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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING vs MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING

UK manufacturer specification · ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING

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Exact model & source notes

ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING motherboard, identified in the ASUS UK catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

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WHAT DIFFERS

9 verified differences, led by Memory type, slots and limit, storage interfaces and restrictions and network interfaces and requirements. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

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MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

UK manufacturer catalogue configuration · 911-7C56-085

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Exact model & source notes

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI in the manufacturer’s documented UK configuration. Its published technical specifications retain the source’s connection, mode and configuration conditions.

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Memory type, slots and limit

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5100(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture OptiMem II ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Manufacturer specification

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MSI B550 GAMING WIFI4x DDR4, Maximum Memory Capacity 128GB Memory Support DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400/ 4533/ 4600/ 4733/ 4800/ 4866+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE • 1DPC 1R Max speed 4800 MHz • 1DPC 2R max speed 3866 MHZ • 2DPC 1R max speed 4000 MHZ • 2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHZ • Dual channel memory architecture • Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory • Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) • Supports un-buffered memory • Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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Memory type, slots and limit

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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Storage interfaces and restrictions

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGTotal supports 2 x M.2 slot(s) and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processor: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* AMD B550 Chipset: 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), Support Raid 0, 1, 10

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI2x M.2 (Qty) M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 22110/2280/2260/2242 devices M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, supports 2280 devices 6x SATA 6G (Qty)

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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Network interfaces and requirements

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGIntel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard

MSI B550 GAMING WIFIlan: Realtek ® 8111H 1G LAN; wireless lan & bluetooth: Wi-Fi 5 Solution Supports Bluetooth ® 5.0

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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Audio interfaces

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A - Dual OP Amplifiers - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback * Audio Feature: - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Gold-plated jacks - Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel - Audio Shielding - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Audio Cover * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.

MSI B550 GAMING WIFIRealtek ® ALC897 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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Expansion slots and restrictions

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processor 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) * 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI2x PCI-E x16 slot (Qty) 1x PCI-E x1 slot (Qty) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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Internal headers and connectors

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x AAFP connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s) 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 1x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x CPU Fan 1x Pump Fan 6x System Fan 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 1x Com Port (JCOM) 2x Addressable RGB LED connector(JRAINBOW) 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 4x USB 2.0 ports 1x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1x USB 5Gbps Type C ports

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

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MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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Listed operating systems

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGWindows® 10 64-bit

MSI B550 GAMING WIFISupport for Windows ® 11 64-bit

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Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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Rear-panel ports

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s) 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

MSI B550 GAMING WIFIUSB 2.0 DisplayPort 1.2 1G LAN USB 10Gbps (Type-A) Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Audio Connectors Flash BIOS Button HDMI™ USB 2.0 USB 5Gbps (Type-A) USB 10Gbps (Type-C)

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Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

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MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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USB ports and headers

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGRear USB Port ( Total 8 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) Front USB Port ( Total 6 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 4 x USB 2.0 port(s)

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI4x USB 2.0 (Rear) 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 1x USB 5Gbps Type C (Front) 1x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)

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Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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Form factor and dimensions

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

MSI B550 GAMING WIFIATX 243.84mmx304.8mm

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Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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CPU support and BIOS requirements

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGAMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

MSI B550 GAMING WIFISupports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series and 3000 G-Series desktop processors Socket AM4

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING

Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor.

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed processor families; exact CPU support and necessary BIOS revision depend on the current MSI support list. A family statement is not a guarantee for every CPU.

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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Diagnostic features

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGNot verified

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI4x EZ Debug LED

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Manufacturer specification

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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Processor-dependent display outputs

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGNot verified

MSI B550 GAMING WIFI1x HDMI™ Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* 1x DisplayPort Support DisplayPort 1.2, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

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MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table

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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING

What it brings

Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
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Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.
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MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

What it brings

The manufacturer documents the exact product configuration and its main interfaces together in one specification table.
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Source-backed specifications for ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING and MSI B550 GAMING WIFI
Specification	ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING	MSI B550 GAMING WIFI

CPU socket Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	AM4	AM4
Chipset Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	AMD B550	AMD B550
Form factor and dimensionsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )	ATX 243.84mmx304.8mm
CPU support and BIOS requirementsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor. ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed processor families; exact CPU support and necessary BIOS revision depend on the current MSI support list. A family statement is not a guarantee for every CPU. MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	*AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS**	Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series and 3000 G-Series desktop processors Socket AM4
Listed operating systemsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	Windows® 10 64-bit	Support for Windows ® 11 64-bit

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5100(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture OptiMem II ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).	4x DDR4, Maximum Memory Capacity 128GB Memory Support DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133/ 4266/ 4400/ 4533/ 4600/ 4733/ 4800/ 4866+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE • 1DPC 1R Max speed 4800 MHz • 1DPC 2R max speed 3866 MHZ • 2DPC 1R max speed 4000 MHZ • 2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHZ • Dual channel memory architecture • Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory • Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) • Supports un-buffered memory • Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.

Storage interfaces and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	Total supports 2 x M.2 slot(s) and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processor: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* AMD B550 Chipset: 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), Support Raid 0, 1, 10	2x M.2 (Qty) M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 22110/2280/2260/2242 devices M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, supports 2280 devices 6x SATA 6G (Qty)

Expansion slots and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processor 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) * 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1	2x PCI-E x16 slot (Qty) 1x PCI-E x1 slot (Qty) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)

USB ports and headersDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	Rear USB Port ( Total 8 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) Front USB Port ( Total 6 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 4 x USB 2.0 port(s)	4x USB 2.0 (Rear) 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 1x USB 5Gbps Type C (Front) 1x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)
Rear-panel portsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s) 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks	USB 2.0 DisplayPort 1.2 1G LAN USB 10Gbps (Type-A) Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Audio Connectors Flash BIOS Button HDMI™ USB 2.0 USB 5Gbps (Type-A) USB 10Gbps (Type-C)
Audio interfacesDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A - Dual OP Amplifiers - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback * Audio Feature: - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Gold-plated jacks - Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel - Audio Shielding - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Audio Cover * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.	Realtek ® ALC897 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Processor-dependent display outputs Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING No source recorded. MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	Not provided	1x HDMI™ Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* 1x DisplayPort Support DisplayPort 1.2, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Network interfaces and requirementsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard	lan: Realtek ® 8111H 1G LAN; wireless lan & bluetooth: Wi-Fi 5 Solution Supports Bluetooth ® 5.0

Diagnostic features Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING No source recorded. MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	Not provided	4x EZ Debug LED

Internal headers and connectorsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING — official UK technical specifications MSI B550 GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550 GAMING WIFI — official UK specification table	1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x AAFP connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s) 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)	1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 1x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x CPU Fan 1x Pump Fan 6x System Fan 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 1x Com Port (JCOM) 2x Addressable RGB LED connector(JRAINBOW) 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 4x USB 2.0 ports 1x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1x USB 5Gbps Type C ports

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Form factor and dimensions: ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

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MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Maximum memory: 128 GB
DIMM slots: 4 slots
M.2 slots: 2 slots

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MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Maximum memory: 128 GB
DIMM slots: 4 slots
M.2 slots: 2 slots

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