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Description of Motherboard ASRock B550M STEEL LEGEND

With a striking design, ASRock B550M Steel Legend motherboard will delight you not only with its appearance, but also with the capabilities of the popular AMD B550 chipset. A feature of the model is support for CrossFire X. The maximum number of video cards used is 2. By equipping the computer accordingly, you can create a productive gaming system.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

I am amazed at how well the product is made, just magically!

In general, I recommend to buy. If you are not an audiophile, then the motherboard is very decent and advanced in every way. And if you are an audiophile, then you already have a bunch of all sorts of external ADCs and other sound gadgets for digitization.

Pros
  • In principle, a very worthy motherboard. AMD Ryzen 7 5800x started up right away, the latest UEFI / BIOS version was already installed, it seems 1.7, which was released just a couple of months before purchase. Everything has been done with care. Power supply 8pin + 4pin - a good reserve for growth, there are more. that the memory frequency can be up to 4722 Mhz. Reinforced pci-e x16 connector for a video card, gold-plated contacts in PCI-E, DIMM and audio connectors, M2 with PCI-E gen.4x16 (for Vermeers and Matiss) - really a bomb (it's a pity that only one drive is supported in this mode ), audiophile "golden" tips in the audio path and "black series" for digital, there is a digital audio output (this is important for me), six connectors for fans and water pumps (except for CPU air cooling, everything else, in fact, can be connect arbitrarily, in the settings you can specify where the chassis fan is, where the pump is, and where the cooling of the water radiator is) . plus all sorts of connectors for the backlight (I don’t know why, but someone probably needs it). The board itself appears to be ceramic. with internal solid copper layers for shielding and heat dissipation. I think it's cool. USB - average (eight on the back, and eight more on the internal connectors). Of the pleasant - one usb Type-C, but otherwise - like everyone else.
Cons
  • I don’t know, most likely these are not shortcomings, but features, but just in case, know: 1. When turned off, all external connected backlight goes out, but not the backlight of the motherboard. If it is configured, it will always shine for you in the night! Perhaps you just do not have enough nightlight. So for someone it's a plus :) . If you turn off the computer, turning off the key on the computer's power supply, then all the backlight settings go to default (and the backlight is on out of the box and is rather nasty). 2. The heatsink on an NVMe SSD combined with a heatsink on a chipset is nonsense. Firstly, NVMe SSD drives either have their own heatsinks, or there are stickers on the drives just at the place where the heatsink is attached, which cannot be removed. you will lose the warranty on the NVMe SSD (there are stickers on all sides of the drives). Secondly, the gap between the heatsink and the SSD is 2 mm and between the heatsink and the chipset is 5 mm (there are Velcro-thermal pads . which, although they are stuck without a gap, are pressed "in no way" . The average temperature of ssd at I get 46 degrees (perhaps on the contrary, the heat on the SSD goes from the video card). 3. When installing the second M.2, three sata ports on the motherboard will be disabled . in fact, this is a property of processors based on Matisse and Renoir (I don’t know about Vermeers), but it may turn out to be insulting. 4. I did not need it, because 64Gb of RAM is enough for me, but if you install all four DIMMs, then the memory bus frequency decreases. In general, the motherboard has a huge overclocking margin, and everything can be "overclocked" back, but keep in mind . This is also a feature of the chipset . 5. With all the good sounding of the built-in sound card, it picks up pickups from a cell phone along the analog path while searching for cells . Approximately -58 db (which, of course, is not audible to the ear, but can be seen on the instruments . sometimes I digitize vinyl and noticed ). It's annoying. Most likely, my motherboard is just bad with grounding (a new case with very good plastic painting, even stops-platforms for mounting the motherboard . if the paint is torn off, everything can "leave"), but annoyingly.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Reliable purchase, guaranteed to be a good purchase.

The top-tier motherboard for under 13 grand There are 3 case fans Not everyone can benefit from it, in my opinion, thus I suggest getting a case with a hub.

Pros
  • uses only 5800x of power (without being overclocked) Solid synchronization with the background light.
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I didnt expect the quality to be so high.

In most cases, I would advise making a purchase. In the event that you are not an audiophile, the motherboard is quite respectable and cutting-edge in all respects. In addition, if you are an audiophile, you most likely already possess a variety of external ADCs and other sound devices that are capable of digitization.

Pros
  • A motherboard that is, in theory, quite deserving of praise. The latest version of UEFI and BIOS, which appears to be 1.7 and had been issued only a few short months before the purchase, was already installed on the AMD Ryzen 7 5800x, so the system booted up immediately. Everything has been attended to in great detail. Power supply with 8pin and 4pin connectors - a healthy buffer for future expansion, and there are even more. that there is a potential for the memory frequency to reach up to 4722 Mhz. A reinforced PCI Express x16 connector for a video card, gold-plated contacts in PCI Express, DIMM, and audio connectors, M2 with PCI Express gen.4x16 (for Vermeers and Matiss) - really a bomb (it's a shame that only one drive is supported in this mode), audiophile "golden" tips in the audio path and "black series" for digital, there is a digital audio output (this is important for me), six connector includes a variety of different connectors for the lighting (I'm not sure why someone would need it, but someone definitely does). It seems that the board itself is made of ceramic. with shielding and heat dissipation provided by layers of solid copper that are located within. It's really cool in my book. Standard number of USB ports (eight on the back and eight more on the internal connectors). Regarding the enjoyable - one USB Type-C, but other than that - the same as everyone else.
Cons
  • It's possible that these are advantages rather than drawbacks, but just in case, here's what you should be aware of: 1. When the power is turned off, any backlight that is connected externally will go out, but the backlight on the motherboard will remain on. If it is set up properly, it will never fail to illuminate the path for you in the dark! It's possible that you just do not have sufficient nightlight. Therefore, it is advantageous for at least one person:). If you switch off the computer, which also turns off the key on the power supply for the computer, then all of the backlight settings will revert to their default values (and the backlight is already on and is quite unpleasant). 2. It is illogical to mix the heatsink on an NVMe solid-state drive (SSD) with the heatsink on a chipset. To begin, NVMe solid-state drives have either their own heatsinks or stickers that cannot be removed on the drives exactly at the area where the heatsink is mounted. Both of these options prevent the stickers from being removed. You will not be able to use the NVMe SSD without voiding the warranty (there are stickers on all sides of the drives). Second, there is a space of 2 millimeters between the heatsink and the solid-state drive (SSD), and there is a gap of 5 millimeters between the heatsink and the chipset (there are Velcro-thermal pads, which, although they are stuck without a gap, are pressed "in no way"). I obtain an average temperature of 46 degrees Celsius for my SSD (however it's possible that the heat generated by the video card is the source of the heat on the SSD). 3. In order to install the second M.2, three of the motherboard's SATA ports will need to be disabled. In point of fact, this is a trait of processors based on Matisse and Renoir (I don't know about Vermeers), and it has the potential to be disrespectful. 4. I did not require it because 64 gigabytes of RAM is sufficient for my needs, but the memory bus frequency would fall if all four DIMMs are installed at the same time. In general, the motherboard has a significant overclocking margin, and everything can be "overclocked" again; however, you should keep in mind that this is not always possible. The chipset also has this capability built into it. 5. With all of the superb sounding capabilities of the built-in sound card, it takes up pickups from a cell phone while looking for cells along the analog path. Approximately -58 decibels, which, obviously, cannot be heard by the human ear but can be seen on the equipment. I digitize vinyl records on occasion, and you may have noticed). It's a pain in the neck. My motherboard almost certainly merely has an issue with grounding, despite having a brand new case with very fine plastic coating and stops-platforms for mounting the motherboard. Everything can "leave") if the paint is peeled off, but it does so in an irritating way.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best thing for the money, I'm glad I chose this option.

In general, I advise purchasing. The motherboard is highly respectable and cutting-edge in every manner, even if you are not an audiophile. Furthermore, if you're an audiophile, you probably already have a ton of different external ADCs and other audio equipment for digitizing.

Pros
  • An excellent motherboard in theory. The newest UEFI/BIOS version, 1.7, which was published just a few months prior to purchase, was already installed when the AMD Ryzen 7 5800x booted up. Care was taken in every step. Having a power supply with 8 pins and 4 pins is a nice reserve for expansion. indicates the maximum memory frequency is 4722 Mhz. Gold-plated contacts in PCI-E, DIMM, and audio connectors; reinforced PCI-E x16 connector for video cards; M2 with PCI-E gen.4x16 (for Vermeers and Matiss) - really a bomb; audiophile "golden" tips in the audio path and "black series" for digital; there is a digital audio output (this is important for me); six connectors for fans and water pumps (aside from CPU air cooling, everything else furthermore a variety of backlight connectors (I'm not sure why, but someone certainly needs these). It appears that the board is made of ceramic. includes heat-dissipating solid copper layers inside for shielding. I find it to be cool. A typical USB port has eight on the rear and eight additional inside connectors. One USB Type-C, but otherwise - like everyone else - of the delightful.
Cons
  • Although these are probably not flaws but rather features, just in case, be aware of: 1. When turned off, the motherboard's backlight remains on while all externally attached backlights go off. It will always shine for you in the dark if it is configured! Maybe there isn't enough nightlight in your home. So, that might be a bonus for someone:). All the backlight settings revert to default (and the backlight is on by default and is pretty unpleasant) if you shut down the computer by turning off the power supply key. 2. It is absurd to mix the cooling on an NVMe SSD with the heatsink on the chipset. First off, NVMe SSD drives either have their own heatsinks or have stickers that can't be removed on them right where the heatsink is mounted. The NVMe SSD's warranty will no longer be valid (stickers are located on all four sides of the drives). Second, there is a 2 mm space between the heatsink and the SSD and a 5 mm gap between the heatsink and the chipset (while there are Velcro-thermal pads, they are not pressed "in any way" despite being stuck without a gap). I measure the average SSD temperature at 46 degrees (perhaps, the video card is to blame for the SSD's heat). 3. Three sata ports on the motherboard will be disabled when the second M.2 is installed. Actually, this is a trait of Matisse and Renoir-inspired processors (I'm not sure about Vermeers), although it could come off as condescending. 4. I didn't need it because I had 64GB of RAM, however the memory bus frequency drops if all four DIMMs are installed. Everything can be "overclocked" back, and the motherboard generally has a wide overclocking margin, but keep that in mind. The chipset has this feature as well. 5. While looking for cells, the built-in sound card, for all its superb sounds, picks up pickups from a cell phone along the analog line. around -58 db, which is visible on the instruments but, of course, not audible to the human ear. I've observed that I occasionally digitize vinyl). It's irritating. My motherboard probably merely has poor grounding because it is in a brand-new case with excellent plastic coating and mounting stops-platforms. Everything may "leave" if the paint is torn off, but inconveniently.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I am amazed at how well made the product is, just magical!

The top-tier motherboard for under 13 grand 3 fan cases I don't think that's enough for everyone, therefore I suggest getting a hub case.

Pros
  • draws 5800x in silence (without need overclocking). Superb synchronization with the background light
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent quality, absolutely not expected for such a price.

As a rule, I think you should buy it. The motherboard is state-of-the-art and respectable if you are not an audiophile. If you're an audiophile, you probably already have a collection of external ADCs and other devices for digitizing sound.

Pros
  • In theory, a fantastic mainboard. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800x booted up without a hitch, and it appears to be running the most recent UEFI/BIOS release (version 1.7) that came out only a few months before the purchase was made. We've taken extra precautions with every step. Additional power connectors (8-pin + 4-pin) mean there's room to expand. that 4722 MHz is the maximum memory frequency. The video card slot is reinforced, the PCI-E, DIMM, and audio connectors are gold-plated, the M.2 connector supports PCI-E gen.4x16 (for Vermeers and Matiss) and is, in a word, a bomb (it's a shame that only one drive is supported in this mode), the audio connectors have audiophile "golden" tips in the audio path and "black series" for digital, there is a digital audio output (this with a plethora of backlight connectors (I have no idea why anyone would need them, but someone does). It seems like a ceramic board. Having solid copper layers on the inside for insulation and cooling. It's very neat, in my opinion. The number of USB ports is about par for the industry (8 on the back, 8 more on the internal connectors). Of the nice - one USB Type-C port, but other than it - standard fare.
Cons
  • Maybe these aren't drawbacks at all, but rather benefits, but just in case: When powered off, the motherboard's internal lighting remains on while any attached external backlight turns off. It will always give you light if you set it up properly. Maybe there isn't enough light in the room. This is a benefit for at least one person:). When you power down your computer by depressing the power button, the backlight will return to its factory settings (which are bright and unpleasant). The use of a chipset heatsink in conjunction with an NVMe solid-state drive is nonsensical. To begin, NVMe solid-state drives (SSDs) come with their own heatsinks or have stickers at the point of attachment for the heatsink that cannot be removed. There are stickers on every side of the NVMe SSDs, and removing them will void the warranty. Second, there is a 2-millimeter space between the heatsink and the solid-state drive (SSD), and a 5-millimeter space between the heatsink and the chipset (there are Velcro-thermal pads, which are stuck without a gap but are pressed "in no way"). I measure an average ssd temperature of 46 degrees (maybe the opposite is true and the heat is generated by the video card). Three sata ports on the motherboard will be disabled in order to accommodate the second M.2. This is a feature of Matisse and Renoir-inspired processes (I can't speak to Vermeer), although it could be offensive. Fourth, I didn't need it because 64GB is plenty for me, but the memory bus frequency drops if all four DIMMs are installed. In general, everything may be "overclocked" back to its original speed, and the motherboard has a large overclocking margin. The chipset has this capability as well. Five, it detects cellular pickups along the analog line with the full quality of the internal sound card. The readings on the equipment show a level of about -58 dB, which is obviously inaudible to the human ear. I have been known to digitize vinyl on occasion. It's frustrating. Even though I have a brand-new case with excellent plastic coating and even stops-platforms for attaching the motherboard, the problem is probably just poor grounding. Infuriatingly (if the paint is scraped off, anything can "leave"), yes.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Everything in the product suited me, the price is generally perfect.

The finest motherboard available for under 13,000 dollars. 3 case fans I do not believe that is sufficient for everyone, so I strongly suggest that you purchase a package that includes a hub.

Pros
  • Maintains a hushed 5800x (without resorting to overclocking). A good sync with the backlight
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 3 out of 5

I expected more from buying, but not the worst option.

Excellent cooling for the price, however there are some drawbacks to consider as well: 1) The vast majority of the connectors for the case fans are located on the underside. Whose idea was it to make such a decision? It is not possible to connect the fans on the top of the case as well as the component from the front panel if adapters are not used. 2) The mother cannot be used with earlier Nvidia graphics cards due to incompatibility issues. I am not aware of the complete list, and I was not…

Pros
  • PCIe 4.0 support, plenty of SATA ports, affordable price, and good cooling
Cons
  • It is difficult to access the latch on the PCI Express slot. The case fans have a poor 4pin arrangement. This product does not support earlier competition graphics cards (such as the Asus GTX 770).

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The product is working, but I will not repeat the purchase for sure.

Affordable cooling, but not without drawbacks: 1) The majority of case fan connections are located at the base of the unit. Who decided on such a course of action? Adapters are required to link the case's top fans to the front panel component. Two) The womb won't work with your grandma's Nvidia graphics card. I didn't realize that someone had already compiled such a list, therefore I can't give you a definitive answer. Until the prices of video cards dropped to the suggested ones to sit on the…

Pros
  • -Excellent cooling - Reasonable cost - Ample sata ports - PCI Express 4.0
Cons
  • It doesn't work with earlier graphics cards from competitors (such the Asus GTX 770), the case's 4pin arrangement is awkward, and the pcie latch is inconveniently located.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

I thought it would be better, but overall not bad.

Good cooling for the cost, however there are drawbacks as well: 1) The majority of the case fan connectors are on the bottom. Who made such a judgment call? Without adapters, it is impossible to connect the fans on top of the case and the portion from the front panel. 2) Older Nvidia graphics cards are not compatible with the mother. I'm not sure of the precise list because I didn't see anyone mention this subject. There is just no image with the gtx 770, therefore I planned to use the outdated

Pros
  • Many sata connectors, reasonable price, and good cooling. PCI 4.0.
Cons
  • Poor 4pin layout for case fans; unable to handle earlier rival graphics cards (such as the ASUS gtx 770); and difficulty accessing the pcie latch.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A valuable purchase, some advantages!

If you close your eyes to the fact that the software is bad, the board is excellent and costs significantly less than its competitors. Pros below: Good VRM (8*50A for a processor, there are only a few microATX boards that are better). It will pull any 5XXX processor in stock, but if you plan to turn on PBO, then it is better to limit yourself to 5900x; Bios reset button on the back; Lots of ports and connectors; There is a place for a WIFI module on the board (m2 key E). Some cons: Very bad…

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best product I have ever reviewed, I recommend it to everyone!

Excellent motherboard Its pros: Convenient location of connectors. The presence of two M.2 for nvme SSD, one of which is pcie v.4, the second v.3. Moreover, the one that v.4 is placed under a thermal pad and a radiator common with the south bridge. This solution really works, preventing the ssd temperature from rising too much. It is possible, if necessary, to install an m.2 WiFi card in a special slot. On Ali, such an Intel 210 type card with WiFi 6 and bt 5.1 support and 2 antennas will cost…

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Feel free to buy, for such a price, the quality is simply amazing.

It didn’t start the first time, I even strained a little (I thought that the non-working one came), and so I picked up my p5 3600 right away, the memory set 3533cl 16 works fine, the hard ones also both worked immediately and nvme and sata m.2, in general, an excellent board, let's see how it shows itself over time Its pros: A good power supply, enough ports for connecting turntables, for me personally, a more understandable BIOS (unlike Asus) I also liked the fact that you can set the required

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not my best purchase, you could have found something else.

ate: The board is noisy under load around the I/O panel. Its pros: - The bios reset button outside the case is a lifesaver, especially when you play with memory timings. - Cheaper than competitors. - A reliable power supply system, a heat sink for m2 memory, a backlight - in general, the whole gentleman's set. With its cons: - When connecting a second m2, it cuts off 3 sata ports. It would be more convenient if somehow the color was highlighted on the board itself, which ones. - Instruction. It

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The item is ok but not fully compliant with the description.

Good cooling for such a price, but there are also disadvantages: 1) Almost all connectors for case fans are on the bottom. Who came up with such a decision? The fans on the top of the case and the part from the front panel cannot be connected without adapters. 2) The mother is not compatible with older Nvidia graphics cards. I don’t know the exact list, I didn’t notice that someone covered this topic. There is simply no image with the gtx 770, I thought until the prices for video cards fall to…

Pros
  • -Good cooling -Price - Lots of sata connectors -PCI 4.0
Cons
  • - Poor 4pin layout for case fans -Does not support older competitor graphics cards (asus gtx 770) -It's hard to get to the latch on the pcie

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Im amazed! It was definitely worth the money!

A good fee, I took it for 10k, but for some reason it went up in price, the stickers are pleasing With its pros: I assembled a PC for the first time in my life, the choice fell on it, it started up from the box and saw a ryzen 5 5600 and RAM. An excellent mother with what seems to me good temperatures (35 around BPM) can overclock components, but I do not suffer from this Different cons: 1) Since everything is new - everything was very tightly inserted into the slots, I had to really press so…

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product, best quality.

I took it for my brother at 5600x for 9500 excluding cashback. I decided to try with my RAM, I saw one, but not the other (older), the problem turned out to be that he did not support it, it was indicated on the developer's website. And so I inserted all the components, connected everything and everything started. I didn't drive anything on it, so I don't know. But out of the box everything works fine.

Pros
  • beauty Quality Convenience
Cons
  • He does not see all the memory (more than my cant)