MSI B550 GAMING WIFI6E

This review looks at an upgraded AM4 motherboard, first released in 2020 now re-released in 2026, to coincide with the release of the anniversary edition of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU, This board gives a new platform and can reuse older components a builder might have on hand. All in all, this motherboard was a steady performer and is offered at a very reasonable $109.

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Motherboard Basics
Manufacturer	MSI
Manufacturer Part Number
UPC
Manufacturer Product Page	Product Page

Chipset Platform
Platform	AMD
Socket	AM4
PCIe Version Support	PCIe 4.0

IO Connectivity
Expansion Slots	1x PCIe x16 PCIe 4.0 (CPU) 1x PCIe x16 PCIe 3.0 (Chipset) 1x PCIe x1 PCIe 3.0 (Chipset)
USB Ports	4x USB 2.0 Rear (Type A) 1x USB 3 Gen 1 (5Gpbs) Rear (Type A) 1x USB 3 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Rear (Type A) 1x USB 3 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Rear (Type C) 4x USB 2.0 Internal Header 2x USB 3 Gen 1 (5Gpbs) Internal Header 1x USB 3 Gen 1 (5Gpbs) Rear (Type C)

Memory
Memory Standard	DDR4
Memory Slots	4
Max Memory Supported	128 GB

Storage
M.2 Slots	1x PCIe 4.0 (CPU) 1x PCIe 3.0 (Chipset)
SATA Ports	6

Networking
LAN Ports	1x Realtek 8111 - 1Gbps
WiFi Networking Version	WiFi 6e
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.3

Dimensions
Form Factor	ATX
Length	304 mm
Width	244 mm

Power Delivery
Power Delivery

Fan Headers
Fan Headers	1x CPU 1x Pump 6x 4-pin PWM

RGB
RGB Headers	2x ARGB v2 1x RGB