According to our motherboard expert
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.
Socket (CPU) | AM4 (3rd gen AMD), AM4 (5th gen AMD) | |
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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Patrick Hulshof
11 December 2020
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Mathieu Bracke
4 December 2020
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Aram Heek
17 August 2020
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Pavel Gorbacenco
2 November 2020
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Nice product
Patrick Hulshof
11 December 2020
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Easy to build
Mathieu Bracke
4 December 2020
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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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Product number | 864609 | |
Manufacturer code | MPG B550 GAMING PLUS | |
Brand | MSI | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Suitable casings | Full Tower, Mid Tower | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX |
Chipset brand | AMD | |
Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 | |
Socket (CPU) | AM4 (3rd gen AMD), AM4 (5th gen AMD) | |
Chipset cooler (motherboards) | Passive |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Memory type | DDR4 | |
Voltage RAM | 1.2V | |
Memory speed | 4400 MHz | |
Maximum internal memory | 128 GB | |
Number of memory channels | Dual channel (2) |
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 |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 2 | |
Number of M-key (PCIe 4.0 + SATA III) slots | 1 | |
Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Bluetooth |
DisplayPort connector | ||
HDMI connector | ||
Thunderbolt connector | ||
DVI connector | ||
VGA connector |
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 |
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 |
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 |
BIOS flash button on the motherboard |
Zones separately lit |
