One of the best vfm motherboards with X870

The colors are not as nice compared to the more expensive MSI, but it has everything you might need, wifi7, usb4, 5G ethernet, 4 M.2 slots, external Clear CMOS & USB BIOS Flashback and diagnostic LEDs

I chose this motherboard because it came factory-ready to support the new Ryzen 9000 Series processors, with no need for a BIOS update. This was a huge advantage for me.

My installation experience:
I installed it in a full tower case along with DDR5 RAM at 6000 MT/s, and the process was seamless. MSI's EZ DIY features (like EZ PCIe Release and EZ M.2 Clip) made it easier for me.

Functional BIOS and useful extras:
MSI's BIOS remains excellent, beautiful, clean, and most importantly functional. Additionally, the fact that it includes a USB stick with all the drivers in one installer was a very pleasant surprise.

Future-proof:
What I like most is the prospect of future expandability. The motherboard supports Wi-Fi 7 (with antenna), USB4 at 40 Gbps, PCIe 5.0, M.2 Gen5, and 5G LAN. Whatever may be needed in the future, this motherboard seems capable of handling it.

Its cooling is also excellent. In idle state, the system temperature stays at 35°C, while under load it does not exceed 50°C. Especially for NVMe drives, the thermal pads with 7W/mK conductivity work flawlessly.

Conclusion:
I don't know what else one could ask for from a motherboard. For me, this one has it all.