| CPU | AMD AM4 Socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors *Not compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G and Ryzen™ 3 3200G |
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466 /3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE |
| Onboard Graphics Outputs | 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI |
| PCI Slots | 1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
| Storage | 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2x M.2 slots (Key M) M2_1 slot (from AMD Processor) Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4 Supports SATA 6Gb/s Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices M2_2 slot (from AMD B550 chipset) Supports PCIe 3.0x4 Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices |
| Networking | 1x Realtek® RTL8111HN 1Gbps LAN controller |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 7.1-channel |
| Connectivity | AMD B550 Chipset 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector, and 2 ports are available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector) 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors) AMD Processor 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel) |
| Internal Ports | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 3x 4-pin system fan connectors 1x Front panel audio connector 2x System panel connectors 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 2x 4-pin RGB LED connector 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 1xTPM module connector 1x Clear CMOS jumper |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX Form Factor - 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) |
| Warranty | Three Year Manufacturer Warranty |
Has all the modern features that you would expect (PCI 4.0, Zen 3 support) but what I really like about this motherboard is the VRM performance for a mid-level card while fitting in a mATX case. The power delivery rivals many high end motherboards while costing significantly less. My Ryzen 9 3900x works great with this motherboard.
I recently picked up the MSI MAG B550M BAZOOKA to be the motherboard for my Ryzen 5000 build. I chose it for a few key reasons: 1) Low cost: I run an mATX system, so don't need all the extra PCI express lanes and "unnecessary" extras that come from the higher range X570 boards. Therefore, a B550 chipset board made perfect sense, and this one manages to fit in everything you would need for a smaller form-factor build into one neat package. I purchased this board for ~120, a bargain given the plethora of features. 2) Overclocking Ready: The board includes a durable power phase (4+2+1) system which allowed me to get a nice little overclock on my Ryzen 5 5600X whilst keeping thermals in check thanks to the extended PWM heatsink. I used an aftermarket cooler (Cooler Master Hyper 212 evo), and, with the retrofitting kit, this was easy to install on the motherboard. 3) M.2 Storage: Has a PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot for all my storage needs, plus a secondary PCIe 3.0 slot for future expansion 4) Nice, Neutral styling: The board has a black PCB, and silver accents around the board, making for a clean aesthetic that doesn't get in the way of any of my other RGB styling N.B. This board doesn't have Wi-Fi, so be sure to either have ethernet at the ready or a wireless card to hand! It also has a flash bios button, very useful for this transition period between Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series CPUs as a BIOS update may be needed to make the board Ryzen 5000 compatible. Overall, a very easy board to work with, with all the features you'd hope for in a mid/high-range motherboard for a fraction of the cost. Would definitely recommend this for any enthusiasts looking for a slightly cheaper AM4 motherboard, capable of anything you throw at it!
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