HIGHLIGHTS: MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Gaming Motherboard
Form Factor – ATX
CPU Socket – AMD Socket AM4
Chipset – AMD B550 Chipset
Memory Type – DDR4
Max Memory – 128GB
Memory Slots – 4
About MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Gaming Motherboard
MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk is one of the best ATX Gaming motherboards for PC. This MSI desktop motherboard focuses on delivering the best experience to the user. Not just that but it also has user-friendly interfaces for the best entry-level gaming.
FEATURES:
- Enhanced Performance – This MSI motherboard has many advanced features and the latest technologies to satisfy every gamer, and PC enthusiast.
Gen 4 PCIe & M.2 – This desktop motherboard uses a 3rd generation Ryzen processor and Gen 4 M.2. The M.2 slot is the quickest onboard storage solution with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.
Storage Overview – MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk supports all the newest storage options. This high efficiency makes the work easy as well as faster data transmission.
- Memory
DDR4 Enhancement – MSI has a huge performance improvement and planning for the A520M-A PRO motherboard. Enabling the A-XMP profile is easy with auto power settings and get the finest stability and speed while working.
Overclocking with X-AMP Profile – The A-XMP in MSI BIOS is certified as well as tested by MSI OC LAB. Also, to get the best stability and speed enable the auto power settings.
- BIOS & Software
MSI Center – MSI’s brand new MSI Center brings together MSI Software into a single-centered app. So, take control of your advanced motherboards and uncover unlimited possibilities.
Click BIOS 5 – This MSI motherboard is featured with Click BIOS 5. Also, fine-tune the motherboard for optimum gaming, efficiency, and overclocking speed.
MSI APP Player – The MSI App player brings a smooth gaming experience. It has a partnership with BlueStacks for a seamless experience between mobile games and PC gaming platforms. Also, this MSI motherboard provides multitasking performance with specific keyboard lighting.
Resizable Bar – It is an advanced PCIe feature that activates the CPU to access the GPU frame at once for improving performance.
- Connectivity
This ATX motherboard has plenty of features that prosumers need. Also, faster storage, stable LAN, fast USB transfer, and other expandable connector is ready to enhance your flexibility.
- High Bandwidth & Low Latency
2.5G+1G LAN – This MSI motherboard has high bandwidth and low latency of 2.5G plus Gigabit LAN. Onboard 2.5Gbps connectivity offers an amazing speed in data transfer like never before. Also, to offer you low latency and the best online experience, MSI LAN Manager classifies and emphasizes latency-sensitive apps.
- Audio
Audio Boost – MSI Tomahawk gaming motherboard ensures the best quality stereo and surround sound.
Experience high-quality sound accuracy with excellent acoustics and realism. This ensures studio-level sound.
Also, it transmits your audio with a pure digital signal, it keeps the sound perfect.
Isolated Audio Signals – Just like a dedicated sound card, various audio components, and circuits are mounted on a reserved motherboard section. Hence the electricity is being isolated.
Not just that but, the separated layers in PCB ensures clean and same sound quality on both audio channels.
De-Pop Protection – The audio boost technology blocks annoying loud sounds when you plug/unplug devices or turn on/off your PC. This way it protects your ears from unwanted loud sounds.
- USB
USB 3.3 Gen 2 – MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk offers many options to connect and expand USB devices. It also delivers a speed of 10Gbps/5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2/ Gen 1) for transferring data through both Type-A and Type-C.
Front USB Type C – The USB Front Type-C port gives the freedom of connecting it with various devices. Therefore you can build a system with an MSI PC case for having the most convenient experience.
- Mystic Light
This motherboard uses MSI Mystic Light with 29 LED effects and 16.8 million colors.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model | MAG B550 TOMAHAWK |
Processor | Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 & 3000 Series desktop processors (not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G & Ryzen 3 3200G) and AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series desktop processors |
CPU Socket | AM4 |
Chipset | AMD B550 Chipset |
Memory | 4 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 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/ 4533/ 4600/ 4733/ 4800/ 4866/ 5000/ 5100+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE 1DPC 1R max speed 5100 MHZ 1DPC 2R max speed 3866 MHZ 2DPC 1R max speed 4000 MHZ 2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHZ Dual channel memory architecture Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory Supports ECC UDIMM memory Supports un-buffered memory |
Slots | 1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) (1) 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E3), supports x4 speed (2) 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1.The supported specification depends on installed processor. 2.When installing devices in M.2_2, PCI_E2 & PCI_E3 slots at the same time, PCI_E3 slot will be unavailable, and M2_2 slot only supports PCIe x2. |
Storage | AMD B550 Chipset 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2x M.2 slots (Key M) M2_1 slot (from AMD Processor) Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4 (1) Supports SATA 6Gb/s Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices M2_2 slot (from AMD B550 chipset) Supports PCIe 3.0×4 Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices 1.The supported specification depends on installed processor. |
Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @60Hz (1, 2) Support HDCP 1.4 & 2.3 1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @60Hz (1) Maximum shared memory of 16 GB 1.Available for the processor with integrated graphics. 2.Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. |
Multi-GPU | -Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology |
Audio | Realtek ALC1200 / ALC1220P Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output |
USB | 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 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C port and 1 Type-A port on the back panel) 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel |
LAN | 1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller 1x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gbps LAN controller |
Internal Connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2x M.2 slots (M-Key) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 6x 4-pin system fan connectors 1x Front panel audio connector 2x System panel connectors 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 1x TPM module connector 1x Clear CMOS jumper |
Back Panel Connectors | -PS/2 Combo Port -DisplayPort -2.5G LAN Port -1G LAN Port -HD Audio Connectors -Flash BIOS Button -USB 2.0 Port -HDMI Port -USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A) -USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A + Type-C) -Optical S/PDIF OUT |
RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
Mounting | 9 mounting holes |
Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
Form Factor | ATX Form Factor |
Dimensions | 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
Specification: MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Gaming Motherboard
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