- 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
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