highlightsSocket: AM4 – supports:AMD Ryzen™ 5000, 4000, 3000 series (Zen 3, Zen 2, Zen+)AMD Athlon™, APU (if compatible)Excludes: Ryzen 5 3400G, Ryzen 3 3200G,AMD Ryzen™ 5000, 4000, 3000 series (Zen 3, Zen 2, Zen+),AMD Athlon™, APU (if compatible),Excludes: Ryzen 5 3400G, Ryzen 3 3200G,Chipset: AMD B550 – mid-range chipset with full PCIe 4.0 support,Memory Support:2 x DDR4 DIMM slots – dual-channel architectureMax Capacity: 64GB (2x 32GB)Speeds: Up to 4600+ MHz (OC) via XMPTypes: Non-ECC, ECC, unbuffered DDR4Features:XMP support for easy overclockingDIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility,2 x DDR4 DIMM slots – dual-channel architecture,Max Capacity: 64GB (2x 32GB),Speeds: Up to 4600+ MHz (OC) via XMP,Types: Non-ECC, ECC, unbuffered DDR4,Features:XMP support for easy overclockingDIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility,XMP support for easy overclocking,DIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility,Integrated Graphics: Supports AMD Radeon Graphics (based on CPU),Display Outputs (Back Panel):1 x HDMI 2.1 – supports 4K@60Hz (with HDR)1 x DVI-D – supports 1920x1200@60Hz,1 x HDMI 2.1 – supports 4K@60Hz (with HDR),1 x DVI-D – supports 1920x1200@60Hz,Multi-Monitor Support:Can drive up to 2 displays simultaneously (HDMI + DVI),Can drive up to 2 displays simultaneously (HDMI + DVI),Note: For high-performance gaming, a discrete GPU is recommended.,PCIe Slots:1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 – for next-gen GPUs (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 – for expansion cards (sound, capture, etc.),1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 – for next-gen GPUs (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes),1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 – for expansion cards (sound, capture, etc.),Storage Options:1 x M.2 slot (Key M) – supports NVMe SSDs:M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)SATA 6Gb/s – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives,1 x M.2 slot (Key M) – supports NVMe SSDs:M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)SATA 6Gb/s – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives,M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps),SATA 6Gb/s – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives,4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives,RAID Support:AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology – supports RAID 0/1/10Some PCIe slots share bandwidth with SATA ports,AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology – supports RAID 0/1/10,Some PCIe slots share bandwidth with SATA ports,Ethernet:1 x Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN – wired gigabit connectivitySupports WOL (Wake-on-LAN) and PXE boot,1 x Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN – wired gigabit connectivity,Supports WOL (Wake-on-LAN) and PXE boot,Wireless:No built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth – requires add-on card or USB adapterThunderbolt 4 header can support Wi-Fi via Thunderbolt card,No built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth – requires add-on card or USB adapter,Thunderbolt 4 header can support Wi-Fi via Thunderbolt card,Rear I/O:4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps)2 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 Gbps),4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps),2 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 Gbps),Front Panel Headers:1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports)2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 3 x USB 2.0 ports),1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports),2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 3 x USB 2.0 ports),VRM Heatsinks:Large VRM heatsink for stable power deliveryPCH (Platform Controller Hub) heatsink for thermal regulation,Large VRM heatsink for stable power delivery,PCH (Platform Controller Hub) heatsink for thermal regulation,Fan Control:Smart Fan 6 – automatic fan curve optimization5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header,Smart Fan 6 – automatic fan curve optimization,5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers,1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header,1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header,1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header,RGB Headers:3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers – compatible with MSI Mystic Light1 x Standard RGB header – for basic lighting effects,3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers – compatible with MSI Mystic Light,1 x Standard RGB header – for basic lighting effects,Control Software:MSI Mystic Light – customizable lighting effects and synchronization,MSI Mystic Light – customizable lighting effects and synchronization,MSI 5X Protection:DIGI+ VRM – digital power design with DrMOSESD Guards
– protection against electrostatic dischargeLANGuard – network surge protectionOvervoltage ProtectionSafeSlot – reinforced PCIe slotStainless-steel back I/O shield,DIGI+ VRM – digital power design with DrMOS,ESD Guards
– protection against electrostatic discharge,LANGuard – network surge protection,Overvoltage Protection,SafeSlot – reinforced PCIe slot,Stainless-steel back I/O shield,Build Material:High-quality PCB with 6-layer designReinforced chassis and connectors,High-quality PCB with 6-layer design,Reinforced chassis and connectors,MSI Q-Design:Q-Flash Plus – update BIOS without CPU or memoryEZ-Latch – tool-less PCIe slotQ-DIMM – secure DIMM slot designQ-Connector – simplified cable routingQ-Dashboard – system monitoring,Q-Flash Plus – update BIOS without CPU or memory,EZ-Latch – tool-less PCIe slot,Q-DIMM – secure DIMM slot design,Q-Connector – simplified cable routing,Q-Dashboard – system monitoring,ASUS EZ DIY:BIOS FlashBack™ button – update BIOS without a CPUClear CMOS buttonPre-mounted I/O shieldSafeDIMM – prevents accidental DIMM removal,BIOS FlashBack™ button – update BIOS without a CPU,Clear CMOS button,Pre-mounted I/O shield,SafeDIMM – prevents accidental DIMM removal,ASUS Thermal Solution:M.2 heatsink backplateM.2 heatsinkVRM heatsink design,M.2 heatsink backplate,M.2 heatsink,VRM heatsink design