MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS AM4 ATX Motherboard

Set the foundation of your next custom gaming-focused PC with the MPG B550 GAMING PLUS AM4 ATX Motherboard from MSI. It's ideal for the gaming enthusiast who wishes to have complete control over their build without breaking the bank. Sporting the AMD AM4 socket and B550 chipset, you can easily use a wide range of Ryzen 5000, 4000, and 3000 Series processors. Four DDR4 RAM slots allow you to install up to 128GB of RAM with overclocking speeds up to 4400 MHz for greater multitasking, gaming, and render performance. Two M.2 SSD interfaces and six SATA ports allow you to amass multiple storage devices for your games, media, and more. Utilize graphics and utility cards with a series of expansion ports including one PCIe 4.0 x16, one PCIe 3.0 x16 (in x4 mode), and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Between internal headers and back panel ports, you get access to multiple USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, and 3.2 Gen 2 ports, allowing you to support a breadth of peripherals from keyboards to audio interfaces. Connect to your network with the Gigabit Ethernet port, giving you enhanced upload and download speeds suitable for accessing your cloud storage, gathering assets, and playing your favorite streaming media.

Performance and Protection

MSI designed the MPG B550 with a mindfulness, starting with a six-layered 2oz thickened copper printed circuit board which increases conductivity and improves heat dissipation. A 10+2+1 Duet Rail CPU power system utilizes phasing technology, enabling core boost capabilities that empower the processor for overclocking, while reducing electrical loads. Load-line calibration and overvoltage protection stabilize CPU voltage and protect critical components from short-circuiting under heavy operational loads. ESD protection provides additional grounding layers around the mounting holes, preventing potential static discharge from damaging the motherboard. Additionally, the PCIe slot features steel-armor covering, preventing the weight of heavy graphics cards from affecting the motherboard by heavily reinforcing soldered connections.

Performance Boosting Technology

Lightning Gen 4 works with the two M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots to provide you with enhanced data transfer speeds up to 64 Gb/s, improving loading times and general operating system performance. Audio Boost also provides studio-grade sound for immersive gaming experiences. Game Boost is a quick one-second enhancement that allows your system to enable overclocking with just the press of a button. HDMI and DisplayPort outputs allow up to 4K resolution depending on the CPU installed.

Thermal Solutions

MSI provides multiple thermal solutions to keep your motherboard and components cool as you game. Pump fan support allows you to attach various water-cooling systems while also reducing radiator noise. Extended heat sinks and cooler pads provide better heat transference through the board, reducing temperature throughout the system. The M.2 Shield Frozr is a specialized heatsink designed for M.2 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives, preventing damage caused by overheating. A 7W/mk thermal pad provides better heat transfer, adding another layer of elemental protection.

MSI Dragon Center

Adjust operation parameters and monitor performance with the MSI Dragon Center software. This program allows you to fine-tune various aspects of your build, streamlining fan control and making custom changes simple and easy. With the LAN Manager, you can prioritize your games over other applications, adjust bandwidth properties, and run multiple tests to ensure optimized gaming performance. Dragon Center also enables you to change lighting settings for compatible RGB-enabled components such as fans and peripherals like mice and keyboards.

Enhanced Sound

Make sure you enjoy the purest sound quality in both stereo and surround sound with a dedicated high-definition audio processor backed by high-fidelity capacitors for deep and realistic sound. Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated. Using separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for both left and right audio channels.