- Does it support Ryzen 5000 processors?
- Yes. The AM4 socket takes Ryzen 5000 series chips, and a BIOS update covers older boards' CPUs. It does not support AM5 processors.
- Is the chipset fanless?
- Yes. The X570S chipset runs on a passive heatsink, so there is no small chipset fan to whine or clog with dust.
- How many M.2 drives can I install?
- Three M.2 drives, in 2280, 2260 and 22110 lengths. They run over PCIe 4.0 with a Ryzen 5000 CPU, and each slot has its own heatsink.
- Does it have Wi-Fi and Ethernet?
- It has 2.5G and 1G Ethernet plus Wi-Fi 6, so you can use a wired link and keep wireless as a backup.
- Is it worth it over a cheaper X570 board?
- If you run a high-core Ryzen and want three M.2 slots, dual LAN and a fanless chipset, yes. For a mid-range build a cheaper board covers the basics.
- What memory does it take?
- Four DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 128 GB. DDR4-3600 or so is the usual sweet spot for Ryzen.
- Where is the MSI MEG X570S ACE MAX cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $546.72, as of our latest check.