster.

9W/mK Thermal Pad: High quality 9W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores can run freely at maximum performance.

Metal Backplate - The metal baseplate cool down the MOSFET temperature with dedicated thermal pads.

Enlarged PCH Heatsink: MSI replaced the PCH fan with a larger heatsink design to reduce dust and noise as well as maintain high heat dissipation.


High-Speed Networking & Connectivity

The MEG X870E ACE MAX features advanced networking with integrated 10G LAN, 5G LAN, and next-generation Wi-Fi 7 support. This powerful combination delivers exceptional bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and rock-solid connectivity, making it ideal for high-end gaming, content creation, large file transfers, and professional network-intensive workloads.


High-Speed Storage Support

The MEG X870E ACE MAX delivers exceptional storage performance with support for up to five M.2 SSDs, including two PCIe Gen 5 and three PCIe Gen 4 slots. This advanced storage configuration enables ultra-fast data transfer speeds, reduced load times, and expansive storage flexibility, making it ideal for high-performance gaming, content creation, and data-intensive professional workloads.


Advanced Expansion Support

The MEG X870E ACE MAX is built for future-ready expansion, featuring a 64 MB BIOS for enhanced system stability and long-term platform support, alongside Lightning PCIe Gen 5 slots for next-generation graphics cards and high-bandwidth expansion devices. This powerful combination ensures maximum compatibility, reliability, and performance for cutting-edge PC builds.


MSI Center Control & Optimisation

MSI Center provides a unified software platform for monitoring, customising, and optimising your system with ease. Featuring intelligent AI-powered tools, it allows users to fine-tune performance, manage cooling profiles, optimise network priorities, and synchronise supported applications through a single intuitive interface. Designed to simplify system management while maximising performance, MSI Center ensures a smooth, personalised, and efficient computing experience.


Features

Processor Support: Compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors (AM5 socket).
Memory Support: Dual-channel DDR5 memory, up to 8400+ MT/s (OC) for extreme memory performance.
Power & Performance: 18+2+1 Duet Rail digital power system, 110A Smart Power Stages (SPS), OC Engine, Core Boost, Memory Boost, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, and 8-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper and server-grade materials.
Advanced Cooling (Frozr Guard): Wavy fin design, Direct Touch Cross Heat-Pipe, MOSFET baseplate, 9 W/mK thermal pads, double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr, and Frozr AI software for maximum performance at low temperatures.
DIY-Friendly Design (EZ DIY): EZ PCIe Release, EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ Antenna, and EZ Conn-Design for simplified installation and maintenance.
Networking & Connectivity (Tri-Link): Integrated 10G LAN, 5G LAN, full-speed Wi-Fi 7, USB4, and 64 MB BIOS ROM for secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission.
High-Speed Storage & Expansion: PCIe 5.0 slots, 5x M.2 connectors with Lightning Gen 5 solution, front USB 20G with 60W USB power delivery for fast storage and peripheral connectivity.
Audio Boost 5 HD: Premium audio with ALC4082 processor, ESS DAC, and amplifier for immersive high-definition sound.

Specifications
Core Specifications
Edition ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI II
Form Factor ATX
CPU Socket 1700
Chipset Intel Z790
RAM Memory Support
Memory Type DDR5
Memory Channel Dual (2)
Memory Type (ECC) Non-ECC
Memory Type (R/U) UDIMM (Unbuffered)
Memory Speed (Mhz)
  • DDR5 - 4800
  • DDR5 - 5000
  • DDR5 - 5200
  • DDR5 - 5400
  • DDR5 - 5600
  • DDR5 - 5800(OC)
  • DDR5 - 6000(OC)
  • DDR5 - 6200(OC)
  • DDR5 - 6400(OC)
  • DDR5 - 6600(OC)
  • DDR5 - 6800(OC)
  • DDR5 - 7000(OC)
  • DDR5 - 7200(OC)
  • DDR5 - 7400(OC)
  • DDR5 - 7600(OC)
  • DDR5 - 7800+(OC)
Max. Memory Capacity 192GB
Audio
Audio ROG SupremeFX 7.1 HD Audio
Graphics Support
Primary GPU Interface PCIe 5.0 (x16)
NVIDIA SLI Support N/A
AMD CrossFire Support N/A
Integrated Graphics Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU
On-Board Graphics Connectors
  • DisplayPort 1.4
  • HDMI 2.1
Internal Connectivity
Expansion Slots
  • 1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80, PCIe Gen4x4/SATA
  • 1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen4x4
  • 2 x M.2, 22-80, PCIe Gen4x4
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 Bandwidth)
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16
  • 4 x SATA 6GB/s
SATA Support SATA3
RAID Support via Intel® SATA RAID 0/1/10/5
Storage Mode Support
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 10
  • RAID 5
Internal I/O
  • 1 x 24-pin (Power)
  • 1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP Connector
  • 5 x 4-pin CHA_FAN connector
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan Connector
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan Connector
  • 2 x 8-pin (Power)
  • 3 x Addressable Gen 2 Header
  • 1 x Aura RGB Header
  • 1 x CPU_OV jumper
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio Header
  • 5 x M.2
  • 4 x SATA III - 6Gb/s
  • 1 x System Panel Connector with Chassis Intrusion
  • 1 x Temperature Sensor Header
  • 1 x Thunderbolt header
  • 2 x USB 2.0 Header
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Connector
External Connectivity
Network Interface Type Wired 2.5 Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000/2500)
Network Chip/Modules 1 x Intel (2.5GbE LAN)
Rear I/O Connectors
  • 1 x 10/100/1000/2500 (LAN)
  • 5 x Audio I/O
  • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Button
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x Line Out
  • 1 x Mic-In
  • 1 x S/PDIF-Out (Optical)
  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
  • 1 x WiFi Module
Additional Specifications
Water Cooled No
Cooling Passive Heatsinks
QPI Speed N/A
Board Dimensions 305 x 244 x 50 mm
Note  
Additional Information
Scan Code LN170886
Model Number MEG X870E ACE MAX
GTIN 4711377414968
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Refurbished MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX AM5 DDR5 PCIe 5.0 ATX Motherboard
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