MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
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Product information
Pros and cons
According to our motherboard expert
- Thanks to the AM4 socket, this motherboard supports 3rd and 5th generation AMD Ryzen processors.
- You can connect 2 M.2 SSDs to this motherboard for extra fast storage.
- With the reinforced PCIe and DIMM slots, you can place new RAM modules and video cards without the motherboard bending during installation.
- The motherboard doesn't have integrated WiFi, which would let you connect your computer to your wireless network.
Description
Note: this motherboard only works with 3rd and 5th generation AMD Ryzen processors with an AM4 socket, with the exception of the 3400G and 3200G.
The MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS is a is a motherboard for hardcore gamers. There are many heatsinks on this motherboard, which dissipate heat better. This means that the parts stay cool, even under the heaviest load. Thanks to the AM4 socket, you can use this motherboard with a 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processor. There's space for fast storage on the 2 M.2 slots, on which you install fast SSDs. You can connect your video card and up to 4 RAM modules to the reinforced slots. This way, your motherboard stays in an upright position when setting up and connecting. As a true gaming motherboard, this MSI also has RGB lighting. You can set it up yourself via the MSI software.
Included by default
- Manual(4.70 MB)
Key specs
Socket (CPU) | AMD AM4 | |
Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX | |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 2 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 2 | |
Built-in WiFi |
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Most helpful reviews
Recommended
- IO shield is already on it and makes everything easier
- Finish
- RGB
Easy to build
Mathieu Bracke
4 December 2020
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I would recommend him in collaboration with AMD processor
- M.2 connection
- Lots of fan connections
- Clear bios/uefi
- No
Nice product
Patrick Hulshof
11 December 2020
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Works well and is clear and easy to use.
- Nice software to monitor my components
- A bit short of rgb
I do find the light on the motherboard a bit little, to be honest I expected a bit more. That's partly because my video card is half in front of it. Herlt works very well and it is easy to use. The user manual is also very clear, with videos and clear images.
I have to say that my monitor has very little hertz for my pc, if I win this money I will buy a new game monitor (at coolblue) namely an aoc 144 hz monitor.
Aram Heek
17 August 2020
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Specifications
Product
Product number | 864609 |
Manufacturer code | 7C56-003R |
Brand | MSI |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
General properties
Suitable casings | Full Tower, Mid Tower | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX |
Chipset properties
Chipset brand | AMD | |
Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 | |
Socket (CPU) | AMD AM4 | |
Chipset cooler (motherboards) | Passive |
RAM properties
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Voltage RAM | 1.2V | |
Memory speed | 4400 MHz | |
Number of memory channels | Dual channel (2) |
PCIe connectors
PCI Express x1 slots | 2 | |
Version PCIe x1 slots | PCIe 3.0 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 2 | |
Number of PCIe 4.0 (x16/x16) connectors | 1 |
Storage properties
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 2 | |
Number of M-key (PCIe 4.0 + SATA III) slots | 1 | |
Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
WiFi and Bluetooth properties
Built-in WiFi | ||
Bluetooth |
Video connections
DisplayPort connector | |
HDMI connector | |
Thunderbolt connector | |
DVI connector | |
VGA connector |
USB connectors
USB-C ports back panel | |
Number of USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel | 1 |
USB-A ports back panel | |
Number of USB-A 2.0 (480Mbps) ports back panel | 4 |
Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports back panel | 2 |
Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel | 1 |
Audio and Ethernet connectors
Number of headphone jacks | 5 | |
Digital optical connector | ||
Number of digital optical inputs | 0 | |
Number of digital optical outputs | 1 | |
Audio processor | Realtek ALC892 | |
Number of audio channels | 7 | |
Number of subwoofer channels | 1 |
Power connectors
Fan headers | |
Number of 4-pin CPU fan headers | 1 |
Number of 4-pin system fan headers | 6 |
Number of 4-pin CPU water cooling fan headers | 1 |
Type of power connector for motherboard | 24-pin ATX connector |
RGB headers | |
Number of RGB headers | 3 |
USB headers on the motherboard | |
Number of USB 2.0 (480Mbps) headers on the motherboard | 4 |
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) headers on the motherboard | 3 |
Other connectors
BIOS flash button on the motherboard |
RGB lighting
Zones separately lit |