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๐ŸŽฎ Optimized for Gaming: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK Motherboard - AMD AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors Review

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BrandMSI
CPU SocketSocket AM4
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR4
Compatible ProcessorsAMD 3rd Generation Ryzen
Memory Speed4866 MHz
PlatformWindows
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Description of ๐ŸŽฎ Optimized for Gaming: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK Motherboard - AMD AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors

Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update. Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4866 MHz). On-board dual LAN: 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN. Mystic Light: RGB LED lighting and extendable pin headers โ€“ 16.8 million colors / 29 effects. Audio Boost rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming experiences. Premium Thermal Solution: Aluminum Cover with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2 ounce thickened copper. Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing quality and price, fantastic board.

It worked right after I assembled the system with 3900x and 1080ti. Everything easily overclocked, perfect board for gaming. Startup is a bit slow but who cares. Had an Asus 570x and it was such a bummer that didn't boot properly, crashed in OC, sent it back and pre-ordered this board, no regrets.

Pros
  • Excellent price
Cons
  • Quality

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Quality motherboard with great specs

I recently switched to this motherboard from a B450 Tomahawk Max in anticipation of the new Zen 3 release. I loved my B450 and love my new B550. All the features that made the b450 great are also present in the b550. The bios is easy to use, the location of the connectors on the board is accessible. I really like how many fan headlines you get from this board. I would recommend this to anyone looking to buy a Zen 3 motherboard.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • There are nuances

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Need more USB ports

Everything works fine. The only thing is that there are not enough USB ports. There are 5 USB ports and 1 TYPE-C port in total. I mean the Type C port is cool but it would be great if they added at least 2 more USB 3.0 ports. 2 ports are automatically used by your mouse/keyboard, leaving you only 3 ports except for the TYPE-C port. For the $179 this thing costs, 5 USB 3.0/3.1 ports just isn't enough. I mean, there are $300 off the shelf desktops with 6 USB ports. Luckily I bought a case with 4โ€ฆ

Pros
  • Inspires confidence
Cons
  • Can't remember

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Solid gaming mobile with RGB elements

Solid mobile overall. Has some weight and feels like learning and a bonus. Installation went without problems. The BIOS is easy to navigate, and things like enabling XMP or detecting voltages don't take long. Updating the BIOS was also very easy. The RGB color is subtle but noticeable. The RGB software is easy to use, but I'm not sure how much I like their color schemes yet. Several unsuccessful attempts to overclock the memory and it has not been able to recover on its own. Had to remove theโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Impressive
Cons
  • Mostly good, but...

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great B550 board for computer components

If you're looking for a solid Ryzen 3xxx or 5xxx board, the B550 MAG Tomahawk is a solid choice. There's a video to prove it) I have a board paired with a Ryzen 3800XT to build for work and play and I'm not worried about my VRM overheating. 2) If you are overclocking or just tweaking your CPU and RAM, all options are easy to find in BIOS. I don't overclock my CPU, but I see a lot of options when manually adjusting RAM. 3) The RAM QVL list is extensive, which is a big plus when dealing withโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Absolutely amazing!
Cons
  • Bad Impressions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works for Ryzen 5000 after a relatively painless BIOS update

I bought a Ryzen 5600x and you need to update the BIOS to run these chips on every mobile device currently available, as far as I know none of them won . don't get their next-gen Ryzen chips out of the box. This mobo has a feature that allows you to update the BIOS without having a processor installed. This is VERY important if, like me, you don't already have a compatible AMD chip. The 1st mobo I bought didn't have BIOS flashing capability. And I wouldn't publish it. Nada. I've learned theโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Durable test results
Cons
  • sad packaging