MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ Motherboard

In this video, we take a look at the MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ Motherboard - Unique with Backside Connectors as part of MSI's Project Zero design. We will unbox the motherboard and talk about its features, specifications, unique backside connector design, and show you how to install a GPU and M.2 NVMe storage SSDs. The MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ is a mainstream motherboard from MSI, but uniquely part of its "PZ" line, which stands for Project Zero. MSI Project Zero is all about backside connectors, allowing for cleaner cable management, and creating a clean PC build with no wires showing. In this way, you'll find the ATX 12V motherboard power, 2x 8-pin power connectors, FAN headers, SATA connectors, and USB connectors, all located on the back of the motherboard. This will require an MSI Project Zero case or a case that has cutouts that support the zones for MSI Project Zero motherboards. Beyond the backside connector nature of the motherboard, the MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ utilizes the X870E chipset, and supports AM5 CPUs and DDR5 up to 8400MT/s in OC Mode. The MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ is a refresh motherboard from MSI, with a 64MB BIOS, and a 14 Phase VCORE VRM design. It features 3x PCIe slots and 4x M.2 connectors with two of them being PCIe Gen5 for NVMe SSDs. It also supports WIFI 7, Bluetooth, and 5Gbps LAN with dual USB4 Type-C 40Gbps I/O connectors, as well as HDMI. Unique MSI DIY features include: MSI EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, MSI EZ M.2 Shield Frozr, EZ PCIe Release, EZ Debug LED, Steel Armor II, I/O Shield, Clear CMOS, and Flash BIOS Buttons on the back I/O. This is a long-form review format video, giving a visual and audio overview, preview, and unboxing of the MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ Motherboard. It shows the motherboard in an overhead camera view, with audio commentary and demonstration. Full MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ Motherboard Review - https://www.thefpsreview.com/2025/12/... MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ - https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X8... 00:00 - Intro 02:33 - What Is The MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ 04:12 - Examining Back Side Connectors 07:07 - Examining The Specs 12:42 - How To Install M.2 NVMe SSDs 22:27 - How To Install a GPU 24:40 - Detailing The Back Side Connectors 27:02 - I/O Connections 28:44 - Summary, Thoughts & Opinions TheFPSReview - https://www.thefpsreview.com/ X -   / thefpsreview   Patreon -   / thefpsreview   @thefpsreview on X - Patreon - YT Video Authored by Brent Justice ---------------------------------------------------- Justice Gaming - @JusticeGamingChannel Brent Justice - @BrentJustice X -   / brent_justice   Patreon -   / brentjustice   #MSI #MSITOMAHAWK #MSIProjectZero #ProjectZero #X870E #AM5 #Motherboard #TheFPSReview *Disclaimers This product was provided by the manufacturer for review. It is not sponsored material; the manufacturer has no say in the material, review process, or opinions and does not preview the review before publishing. All opinions are my own, and freely expressed. The FPS Review may receive a commission if you purchase something after clicking affiliate links in this description; it does not cost you anything.