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MSI - B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI (Socket AM4) AMD B550 ATX DDR4 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard - Black

Model: B550TMHWKWIFI
SKU: 6504286
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Customers are impressed with the overall performance and ease of use of this motherboard, frequently highlighting its reliable operation and straightforward setup process. Users also appreciate the high-quality Wi-Fi connectivity, extensive feature set, and broad device compatibility offered at an attractive price point. While the vast majority of feedback is positive, a few users noted minor concerns regarding the physical size of the board and occasional questions about RAM compatibility. Overall, the product is highly regarded for its simple installation and robust functionality.

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Features
  • Supports AMD Ryzen 7 and Ryzen Processors

    In an AM4 socket.

  • Up to 4866+MHz

    4 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB 1; Supports DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2800/2933/3000/3066/3200 MHz by JEDEC; Supports DDR4 2667/2800/2933/3000/3066/3200/3466/3600/3733/3866/4000/4133/4266/4400/4533/4600/4733/4800/4866+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE.

  • AMD CrossFireX Graphics Support

    1x HDMI 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz 1 2; 1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz 1Maximum shared memory of 16GB.

  • Four 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DIMM Sockets

    Support up to 64GB of system memory.

  • Audio

    Realtek ALC1200 Codec; 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio; Supports S/PDIF output.

  • Storage

    6x SATA 6Gb/s ports; 2x M.2 slots (Key M); M2_1 slot (from AMD Processor); Supports PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 1; Supports SATA 6Gb/s; Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices; M2_2 slot (from AMD B550 chipset); Supports PCIe 3.0x4; Supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices.

  • Expansion Slot

    1x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) 1; 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E3), supports x4 speed 2; 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.

  • RAID

    Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices; Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices.

  • USB

    3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector, and 2 ports are available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector); 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors).

  • LAN

    1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller; 1x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gbps LAN controller.

  • Internal Connectors

    1x 24-pin ATX main power; 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power; 6x SATA 6Gb/s; 2x M.2 slots (M-Key); 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port; 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports); 2x USB 2.0 connectors; 1x 4-pin CPU fan.

  • Internal Connectors

    1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector; 6x 4-pin system fan connectors; 1x Front panel audio connector; 2x System panel connectors; 1x Chassis Intrusion connector; 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors; 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors; 1x TPM module connector; 1x Clear CMOS jumper.

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Specifications
  • Chipset
    AMD B550
    Form Factor
    ATX
    Processor Socket
    Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
    Number of PCI-E Slots
    3
    Wireless Networking Standard
    Wi-Fi 6E
    Number Of Memory Slots
    4
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Reviews

Customers are sayingCustomers are impressed with the overall performance and ease of use of this motherboard, frequently highlighting its reliable operation and straightforward setup process. Users also appreciate the high-quality Wi-Fi connectivity, extensive feature set, and broad device compatibility offered at an attractive price point. While the vast majority of feedback is positive, a few users noted minor concerns regarding the physical size of the board and occasional questions about RAM compatibility. Overall, the product is highly regarded for its simple installation and robust functionality.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Overall Performance (261)
  • Ease of use (73)
  • Motherboard (66)
  • Wi-Fi (59)
  • Compatibility (29)
  • Size (8)
  • RAM (4)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable and Solid Performance

    I've been using this motherboard for quite some time now, and overall, I am very happy with it. Installation was straightforward, and I didn’t encounter any issues setting it up. It’s been running flawlessly since day one, and I’ve had no stability problems or crashes, which is always a good sign. The build quality feels solid, and the layout of the ports and connectors is well thought out, making cable management easy. I especially appreciate the ample expansion options, including PCIe slots and memory slots. The BIOS is user-friendly and offers plenty of customization options, allowing me to tweak settings without feeling overwhelmed. Performance-wise, it’s been smooth, whether I'm gaming, working on intense applications, or just general use. It handles everything with ease. The motherboard also supports the latest technologies, which helps future-proof my build. In terms of connectivity, everything I need is available, from USB ports to Ethernet, and the onboard audio works well without the need for additional sound cards. I also haven’t had any thermal or noise issues, even under load. Overall, I’m very pleased with my purchase. It’s a reliable, high-quality motherboard that does exactly what I need without any fuss. Pros: Solid build quality Easy installation Reliable performance with no issues Plenty of expansion options Great connectivity options Cons: connector pins are a bit small when connecting hard drive, power, reset connecters, wished they standardize it as one plug. If you’re looking for a motherboard that simply works and doesn’t give you any hassle, I highly recommend this one!

    Posted by binx

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Decent, you get what you expect

    My original motherboard failed and I needed a quick replacement. This one was in my price range and readily available so I grabbed it as a temporary solution until I could get something better. It's a decent mid-range motherboard and it did what I needed it to do with little to no extras. Pros are that it holds up, works perfectly fine and has the ports you would expect of a b550 motherboard. Cons are there's no bifurcation as that's something I was looking for in a motherboard and was given the wrong info.

    Posted by Digi

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    1 motherboard to rule them all

    Amazing motherboard. I use it with my AMD peripherals graphics card and processor and with the lightning Gen 4 m.2 slot it works amazingly fast as well. The vrms on this board is great for overclocking. I'm able to sustain better overclocks than I was with my bank before 50 board with lower voltage 10 out of 10 would recommend. I think it's the best board you can get for the am4 platform

    Posted by GHOST9NE

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value and performance!

    I’ve been using the MSI B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi motherboard for a few weeks now, and I’m really impressed. Setup was straightforward, and everything worked right out of the box with my Ryzen 7 5800X. The BIOS is easy to navigate and had no issues recognizing my RAM or GPU. Wi-Fi 6E has been super fast and stable, which was one of the main reasons I picked this model. The board also runs cool and has enough headers and ports for all my needs. Build quality feels solid too — definitely not cheap plastic like some other boards in this range. Overall, it’s a great option if you’re looking for a reliable B550 board with strong features and future-proof connectivity.

    Posted by LeonardoZ

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for price.

    I have had it for almost a week now, it is a major improvement. A little bit of a pain with flashing the CMOS. I recommend going ahead and downloading the latest CMOS and putting it on a flash drive before you start your build. Follow instructions, It was pretty simple, but I read the instructions and issues before taking the old one apart. I did not upgrade that much, yet what I did made some dramatic changes. I had an MSI 450 PRO with a Ryzen 7 2700x processor. I switched to this B550 Tomahawk mainly because of the price and the M.2 (NVMe) slots. Being on a budget I used the 2700x from the B450M motherboard.. My system is this MSI - B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI with the Ryzen 7 2700x and 32 gig of Corsair P3600 RAM, Samsung - 990 PRO 2TB, and an MSI - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 3X graphics. My benchmark test went from the top 55% to the 86% I am posting a picture of. For me, it is a great motherboard for the price.

    Posted by RobertW

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Pros for MSI - B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI (Socket AM4) AMD B550 ATX DDR4 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard - Black
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Size, RAMManual, FirmwareAudio QualityManual, Size, WiFi

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Questions & Answers
  • What type of LAN connectivity does this motherboard offer?

    The MSI B550 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard features both 2.5Gbps LAN and 1Gbps LAN controllers.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What kind of audio output does this motherboard have?

    This motherboard comes with a Realtek ALC1200 Codec that provides 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio output and supports S/PDIF output.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the maximum memory speed supported by this motherboard?

    This motherboard supports a maximum memory speed of 4866+MHz.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • How many M.2 slots are available on this motherboard?

    This motherboard has 2 M.2 slots available.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Does this motherboard support RAID configuration?

    Yes, this motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices and RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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