reliable motherboards

Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for reliable motherboards.

Motherboards are the backbone of your computer. They're where all the major components connect, and they can be a big factor in how well your computer performs. Browse the top-ranked list of reliable motherboards below along with associated reviews and opinions.

MSI - B550 TOMAHAWK (Socket AM4) USB-C Gen2 AMD ATX GAMING Motherboard
Model: B550TMHWK
SKU: 6420740
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 59 reviews
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"Great quality motherboard, if your a gamer then this motherboard is worth it....Great motherboard especially for the price. Does what a motherboard should....Tomahawk motherboard...Motherboard"
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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 for entry level gamers. MAG B550 TOMAHAWK 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.
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"Great quality motherboard, if your a gamer then this motherboard is worth it....Great motherboard especially for the price. Does what a motherboard should....Tomahawk motherboard...Motherboard"
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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 for entry level gamers. MAG B550 TOMAHAWK 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.
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MSI - MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 Socket 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Black
Model: MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WiFi DDR4
SKU: 6522749
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 55 reviews
Top comment
"The materials are good on this, the only complain that I can say is that the motherboard didn’t come with the driver for the internet connection and I had a hard time trying to get a computer to download the drivers, not sure if that’s the case for other motherboards out there....Reliable and easy to set up....Reliable and easy to set up. Great BIOS that's fairly user friendly while offering great advanced features. "
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The MAG series fights alongside gamers in pursuit of honor. With added military-inspired elements in these gaming products, they were reborn as the symbol of sturdiness and durability.
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"The materials are good on this, the only complain that I can say is that the motherboard didn’t come with the driver for the internet connection and I had a hard time trying to get a computer to download the drivers, not sure if that’s the case for other motherboards out there....Reliable and easy to set up....Reliable and easy to set up. Great BIOS that's fairly user friendly while offering great advanced features. "
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The MAG series fights alongside gamers in pursuit of honor. With added military-inspired elements in these gaming products, they were reborn as the symbol of sturdiness and durability.
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ASUS - ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO USB-C Gen2 AMD Motherboard with LED Lighting
Model: ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO
SKU: 6523724
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews
Top comment
"One of the best motherboards for AMD...excellent product, no problems, flawless, and reliable. no issue with bios and software compatibility."
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Unyielding power delivery and robust thermal management form the indelible tenets of its creed. Hyperspeed connectivity, comprehensive PCIE 5.0 and DDR5 support, and Polymo lighting add potent layers of build personalization on top. And the finishing touches are added by exclusive utilities and overclocking controls that allow you to uniquely flex the performance of Ryzen 7000 Series processors. Define your AM5 build with the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero.
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"One of the best motherboards for AMD...excellent product, no problems, flawless, and reliable. no issue with bios and software compatibility."
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Unyielding power delivery and robust thermal management form the indelible tenets of its creed. Hyperspeed connectivity, comprehensive PCIE 5.0 and DDR5 support, and Polymo lighting add potent layers of build personalization on top. And the finishing touches are added by exclusive utilities and overclocking controls that allow you to uniquely flex the performance of Ryzen 7000 Series processors. Define your AM5 build with the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero.
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ASUS - PRIME Z790-A WIFI (Socket LGA 1700) USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard
Model: PRIME Z790-A WIFI
SKU: 6523719
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 25 reviews
Top comment
"Great Motherboard...An outstanding powerful and stable motherboard with an advanced feature set....Excellent DDR5 Motherboard...Reliable brand, solid sliver armor design. Z790 DDR5 high end series, a great choice if you want to save budget for buliding a custom pc."
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ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME Z790-A WIFI provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
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"Great Motherboard...An outstanding powerful and stable motherboard with an advanced feature set....Excellent DDR5 Motherboard...Reliable brand, solid sliver armor design. Z790 DDR5 high end series, a great choice if you want to save budget for buliding a custom pc."
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ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME Z790-A WIFI provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
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ASUS - TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI Intel LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with PCIe 5.0
Model: TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI
SKU: 6523722
Rating 2.7 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
Top comment
"Great Motherboard once you update the BIOS...Great motherboard on my new gaming PC. Easy to use BIOS and have no memory issues that others have reported (perhaps they worked out the bugs with the recent updates)....Tuf mobo is fast and reliable and has plenty of upgradeable options"
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TUF GAMING B560-PLUS WIFI distills essential elements of the latest Intel platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability.
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"Great Motherboard once you update the BIOS...Great motherboard on my new gaming PC. Easy to use BIOS and have no memory issues that others have reported (perhaps they worked out the bugs with the recent updates)....Tuf mobo is fast and reliable and has plenty of upgradeable options"
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TUF GAMING B560-PLUS WIFI distills essential elements of the latest Intel platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability.
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MSI - MPG Z690 FORCE WIFI Socket LGA 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard
Model: MPG Z690 FORCE WIFI
SKU: 6484561
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 36 reviews
Top comment
"I know nothing about motherboards, I bought because ddr5 and for a white build. ...Gorgeous and super reliable motherboard, definitely worth the money and works with ddr5 just be careful installing the cpu, the metal lever is SUPER spring loaded so have a good grip on it"
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PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGN With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high- performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions. DIRECT 18 + 1 +1 PHASES POWER DESIGN Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of direct 18 +1+1 power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MPG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work. Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking. MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS. MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking. The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, and interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean and pure high-frequency DDR5 signal. The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
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"I know nothing about motherboards, I bought because ddr5 and for a white build. ...Gorgeous and super reliable motherboard, definitely worth the money and works with ddr5 just be careful installing the cpu, the metal lever is SUPER spring loaded so have a good grip on it"
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PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGN With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high- performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions. DIRECT 18 + 1 +1 PHASES POWER DESIGN Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of direct 18 +1+1 power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MPG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work. Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking. MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS. MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking. The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, and interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean and pure high-frequency DDR5 signal. The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
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MSI - PRO Z690-A Socket LGA 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard
Model: PRO Z690-A
SKU: 6484788
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 14 reviews
Top comment
"Great Motherboard...Great motherboard for the money. Board worked perfectly for my upgrade....I love this motherboard. This was my first computer build and I love the performance and ease of set up. "
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PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity. With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pad ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed with MSI motherboards. World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance. MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically. Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit. 14 + 1 +1 POWER DESIGN Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of 14 digital CPU power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, PRO series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work. MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. The XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z690 . Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability. Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
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"Great Motherboard...Great motherboard for the money. Board worked perfectly for my upgrade....I love this motherboard. This was my first computer build and I love the performance and ease of set up. "
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PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity. With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pad ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed with MSI motherboards. World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance. MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically. Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit. 14 + 1 +1 POWER DESIGN Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of 14 digital CPU power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, PRO series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work. MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. The XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z690 . Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability. Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
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MSI - PRO Z690-A DDR4 Socket LGA 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Black
Model: PRO Z690-A DDR4
SKU: 6485158
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 149 reviews
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"Reliable Motherboard, MSI is always a good investm...Reliable Motherboard, MSI is always a good investment....Overpriced intel motherboards back at it again. Good Motherboard but 75 dollars too expensive"
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PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity. With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pad ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed with MSI motherboards. World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance. MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically. Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit. 14 + 1 +1 POWER DESIGN Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of 14 digital CPU power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, PRO series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work. MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. The XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z690 . Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability. Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
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"Reliable Motherboard, MSI is always a good investm...Reliable Motherboard, MSI is always a good investment....Overpriced intel motherboards back at it again. Good Motherboard but 75 dollars too expensive"
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PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity. With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pad ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed with MSI motherboards. World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance. MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically. Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit. 14 + 1 +1 POWER DESIGN Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of 14 digital CPU power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, PRO series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work. MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. The XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z690 . Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability. Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
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ASUS - ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING AM4 Socket USB 3.2 AMD Motherboard - Black
Model: ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING
SKU: 6422283
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 452 reviews
Top comment
"i would consider this a good and reliable motherboard considering its from ASUS....Best motherboard imo...One of the best motherboards out there minus the horrible armory crate bugs"
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ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCIe® 4.0. With robust power delivery and effective cooling, ROG Strix B550 Gaming is well-equipped to handle 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs
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"i would consider this a good and reliable motherboard considering its from ASUS....Best motherboard imo...One of the best motherboards out there minus the horrible armory crate bugs"
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ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCIe® 4.0. With robust power delivery and effective cooling, ROG Strix B550 Gaming is well-equipped to handle 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs
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MSI - B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI (Socket AM4) USB-C Gen2 AMD ATX GAMING Motherboard - Black
Model: B550TMHWKWIFI
SKU: 6504286
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 135 reviews
Top comment
"Good performance and reliable for cost...I’ll start by saying this isn’t the fastest motherboard you will find but it is a quality build and reliable. ...MSI Motherboard...Which is common for MSI motherboards with their dbug lights."
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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 TOMAHAWK WIFI 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.
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"Good performance and reliable for cost...I’ll start by saying this isn’t the fastest motherboard you will find but it is a quality build and reliable. ...MSI Motherboard...Which is common for MSI motherboards with their dbug lights."
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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 TOMAHAWK WIFI 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.
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