MSI B550 GAMING GEN3
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Note: this motherboard only works with 3rd and 5th generation AMD Ryzen processors with an AM4 socket.
Place all components in your ATX PC with the MSI B550 GAMING GEN3. This motherboard is compatible with the AM4 socket and B550 chipset of the 3rd or 5th generation AMD Ryzen processors. You can build a RAM of up to 128GB spread out over 4 DDR4 slots. In addition, you have space for 1 M.2 NVMe SSD that you install in the PCIe 3.0 slot. As a result, long loading times are a thing of the past and you enter the lobby of your game right away. Worried about overheating? Don't worry, you can adjust the speeds and temperatures of your fans in detail via Fan Control. Thanks to this, your components stay properly cooled and you won't run into problems any time soon. The 1GbE LAN port provides fast and stable wired internet connection. Games run faster and you get to enjoy a constant connection in general.
Socket (CPU) | AM4 (3rd gen AMD), AM4 (5th gen AMD) | |
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Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX | |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 1 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 2 | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Support for overclocking |
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Product number | 934473 | |
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Manufacturer code | 911-7B86-050 | |
Brand | MSI | |
Warranty | 3 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Compatible with Windows version | Windows 10, Windows 11 | |
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Suitable casings | Full Tower, Mid Tower | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX |
Chipset brand | AMD | |
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Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 | |
Socket (CPU) | AM4 (3rd gen AMD), AM4 (5th gen AMD) | |
Support for overclocking | ||
Chipset cooler (motherboards) | Passive |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
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Memory type | DDR4 | |
Memory speed | 1866 MHz | |
Maximum memory speed | 4400 Hz | |
Maximum internal memory | 128 GB | |
Number of memory channels | Dual channel (2) |
PCI Express x1 slots | 4 | |
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Version PCIe x1 slots | PCIe 2.0 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 2 |
Supported M.2 SSD formats | 22x80mm | |
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Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 1 | |
Number of cooled M.2 SSD slots | 0 | |
Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
Built-in WiFi | ||
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Bluetooth |
DisplayPort connector | |
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HDMI connector | |
Number of Female HDMI type A 2.0b connectors | 1 |
Thunderbolt connector | |
DVI connector | |
Number of Female DVI-D Dual Link ports | 1 |
VGA connector |
USB-C ports back panel | |
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USB-A ports back panel | |
Number of USB-A 2.0 (480Mbps) ports back panel | 2 |
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 | 2 |
Headphone jack | ||
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Microphone connector | ||
Number of microphone connectors | 1 | |
Ethernet port | ||
Number of 1Gb/s Ethernet ports | 1 | |
Digital optical connector | ||
Audio processor | Realtek ALC897 |
Fan headers | |
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Number of 4-pin CPU fan headers | 1 |
Number of 4-pin system fan headers | 4 |
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 | 2 |
USB headers on the motherboard | |
Number of USB 2.0 (480Mbps) headers on the motherboard | 2 |
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) headers on the motherboard | 1 |
USB-A ports on the motherboard | 0 |
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BIOS flash button on the motherboard | |
Clear CMOS button on the motherboard | |
Power button on the motherboard |
RGB lighting |
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