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ASUS ROG Strix B550-A Gaming Motherboard: Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming with PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, BIOS Flashback, Dual M.2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header Review

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Details

BrandASUS
CPU SocketSocket AM4
RAM Memory TechnologyRAYZEN
Compatible ProcessorsAMD 3rd Generation Ryzen
Chipset TypeAMD B550
Memory Speed2666 MHz
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Description of ASUS ROG Strix B550-A Gaming Motherboard: Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming with PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, BIOS Flashback, Dual M.2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4. 0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs. Robust Power Design: 12+2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs. High-performance Gaming Networking: 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, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and Thunderbolt 3 header. 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. DIY-friendly design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Q-LEDs and SafeSlot. Unmatched Personalization: White ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and a Gen 2 addressable RGB header for greater customization. Renowned software: Intuitive dashboards for UEFI BIOS and ASUS AI Networking make it easy to configure gaming builds. 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 & Firmware to download the latest BIOS.

Reviews

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Great looks and performance B550 mobo priced at

Largely identical to the ROG Strix B550-F specification and $10 cheaper when downloading. Like the white/black look. Works cool. The ARGB header works fine, but the RGB RAM works. I mistakenly thought there was RGB on the chipset logo and heatsink, but that's not the case. Overall happy with the looks and performance for the price. My RigFractal Design Focus G Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Antec Prizm 120 ARGB 5 Plus C 120mm Case Fan with ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A AM4 Controller AMDRyzen 5 3600

Pros
  • Best gaming connectivity: HDMI 2.1 output (4K@60Hz) and DisplayPort 1.2 support, two M.2 (NVMe SSD) slots - one with PCIe 4.0 x4 connection, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and Thunderbolt 3 port
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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Eventually it turned out that it could connect to the network and the sound card was working.

I'm having problems connecting to the network and the sound card. Neither the ASUS software nor Win 10 recognized the built-in network or sound card. After about 10 emails, online chats and a phone call, Asus said it was a hardware issue and suggested I return it. It was the same with the second. Correction? I first installed a copy of Win 10 2016 from the original CD and it had no drivers to connect to the network. I downloaded a newer version of Win 10 (download from Microsoft, free, the key…

Pros
  • High-performance gaming network: 2.5Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard
Cons
  • Interval

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Awesome mobo priced at

Absolutely amazing mobo. Hands down, the best bang for your buck is at Mobo. I didn't want to break the bank and specifically wanted a white and silver board to match my PC theme. This one doesn't support Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, but why pay twice as much when there are alternatives. I have a 5800x with a 3070. I also wanted to get the nvme gen 4.0 that this board offers. Also, it has RGB software and fans which are great features. Has an extra NVME slot for NVME Gen 3.0 if I need to expand in the…

Pros
  • Industry-leading gaming audio and AI noise-canceling microphone technology: High-quality audio from the SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III takes you deeper into the action. Communicate loud and clear with ASUS AI Noise Canceling Mic technology.
Cons
  • Not everything is as good as it says

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Very easy to get started, nice MOBO

Very easy for the first time. Paired with Ryzen's 5600x, it's amazing. With Corsair 32 gigabytes 4 slots. 8GB on each flash drive. Went to the Asus website, renamed the BIOS Flash Back from the support download, installed it on a USB drive and entered the BIOS Flash Back slot. With the PC off, I held down the BIOS button for 3 seconds and the BIOS updated without issue. I am very happy. Zen 3 performs best when all 4 RAM channels are used. Search for videos on YouTube such as B. those of Gamer…

Pros
  • AMD AM4 and PCIe 4.0 socket: the perfect complement for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors
Cons
  • Protection

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice but something is missing

Let me start by saying this board is great. In a white case, the white I/O screen looks great, and the board heatsinks look fantastic. I really like the Gen 4 M.2 slot and number of expansion slots. The BIOS is simple enough to navigate with many features. The B550 chipset does not require a separate heatsink fan, which is also a plus. But is it worth the money? At the time of purchase, this board was $60 more expensive than the all-black board, which has more features. There's no USB 3 on the…

Pros
  • High performance gaming network: 2.5Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard
Cons
  • Expensive insurance