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The MSI B550 GAMING GEN3 AM4 ATX Motherboard is designed for AMD AM4 processors, offering a robust foundation for your gaming or productivity PC. It supports up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM across four slots, with speeds up to 4400 MT/s, and features a Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel audio codec for immersive sound. Storage options include six SATA III ports and one M.2 slot, alongside expansion capabilities with one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) slot, and four PCIe 2.0 x1 slots, making it suitable for building a versatile desktop system.
Ensure absolute compatibility with your CPU generation and socket type. Don't overpay for extreme overclocking features if you just want to plug and play. Available from $119.99.
Motherboards draw minimal power themselves but facilitate power delivery to all components. There are no consumables, but they are rarely upgraded without also changing the CPU.
Common Failure Modes
Physical damage during installation (bent pins) is the most common failure. Component failure like VRM burnout happens rarely unless aggressively overclocking.
Ensure absolute compatibility with your CPU generation and socket type. Don't overpay for extreme overclocking features if you just want to plug and play.
Motherboards usually last the life of the PC. Capacitors are the main wear component.
The MSI B550 GAMING GEN3 AM4 ATX Motherboard is available at bhphoto, starting at $119.99.
Motherboards draw minimal power themselves but facilitate power delivery to all components. There are no consumables, but they are rarely upgraded without also changing the CPU.
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