MSI X870E Tomahawk WiFi Motherboard
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Price | Last seen | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 amazon 30-day returns (in store too) | $289.99 | Feb 27, 2026, may have changed | Buy Now |
 Best Buy 15-day returns (in store too) · free return shipping · free shipping on $35+ | $329.99 | Oct 10, 2026 | Buy Now |
Prices are collected from retailer listings; each row shows the date we last saw that price. Return and shipping terms are each store's standard policy from our retailer research (April 2026). Some products and categories have different terms, so check with the store before you buy.
Price history summary
Lowest new price we recorded at major retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot and Lowes) in the last 90 days: $269.99 at Best Buy on Aug 23, 2026.
Range over the last 12 months: $244.99 (retailers/amazon, Dec 15, 2025) to $329.99 (Best Buy, Oct 10, 2026). The lowest current offer at these retailers, $329.99 at Best Buy, is 22% above its 90-day low. Based on 22 recorded prices since Nov 1, 2025 for offers sold by these retailers themselves (not marketplace sellers). Summary as of Oct 13, 2026.
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Pros
- •BIOS boot time is approximately 75% faster than competing boards
- •Memory training performance is significantly faster and more stable than competing AM5 boards
- •Works flawlessly with high-end components like Ryzen 9 9950X3D and DDR5 6000MHz memory
- •Superior PCB build quality with noticeably thicker and better-separated traces than competing boards
- •Comprehensive connectivity including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual network ports (5Gbps and 2.5Gbps)
- •Exceptional build quality with heavy construction and effective heatsinks
- •Tool-free quick-release heatsink covers on all M.2 slots simplify storage upgrades
- •Excellent overclocking capabilities with one-click power support for enthusiasts
- •Receives frequent weekly BIOS updates for faster hardware compatibility support compared to competitors
- •Includes USB flash stick with pre-loaded BIOS versions and drivers
Cons
- •Memory channel B does not function on some units
- •Poorly designed with cryptic, unlabeled internal connections for USB, audio, and front panel
- •Power connectors and memory slots are excessively stiff and difficult to install or remove
- •Inadequate assembly documentation with no printed reference guide included
- •DIMM slots lack identification markers
Bottom Line
This is one seriously powerful motherboard for high-end AMD Ryzen builds, and we're talking boot times and memory training that genuinely outpace competing AM5 options. Here's the catch: this board demands experience and respect—the stiff connectors, cryptic internal connections, and complete lack of printed documentation will make you work for it. Add in the reported memory channel B failures on some units, and you'll definitely want to research before committing. If you're an experienced enthusiast squeezing top performance out of a high-end Ryzen system, the gains justify the effort; if you're newer to PC building, this might be more pain than it's worth.
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