MSI - B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI (Socket AM4) AMD B550 ATX DDR4 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard - Black
Customers are saying
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.
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.
- ChipsetAMD B550Form FactorATXProcessor SocketSocket AM4 (PGA 1331)Number of PCI-E Slots3Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 6ENumber Of Memory Slots4
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 890 reviews
- Overall Performance (261)
- Ease of use (73)
- Motherboard (66)
- Wi-Fi (59)
- Compatibility (29)
- Size (8)
- RAM (4)
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| Overall Performance, Ease of use, Wi-Fi, Motherboard, Compatibility | Overall Performance, BIOS, Ease of use, Price, Wi-Fi | Overall Performance, BIOS, Ease of Use, Connectivity, Features | Price, BIOS, Ease of use, Performance, RGB |
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