Motherboards

MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus Motherboard ATX with AMD AM4 Socket 7C56-003R

Key features:

  • 4 DDR4 Ram slots up to 4400(O.C.)
  • For 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors
  • Support for PCI Express 4.0 x16
  • DisplayPort, HDMI display connections
  • Slots for 6x Sata III and 2x M.2
  • 4 USB 3.2 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports
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Description

Description

The MPG series is ideal for gamers, allowing full-color expression with advanced RGB lighting control and synchronization. It features the AMD B550 chipset, supporting second and third-generation AMD Ryzen processors with Socket AM4. It has four DDR4 dual-channel memory slots up to 128GB, which can be overclocked up to 4400 MHz.

It is compatible with the latest technologies such as PCIe 4.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 2. Additionally, it boasts rich gaming features like Audio Boost 4, Gaming LAN, and Gaming I/O Shielding to provide users with a smooth gaming experience. Finally, the MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus also offers easy installation and maintenance with its simple design.

  • Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 & 3000 Series processors (not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G & Ryzen 3 3200G) and AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series processors
  • Supports DDR4 memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz
  • Lightning-fast gaming experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2
  • Enhanced power design: Core Boost, digital PWM IC, 2oz thickened copper PCB, DDR4 Boost
  • High-quality thermal solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high-performance systems and uninterrupted gaming experience
  • Pre-installed I/O shielding: Better EMI protection and greater convenience for installation
  • Flash BIOS button with optimized ClearCMOS function: Simply use a USB to flash any BIOS within seconds. Restore the BIOS to default settings without additional actions.
  • Audio boost: Reward your ears with studio-grade sound quality

Cooling

  • Extended Heatsink, allows the latest processors to operate at maximum speed
  • M.2 Shield Frozr, reinforced cooling system for the SSD, keeps it safe and allows it to run faster
  • Pump Fan Support, water cooling control for better cooling performance and noise
  • Heatsinks with 7W/mk Thermal & Choke Pad, offer better heat transfer from the heatsink

Capabilities

  • Core Boost, fully digital power design to support more cores providing better performance
  • Reinforced Copper PCB, offers better performance and long-lasting operation
  • Digital PWM, high-quality material that allows the system to operate smoothly even under challenging conditions
  • PCIe Steel Armor, protection of VGA cards from potential bending as well as electromagnetic interference

Speed

  • Flash BIOS Button, allows the "flash" of the BIOS without the need to install a processor, memory, and graphics card.
  • Turbo USB, USB 3.2 gen 2 for speeds up to 10 Gbps with Type C connector
  • DDR4 Boost, advanced technology to provide clean data signals for better performance and gaming stability
  • Lightning Gen 4 Solution, the latest fourth-generation PCI-E and M.2 interface with speeds up to 64GB/s

Extended Heatsink

With more processor cores, the heat and power dissipation design is more important to ensure that the temperature remains lower. MSI's extended PWM heatsink and improved circuit design ensure that even high-tech CPUs will run at full speed with MSI motherboards.

M.2 Shield Frozr

The fastest SSDs can start to reduce performance when they get hot. The M.2 Shield Frozr is the next generation thermal solution for M.2 to prevent this, offering the best thermal protection to ensure that the SSD maintains maximum performance.

Fan Control

MSI motherboards allow you to manage the speeds and temperatures of all system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control lets you control the main features of your system in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for the CPU and motherboard, which will automatically adjust the fan speeds.

Lightning Gen 4

  • Lightning Gen 4 M.2, using 3rd generation Ryzen processors, MSI B550 motherboards feature the latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest built-in storage solution on the market with transfer speeds of up to 64 Gb/s.
  • Lightning Gen 4 M.2 PCIe, the latest and fastest PCIe data transfer solution with 64GB/s unidirectional transfer bandwidth that has doubled compared to the previous generation. PCIe 4.0 maintains both backward and forward compatibility with older and newer specifications. Optimized with steel armor and PCB design, you can enjoy next-generation devices without compromise.

Storage

MSI B550 motherboards support all the latest storage standards, allowing users to connect any fast storage device.

Sound

  • High-quality audio processor that ensures you will enjoy the clearest sound quality in both stereo and surround sound.
  • High-quality capacitors that ensure a high-fidelity audio experience with excellent acoustics and realism for studio-level headphones.
  • High-quality audio jacks and S/PDIF that transmit sound with a clear digital signal.

USB 3.2 GEN 2

Read and transfer your files via USB faster than ever. The MSI MPG series motherboards offer a wide variety of options for connecting and enhancing your USB devices, providing transfer speeds of 10 Gbps from both USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C.

MSI CENTER

The MSI Center consolidates a suite of MSI software utilities into a single central application. Take control of the motherboard's advanced features and unleash endless possibilities.

  • True Color
  • Live Update
  • User Scenario
  • Hardware Monitor
  • OC Setting
  • Total Fan Control
  • Mystic Light
  • Product Registration

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Specifications

Specifications

Product Details

Size
ATX
Type
Desktop

Processor

Supported Processors
AMD
Models
Ryzen
Supported CPU Generation
Zen 2, Zen 3
Socket
AM4

Chipset

Model
AMD B550

Memory

Memory type
DDR4
Quantity
4 DIMM Slots
Memory Speeds
1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2667OC, 2800, 2800OC, 2933, 2933OC, 3000, 3000OC, 3066OC, 3200, 3200OC, 3466OC, 3600OC, 3733OC, 3866OC, 4000OC, 4133OC, 4400OC
Memory Channels
Dual Channel

Internal Connectors

PCI Express x16 3.0
1 Slot
PCI Express x16 4.0
1 Slot
SATA III 6Gb/s
6 Port
M.2 Type
1 PCIe 3.0 Port, 1 PCIe 4.0 Port
M.2 Slots
0

External Connectors

Rear USB-A outputs
3 USB 3.2 Ports, 4 USB 2.0 Ports
Rear USB-C outputs
1 USB 3.2 Port
Ethernet (LAN)
1
Screen Connections
DisplayPort, HDMI

Specifications

RGB Lighting
Yes
WiFi/Bluetooth
No
Extra
Bios Flashback, RGB Header

Sound

Sound Card Channels
7.1
Additional Audio Connections
Optical S/PDIF

Top Specs

Memory
4x DDR4

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Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • Leonidas_Destoleo
    1
    2 out of 10 members found this review helpful

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    It arrived open, damaged, probably a return because the BIOS was tampered with and I have been trying for over a month to return it and I can't!!!

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  • mrjmak
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    Very good and reliable motherboard, I have it with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700x and I used the M2 Gen 4 which is quite fast. At this price, I don't think there is anything better.

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  • jonn_tube
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    Incredible motherboard from MSI! For €120 that I bought it, it has everything I need, the AM4 platform is still strong in 2026. And with DDR5 prices, I believe it's the only way to go. The installation was very easy, it fit perfectly in the NZXT H5 FLOW. I also really liked that it has a USB Type-C header and an additional Type-C port at the back. The BIOS was a bit difficult for me at first but now I've learned it just fine. I came from an ASrock A320M-DGS, it's really night and day, definitely prefer this one if you want to upgrade your old AM4 motherboard or even if you're building a PC now. I don't think there's anything better for this money

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  • Nikos_Andrianopoulos9869
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Very good for its price, the only thing it lacks is more RGB ports because it only has two in odd places.

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  • arsenispetros
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

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    Good capacitors at this price, resulting in being able to handle even better processors of the series like the 3950/5950x. I use it with a 5700x and I'm perfectly fine. I don't think you'll find such quality construction close to this price based on reviews I saw from YouTubers who deal with these things like Gamer Nexus and Hardware Unboxed.

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  • MrCyrilios
    5
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    Amazing motherboard and an alternative to its more expensive Tomahawk version. Full options for customization, beautiful, fast, reliable, and comes with many freebies. (Norton 360 for Gamers 60 days, all adobe apps for 30 days, and many more). Great software and simple BIOS for our beginners.

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  • Pantelis Apostolidis
    5
    10 out of 12 members found this review helpful

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    Although it had outdated firmware, it worked immediately with AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB, Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9070 XT, Kingston NV2 1 TB M.2-, no compatibility issues. Also, I can say that the motherboard is amazing, incredible management, blazing fast, and statistics: Average FPS on 2k (2560x1440@75Hz with AMD FreeSync & disabled vertical sync): Doom The Dark Ages Ultra Performance (FSR) 179.5 FPS Diablo IV Ultra Performance (AMD FSR 2) 143.5 FPS EA SPORTS FC 25 (the highest performance) 383 FPS Forza Horizon 5 (the highest performance) 228 FPS

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  • dimou
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    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    More than a year and it hasn't created any issues.
    This is the second motherboard from the same company that I use in a computer and it has left me completely satisfied.

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  • Chris_Ntatsis
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    4 out of 9 members found this review helpful

    I've had it for 3 years. From the very first days, it gave me issues with everything connected to the PC. And it still continues to do so. The headphones, the cooler (the pump works normally, I don't have any issue with the cooler stopping in general, but the LED stops lighting up and it doesn't get recognized by the system), the LEDs from the RAM many times, fans, everything in general. Just a constant annoyance without having ever caused me any significant problem, but for so many years I've been living with these annoyances. That's it!

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  • Gkountinoudis
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Slow review but reliable, I have had it for 5 full years, no flaws, absolutely no problems, the RAM profile adjusts easily, the connected fans also have full control through the BIOS. One time I did an update and messed it up, it was extremely easy to load the previous one, 10 minutes fix. Full of IO and beautiful design, it accommodated 4 RAM sticks and the Arctic cooler 36, 2 slots for NVMe and easy to install.

    I highly recommend it, it's worth it!

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  • plugin69
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    very good build quality.
    Its cooling system is excellent, keeping the system temperature at low levels even under intensive use.

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  • ThomasCyfer
    3
    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Good performance, but personally after 2 months it burned out and Skroutz replaced it for us... Good performance indeed, just get it only if you don't mind it burning out and being left without a motherboard for about a month

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  • AlexGR
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Very honest motherboard. I've had it since 2020, when I bought it along with a 3700X. Later, I installed a 3900, and it recognized it without any updates. It worked with the memory in XMP profile right away, without any additional settings. The menu - BIOS is user-friendly, and you can immediately find what you're looking for. In terms of quality, it's very good, aesthetically it's beautiful, and it has a very subtle light LED, as shown in the photos. In cases with a window, it will look very nice. It hasn't troubled me in the slightest!

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  • Andreas Alexiou
    4
    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    plug n play. As soon as it started, it updated its drivers with a click. It also tried to download a bunch of applications that I ultimately didn't install. However, it did install Norton for gamers, which I've never liked due to how invasive it is; I removed it and fortunately, it didn't leave any "quirks." Overall, a satisfactory experience, though I hope for more than I see in practice considering that going from Gigabyte to MSI is a downgrade no matter how you look at it. It has a separate power slot for all my fans, and that was one of the reasons I preferred it. Maybe I was lucky, but I wouldn't dare to update the BIOS on an MSI card, and I definitely need to try the M.2 4th gen because I've read about a lot of issues. I will return with details about the M.2 when I find the time.

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  • Pete So
    4
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    It is very good. This mo-bo has a lot of ports and it's bios has enough features. The cables connect easily to the motherboard and it is easy to install to the box. It is a bit heavy though.

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  • abarth_boy
    5
    4 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    The most honest solution for someone who wants am4 ddr4
    Value for money with rgb with a heatsink on the m2.
    With 7-channel audio output.

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  • Gio_Avra
    5
    5 out of 6 members found this review helpful

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    Very reliable motherboard. Easy BIOS, it immediately recognized both the processor and RAM, and I easily managed to increase the MHz of the memory for extra performance by enabling the XMP profile. Beautiful in terms of aesthetics, I recommend it!

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  • gdimakis
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    For someone who wants to set up a good AM4 system even in 2024, it is a good and reliable solution!

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  • paskis
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    I have it for months and it is a very good motherboard, especially now that its price has dropped and it is worth every penny

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  • Top_10_gr
    5
    8 out of 8 members found this review helpful

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    A decent motherboard for those who are tied to the Am4 socket and don't want to pay extra money for Wi-Fi and such nonsense.

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  • burnerofall
    5
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    Flawless motherboard, one that I plugged in the components and one that posted, just like that. It has been working for about 2 months without any issues.

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  • Mr_locos_mocos
    5
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    It is one of the best motherboards for its price. It has good cooling and is quite beautiful. The lights are not very strong but they are a very nice detail.

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  • Stergios_P6782
    5
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    I am satisfied with this motherboard.
    Positives: 1. has many USB ports 2. has RGB 3. has rich bios 3. has user-friendly bios and finally worth the money.
    Negatives: so far I have not found anything negative except that the RGB is faint, meaning it is not so bright

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  • Teystathiou
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

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    Simply the best value for money for anyone looking to build a system with RYZEN 5. I have combined it with RYZEN 5600X, 4x8 DIMMS G-SKILL TRIDENT Z 3600MHz, and MSI GeForce GTX 1660Ti Gaming X 6G. It has plenty of USB ports and also for hard drives.

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  • Nik_Telewtora
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    Truly a reliable one. With a plethora of ports and convenient slots for cables, cards, and disks. Very rich BIOS with dynamic configuration, but made for traders. A very good choice for the money, but for gamers and video editing.

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  • John_Sym01
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    2 out of 12 members found this review helpful

    For those considering purchasing this specific motherboard, it is gaming-oriented but not very reliable. I bought it twice and both times it had defects. Now I have installed the MSI B550 Tomahawk because I haven't had it for a long time, I will return with a new evaluation!

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  • giwrgos_tour
    1
    5 out of 21 members found this review helpful

    Unfortunately, I fell for it like many others with this specific motherboard. The first slot that takes m2 gen4 does not read it. So one of the most important elements (for me) disappeared and with an m2 gen4 being forced into gen3. Apart from that, it has enough ports for fans and rgb, although it does not recognize some like cooler master to adjust them. The construction is fine and beautiful. However, it is not worth the money because it does not offer what it claims and I did not expect this from MSI.
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    Another problem besides the m2 slot. It started having black screens for no reason. At first, I thought it was the power supply or the graphics card, but it turned out to be the motherboard. I don't know what went wrong.

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  • dragondream134
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    2 out of 9 members found this review helpful

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    Although I prefer the gaming edge, I couldn't find it so I built my brother's PC with this one. Very good so far, the only problem I had was that it didn't come with instructions but luckily I had kept mine and it's the same.

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  • Nikos_Kranas
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    10 out of 51 members found this review helpful

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    Far away kids, the worst thing I have seen in a motherboard! If you have a CPU that will need a BIOS update and you try to flash the BIOS, it simply doesn't work! I have been trying for 3 days to set up my computer with a Ryzen 7 5700x and RTX 3060, and the motherboard cannot detect the card and does not display any image! I went to 2 technicians and none of them could help! From what I searched on the internet, it is a common problem in many MSI motherboards! And there is no MSI store in Greece! Just get Gigabyte

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  • It arrived open, damaged, probably a return because the BIOS was tampered with and I have been trying for over a month to return it and I can't!!!

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  • Very good and reliable motherboard, I have it with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700x and I used the M2 Gen 4 which is quite fast. At this price, I don't think there is anything better.

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  • Incredible motherboard from MSI! For €120 that I bought it, it has everything I need, the AM4 platform is still strong in 2026. And with DDR5 prices, I believe it's the only way to go. The installation was very easy, it fit perfectly in the NZXT H5 FLOW. I also really liked that it has a USB Type-C header and an additional Type-C port at the back. The BIOS was a bit difficult for me at first but now I've learned it just fine. I came from an ASrock A320M-DGS, it's really night and day, definitely prefer this one if you want to upgrade your old AM4 motherboard or even if you're building a PC now. I don't think there's anything better for this money

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  • Very good for its price, the only thing it lacks is more RGB ports because it only has two in odd places.

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Description & Specifications

Product Details

Size
ATX
Type
Desktop

Processor

Supported Processors
AMD
Models
Ryzen
Supported CPU Generation
Zen 2, Zen 3
Socket
AM4

Chipset

Model
AMD B550

Memory

Memory type
DDR4
Quantity
4 DIMM Slots
Memory Speeds
1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2667OC, 2800, 2800OC, 2933, 2933OC, 3000, 3000OC, 3066OC, 3200, 3200OC, 3466OC, 3600OC, 3733OC, 3866OC, 4000OC, 4133OC, 4400OC
Memory Channels
Dual Channel

Internal Connectors

PCI Express x16 3.0
1 Slot
PCI Express x16 4.0
1 Slot
SATA III 6Gb/s
6 Port
M.2 Type
1 PCIe 3.0 Port, 1 PCIe 4.0 Port
M.2 Slots
0

External Connectors

Rear USB-A outputs
3 USB 3.2 Ports, 4 USB 2.0 Ports
Rear USB-C outputs
1 USB 3.2 Port
Ethernet (LAN)
1
Screen Connections
DisplayPort, HDMI

Specifications

RGB Lighting
Yes
WiFi/Bluetooth
No
Extra
Bios Flashback, RGB Header

Sound

Sound Card Channels
7.1
Additional Audio Connections
Optical S/PDIF

Top Specs

Memory
4x DDR4

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Description

The MPG series is ideal for gamers, allowing full-color expression with advanced RGB lighting control and synchronization. It features the AMD B550 chipset, supporting second and third-generation AMD Ryzen processors with Socket AM4. It has four DDR4 dual-channel memory slots up to 128GB, which can be overclocked up to 4400 MHz.

It is compatible with the latest technologies such as PCIe 4.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 2. Additionally, it boasts rich gaming features like Audio Boost 4, Gaming LAN, and Gaming I/O Shielding to provide users with a smooth gaming experience. Finally, the MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus also offers easy installation and maintenance with its simple design.

  • Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 & 3000 Series processors (not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G & Ryzen 3 3200G) and AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series processors
  • Supports DDR4 memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz
  • Lightning-fast gaming experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2
  • Enhanced power design: Core Boost, digital PWM IC, 2oz thickened copper PCB, DDR4 Boost
  • High-quality thermal solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high-performance systems and uninterrupted gaming experience
  • Pre-installed I/O shielding: Better EMI protection and greater convenience for installation
  • Flash BIOS button with optimized ClearCMOS function: Simply use a USB to flash any BIOS within seconds. Restore the BIOS to default settings without additional actions.
  • Audio boost: Reward your ears with studio-grade sound quality

Cooling

  • Extended Heatsink, allows the latest processors to operate at maximum speed
  • M.2 Shield Frozr, reinforced cooling system for the SSD, keeps it safe and allows it to run faster
  • Pump Fan Support, water cooling control for better cooling performance and noise
  • Heatsinks with 7W/mk Thermal & Choke Pad, offer better heat transfer from the heatsink

Capabilities

  • Core Boost, fully digital power design to support more cores providing better performance
  • Reinforced Copper PCB, offers better performance and long-lasting operation
  • Digital PWM, high-quality material that allows the system to operate smoothly even under challenging conditions
  • PCIe Steel Armor, protection of VGA cards from potential bending as well as electromagnetic interference

Speed

  • Flash BIOS Button, allows the "flash" of the BIOS without the need to install a processor, memory, and graphics card.
  • Turbo USB, USB 3.2 gen 2 for speeds up to 10 Gbps with Type C connector
  • DDR4 Boost, advanced technology to provide clean data signals for better performance and gaming stability
  • Lightning Gen 4 Solution, the latest fourth-generation PCI-E and M.2 interface with speeds up to 64GB/s

Extended Heatsink

With more processor cores, the heat and power dissipation design is more important to ensure that the temperature remains lower. MSI's extended PWM heatsink and improved circuit design ensure that even high-tech CPUs will run at full speed with MSI motherboards.

M.2 Shield Frozr

The fastest SSDs can start to reduce performance when they get hot. The M.2 Shield Frozr is the next generation thermal solution for M.2 to prevent this, offering the best thermal protection to ensure that the SSD maintains maximum performance.

Fan Control

MSI motherboards allow you to manage the speeds and temperatures of all system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control lets you control the main features of your system in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for the CPU and motherboard, which will automatically adjust the fan speeds.

Lightning Gen 4

  • Lightning Gen 4 M.2, using 3rd generation Ryzen processors, MSI B550 motherboards feature the latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest built-in storage solution on the market with transfer speeds of up to 64 Gb/s.
  • Lightning Gen 4 M.2 PCIe, the latest and fastest PCIe data transfer solution with 64GB/s unidirectional transfer bandwidth that has doubled compared to the previous generation. PCIe 4.0 maintains both backward and forward compatibility with older and newer specifications. Optimized with steel armor and PCB design, you can enjoy next-generation devices without compromise.

Storage

MSI B550 motherboards support all the latest storage standards, allowing users to connect any fast storage device.

Sound

  • High-quality audio processor that ensures you will enjoy the clearest sound quality in both stereo and surround sound.
  • High-quality capacitors that ensure a high-fidelity audio experience with excellent acoustics and realism for studio-level headphones.
  • High-quality audio jacks and S/PDIF that transmit sound with a clear digital signal.

USB 3.2 GEN 2

Read and transfer your files via USB faster than ever. The MSI MPG series motherboards offer a wide variety of options for connecting and enhancing your USB devices, providing transfer speeds of 10 Gbps from both USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C.

MSI CENTER

The MSI Center consolidates a suite of MSI software utilities into a single central application. Take control of the motherboard's advanced features and unleash endless possibilities.

  • True Color
  • Live Update
  • User Scenario
  • Hardware Monitor
  • OC Setting
  • Total Fan Control
  • Mystic Light
  • Product Registration

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  • Leonidas_Destoleo
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    2 out of 10 members found this review helpful

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    It arrived open, damaged, probably a return because the BIOS was tampered with and I have been trying for over a month to return it and I can't!!!

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  • mrjmak
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    Very good and reliable motherboard, I have it with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700x and I used the M2 Gen 4 which is quite fast. At this price, I don't think there is anything better.

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  • jonn_tube
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    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    Incredible motherboard from MSI! For €120 that I bought it, it has everything I need, the AM4 platform is still strong in 2026. And with DDR5 prices, I believe it's the only way to go. The installation was very easy, it fit perfectly in the NZXT H5 FLOW. I also really liked that it has a USB Type-C header and an additional Type-C port at the back. The BIOS was a bit difficult for me at first but now I've learned it just fine. I came from an ASrock A320M-DGS, it's really night and day, definitely prefer this one if you want to upgrade your old AM4 motherboard or even if you're building a PC now. I don't think there's anything better for this money

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  • Nikos_Andrianopoulos9869
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Very good for its price, the only thing it lacks is more RGB ports because it only has two in odd places.

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  • arsenispetros
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    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

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    Good capacitors at this price, resulting in being able to handle even better processors of the series like the 3950/5950x. I use it with a 5700x and I'm perfectly fine. I don't think you'll find such quality construction close to this price based on reviews I saw from YouTubers who deal with these things like Gamer Nexus and Hardware Unboxed.

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  • MrCyrilios
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    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    Amazing motherboard and an alternative to its more expensive Tomahawk version. Full options for customization, beautiful, fast, reliable, and comes with many freebies. (Norton 360 for Gamers 60 days, all adobe apps for 30 days, and many more). Great software and simple BIOS for our beginners.

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  • Pantelis Apostolidis
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    10 out of 12 members found this review helpful

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    Although it had outdated firmware, it worked immediately with AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB, Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9070 XT, Kingston NV2 1 TB M.2-, no compatibility issues. Also, I can say that the motherboard is amazing, incredible management, blazing fast, and statistics: Average FPS on 2k (2560x1440@75Hz with AMD FreeSync & disabled vertical sync): Doom The Dark Ages Ultra Performance (FSR) 179.5 FPS Diablo IV Ultra Performance (AMD FSR 2) 143.5 FPS EA SPORTS FC 25 (the highest performance) 383 FPS Forza Horizon 5 (the highest performance) 228 FPS

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  • dimou
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    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    More than a year and it hasn't created any issues.
    This is the second motherboard from the same company that I use in a computer and it has left me completely satisfied.

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  • Chris_Ntatsis
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    4 out of 9 members found this review helpful

    I've had it for 3 years. From the very first days, it gave me issues with everything connected to the PC. And it still continues to do so. The headphones, the cooler (the pump works normally, I don't have any issue with the cooler stopping in general, but the LED stops lighting up and it doesn't get recognized by the system), the LEDs from the RAM many times, fans, everything in general. Just a constant annoyance without having ever caused me any significant problem, but for so many years I've been living with these annoyances. That's it!

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  • Gkountinoudis
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    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Slow review but reliable, I have had it for 5 full years, no flaws, absolutely no problems, the RAM profile adjusts easily, the connected fans also have full control through the BIOS. One time I did an update and messed it up, it was extremely easy to load the previous one, 10 minutes fix. Full of IO and beautiful design, it accommodated 4 RAM sticks and the Arctic cooler 36, 2 slots for NVMe and easy to install.

    I highly recommend it, it's worth it!

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  • plugin69
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    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    very good build quality.
    Its cooling system is excellent, keeping the system temperature at low levels even under intensive use.

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  • ThomasCyfer
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    2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Good performance, but personally after 2 months it burned out and Skroutz replaced it for us... Good performance indeed, just get it only if you don't mind it burning out and being left without a motherboard for about a month

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  • AlexGR
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    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Very honest motherboard. I've had it since 2020, when I bought it along with a 3700X. Later, I installed a 3900, and it recognized it without any updates. It worked with the memory in XMP profile right away, without any additional settings. The menu - BIOS is user-friendly, and you can immediately find what you're looking for. In terms of quality, it's very good, aesthetically it's beautiful, and it has a very subtle light LED, as shown in the photos. In cases with a window, it will look very nice. It hasn't troubled me in the slightest!

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  • Andreas Alexiou
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    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    plug n play. As soon as it started, it updated its drivers with a click. It also tried to download a bunch of applications that I ultimately didn't install. However, it did install Norton for gamers, which I've never liked due to how invasive it is; I removed it and fortunately, it didn't leave any "quirks." Overall, a satisfactory experience, though I hope for more than I see in practice considering that going from Gigabyte to MSI is a downgrade no matter how you look at it. It has a separate power slot for all my fans, and that was one of the reasons I preferred it. Maybe I was lucky, but I wouldn't dare to update the BIOS on an MSI card, and I definitely need to try the M.2 4th gen because I've read about a lot of issues. I will return with details about the M.2 when I find the time.

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  • Pete So
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    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    It is very good. This mo-bo has a lot of ports and it's bios has enough features. The cables connect easily to the motherboard and it is easy to install to the box. It is a bit heavy though.

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  • abarth_boy
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    4 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    The most honest solution for someone who wants am4 ddr4
    Value for money with rgb with a heatsink on the m2.
    With 7-channel audio output.

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  • Gio_Avra
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    5 out of 6 members found this review helpful

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    Very reliable motherboard. Easy BIOS, it immediately recognized both the processor and RAM, and I easily managed to increase the MHz of the memory for extra performance by enabling the XMP profile. Beautiful in terms of aesthetics, I recommend it!

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  • gdimakis
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    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    For someone who wants to set up a good AM4 system even in 2024, it is a good and reliable solution!

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  • paskis
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    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    I have it for months and it is a very good motherboard, especially now that its price has dropped and it is worth every penny

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  • Top_10_gr
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    8 out of 8 members found this review helpful

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    A decent motherboard for those who are tied to the Am4 socket and don't want to pay extra money for Wi-Fi and such nonsense.

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  • burnerofall
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    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    Flawless motherboard, one that I plugged in the components and one that posted, just like that. It has been working for about 2 months without any issues.

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  • Mr_locos_mocos
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    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    It is one of the best motherboards for its price. It has good cooling and is quite beautiful. The lights are not very strong but they are a very nice detail.

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  • Stergios_P6782
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    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    I am satisfied with this motherboard.
    Positives: 1. has many USB ports 2. has RGB 3. has rich bios 3. has user-friendly bios and finally worth the money.
    Negatives: so far I have not found anything negative except that the RGB is faint, meaning it is not so bright

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  • Teystathiou
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    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

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    Simply the best value for money for anyone looking to build a system with RYZEN 5. I have combined it with RYZEN 5600X, 4x8 DIMMS G-SKILL TRIDENT Z 3600MHz, and MSI GeForce GTX 1660Ti Gaming X 6G. It has plenty of USB ports and also for hard drives.

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  • Nik_Telewtora
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    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    Truly a reliable one. With a plethora of ports and convenient slots for cables, cards, and disks. Very rich BIOS with dynamic configuration, but made for traders. A very good choice for the money, but for gamers and video editing.

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  • John_Sym01
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    2 out of 12 members found this review helpful

    For those considering purchasing this specific motherboard, it is gaming-oriented but not very reliable. I bought it twice and both times it had defects. Now I have installed the MSI B550 Tomahawk because I haven't had it for a long time, I will return with a new evaluation!

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  • giwrgos_tour
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    5 out of 21 members found this review helpful

    Unfortunately, I fell for it like many others with this specific motherboard. The first slot that takes m2 gen4 does not read it. So one of the most important elements (for me) disappeared and with an m2 gen4 being forced into gen3. Apart from that, it has enough ports for fans and rgb, although it does not recognize some like cooler master to adjust them. The construction is fine and beautiful. However, it is not worth the money because it does not offer what it claims and I did not expect this from MSI.
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    Another problem besides the m2 slot. It started having black screens for no reason. At first, I thought it was the power supply or the graphics card, but it turned out to be the motherboard. I don't know what went wrong.

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  • dragondream134
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    2 out of 9 members found this review helpful

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    Although I prefer the gaming edge, I couldn't find it so I built my brother's PC with this one. Very good so far, the only problem I had was that it didn't come with instructions but luckily I had kept mine and it's the same.

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  • Nikos_Kranas
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    10 out of 51 members found this review helpful

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    Far away kids, the worst thing I have seen in a motherboard! If you have a CPU that will need a BIOS update and you try to flash the BIOS, it simply doesn't work! I have been trying for 3 days to set up my computer with a Ryzen 7 5700x and RTX 3060, and the motherboard cannot detect the card and does not display any image! I went to 2 technicians and none of them could help! From what I searched on the internet, it is a common problem in many MSI motherboards! And there is no MSI store in Greece! Just get Gigabyte

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  • It arrived open, damaged, probably a return because the BIOS was tampered with and I have been trying for over a month to return it and I can't!!!

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  • Very good and reliable motherboard, I have it with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700x and I used the M2 Gen 4 which is quite fast. At this price, I don't think there is anything better.

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  • Incredible motherboard from MSI! For €120 that I bought it, it has everything I need, the AM4 platform is still strong in 2026. And with DDR5 prices, I believe it's the only way to go. The installation was very easy, it fit perfectly in the NZXT H5 FLOW. I also really liked that it has a USB Type-C header and an additional Type-C port at the back. The BIOS was a bit difficult for me at first but now I've learned it just fine. I came from an ASrock A320M-DGS, it's really night and day, definitely prefer this one if you want to upgrade your old AM4 motherboard or even if you're building a PC now. I don't think there's anything better for this money

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  • Very good for its price, the only thing it lacks is more RGB ports because it only has two in odd places.

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