ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS WiFi II
Product information
Pros and cons
According to our motherboard expert
- You can install the AMD Ryzen 5000 processors in this motherboard thanks to the AM4 socket.
- The ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS WiFi II has room for 2 M.2 SSDs, so you can quickly create storage space.
- You can monitor the performance of the motherboard via the various included software programs.
- The socket isn't suitable for AMD processors older than the 5000 series.
- The B550-PLUS doesn't have PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD slots and doesn't provide DDR5 support.
Description
Note: this motherboard only works with AMD Ryzen 5000 processors, with an AM4 socket. This motherboard also only works with DDR4 RAM.
Create a powerful and future-proof gaming PC with the ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS WiFi II motherboard. This ATX motherboard has an AM4 socket and B550 chipset to use with the AMD Ryzen 5000 processors. You can place up to 128GB DDR4 RAM on this motherboard via the 4 DIMM slots. Want fast storage in addition to large storage space? With the 2 M.2 slots, you can easily place multiple NVMe SSDs on the motherboard. Thanks to the WiFi 6E module and 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, this motherboard provides a powerful and stable wired or wireless internet connection. This motherboard also has 8 USB ports on the back, with 2 USB-C ports. This allows you to connect all your gaming accessories. Want to monitor the performance? This motherboard offers various software programs to cool and optimize your audio, for example. As a result, you can adjust all settings to your own liking.
Included by default
- Manual
- SATA cables (2x)
- M.2 rubber package
- M.2 screw kit (2x)
- ASUS moving WiFi antenna
Key specs
Socket (CPU) | AM4 (5th gen AMD) | |
Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX | |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 2 | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Support for overclocking | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 1 |
Suitable accessories
Specifications
Product
Product number | 949668 | |
Manufacturer code | 90MB19U0-M0EAY0 | |
Brand | ASUS | |
Warranty | 3 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
General properties
Compatible with Windows version | Windows 10, Windows 11 | |
TPM (Trusted platform module) | ||
Suitable casings | Full Tower, Mid Tower | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX |
Chipset properties
Chipset brand | AMD | |
Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 | |
Socket (CPU) | AM4 (5th gen AMD) | |
Support for overclocking | ||
Chipset cooler (motherboards) | Passive |
Memory slot properties
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Memory type | DDR4 | |
Memory speed | 4866 MHz | |
Maximum internal memory | 128 GB | |
Number of memory channels | Dual channel (2) |
PCIe connectors
PCI Express x1 slots | 3 | |
Version PCIe x1 slots | PCIe 3.0 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 2 | |
Number of PCIe 4.0 (x16/x16) connectors | 1 |
Storage properties
Supported M.2 SSD formats | 22x80mm | |
Number of cooled M.2 SSD slots | 2 | |
Number of M-key (PCIe 4.0 + SATA III) slots | 1 | |
Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
WiFi and Bluetooth properties
Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Video connections
DisplayPort connector | ||
Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.4 ports | 1 | |
HDMI connector | ||
Number of Female HDMI type A 2.1 ports | 1 | |
Thunderbolt connector | ||
DVI connector | ||
VGA connector |
USB connectors
USB-C ports back panel | ||
Number of USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel | 1 | |
USB-A ports back panel | ||
Number of USB-A 2.0 (480Mbps) ports back panel | 2 | |
Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports back panel | 4 | |
Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel | 1 |
Audio and Ethernet connectors
Headphone jack | ||
Microphone connector | ||
Number of microphone connectors | 1 | |
Ethernet port | ||
Number of 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports | 1 | |
Digital optical connector | ||
Audio processor | Realtek ALC887 |
Power connectors
Fan headers | ||
Number of 4-pin CPU fan headers | 1 | |
Number of 4-pin CPU optional headers | 1 | |
Number of 4-pin system fan headers | 3 | |
Number of 4-pin CPU water cooling fan headers | 1 | |
Type of power connector for motherboard | 24-pin ATX connector | |
RGB headers | ||
Number of RGB headers | 4 | |
USB headers on the motherboard | ||
Number of USB 2.0 (480Mbps) headers on the motherboard | 2 | |
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) headers on the motherboard | 1 |
Other connectors
BIOS flash button on the motherboard | ||
Clear CMOS button on the motherboard | ||
Power button on the motherboard |
RGB lighting
RGB lighting | ||
Number of colors lighting | Multicolor | |
Color lighting | Multicolor | |
Zones separately lit | ||
Lighting connectable with peripherals | ||
Zone lighting | Logo |
