New Gaming Motherboards Roundup at Computex 2025

COMPUTEX, held every year in Taipei, Taiwan, is among the world’s premier showcases for next-generation hardware and computing technologies that set the tone for the future. And every year, MSI has religiously displayed its best at the show – setting the tone and direction for our next generation of products.

Today, AI is at the heart of everything. It’s changing how we work and play, powering everything from productivity to immersive gaming experiences. MSI has been hard at work, adopting and engineering several AI-powered features that focus on you – making you more productive and making your life easier.

You’ll find MSI’s latest innovations on display at COMPUTEX 2025, where we’ll feature a broad array of PC components (motherboards, AIO Liquid Coolers, PSUs, etc.), desktops, monitors, and so much more!

While we showed off several brand-new 800-series motherboards for Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 9000 processors back in January at CES 2025, there were a few key names missing from the lineup. At COMPUTEX 2025, you’ll find several of these names – designed to offer an unparalleled platform with the latest chipset for your workstation and/or gaming machine.

The long-awaited ACE makes a comeback to AMD with its latest X870E chipset – boasting a classic design with a dark black aluminum heatsink and “ACE” emblazoned across the board with a polished gold metallic finish. It also features an innovative Illusion Lighting effect with multi-layered structures, which unlock dual-lighting patterns within the dragon motif for stunning and much more customizable lighting.

It boasts a premium thermal design with an Extended Heatsink, Stacked Fin Array, and dual Cross Heat-pipes to handle even the most powerful hardware on shelves today. The MEG X870E ACE also comes equipped with a robust power delivery system with an 18+2+1 Duet Rail Power System (DRPS) using 110A Smart Power Stages to deliver clean, stable power to your CPU. Wired and wireless connectivity on the MEG X870E ACE is top-notch with the inclusion of 10G LAN, full-speed Wi-Fi 7, and USB 40 Gbps ports. What’s more, you’ll also find Lightning Gen 5 M.2 slots – enabling the latest, fastest PCIe 5.0 SSDs without sacrificing any performance.

Like our many other 800-series motherboards this generation, the MEG X870E ACE wholeheartedly adopts our EZ DIY mindset to simplify PC building with features like, tool-free M.2 installation, EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release, and more.

In addition to offering unmatched bang for your buck, the TOMAHAWK name is known for its mellow, toned-down aesthetic that generally features a darker color theme. The MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI PZ forges a new path with an all-new silver-white color scheme alongside support for MSI’s back connect standard – enabling clean, gorgeous PC builds without visible cabling.

From a features perspective, the MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI PZ comes equipped with all the goodness of its regular TOMAHAWK counterpart. An effective thermal and power design featuring an Extended Heatsink, and a 14+2+1 DRPS with 80A Smart Power Stages come together in a package that extracts the performance you need from your hardware.

You’ll also find support for PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs, 5G LAN, full-speed Wi-Fi 7, USB 40 Gbps, and a host of EZ DIY features, like EZ PCIe Release, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ Antenna, and more. A convenient Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS button on the rear I/O of the MAG X870E TOMAHAWK gives you quicker access to troubleshooting and BIOS update functionality.

The classic yellow-and-black of an MPOWER motherboard is now making its way to AMD for the very first time! The B850MPOWER embraces its overclocking roots with gusto and comes equipped with 2 memory slots to allow for the best extreme overclocking experience on an AMD platform.

Proving its overclocking pedigree, the B850MPOWER motherboard is part of our select Dragon Alliance products, where we collaborate with memory manufacturers to dive into the fine print of memory overclocking. This includes a focus on a 1DPC (One DIMM Per Channel) design, PCB layout enhancements, memory IC development, and dedicated BIOS functionality. You can read more about the Dragon Alliance in our dedicated article here.

The B850MPOWER also boasts high-quality components for power and heat dissipation, including an OC Engine, 12+2+1 DRPS consisting of 60A Smart Power Stages, and MSI’s Extended Heatsink thermal design. You can also outfit your machine with the fastest M.2 storage drives on the market without sacrificing any performance, thanks to full support for PCIe 5.0 with a Lightning Gen 5 M.2 slot.

With its design singularly focused on Extreme Overclocking, the B850MPOWER features a range of EZ DIY functionality, alongside the EZ Dashboard. It integrates power, reset, and clear CMOS buttons with a 7-segment debug display on an exclusive accessory card that simplifies the multiple reboots, power cycles, and testing processes that are a part of all high-end overclocking endeavors. You’ll also find EZ Memory Detection LEDs near the memory slots – ensuring your DDR5 DIMMs are always seated correctly.

Mini-ITX PCs can be as stunning as a piece of art. There’s something really satisfying about stuffing as much performance as possible into a tiny form factor. MSI’s newest range of Mini-ITX motherboards for Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors feature a gorgeous silver-white color scheme to instantly elevate the aesthetic of its surroundings – allowing for spectacular white and silver-themed PC builds.

Keeping thermals under control is important enough for PCs, but it becomes paramount when talking about more compact form factors like Mini-ITX. The brand-new MPG X870I EDGE TI WIFI motherboard for AMD Ryzen processors comes equipped with premium components and stellar build quality to handle even the most demanding hardware on shelves today.

It features an Extended Heatsink and Frozr Heatsink design (with an integrated fan) to quickly wick heat away from your core hardware and power delivery components. This eliminates any thermal throttling and allows the robust power delivery system (8+2+1 DRPS with 110A Smart Power Stages) to deliver clean, stable power to your parts.

The MPG X870I EDGE TI WIFI boasts the best-in-class wireless connectivity with support for full-speed Wi-Fi 7 as well as 5G LAN if you want to go wired. You’ll find support for the fastest PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVMe drives and the newest graphics cards with a Lightning Gen 5 PCIe slot and M.2 slot.

You can extend its capabilities with the included 5-in1 Xpander Card – allowing you to connect additional peripherals and storage without compromising on its size with the following ports and headers:

The MPG B850I EDGE TI WIFI continues the silver-white theme of MSI’s Mini-ITX lineup, combining style with substance for modern, compact PCs. It features 8+2+1 direct phases with robust 90A Smart Power Stages, all cooled by a brand-new Frozr Heatsink with an integrated fan near the chipset to deliver unmatched thermals and stability even in this diminutive form factor.

Next-gen connectivity is front and center thanks to Lightning Gen 5 slots with full PCIe 5.0 support for Graphics Cards and M.2 drives, 5G LAN, and full-speed Wi-Fi 7 using the EZ Antenna for easy setup. USB 20G ensures high-speed data transfer for demanding peripherals. DIY-friendly touches like the EZ Memory Detection LED, Clear CMOS, and Flash BIOS buttons make troubleshooting and upgrades a breeze.

The MPG B850I EDGE TI WIFI is a perfect blend of aesthetics and innovation, setting a new standard for future motherboards with its focus on power, speed, and user convenience.

The MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI packs premium features and build quality into a silver-white Mini-ITX size – offering an incredible platform for compact Intel builds that don’t want to compromise on performance. It’s powered by an 8+1+1+1 direct phase VRMs with hefty 110A Smart Power Stages, cooled by an Extended Heatsink and Heat-Pipe. This robust thermal and power design is bolstered by a premium 12-layer server-grade PCB that results in unmatched stability and performance.

You can outfit your PC with the fastest, modern GPUs and SSDs with Lightning Gen5 support on both the PCIe slot and M.2 slot. The MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI also boasts cutting-edge connectivity with Killer 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and Thunderbolt 4 – allowing high-speed, versatile wired and wireless connectivity.

In addition to the top-tier features and intelligent thermal design on the MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI, you’ll also gain access to a host of EZ DIY features like EZ Memory Detection LED and EZ Antenna to make troubleshooting and PC building more straightforward.

We, at MSI, are continuing our quest to simplify PC building with a host of features designed to save you time and enhance your PC building experience. New motherboards equipped with EZ DIY design support effortless installation, such as Tool-free M.2 Installation and EZ Memory Detection LEDs.

We’re pleased to unveil a new EZ DIY feature for MSI motherboards at Computex 2025 – the PinSafe Design.

Handling motherboards can be tricky. The back of a motherboard is unpleasant to the touch – often forcing you to pick them up precariously.

At COMPUTEX 2025, you’ll find MSI’s newest EZ DIY innovation: a prototype for the PinSafe design.

Motherboards featuring this design will rely on a brand-new process to make motherboards much easier to handle, avoiding the risk of injury when building your PC. You can also learn more about our existing EZ DIY features here: https://www.msi.com/blog/say-hello-to-msi-ez-diy-features-with-x870e-and-x870-motherboards-for-amd-ryzen-processors

Make sure to stop by the MSI showcase for an exclusive first look at brand-new products and a preview of innovative technologies coming to next-generation MSI products at COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan (20th – 23rd May 2025).

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