11 best motherboard and processor for gaming

Product description

Powered by AMD Ryzen AM4 processors, the MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI (ATX) has been forged to bring balance to any gaming-focused system. Meet enemies in combat with Wi-Fi, Extended Heatsink Design, Core boost, Pre-installed I/O Shielding and Mystic Light. Equipped with a PCIe 4.0 slot and Lightning M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr for the latest in connectivity.

• Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
• Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4866 MHz)
• 2.5G LAN with LAN Manager and Wi-Fi 6 AX Solution
• MYSTIC LIGHT: RGB LED lighting and extendable pin headers – 16.8 million colors / 29 effects
• Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2
• AUDIO BOOST rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming experiences
• Premium Thermal Solution: Extended heatsink with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2oz thickened copper

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this have 2 m.2 slots or
Answer:	Hola bro no hay problema usa el conector de 8 pines funciona bien yo tambien Tengo eso mismo procesador y estube invistesgando en foros y dicen que 12 pines es para hacer overclock
Question:	Does this motherboard support the amd ryzen 9 3900x
Answer:	Si
Question:	does it bring wifi antenna
Answer:	Yes, it come bundled.
Question:	support ryzen
Answer:	There are a couple of way to renew. You can find UTM licenses available from some online resellers, or you can use the MyZyxel portal. The MyZyxel portal seems to have the best pricing, so if you haven't done so it's probably worth registering your device on the portal and leveraging the renewal function on the Devices Management=>Linked Devices page.

Product description

Powered by AMD Ryzen AM4 processors, the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK is hardened with performance essential specifications to outlast enemies. Equipped with Extended Heatsink Design, Core boost, M.2 Shield Frozr and 2.5G LAN for sustained performance. A variety of USB connectivity options including the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C standard allow for a range of peripheral and device compatibility.

• Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
• Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4866 MHz)
• On-board dual LAN: 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN
• Mystic Light: RGB LED lighting and extendable pin headers – 16.8 million colors / 29 effects
• Audio Boost rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming experiences
• Premium Thermal Solution: Aluminum Cover with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2 ounce thickened copper
• Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it compatible with g.skill trident z neo series 16gb (2 x 8gb) 288-pin rgb ddr4 3600mhz
Answer:	Yes it is.
Question:	Can it support mvme ssd
Answer:	It has support for two NVMe devices although only the first supports PCIe 4. The second supports PCIe 3. I use both slots with each having a capacity of 1tb. Either slot can support both PCIe 3 and 4 devices but you only get the fastest performance matching a PCIe 4 drive to the first slot. The X570 motherboard offers 2 slots and both are PCIe 4 capable.
Question:	How do you get WiFi to this motherboard
Answer:	Buy a WiFi PCIe Card! You can buy a wifi 6 card for between twenty and forty bucks and they take minutes to fit. If you don't need an ultra-fast and capable wifi connection you can also buy a wifi dongle that plugs into a spare USB port (preferably a USB 3.0 port) however I'd strongly recommend a PCIe plug-in card.
Question:	All of my front panel connectors are plugged in and I have a 500 watt power supply, but the system won’t turn on, any ideas
Answer:	If you don’t mind me asking, is everything installed into the motherboard first? And if it is what are your other parts? (CPU, RAM, GPU, etc). Based on your peripherals 500w may not be enough to power your system.

Product description

WiFi 6E;ATX gaming motherboard; gaming motherboard

• Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors
• AI Motherboard : AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation
• Robust Power Solution: 14+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
• Optimized Thermal Design: VRM and aluminum I/O heatsink, L-shaped heatpipe, Triple onboard M.2 heatsinks, including an M.2 backplate for improved cooling for PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot
• High-performance Gaming Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 6E AX210 and dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard

Product features

ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WIFI

Intel Z590 LGA 1200 ATX motherboard with PCIe 4.0, 14+2 teamed power stages, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, WiFi 6E (802.11ax), dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, four M.2 slots with heatsinks, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 USB Type-C , SATA and Aura Sync RGB lighting.

Power Design

Digital power control and an array of power stages provide the muscle needed to control the latest Intel CPUs.

1. Teamed Power Stages
2. Alloy Chokes and Capacitors
3. ProCool II Power Connector
4. Digi+ Power Control
5. Six-Layer PCB

Cooling Innovation

1. Fan Bracket and VRM Fan
2. Integrated I/O Cover and VRM Heatsinks
3. Thermal Pads
4. M.2 Heatsinks
5. M.2 Backplate

COOLER BY DESIGN

ROG Strix Z590 motherboards feature comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

• CPU Fan Header
• AIO Pump Fan Header
• Water Pump Header
• M.2 Heatsink
• M.2 Backplate
• 4-pin PWM/DC Fan Headers

TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION

This powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are removed so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls. *A splitter cable is necessary when using a 3.5 mm headset.

PCIe 4.0-Ready

ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi features four onboard M.2 slots, two of which support the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available with the latest Intel processors. An M.2backplate helps deal with the heat generated by the PCIe 4.0 SSDs. In addition, three of the M.2 slots support up to a 22110 socket and NVM Express RAID.

Networking

Intel WiFi 6E (802.11 ax)

Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. It provides up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds and improved capacity as well as better performance in dense wireless environments.

Dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Dual onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

ROG SUPREMEFX

ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software that provides superior audio. In ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi, this combination features the ALC4080 codec with a Savitech amplifier to deliver pristine audio, increasing playback resolution from 192 kHz to 384 kHz and also decreasing distortion and reducing signal interference from surrounding components.

1. Audio Cover
2. Audio-Line Shielding
3. Savitech SV3H712 Amplifier
4. Premium Nichicon Audio Capacitors

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX

The eye-catching ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi embodies the ROG spirit while boldly looking to the future. Design touches suchas a glitch-effect ROG logo, etched cybertext markings and embedded Aura RGB LEDs give it a bold aesthetic while clearly paying respect to deep ROG roots.

M.2 Q-Latch

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.

Product description

Phantom Gaming is designed by gamers and for gamers! Underneath its relentless appearance lie plentiful gaming oriented features and excellent gaming capabilities. It’s all about bringing a new gaming experience to gamers! Who ever said that only K series CPUs and the Z-family platform are capable of being performed with maximum power. Via ASRock BFB (Boost Frequency Boost) Technology, users may install their non K series CPUs to ASRock’s 400 series motherboards (even non Z models) and enjoy the base frequency boost with the hidden power of processors immediately.

• Supports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors (Socket 1200)
• 10 Power Phase Design
• Supports DDR4 2933MHz
• 2 PCIe 3.0 x16, 3 PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 M.2 (Key E) for WiFi
• AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFireX

User questions & answers

Question:	I have a crucial p1 2tb nvme drive, and it is not reading this drive. is this ssd not compatible with this board
Answer:	It should based on the spec. However without trying it is hard to say.
Question:	Does this support m.2 nvme drives
Answer:	Yes. I currently have a 1TB NVME drive on the 2_1 slot, and my old 500GB SATA M.2 on the second 2_2 slot.

Product description

Combining quality you can rely on with top performance and clever business solutions are key aspects of the MSI Pro Series motherboards. Engineered to gratify even the most demanding professional, these motherboards will fit in any PC. Making your life easier and supporting your business with super stable, reliable and long-lasting top performance. This MSI product supports all the latest storage standards. This allows you to connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you noticeable benefits. Start programs faster, load data faster and increase productivity.

• Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports dual channel ddr4 memory, up to 4400(oc) MHz
• Turbo M.2: PCI-E gen3 x4 interfACe maximizes performance for NVME SSDS
• Core boost, 8+4 pin CPU power connector, ddr4 boost
• Built for reliable operation
• Operating system - Support for windows 10 64-bit
• Intel turbo USB 3.1 gen2: powered by intel USB 3.1 gen2 controller, turbo USB ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest USB speeds

User questions & answers

Question:	does a samsung evo 970 m2 ssd work on this mother board? would I need aditional drives apart from the m2 ssd
Answer:	Yes. You need to buy a separate Graphics Card. The Intel i5-9400F dont have integrated graphics.
Question:	if i install an i5-9400f with this board do i need a separate graphics card? This is for everyday business use, not gaming
Answer:	No. Only 8th and 9th gen Intel consumer grade CPUs (8xxx and 9xxx).
Question:	Will this support an i
Answer:	The Z390-A PRO motherboard supports the i5-9400F processor.
Question:	Will this work for i5-9000f cpu
Answer:	has both WiFi and Ethernet so your good

Product features

Extended Heatsink Design

Heatsinks on top of the VRM help to dissipate excessive heat. Extended heatsinks have even more surface area for more thermal dissipation.

Core Boost

Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium circuit layout and digital power design to deliver undistorted current to the CPU with pin-point precision.

Turbo M.2

Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up, quick applications load times, and high data transfer with Z390-A PRO. A high performance M.2 slot can deliver speeds up to 32Gb/s for NVMe SSDs.

Audio Boost

Audio Boost offers a HD audio processor and high quality sound components, all physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry for immersive audio.

PCI-E Steel Armor

MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots have heavy solder points on the motherboard for a stronger hold. Metal reinforced slots firmly support large graphics cards.

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Product description

The MPG series brings out the best in gamers by allowing full expression in color with advanced RGB lighting control and synchronization. Experiment on another level of personalization with a front LED strip that provides convenient in-game and real time notifications. With the MPG series, transform your equipment into the center of attention and top leaderboards in style. Utilizing 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, MSI B550 motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed. 2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN. This is a premium solution for demanding users.

• Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
• Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4600(OC) MHz
• Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps and Front USB Type-C connector
• Enhanced Power Design: 8+2+1 Digital Power Design with Dr.MOS 60A, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost
• Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design, M.2 Shield Frozr and 8 layer PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience

Product description

Featuring heavy plated heat sinks and fierce looks, MSI arsenal GAMING motherboards are packed with gaming features for a refined gaming experience. MSI audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality Audio components. This lets you enjoy breathtaking, game-changing sound to create the most exciting gameplay. MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rig's memory with more speed, higher overclock ability and increased stability.

• Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen/ Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon graphics/ Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics desktop processors for socket AM4
• Supports DDR4 memory, up to 4133(OC) MHz
• Extended heatsink design: MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.
• Lightning fast game experience: 1x turbo M.2, amd turbo USB 3.2 gen2, store mi technology
• Core boost: With premium layout and digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this motherboard support amd ryzen 5 3600 6-core
Answer:	Yes, I didn't even have to flash the motherboard. Worked right away with the ryzen 5 3600.
Question:	Does this work with single-channel ram
Answer:	Yes, however Ryzen performs better with dual channel. Therefore not recommended, but will work without issue.
Question:	Does this motherboard supports ryzen 5 2400g
Answer:	Yes! Simply install it and you're good to go!
Question:	Does this motherboard support Ryzen 7 3700x? without bio updates
Answer:	Yes, the word "max" for this motherboard indicates that it's ryzen 3rd Generation ready

Product features

READY TO DOMINATE THE GAME

Military inspired, the B450M TOMAHAWK MAX is built strong and tough to conquer any battlefield.

ENHANCED BIOS COMPATIBILITY & CROSS-GEN RYZEN SUPPORT

MAX motherboards have been upgraded to support multiple Ryzen processor generations including Ryzen 3000 series processors.

Get more with Click BIOS 5, designed with an easy to use layout and advanced system tuning capabilities.

LARGER HEATSINKS FOR MORE VRM COOLING

Heatsinks on top of the VRM help to dissipate excessive heat. Extended heatsinks have even more surface area for more thermal dissipation.

EASY BIOS RECOVERY WITH FLASH BIOS BUTTON

Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. CPU and memory not required.

CORE BOOST

Core Boost is the latest advancement of MSI’s motherboard CPU power delivery system. A reserved zone of premium power delivery components on an optimized circuit design results in a highly efficient power system capable of precise current output to the CPU.

AMPLIFY YOUR GAME WITH AUDIO BOOST

Like a dedicated sound card, Audio Boost offers a HD audio processor, dedicated amplifier and high quality audio capacitors, all physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio signal to locate enemies with pin-point accuracy.

YOUR IN-GAME ADVANTAGE

Outsmart and outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition and boost your skills.

Product description

Phantom Gaming is designed by gamers and for gamers! Underneath its relentless appearance lie plentiful gaming oriented features and excellent gaming capabilities. It’s all about bringing a new gaming experience to gamers!

• Supports 3rd Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen / Future AMD Ryzen Processors
• 8 Power Phase Design, Digi Power
• Supports DDR4 4733+ (OC)
• 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 M.2 Key E for WiFi
• Graphics Output Options: HDMI

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this atx or mini atx
Answer:	It's full size ATX. It barely fit over the PSU shroud in my ATX case.
Question:	Does this support ryzen 3600? corsair vengeance lpx ddr4 dram 3200mhz
Answer:	Yes, gen 3 ryzen is supported, and that ram is supported.
Question:	Does the motherboard come with WiFi capability
Answer:	It doesnt come with the WIFI CARD instaled, but it has the slot for it. I recommend going for this one (6 SATA SLOTS), 4/AC is more expensive but comes with 2 sata slots removed (disabled if you use WIFI) but its better to have them if you want to move back to Ethernet
Question:	Will this board support gen4 pcie x4 nvme m.2 ssd
Answer:	The only problem I possibly see is that if you are using the CORSAIR Force Series MP600 Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 SSD the only PCIe x4 m.2 port (the other is PCIe x2) would be due to the height of the heat sink. The M.2 PCIe x4 port is directly under where the video card would be in the PCIe x4 Slot is. Assuming it clears (I think it would) you would definitely want a case fan blowing across that area.

Product description

Unlimited customization options and packed with exclusive gaming features, MSI performance Gaming motherboards offer the best possible gaming experience. Customize and set up your own color scheme with MSI Mystic Light utility. Select the available colors from the palette to match your system style. Bored of the same colors? Simply change the complete look of your system in 1 second! Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. We've made sure to include enough fan Headers with full control to allow you to cool your system any way you want.

• Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen/ Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon graphics/ Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics desktop processors for socket AM4
• Supports DDR4 memory, up to 4133(OC) MHz
• Lightning fast game experience: Turbo M.2, AMD turbo USB 3.2 gen2, storemi technology
• Ddr4 boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability. Please check the website for MSI in case of any queries related to the product and compatibility issues
• Audio boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience

User questions & answers

Question:	Would a ryzen 5 5600x work with this
Answer:	No the socket size is too small to support the fx series. This is for Ryzen processors.
Question:	Will it support and fx
Answer:	AMD® CPU 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports1 1 x M.2 slot (Key M)1 Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™, Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics) or PCIe 3.0 x2 (Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics) and SATA 6Gb/s 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices AMD® B450 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a M.2 device in M.2 slot.
Question:	dose b450 gaming plus max support kingston 500gb a2000 m.2 2280 nvme
Answer:	Yes. Using the M.2 slot disables SATA5 and 6, but you can still have up to 4 other SATA devices connected.
Question:	Can I have an m.2 and an hdd working at the same time
Answer:	You need to update the bios. I have a 5600x and I needed to flash the bios before being able to use it.

Product features

RED GAMING DNA

The B450 GAMING PLUS is optimized for lightning fast performance. Red GAMING DNA lives on!

ENHANCED BIOS COMPATIBILITY & CROSS-GEN RYZEN SUPPORT

MAX motherboards have been upgraded to support multiple Ryzen processor generations including Ryzen 3000 series processors.

Get more with Click BIOS 5, designed with an easy to use layout and advanced system tuning capabilities.

CORE BOOST

Core Boost is the latest advancement of MSI’s motherboard CPU power delivery system. A reserved zone of premium power delivery components on an optimized circuit design results in a highly efficient power system capable of precise current output to the CPU.

AMPLIFY YOUR GAME WITH AUDIO BOOST

Like a dedicated sound card, Audio Boost offers a HD audio processor, dedicated amplifier and high quality audio capacitors, all physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio signal to locate enemies with pin-point accuracy.

FORTIFY YOUR SYSTEM WITH PCI-E STEEL ARMOR

MSI PCI Express Steel Slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and reinforced to support the weight of heavy graphics cards.

UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE

Get more out of high-performance RAM with DDR4 Boost. The memory circuit design has been optimized for short and fast transmission on a reserved section of the motherboard and compatibility has been tested extensively in partnership with major memory manufacturers.

YOUR IN-GAME ADVANTAGE

Outsmart and outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition and boost your skills.

Product description

GAMING motherboards offer the best possible gaming experience. Outsmart and outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition and boost your skills. This MSI GAMING motherboard supports all the latest storage standards. This allows you to connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you in-game benefits. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

• Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports dual channel DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz; DIMM Slots: 4.Operating system: Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• 2x TURBO M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2; USB 2.0 ports (Front): 4
• MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects. Connect RGB or RAINBOW LED strips with addressable headers and create an RGB gaming PC. Control Mystic Light SYNC enabled products
• Built for high-performance gaming - Extended heatsink, ATX form factor ready for multi-GPU

User questions & answers

Question:	Do i have to use wifi or can i hardwire my internet
Answer:	Yes it will. Im using a 9th Gen i9-9900k and i didnt have to update the bios for it to work out of box.
Question:	Will this support 9th gen out of box or will it require a bios update
Answer:	It comes with antennas
Question:	Does it come with WiFi 6 antennas or do I buy it separately
Answer:	Im a System builder and tuner i have 12 years of experience i do workstations, gaming rigs and servers... Yes it will. I dont think build are your thing yet. I would recomend you buy a rig someone built thats selling to upgrade off letgo if I were you, and then watch youtube videos on how to upgrade and how each component works with in the sytem. Start doing small upgrades (ram, HDD to SSD, maybe optane memory to increase the speed of your HDDand get familiar with computer systems before you drop a good amoutof money down because you can fry your whole system before you even power it on. Look at esd straps. If the computer has USB-A ports and you have an USB-A cable, device or dongle then it will work. Something like a mouse or keyboard doesn't matter its when you start using devices that require certain specs to run will be the only factor on if it will work. You can plug a USB-A device in but if the device requires you to have software that requires certain specs such as 15 GB ram and a strong processor chances are it won't work or run like its supposed to. Unless your up to spec.
Question:	can you plug ur keyboard and mouse via usb
Answer:	The router bits are 1/4" shank which is roughly 6.35mm.

Product features

Extended Heatsink Design

Heatsinks on top of the VRM help to dissipate excessive heat. Extended heatsinks have even more surface area for more thermal dissipation.

Intel Wi-Fi 1.73G

Included Intel Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution uses smart MU-MIMO technology, delivering AC speeds up to 1.73Gbps.

Audio Boost 4 with Nahimic 3

Isolated audio circuitry, a high quality ALC1220 audio processor, dedicated amplifier, and high quality audio capacitors delivery immersive sound.

Twin Turbo M.2

Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up, quick applications load times, and high data transfer with MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC. Two M.2 slots each can deliver speeds up to 32Gb/s for NVMe SSDs.

Mystic Light

Customize and set up your own color scheme with MSI Mystic Light utility. Select 16.7 million colors and 29 LED effects from the palette and to match your system style. Bored of the same colors? Simply change the complete look of your system in 1 second!

Become an MSI Dragon Fan and Get Rewarded

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Product description

Powered by AMD Ryzen AM4 processors, the MSI MAG B550M MORTAR has been toughened with performance essential specifications to outlast enemies. Armed for sustained performance with Extended Heatsink Design, 2.5G LAN, Core boost, and Pre-installed I/O Shielding. Equipped with a PCIe 4.0 slot and Lightning M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr for the latest PCIe device compatibility.

• Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
• Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4400 MHz)
• 2.5G LAN with LAN Manager
• Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2
• AUDIO BOOST rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming experiences
• Premium Thermal Solution: Extended heatsink with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2oz thickened copper
• Pre-installed I/O Shielding for convenience and protection from electrostatic discharge

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the motherboard support m.2 nvme
Answer:	White with silver plating on top. I'd say 40/60 white and silver
Question:	Can this have a 3200 MHz 16 Gb ram
Answer:	Si
Question:	I have a DLM 21 case micro atx will this fit
Answer:	no it will not work that Motherboard. because 9700k is Socket FCLGA1151-2.
Question:	how many 4 pins for fans can this support
Answer:	There is motherboards that have wifi built in to them but if you want wifi on this motherboard then get a wifi pcie controller

Product features

MAG B550M MORTAR

Powered by AMD Ryzen AM4 processors, the MSI MAG B550M MORTAR has been toughened with performance essential specifications to outlast enemies. Armed for sustained performance with Extended Heatsink Design, 2.5G LAN, Core boost, and Pre-installed I/O Shielding. Equipped with a PCIe 4.0 slot and Lightning M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr for the latest PCIe device compatibility.

LIGHTNING GEN 4 SOLUTION

Strike fast with MSI Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E. Attach ultra fast PCI-E 4.0 devices and enjoy up to 64GB/s unidirectional transfer bandwidth.

ENHANCED THERMAL SOLUTION

Extended heatsink that covers the chokes, 7W/mK rated thermal pads, 2oz thickened copper PCB material, and M.2 Shield Frozr keep temperatures in check and let high-performance parts sustain extreme performance.

CORE BOOST

Core Boost combines a reserved zone of optimized circuits and premium power delivery components to create a highly efficient power system capable of precise current output to the CPU.

USB TYPE-C READY - Rear IO & Front Case Panel Support

Effortlessly plug in devices with reversible USB Type-C.

FAST DATA TRANSFER WITH 2.5G LAN

MAG B550M MORTAR features onboard 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN, for gamers who demand high-bandwidth and low-latency network connectivity. Prioritize latency-sensitive applications with MSI LAN Manager for a superior online experience.

PRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELDING

Pre-Installed IO Shielding makes handling the motherboard process easier and safer. The design is grounded and protects the IO ports from potential electrostatic discharge damage from the external environment.