MSI B550 GAMING WIFI6E

8.5
OVERALL SCORE

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