MSI MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WIFI — AMD X870 Mini-ITX with Three M.2 Slots and Two USB4 Ports
AMD X870 / Socket AM5Mini-ITX 170 x 170 mm3 x M.2 in a 17 cm board2 x USB4 40 Gbps Type-C
The MSI MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WIFI is a mini-ITX motherboard on the AMD X870 chipset for Socket AM5, and it packs an improbable amount into 170 x 170 mm: three M.2 slots, two USB4 Type-C ports at 40 Gbps, Wi-Fi 7 and a Realtek 5Gb Ethernet controller. It carries the part number 7E50-001R (EAN 4711377401463) and supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors, with two DDR5 slots taking up to 128 GB and a rated ceiling of DDR5-10000 when overclocked — among the highest published on any AM5 board, helped by the short traces a two-slot ITX layout allows. Audio is a Realtek ALC4080 codec, and MSI adds an FP card slot for its 5-in-1 XPANDER accessory. Typically in stock with fast delivery across Cyprus.
Compatibility — check before buying:
Mini-ITX imposes real limits, so read these before ordering. There are two DDR5 slots, not four — 128 GB is the ceiling and you must buy a matched 2-module kit, because there is no later expansion. There are only two SATA 6 Gb/s ports. There is one PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series, PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400) and no other expansion slots; the second slot is an FP connector for the MSI 5-in-1 XPANDER card, not a general-purpose PCIe slot. Cooler clearance is tight in ITX cases, so check your CPU cooler and graphics card dimensions against the chassis. All three M.2 slots take 2280 drives only. Socket AM5 means DDR5 only. The 5Gb LAN port needs a 5GBASE-T switch to exceed gigabit speeds.
Best For
✓ Small form factor Ryzen 9000 gaming builds
✓ ITX systems that still need three NVMe drives
✓ Desks using a USB4 dock or single-cable monitor
✓ Builds chasing very high DDR5 memory clocks
✓ Compact workstations with a 5Gb network connection
✓ Portable LAN-party or living-room machines
Key Features
Three M.2 slots on a 17 cm board
M.2_1 runs PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU and M.2_2 and M.2_3 both run PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset, all taking 2280 drives. Three NVMe slots in mini-ITX is close to unheard of, and it compensates for the board having only two SATA ports.
Two USB4 ports at 40 Gbps
Both rear USB4 Type-C ports run at 40 Gbps and carry DisplayPort output, so a single cable can drive a monitor while another handles a dock or an external NVMe enclosure. On a small-form-factor build where expansion slots do not exist, USB4 is how you add capability later.
DDR5 rated to 10000 MT/s
Two DIMM slots take up to 128 GB with a published overclocked ceiling of DDR5-10000, and 8400+ MT/s with one single-rank module per channel on Ryzen 9000. Two-slot boards clock higher than four-slot ones because the memory traces are shorter, and this is one of the highest ratings on the AM5 platform.
Wi-Fi 7, 5Gb LAN and ALC4080 audio
A Wi-Fi 7 module covers 802.11be across 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz with Bluetooth 5.4, wired networking is a Realtek 8126 5Gb controller, and audio is the Realtek ALC4080 rather than the ALC897 used on cheaper boards. Five rear USB 10Gbps Type-A ports round out a generous rear panel.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
MSI |
| Series |
MPG EDGE TI |
| Model |
MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WIFI |
| Part Number / MPN |
7E50-001R |
| EAN / GTIN |
4711377401463 |
| Platform |
| Chipset |
AMD X870 |
| CPU Socket |
AMD Socket AM5 |
| CPU Support |
AMD Ryzen 9000, Ryzen 8000 and Ryzen 7000 Series |
| Form Factor |
Mini-ITX — 170 x 170 mm |
| Memory |
| Slots |
2 x DDR5, dual channel |
| Maximum Capacity |
128 GB |
| Rated Speeds |
DDR5-10000 to 5600 (OC); 5600 to 4800 MT/s JEDEC |
| Ryzen 9000 Ceiling |
8400+ MT/s at 1DPC 1R; 8000+ MT/s at 1DPC 2R |
| Expansion and Graphics |
| PCIe x16 (CPU) |
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 — PCIe 4.0 x8 on Ryzen 8700 / 8600 / 8400 |
| FP Card Slot |
1 x slot for the MSI 5-in-1 XPANDER card |
| Other Expansion |
None |
| Display Outputs |
1 x HDMI up to 4K at 60 Hz; 2 x USB Type-C with DisplayPort |
| Graphics Note |
Display outputs require a CPU with integrated graphics |
| Storage |
| M.2_1 (CPU) |
PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280 |
| M.2_2 (Chipset) |
PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280 |
| M.2_3 (Chipset) |
PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280 |
| SATA |
2 x SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Connectivity |
| USB4 |
2 x USB 40Gbps Type-C on the rear panel |
| LAN |
Realtek 8126 5G LAN |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) with Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Rear USB |
2 x USB 40Gbps Type-C, 5 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C |
| Front USB |
1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C, 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 |
| Audio |
Realtek ALC4080, 7.1-channel |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a mini-ITX board fit three M.2 slots?
By using both sides of the PCB and the space freed up by having only two DIMM slots and two SATA ports. M.2_1 is PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU and M.2_2 and M.2_3 are PCIe 4.0 x4 from the X870 chipset, all 2280 length. It is the reason this board suits a small build that still needs a lot of fast storage.
Can I fit 256 GB of memory like on an ATX board?
No. There are two DDR5 slots and a 128 GB ceiling, so buy a matched two-module kit from the start — there is no third or fourth slot to add to later. The upside of the two-slot layout is memory speed: MSI rates this board to DDR5-10000 when overclocked, which four-slot boards cannot reach.
What is the FP card slot for?
It accepts the MSI 5-in-1 XPANDER accessory, which consolidates front-panel connections. It is not a general-purpose PCIe expansion slot — the only card slot on this board is the single PCIe x16 for a graphics card. Anything else you need must connect over USB, and with two USB4 ports at 40 Gbps that covers most cases.
What do I need to know before buying this board?
Mini-ITX at 170 x 170 mm, so check CPU cooler height and graphics card length against your case. Two DDR5 slots (128 GB max) and only two SATA ports. All three M.2 slots take 2280 drives only. Display outputs need a CPU with integrated graphics, and the 5Gb LAN requires a matching switch to exceed gigabit.
Singular Expert Insight
Small form factor boards usually ask you to give something up, and this one asks for less than most: you lose two DIMM slots and two SATA ports, and in exchange you keep three M.2 slots, two USB4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, a 5Gb wired port and an ALC4080 codec in 17 cm square. The DDR5-10000 rating is a genuine side benefit of the two-slot layout rather than marketing — short traces clock better. The decisions to make are about the case, not the board: CPU cooler height and graphics card length are what will actually constrain you, so measure before you buy. Because there are no expansion slots at all, plan around the two USB4 ports for anything you might add later, and buy your
DDR5 memory as one matched kit. Put your Gen 5 drive from our
internal SSDs range in M.2_1.
Buyer's Guide
Buy it if
You are building a small form factor Ryzen 9000 system and refuse to compromise on storage or connectivity: three M.2 slots, two USB4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, 5Gb wired LAN and ALC4080 audio in mini-ITX.
Skip it if
You need more than 128 GB of memory, more than two SATA ports, or any expansion card besides the graphics card — an ATX board will serve you better.
Also consider
The MSI MPG B850 EDGE TI WIFI for a full ATX white board with four M.2 slots, or the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 for X870 with three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots in ATX.