MSI - B550 GAMING PLUS (Socket AM4) AMD B550 ATX DDR4 Motherboard - Black
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Specifications
ChipsetAMD B550Form FactorATXProcessor SocketSocket AM4 (PGA 1331)Number of PCI-E Slots4Wireless Networking StandardNo Wi-Fi standardNumber Of Memory Slots4
Key Specs
ChipsetAMD B550Form FactorATXProcessor SocketSocket AM4 (PGA 1331)Number of PCI-E Slots4Wireless Networking StandardNo Wi-Fi standardNumber Of Memory Slots4Maximum Memory Supported128 gigabytesMemory Type SupportedDDR4
General
Product NameB550 GAMING PLUS (Socket AM4) AMD B550 ATX DDR4 MotherboardBrandMSIModel NumberB550GPLUSColorBlack
Compatibility
ChipsetAMD B550Chipset CompatibilityAMDForm FactorATXProcessor SocketSocket AM4 (PGA 1331)Processor CompatibilityAMD Ryzen 7 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5 3000 SeriesOperating System CompatibilityWindows 10, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro
Slot
Number of PCI-E Slots4Number of M.2 Slots2Number Of PCI-E x16 Slots2Number Of PCI-E x1 Slots2Number Of Memory Slots4
Connectivity
SATA ConnectorSATA 6 GbpsFan/Cooling System Connector6x 4-pinWireless ConnectivityNoneWireless Networking StandardNo Wi-Fi standard
Ports
USB Ports5 x USB-A 3.2, 2 x USB-CAudio Ports1x Front Audio (JAUD)Number of Audio Channels7.1
Dimensions
Product Length304.8 millimetersProduct Width50.8 millimetersProduct Weight24 ounces
Memory
Maximum Memory Supported128 gigabytesMemory Type SupportedDDR4Memory Format SupportedUDIMMMemory Speeds Supported4400Memory Slot Type288-pin DIMM
Features
Multi-GPU SupportCrossFireRAID SupportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0)
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor3
Other
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The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface making it the best choice for entry level gamers. MAG B550 Gaming PLus features high-bandwidth and low-latency 2.5G plus Gigabit LAN for power users. Onboard 2.5Gbps connectivity provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before. MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive for your applications, giving you the best online experience with low latency.
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+ 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 1 Maximum shared memory of 16GB
Four 288-pin DDR4 SDRAM DIMM sockets
Support up to 64GB of system memory.
AUDIO
Realtek® ALC892 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 SLOTS
1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E3), supports x4 speed 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) 8x USB 2.0 ports (4 Type-A ports back, 4 ports internal USB 2.0 connectors) 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C port and 1 Type-A port) 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports
INTERNAL CONNECTORS
1x 24-pin ATX main power 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 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 (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
INTERNAL CONNECTORS
1x4-pin CPU fan connector 1x4-pin water-pump fan connector 6x4-pin system fan connectors 1xFront panel audio connector 2xSystem panel connectors 1xChassis Intrusion connector 1x4-pin RGB LED connector 2x3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 1xTPM module connector 1x Clear CMOS jumper
Manuals & Guides
Product Datasheet/Brochure
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Q: QuestionWhat kind of audio output does this motherboard have?(1 answer)
A: AnswerIt has 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio and supports S/PDIF output.This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.Q: QuestionHow many SATA ports are there?(1 answer)
A: AnswerThis motherboard has 6 SATA 6Gb/s ports.This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.Q: QuestionDoes this motherboard have built-in WiFi?(1 answer)
A: AnswerNo, this motherboard does not have built-in WiFi.This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.Q: QuestionWhat type of memory does this motherboard support?(1 answer)
A: AnswerThis motherboard supports DDR4 memory.This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum amount of memory supported by this motherboard?(1 answer)
A: AnswerThe maximum memory supported is 128GB.This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.Q: QuestionIs this motherboard compatible with Ryzen 5000 series cpus without a bios update(5 answers)
A: AnswerYes, it is. Its fully updated already for all AMD generations besides threadripper.Answered by moe8
Q: QuestionIs this motherboard VR ready, have bluetooth, or have wifi?(3 answers)
A: AnswerVR Ready, but it doesn’t have WiFi or Bluetooth. You would need to buy an external wifi card and place it in the pci-e slot in your motherboard :)Answered by Fredy
Q: QuestionDoes this has Wifi?(3 answers)
A: AnswerNoAnswered by Anime187
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1532 reviews
4.7Rating by feature
- 4.6Value
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers frequently mention the ease of installation, affordability, and compatibility of the B550 GAMING PLUS motherboard. They appreciate its budget-friendly nature and reliable performance for gaming and general use. However, some customers express disappointment in the lack of built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a few have encountered defective units or issues with the M.2 slot.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 Months Later - Hasn't Failed Me Yet
I have decided to upgrade the internals of my old desktop PC. I needed a quality B550 ATX motherboard that didn't break the bank. So, I went with the MSI B550 Gaming Plus. I purchased and picked up the motherboard from Best Buy, and brought it home. No damage was found on the board itself or the additional parts that were included. I installed a Ryzen 3600, Cooler Master Hyper 220 EVO Black, 2 stick of 8gb DDR4 3200mhz Corsair RAM, Gigabyte GTX 1060 Mini OC, and a Samsung 970 EVO 500gb NVME SSD to the build. The CPU works right of the box as specified. I installed a distro of arch linux on the 970 EVO, and it manages to run with very little to no issue as of today. I connected a Samsung 860 EVO 250gb SSD to use as my Windows 10 drive. The BIOS works as intended, and I am able to run a functioning dual OS system (F11 to chose the desired drive at startup). I haven't done much with overclocking other than running my RAM at 3200mhz. I am yet to manually overclock my CPU and GPU, but I have no need as of late. Overall, I have not encountered any hardware or software issues specifically related to the motherboard itself. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
Posted by VizzyChief
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Second motherboard, I’ve owned
It didn’t give me any issues at all. It comes with the RGB and it looks really nice for the price you can’t go wrong.
Posted by TrustMe
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value for the price.
I don’t think you can ask for much more out of this board for the price. It might not be the best board out there but what you get for what you pay is a lot. It has many of the same features as the MSI MPG X570 and actually looks very similar. You get the same supported memory speed of 4400 MHz, M.2 gen 4x4 and PCI-E 4x16. You get a lot of fan headers. I think there my be one more than an X570 or at least as many. What you are lacking from the MSI MPG X570 (WiFi version) is Bluetooth, built in WiFi, a second PCI-E 4x16, one less PCI-E 3.0x1 slot and a few less USB 3.2 ports. I think the overclocking capability is less because the X570 has an additional 4 plug power connector on the board and this does not. Once you get used to the BIOS configuration or MSI it’s not hard to navigate, I actually like it. So all in all if you can do without the features this board is lacking compared to the X570 this B550 is great. If not spend a little more and upgrade. This is my second MSI motherboard and I’m happy with both. No problems, they both booted up on first start with no issues. The manual that comes with the board is very detailed and helps with installation. You just get the board, manuals, a software installation cd (most likely not needed) and a couple of sata cables in the box so make sure you get whatever else you need to install.
Posted by Justin