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Asus TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS
Towards:gaming
Form Factor:micro-ATX
Socket:AM4
Chipset:AMD B550
BIOS:Ami
RAM slots:DDR4 4 sl
RAM form factor:DIMM
RAM clock:4866 MHz
Sound (channels):7.1
Connectors:HDMI, M.2
Additional connectors:DisplayPort
Power connector:24-pin
Processor power:8-pin

Functional and compact mid-range microATX motherboard based on the 2020 AMD B550 chipset. Equipped with an AMD AM4 processor socket, it is positioned as a mid-priced model in the popular Asus The Ultimate Force series for gamers, designed for those who demand maximum reliability and durability at a reasonable price. Intended for creating high-performance gaming configurations at a reasonable cost and versatile home PCs.

Supports the installation of Ryzen 3/5/7/9 3rd generation processors with Matisse/Matisse Refresh cores (7 nm). The layout of the Asus TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS motherboard is meticulously optimized and adapted for DIY assembly. The board is equipped with a powerful 10-phase (8+2) digital power subsystem Digi+ VRM with aluminum radiators. Supports moderate overclocking of CPU and RAM, adapted for prolonged operation under multi-threaded multimedia, computational, or gaming loads. With four DIMM slots, it allows installing up to 128 GB of high-speed DDR4 RAM (4x32GB, with a maximum clock speed of 4600 MHz), which is more than enough for any current and future games. It provides for the use of two M.2 SSDs (one with PCIe 4.0 support). Fast traffic processing is ensured by the Realtek RTL8125B controller (up to 2.5 Gbps).

All specifications
Specifications TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS
Main
Featuresgaming for overclocking
SocketAM4
Form factormicro-ATX
Power phases10
VRM heatsink
LED lighting
Lighting syncAsus Aura Sync
Size (HxW)244x244 mm
Chipset
ChipsetAMD B550
BIOSAmi
UEFI BIOS
RAM
DDR44 slot(s)
Memory moduleDIMM
Operation mode2 channel
Max. clock frequency4866 MHz
Max. memory128 GB
XMP
Drive interface
SATA 3 (6Gbps)4
M.2 connector2
M.22xSATA/PCIe 4x
M.2 version1x4.0, 1x3.0
M.2 SSD cooling
Integrated RAID controller / Raid 0, 1, 10 /
Expansion slots
1x PCIe slots1 pcs
PCIe 16x slots2 pcs
PCIe modes16x/4x
PCIe support4.0
CrossFire (AMD)
Steel PCIe connectors
Internal connections
TPM connector
USB-A 2.02 pcs
USB-A 5Gbps1 pcs
ARGB LED strip1 / Addressable Gen 2 /
RGB LED strip2 / Aura RGB /
More featuresClear CMOS, COM port
Video outputs
HDMI output
HDMI versionv2.1
DisplayPort
DisplayPort versionv.1.4
Integrated audio
AudiochipRealtek ALC S1200A
Sound (channels)7.1
Optical S/PDIF
Network interfaces
LAN (RJ-45)2.5 Gbps
LAN ports1
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125B
External connections
USB-A 2.02 pcs
USB-A 5Gbps4 pcs
USB-A 10Gbps1 pcs
USB-C 10Gbps1 pcs
PS/21
BIOS FlashBack
Power connectors
Main power socket24-pin
CPU power8-pin
Fan power connectors4
CPU Fan 4-pin1
CPU/Water Pump Fan 4-pin1
Chassis/Water Pump Fan 4-pin2
Official Websiteasus.com
Added to E-CatalogMay 2020
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Asus TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS motherboard is a solid choice for gamers and PC builders seeking a reliable and high-performance platform. It supports the latest AMD Ryzen processors with an AM4 socket, offering a great price-performance ratio. The board ensures stable operation under heavy loads, thanks to its support for PCIe 4.0, which enhances data exchange speeds with the latest SSDs and graphics cards. The cooling system is well-designed, featuring heatsinks on the chipset and VRM, maintaining comfortable temperatures even during long-term use. Users appreciate the intuitive BIOS interface, which provides comprehensive system configuration options. However, some users noted that mounting the board can be challenging due to the port bracket design, and the placement of the M.2 SSD 4.0 slot under the graphics card without a heatsink is inconvenient. Additionally, the Realtek ALC S1200A audio chip's equalizer is limited to the optical S/PDIF output, which may not satisfy audiophiles. Despite these minor issues, the motherboard is praised for its reliability, support for the latest technologies, and suitability for mid-range to high-end PC builds.
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good model, like it
6 December 2024 
A cool choice for a mid-range or high-end PC build. It combines reliability, support for the latest technologies and a well-thought-out cooling system. If you want to create a balanced system for gaming and work, this board is ideal.
Getting Started I built a PC based on this motherboard for gaming, and right after the first launch, I noticed how well everything worked in its place. The board supports the latest AMD Ryzen processors with an AM4 socket, allowing you to build a system with an excellent price-performance ratio.

Performance and Stability The Asus TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS ensures stable operation even under heavy loads. It supports PCIe 4.0, which provides the ability to achieve higher data exchange speeds with the latest SSDs and graphics cards. This is a very important point for the future, as PCIe 4.0-based technologies are already gaining popularity.

Cooling and Design The board has an excellent cooling system, including heatsinks on the chipset and VRM. Thanks to this, even under long-term load, the temperature remained at a comfortable level. This is important for those who plan to use powerful components or even engage in slight overclocking.

Additional Features There are USB 3.2, two M.2 slots for fast storage, and support for Wi-Fi 6 in the version with an integrated wireless network. I also liked the BIOS interface; it is intuitive and provides all the possibilities for system configuration.
No for me
Oleguse Asus TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS more than year
good model, like it
25 December 2023 
Purchased 2 months ago.
Mounting the board into the case posed certain difficulties. The bracket from the ports initially snaps into the empty case not very securely, and then logically, you need to press it with the board and start screwing in the bolts, but the tabs protruding from this bracket (visible in the photo) make this task very difficult!!! You need to apply considerable force to hold the board in this position, and an inexperienced PC assembler can easily scratch the board. It would be better if ASUS screwed this bracket to the board with bolts, as done in some other models, instead of reinventing the wheel.
Also, it's unclear why the heatsink for cooling the SSD is installed on the older, slower 3.0 slot. Isn't the newer SSD supposed to be hotter? Well, that's that.
Otherwise, there were no problems.
This is Asus
Nothing happened in 2 months
Normal BIOS
A plate with ports that was a hassle to deal with.
The slot for SSD 3.0 is under the heatsink, but 4.0 is not.
Sergiyuse Asus TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS few months
Quite a good model, especially considering the small selection of MATX on B550 now
2 March 
I am satisfied with the motherboard - the offer looks quite interesting considering the options from competitors and overall prices in Ukraine. Unfortunately, in the current version of the BIOS (3636), there are still problems with the network card going into "deep sleep," so when rebooting the system, the Ethernet might "disconnect" in the computer.

This can mainly be fixed by disconnecting the PC from the power supply for a while.
Good VRM system, design, lots of USB ports and Type-C on the back panel
No type-C for the front panel. The second slot for M.2 storage here is PCIe 3.0, not 4.0 like on the ATX version of the board where both slots have 4.0. It was a rather strange decision to place a heatsink not on the 4.0 slot on this board.
Andriyuse Asus TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS less than month
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