It’s all well and good seeing Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 9600X deals coming out the woodwork, but with a new CPU usually comes the need for a new motherboard. Fortunately, MSI has X670E and X870 models reduced to their lowest prices yet with fantastic discounts that are nigh on unmissable.
With up to 27% off, MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk WiFi is my current top pick, costing just $220 on Amazon US, £250 in the UK, and €323 in Europe. That’s the lowest price I’ve ever seen the board and an absolute steal for such high build quality.
MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk WiFi
The MAG series fights alongside gamers with added military-inspired elements that represent a symbol of sturdiness and durability.
If you ask me, the distinctive thermal paneling is just a purple and green theme away from Neon Genesis Evangelion, but it’s fetching in its current stealthy black and grey. With support for up to 256GB DDR5-7800, you have your pick of RGB to add a little flair or keep things muted for a sleeper build.
Beneath the plates, you get a lightning-fast PCIe Gen 5 x16 slot, single Gen 5 M.2 port, and three Gen 4 alternatives. Rear ports are kitted out with eight USB slots, two of which are USB 3.2 supporting up to 20Gb/s for zippy transfers.
It features a built-in DisplayPort and HDMI to handle visuals in a pinch, while LAN sticks with tried and true 2.5G. As its name suggests, there’s also WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 if you want to cut the cord.
If you fancy bolstering this setup with WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 5Gb/s LAN port, not to mention two USB Type-C ports rated up to 40GB/s, then MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi is a better fit for you. We gave it 4.5/5 stars and it’ll cost you just $280 with its current discount.
MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi
“An improved design, better specs, and competitive price make this motherboard a must buy.” Read our review.
Keep in mind that X670E motherboards will likely require a BIOS update to work with Ryzen 9000 CPUs. It’s a fairly easy process with M-Flash support, but X870 should work with the latest processors right out the box.
As always, Amazon gives you the right to send it back within the first month of purchase if you’re not happy for a full refund, giving you a window to try it out. Otherwise, it’s best following us on Google News so you can spot future discounts as and when we dig them up.
