Tomahawk B550 Motherboard

Brand

MSI

✅ Pros Robust Power Delivery: Features a 10+2+1 phase VRM design, ensuring stable power for high-performance CPUs Dual LAN Ports: Offers both 2.5G and 1G Ethernet ports for versatile networking options High-Speed Connectivity: Supports PCIe 4.0 and high-speed DDR4 memory, catering to demanding applications Enhanced Cooling: Equipped with extended heatsinks and M.2 Shield Frozr for effective thermal management Value for Money: Provides a rich feature set at a competitive price point ❌ Cons Limited Rear USB Ports: Only six USB ports on the rear I/O panel, which might be restrictive for some users No Built-in Wi-Fi: The standard model lacks integrated Wi-Fi; however, the MAX WIFI variant includes Wi-Fi 6E support.. Key Specifications Socket & Chipset: AMD AM4 socket with B550 chipset CPU Support: Compatible with AMD Ryzen 3000, 4000 G-Series, and 5000 Series processors (excluding Ryzen 5 3400G & Ryzen 3 3200G) Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM slots, supporting up to 128GB at speeds up to 5100+ MHz (OC) Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode), 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Storage: 2 x M.2 slots (one with PCIe 4.0 support), 6 x SATA III ports Networking: Dual LAN – 2.5G (Realtek RTL8125B) and 1G (Realtek RTL8111H) Audio: 7.1-Channel HD Audio with Realtek ALC1200/ALC1220P Codec USB Ports: Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports on both front and rear Form Factor: ATX