MSI MEG B550 Unify X Gaming Motherboard

On sale! (normally $379) The MSI MEG B550 Unify X Gaming Motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 3rd Gen AMD AM4 processors, features up to 2 x DDR4 memory slots, PCI-E 4.0, PCI-E 3.0 expansion slots, 4 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA ports (6GB/s), 7 x rear USB ports (1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0), 8 x front panel header USB ports (1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0), Realtek ALC1220P HD audio codec, Realtek 8125B-CG 2.5G LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, Bluetooth 5.1, and an ATX motherboard form factor.

Note: AMD B550 chipset is not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G, AMD Ryzen 3 3200G and all 1000/2000 Series processors.

Features

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Thermal solution for more cores and higher performance

With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end CPU to run in full speed with MSI motherboards.

Double side M.2 shield frozr

World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, double side M.2 Shield Frozr is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.

Fully controllable in BIOS and software

MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you to check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

Direct 14+2 power phases design

Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of direct 14+2 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and exclusive Core Boot technology, MEG series motherboard is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

Core boost

Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. This creates the perfect conditions for multi-core CPU while high-loading operation.

1-Second overclocking

MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.

Pre-installed I/O shield

Featuring the pre-installed IO shield, makes your installation process easier and safer. The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and also prevent electrostatic discharge damage, makes your motherboard a strong gaming foundation.

PCB with 2oz thickened copper

An enhanced PCB design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and performance reliability especially during overclocking.

Fortify your system with PCI-E steel armor

MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.

Lightning Gen4 M.2

Utilizing 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, MSI B550 motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.

Fast and future-ready storage

MSI B550 motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.

Optimized storage design

MEG B550 UNIFY series motherboard features exclusive onboard quadruple M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance. The Industry leading design maximizes bandwidth to fully utilize high-end storage devices, provides multiple configurations for demanding gamers and power users.

Dragon Center

MSI brand new Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

Extreme stability & compatibility testing

MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.

A huge step of DDR performance

MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. Compared to B450 motherboard memory A-XMP profile, MSI does have great improvement on performance and efficiency for B550 motherboards. Easy to enable A-XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

Dedicated for extreme OC

The top-notch R&D design and exclusive 2 DIMM solution for an even clearer memory signal to explore the boundaries of memory overclocking, deliver the world class memory performance.

High-bandwidth and low-latency network

2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN. This is a premium solution for demanding users.

Surfacing with the real MU-MIMO technology

The WIFI 6 adopts the latest OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technologies and could provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment. Comparing to the WIFI 5, which can only send the data packet to one device at a time on each channel, the WIFI 6 could combine the packet, separate to several devices and allow signals from the different devices bundled together. This new technology provides all the devices in the same network environment with same and harmonious traffic bandwidth in an efficient way.

Audio Boost 4

High definition ALC1220 audio processor
Supports DSD Super Audio CD playback & recording (64x better than regular CD quality) 120dB SNR / 32-bit

High quality audio capacitors
A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.

Golden audio jacks with S/PDIF
Keep your sound perfect by transmit your audio with pure digital signal.

Boost your game experience with USB 3.2 Gen 2

Read and write your files over USB faster than ever. MSI MEG series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, delivering 10Gbps transferring speed by both USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C.

USB front Type-C

MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.