Top 16 best b550 motherboard you need to have

The World's Most Advanced AMD 5600X CPU Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler and ASUS ROG Strix B550-A Gaming Motherboard bundle combo, experience elite performance in games, design, record, content creation and intense multi-tasking. Pack in a bundle, compatibility guarantee, purchase with confidence

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Processor. 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.7GHz Base Clock, 4.6 GHz Max Boost, 65W TDP, unlocked for overclocking, 35 MB GameCache for game performance, DDR-3200 support, coming with quiet, capable AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games

AM4 Sockets Supported, support PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards, delivering double the graphics bandwidth. Massive GameCache memory onboard for higher game performance. Leading edge 7-nanometer technology for cool, quiet, efficient operation. The perfect processor for the perfect gaming rig

ASUS ROG Strix B550-A Gaming MB (Ryzen 5000, 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard), built with Socket AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0, perfect pairng for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs. Ready for Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors

Flexible connection and fast speed with dual M.2 slots (NVMe SSD) with heatsinks, PCIe 4.0-ready, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C plus HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.2 output support and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard. AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III for immersive audio. ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting

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)

Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2

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: 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

AM4 socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series, plus 5000 and 4000 G-series desktop processors.Bluetooth v5.2

Best gaming connectivity: PCIe 4.0-ready, dual M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, plus HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 output

Smooth networking: On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard

Robust power solution: 12+2 teamed power stages with ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors

Renowned software: Bundled 60 days AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard

DIY-friendly design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Q-LEDs and SafeSlot

Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including Aura RGB and addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

Industry-leading gaming audio: Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III for immersive sound

Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series, 3000 G-Series, 2000 Series and 2000 G-Series desktop processors.Audio ports (Rear): Realtek ALC4080 Codec

Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5100(OC) MHz

Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works

2.5G LAN and Intel Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection

Lightning M.2: Running at PCIe Gen4 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs

AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors to maximize connectivity and speed with up to two M.2 Drives, USB 3.2 Gen2 and AMD StoreMI

Enhanced power solution: Military-grade TUF components, Pro Cool socket and Digi plus VRM for maximum durability

Comprehensive Cooling: Active PCH heatsink, VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert

Next-Gen connectivity: Dual PCIe 4.0 m.2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A/Type-C

Gaming Networking: Exclusive Realtek L8200A Gigabit Ethernet, Intel 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support, Bluetooth 5.0, TUF LANGuard and technology

Please ensure your BIOS is up to date if installing a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Visit ASUS site search by motherboard model name, click on “Support” tab, Drivers and Tools, then BIOS and Firmware to download the latest BIOS

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0: AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors

Best gaming connectivity: PCIe 4.0-ready, two onboard M.2 slots and four additional M.2 slots on the bundled ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Gen 4 Card, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C plus HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 output

Robust power solution: 14plus2 90A power stages with ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors

Comprehensive cooling: Actively cooled VRM heatsinks with L-shaped heatpipe and integrated aluminum I/O cover, plus dedicated M.2 heatsinks

Superfast networking: Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0: The perfect pairing for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs

Robust Power Design: 8+2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs

Optimized Thermal Solution: Fanless VRM and PCH heatsink, multiple hybrid fan headers and fan speed management with Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI Q-Fan Control utility

High-performance Gaming Networking: WiFi 6 (802.11ax), 2.5 Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard

Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2.1 (4K@60HZ) and DisplayPort 1.2 output, featuring dual M.2 slots (NVMe SSD)—one with PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C & Type-A ports

Industry-leading Gaming Audio & AI Noise Cancelling Mic Technology: High fidelity audio from a SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the action. Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelling Mic technology.

Gaming Look and Feel: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and a Gen 2 addressable RGB header for greater customization

Supports DDR4 4733+ (OC)

8 Power Phase Design, Digi Power. Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 64-Bit

1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 M.2 Key E for WiFi

Not compatible with AMD Athlon Processors

Supports 3rd Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen / Future AMD Ryzen Processors

14 Power Phase Design, Digi Power, Dr. MOS

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