MSI electrified CES 2026 with the debut of the long-awaited MEG X870E Unify-X Max motherboard—set to outshine the best motherboards on the market. Bursting with overclocking-focused features, the legendary Unify series finally storms onto AMD’s AM5 platform, after a four-year hiatus.
On the AM4 platform, MSI made waves by first releasing the budget-friendly MEG B550 Unify and B550 Unify-X, later stepping up with the premium MEG X570 Unify and X570S Unify-X Max. Now, with AM5, MSI is making an audacious leap straight to the X870E chipset—no whispers yet of more affordable models on the horizon. The hotly anticipated MEG X870E Unify-X Max is the fifth AMD chapter in the storied Unify saga.
True to the Unify legacy, the MEG X870E Unify-X Max makes an unmistakable statement with its commanding all-black aesthetic, punctuated by sleek, reflective highlights. As with all X-designated models, this powerhouse comes with just two DDR5 memory slots—purpose-built for memory overclocking. The minimalist two-DIMM layout improves signal integrity and slashes latency, ensuring rock-solid stability even as you push memory frequencies to the absolute limit. While the official specifications remain under wraps for now, expect the MEG X870E Unify-X Max to surpass DDR5-10000 effortlessly, provided your Ryzen CPU can keep pace.
Forget the old limitations of two-DIMM motherboards. With cutting-edge 64GB DDR5 modules now available, the MEG X870E Unify-X Max lets you pack in a colossal 128GB (2x64GB) of ultra-fast memory—more than enough muscle for power users, creators, and extreme enthusiasts alike.
Engineered for hardcore enthusiasts and relentless overclockers, MSI crafted the MEG X870E Unify-X Max with only the finest components. MSI has sculpted this motherboard from an eight-layer, server-grade PCB, anchored by a robust dual-rail power system. Its formidable 18+2+1-phase power delivery, paired with dual 8-pin EPS connectors, ensures your Ryzen CPU receives ample power even under the most extreme overclocking conditions.
The motherboard boasts dual PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slots alongside two PCIe x4 expansion slots. The primary x16 expansion slot is equipped with MSI’s EZ PCIe Release, allowing you to lock or unlock your graphics card with a single button press. Storage is equally plentiful with five blazing-fast M.2 slots featuring Frozr heatsinks and tool-free EZ M.2 Clip II installation, plus two SATA III ports for legacy storage drives.
The MEG X870E Unify-X Max has two USB4 (40 Gbps) Type-C ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port, and eight USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-A ports. The motherboard also includes old-school PS/2 ports for overclockers as well as 5 Gigabit Ethernet and WiFi 7 wireless connectivity.
No Unify package would be complete without the MSI Tuning Controller. The compact remote puts real-time overclocking tweaks right at your fingertips, and also lets you monitor and diagnose your motherboard effortlessly using QCODEs.
MSI has yet to reveal official pricing or availability for the MEG X870E Unify-X Max. However, its recent announcement suggests eager enthusiasts won’t have to wait much longer for a full reveal of specifications and launch details. For context, MSI’s Intel-based MEG Z890 Unify-X currently retails at $699.99—so it’s safe to expect the X870E Unify-X Max to land in a similar premium price bracket.
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