ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING AMD B550 Socket AM4 ATX
Key Details:
- AMD AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
- Best gaming connectivity: PCIe® 4.0-ready, dual M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® plus HDMI™ 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 output support
- Smooth networking: Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
- Robust power solution: Teamed power stages with ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
- Renowned software: Intuitive dashboards for UEFI BIOS and ASUS AI Networking make it easy to configure gaming builds
- DIY-friendly design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-LEDs and SafeSlot
- Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including Aura RGB header and addressable Gen 2 RGB header
- Industry-leading gaming audio: AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS® Sound Unbound™ and Sonic Studio III for immersive audio
ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING AMD B550 Socket AM4 ATX
Description
Description
Designed for those seeking to get the most out of their build, ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCIe® 4.0 connectivity. Offering robust power delivery and effective cooling, ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is well-equipped to handle 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs. As an added bonus, outstanding performance is complemented by a stunning silver-and-white finish and cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics that present a standout look.
Advance Your Gaming Immersion
ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is PCIe® 4.0-ready and provides the latest connectivity options for supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. Audio enhancements give you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the subtlest of cues for a completely immersive gaming experience.
All-round Performance
ROG Strix B550-A Gaming provides robust power delivery to fuel Ryzen's cores, comprehensive cooling, and support for faster memory — so it has everything you need to load up your build with high-performance components for playing in the big leagues.
Cooler by Design
ROG Strix B550 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.
ASUS OptiMem II
To provide AMD's latest CPUs unfettered access to memory bandwidth, motherboard trace routing has been reimagined with the ROG Strix B550-A Gaming. Integrated OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across PCB layers to reduce vias, and it also adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. To further enhance overclocking headroom for fully stacked memory configurations, a highly customized Daisy Chain layout delivers time-aligned signaling.
Play Your Own Style
The cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics of ROG Strix B550-A Gaming are accentuated by the bold slashes and cybertext. By pairing your rig with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem, you can create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.
Pre-mounted I/O shield
Patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install on the motherboard.
CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY
ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. For a smooth build process, refer to our list of guaranteed-compatible components. To help with memory upgrades, the list also includes a dedicated Qualified Vendor list (QVL).
The ROG Strix Ecosystem Awaits
Up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and much more! ROG offers more choices than any other brand.
ROG Gives You More
ROG-exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements that allow you to configure your gaming build the way you want.
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
AI Networking
The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users — beginners, experts, and everyone in between — optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, GameFirst VI features AI-enhanced identification and boost technology to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. You can also use Armoury Crate to download the user manual, drivers and software. In addition, Armoury Crate features a dedicated product registration page as well as a news feed to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.
RAMCache III
RAMCache lll software turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express® storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Compatible processor series | AMD Ryzen™ 3 |
| Processor socket | Socket AM4 |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3466,3600,3866,4000,4133,4400,4600 MHz |
| ECC сompatibility | ECC |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Storage controllers | |
|---|---|
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 10 |
| RAID support | Yes |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | PCI Express 3.0 |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| On-board graphics card | No |
| Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way CrossFireX |
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort version | 1.2 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Enterprise x64 |
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Expansion slots | |
|---|---|
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 3 |
| BIOS | |
|---|---|
| BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
| BIOS type | UEFI |
| Logistics data | |
|---|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height | 68 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Other features | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 945 g |
Specifications
Specifications
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Grading Guide
Grading Guide
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packaging.
New - Open Box - This product is unused but the box has been opened.
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the original box/packaging.
Refurbished – This product has been refurbished by ourselves
or by the manufacturer.
Excellent Used – This item is used, tested and fully working
but in like new condition. It may come with it’s original packaging or not,
please check the product description.
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will show signs of cosmetic wear and tear. It may come with it’s original packaging
or not, please check the product description.
Parts – This item is sold just for parts, meaning it is
unworking or unable to serve it’s purpose. It may come with it’s original packaging
or not, please check the product description.
Warranty
Warranty
Brand New Products: All our Brand New products come with Manufaturer warranty. These can vary in length and it's important to check with the manufaturer of the product what warranty they provide and what is covered.
Used Products: All our used products come with 1 years warranty provided by us and some products may have manufaturer warranty.
Refurbished Products: With our refurbished products, we offer a free 3-month warranty which covers all software and hardware issues, that have not been influenced by the customer. There is also Manufactured Refurbished products which they will specify how long their warranty is.
Custom Gaming PCs: All our Custom PCs by default come with 3 years warranty. This includes parts and labour. You can also upgrade to 5 years warranty. Our warranty includes all hardware issues relating to the machine. If there is any faults, we will attempt to solve this remotely and if needed get the PC collected and back to base for repair.
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PDFs/Manuals
PDFs/Manuals
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