SKU: B550 GAMING  |   Brand: MSI

MSI B550 GAMING motherboard AMD B550 Socket AM4 ATX

SKU: B550 GAMING  |   Brand: MSI

MSI B550 GAMING motherboard AMD B550 Socket AM4 ATX

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£99.70 ex. VAT

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The B550 GAMING is crafted to offer extensive connectivity, versatile tools, and Wi-Fi solution for gamers seeking a comprehensive experience. Featuring an 1G LAN, USB Type-C 10Gbps and PCIe 4.0 solution, it is ready for 24/7 non-stop gaming optimized for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors.

Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.

Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltage. All motherboard models of MSI are equipped with TVS. When the voltage abnormally rises, the TVS switches from a high-resistance state to a low-resistance state, diverting the excessive voltage to ground. This helps prevent circuit damage caused by high voltage.

The 8-pin, 8-pin, and 24-pin power connectors of MSI motherboards are all designed with solid pins. The solid pin design allows for a more stable transmission of 12V power to the CPU, even when handling high current loads.

An extra layer of sponge materials along with corrosive resistance IO Shield to help improve static electricity and reduce electromagnetic radiation noise from the system as well as much more durable compare to traditional IO Shields.

MSI motherboards prioritize safety with the embedded Overcurrent Protection (OCP), ensuring crucial components such as the USB ports, DDR memory, PWM IC, and CPU are shielded from excessive current. This proactive defense mechanism curtails the risk of damage or malfunction due to power surges, promoting long-term system stability. This commitment to safeguarding your hardware underscores MSI's dedication to producing motherboards that prioritize durability and stability.

The grounding structure of power phases is the MSI's exclusive design. This patented design enables to suppress the electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by the power phases and helps to efficiently conduct heat to the copper plane with grounding properties.

MSI AI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.

MSI Gaming series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

LIGHTNING GEN 4 PCI-E
MSI lightning Gen 4 PCI-E represents the bandwidth of a x16 interface to 64GB/s that has doubled compared to its previous generation.

REINFORCED,
HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS

MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.

MSI motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.

Motherboard form factor ATX
Component for PC
Supported memory types DDR4-SDRAM
Processor socket Socket AM4
Processor manufacturer AMD
Number of memory slots 4 to 6

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1
Total number of SATA connectors6
Front panel connectorYes
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
TPM connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors6
Front panel audio connectorYes
CPU fan connectorYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
RGB LED pin headerYes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
HDMI version1.4
Motherboard form factorATX
Component forPC
Total number of SATA connectors6
Audio
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Performance
Number of HDDs supported6
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Component forPC
Processor
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Processor socketSocket AM4
Memory
Number of memory slots4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4533,4600,4733,4800,4866 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYes
Supported memory clock speed (max)4866 MHz
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECC
Storage controllers
Number of HDDs supported6
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
Number of storage drives supported8
Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
DisplayPort version1.2
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
HDMI version1.4
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
DVI-D ports quantity0
DisplayPorts quantity1
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-FiNo
LAN controllerRealtek 8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Features
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Component forPC
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 slots2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
1st M.2 largest key size22110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.0
2nd M.2 largest key size2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation3.0
BIOS
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
ACPI version6.0
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.8
Video
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Weight & dimensions
Width243.8 mm
Depth304.8 mm