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MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£370CPU socket:?Chipset:AMD X870Form factor:Mini-ITX

MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 20%, List score 20%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.8

Technical score

20%

7.8

Reviews score

20%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 76% of motherboards
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

â–²Better than 59%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

19%

7.2

Memory

16%

8.8

Platform

16%

7.8

Storage

15%

8.7

Network

13%

7.8

Ports

8%

5.2

Expansion

8%

7.6

Power & Cooling

5%

8.9

Audio

â–²Better than 81%
7.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.8

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 57%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.8

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

7.0

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 58%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi

Based on 2 · 6

Reviewers praise the connectivity, cooling, storage and looks, but criticize the steep price and the graphics card slot.
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Ranked #427 of 2,078 models in Motherboards (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of motherboard MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

19%

7.2

Memory

16%

8.8

Platform

16%

7.8

Storage

15%

8.7

Network

13%

7.8

Ports

8%

5.2

Expansion

8%

7.6

Power & Cooling

5%

8.9

Audio

7.8
Reviews score
7.8
User score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

7.9
CPU socket
?
CPU platform
AMD
Chipset
AMD X870
This motherboard uses AMD X870, which is more capable than 92.9% of Motherboards and as capable as 1.4% of Motherboards.
Form factor
Mini-ITX
Integrated graphics support
yes
This motherboard supports integrated graphics. 10.2% of motherboards support this feature.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
This motherboard uses DDR5, which is more modern than 63.8% of Motherboards and the same as 36.2% of Motherboards.
Memory slots
2
This motherboard has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.1% of motherboards and equal to 21.8% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
?
Memory channels
?
Maximum RAM speed
?
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N. of M.2 sockets
3
This motherboard has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.1% of motherboards and equal to 18.9% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
?
N. of SATA 3 connectors
2
This motherboard has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 94.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/5, which is less flexible than 91.3% of Motherboards and the same as 0.2% of Motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
yes
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.2% of motherboards support this feature.
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What reviewers say
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.4% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.8% of motherboards and equal to 55.2% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
?
PCIe slot electrical configuration
?
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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What reviewers say
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
?
Total USB ports (including headers)
?
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
3
This motherboard has 3 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 96.5% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
?
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
1
This motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 82.1% of motherboards and equal to 17.7% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 90.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.3% of motherboards.
LAN controller
?
N. of RJ45 ports
1
This motherboard has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This motherboard uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than 88.2% of Motherboards and the same as 11.8% of Motherboards.
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What reviewers say
Audio codec
Realtek ALC4080
This motherboard uses Realtek ALC4080, which is higher-end than 90.4% of Motherboards and the same as 6.4% of Motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.7% of motherboards and equal to 95.3% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
?
Headphone amp support
yes
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 41.2% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
This motherboard has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.8% of motherboards and equal to 10.8% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
?
N. of CPU power connectors
1
This motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors, which is fewer than 45.2% of motherboards and equal to 54.9% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
?
Pump header
yes
This motherboard has a pump header. 22.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
3 A
This motherboard supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.2% of motherboards.
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What reviewers say

MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi vs the average motherboard

246810TotalPlatformMemoryStorageExpansionPortsNetworkAudioPower & Cooling
  • 1 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0).
    1 vs 0
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More recent Wi-Fi standard
    This motherboard has a more recent Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897).
    Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more rear USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    3 vs 2
  • 6.8% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    7.8

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.8 vs 7.3
  • Integrated I/O shield
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.6% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • More capable chipset
    This motherboard uses a more capable chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870 vs Intel B860).
    AMD X870 vs Intel B860
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 2x higher overclocked RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (10,000 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 5,000 MT/s.
    10,000 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s
  • 1 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0).
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more rear USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    This motherboard has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has more DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 1
  • More recent Wi-Fi standard
    This motherboard has a more recent Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 49% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897).
    Realtek ALC4080 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    This motherboard has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    3 A vs 2 A
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    This motherboard has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/5 vs 0/1/5/10).
    0/1/5 vs 0/1/5/10
  • No multi-GPU support
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 53.9% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 2.47x more expensive
    MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£370 vs £150).
    £370 vs £150
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 3
  • 2 fewer SATA 3 connectors
    This motherboard has fewer SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    2 vs 4
  • 2.47x more expensive
    MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi is more expensive than the average motherboard (£370 vs £150).
    £370 vs £150
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    This motherboard has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer RAID options
    This motherboard offers fewer RAID levels than the average motherboard (0/1/5 vs 0/1/5/10).
    0/1/5 vs 0/1/5/10
  • 2 fewer SATA 3 connectors
    This motherboard has fewer SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    2 vs 4
  • No multi-GPU support
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 53.9% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 3

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Poker FaZe
≈ estimated
09/02/2026
Long-term build log · dead board and replacement
Verdict
MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi works after a replacement board, but the first unit failed and the cause remains unclear.
5.0
Madness727
≈ estimated
14/12/2025
Long BIOS review · several hours of testing
Verdict
MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi has a good board and design, but its locked BIOS settings make it hard to recommend.
9.0
CrazyTechLab
≈ estimated
16/10/2025
Hands-on review · unboxing, thermal and software tests
Verdict
MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi is not perfect and pricey, but it is the creator's pick for a top AMD mini-ITX build.
8.0
Mike's unboxing, reviews and how to
≈ estimated
14/06/2026
Unboxing and feature tour · first look
Verdict
MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi is a strong premium ITX choice, though expensive for a small build.
8.0
GGF Events
≈ estimated
25/02/2026
First look · unboxing and rear I/O tour
Verdict
MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi looks very clean and suits an all-white build, though the price needs weighing.
8.0
Funkykit
≈ estimated
05/11/2025
Quick look · unboxing and benchmarks
Verdict
MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi is packed with features and great looks, with decent performance for mini gaming and small form factor builds.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
noobfeed.com
≈ estimated
06/10/2025
Hands-on review · Mini-ITX AM5 board
Verdict
The MSI MPG X870i Edge Ti Evo WiFi is a flexible, high-end mini-ITX board whose add-in card adds ports and M.2 storage, but it has no 10Gb Ethernet.
6.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
20/11/2025
Software review · BIOS and utilities
Verdict
The MSI MPG X870i Edge Ti Evo WiFi's Click X BIOS is well organized and easy to read, though the menus take a short while to learn.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi

  • Wi-Fi 7 comes with the antenna included.
  • A 5 Gbps wired LAN port speeds up transfers on a home network.
  • Two USB4 40 Gbps ports suit fast external drives.
  • Three M.2 sockets, one of them PCIe 5.0.
  • Memory can run up to 10000 MT/s when overclocked.
  • The pump header is rated at 3 A for liquid cooling.

What customers don't like about MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi

  • Two memory slots limit future upgrades.
  • Two SATA 3 connectors are few for a build with many drives.
  • Two 3.5 mm audio jacks leave little room for analogue audio gear.
  • Only one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is available for expansion cards.

Verdict

Fast connections set the MSI MPG X870I Edge Ti EVO WiFi apart on a 170 mm square board. Wi-Fi 7 and a 5 Gbps wired LAN keep networking quick, and two USB4 40 Gbps ports handle fast external drives. Three M.2 sockets, one of them PCIe 5.0, leave plenty of room for storage. Memory can run up to 10000 MT/s when overclocked, and the pump header rated at 3 A suits liquid cooling. BIOS flashback lets you update the firmware without a processor fitted. The rear CMOS reset button is handy when testing a build. The trade-offs are two memory slots, two SATA 3 connectors and two 3.5 mm audio jacks. It suits a compact desk or living room PC where speed and modern ports matter more than a stack of SATA drives.

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