Gear up to game with the B550 GAMING GEN3 AM4 ATX Motherboard from MSI. Utilizing the AMD B550 chipset, this ATX motherboard features the AM4 socket. Install up to 128GB of dual-channel memory via four DDR4 slots supporting speeds up to 4400 MHz when overclocking. Plus, an M.2 PCIe 3.0 slot and six SATA III interfaces ensure ample space for storage. Supporting AMD CrossfireX, this motherboard sports two PCIe 3.0 x16 and four PCIe 2.0 x1 slots.
Plug in peripherals via two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, and two USB-A 2.0 ports. A PS/2 connector is also present for legacy mice or keyboards. Output video using HDMI or DVI-D; connect audio equipment via six 3.5mm jacks. An RJ45 port supports Gigabit Ethernet. Internal headers provide support for two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 and four USB-A 2.0 ports, chassis intrusion and TPM modules, four system fans, a liquid cooling pump, Clear CMOS jumper, and two 4-pin RGB connectors. Utilizing the Realtek ALC897 codec, this motherboard supports 7.1-channel surround sound. The MSI B550 GAMING GEN3 is compatible with Windows 10 and later 64-bit operating systems.
AM4 Socket
Featuring the AMD AM4 socket, this motherboard is compatible with AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors.
B550 Chipset
This motherboard utilizes the AMD B550 Chipset, supporting a PCIe 3.0 M.2 slot, two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, and DDR4 RAM.
Cooling
Total Fan Control
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 four temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
Pump Fan Ready
Designed to support a wide range of all-in-one and customized water cooling solutions, this motherboard features a dedicated water pump header with support for up to 3A, 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.
Power
Core Boost
Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU with pinpoint precision. This creates the perfect conditions for multi-core CPU operation.
Game Boost
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
DIY Friendly
Flash BIOS Button
Run into trouble when updating your BIOS? Simply flash the old BIOS version back and continue gaming within minutes with a Flash BIOS button. The Flash BIOS button even works without a CPU, memory, or graphics card installed.
Keep Out Zone
MSI motherboard circuitry ensures the case standoff keep-out zones are pure and clean, preventing any component contact or damage to the motherboard.
EZ Debug LEDs
Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
Protection
Steel Armor
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
Double ESD Protection
Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.
Performance
Fast Storage
The MSI B550 GAMING GEN3 motherboard supports SATA and M.2 storage standards, allowing users to connect a range of storage devices.
A-XMP Profiles
The A-XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. Plus, they're easy to enable and auto power settings ensure optimal memory speed and stability.
MSI Center
MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
Click BIOS 5
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records.
- Use Game Boost to quickly overclock your CPU with a single button for more performance
- Choose from preset A-XMP profiles and automatically overclock compatible DDR4 memory
- Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility
- Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage
- Use the Memory Try It function to get extreme speed out of your system memory and increase performance
- A permanent search and favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly
Resizable BAR
Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.
Connectivity
Audio Boost
A dedicated high definition audio processor ensures accurate sound quality in both stereo and surround sound.
De-Pop Protection
Audio Boost protects your ears by eliminating those annoying loud popping sounds when you plug or unplug devices or turn your computer on or off.
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Doubling the speed of its predecessor, USB 3.2 Gen 2 features a maximum throughput of 10 Gb/s when used with compatible devices and is synonymous with USB 3.1 Gen 2.
Mystic Light Extension
A Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system without needing a separate RGB controller.