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Towards:gaming
Form Factor:micro-ATX
Socket:AM4
Chipset:AMD B550
BIOS:Ami
RAM slots:DDR4 4 sl
RAM form factor:DIMM
RAM clock:4733 MHz
Sound (channels):7.1
Connectors:HDMI, M.2
Power connector:24-pin
Processor power:8-pin

Compact and fully functional microATX gaming motherboard based on the AMD B550 chipset of 2020. Equipped with an AMD AM4 processor socket, it is positioned as a mid-price model. This is one of the most affordable boards of its kind from the popular Gigabyte AORUS family of gaming and overclocking products. This model is suitable for use in compact gaming and overclocking systems.

Compatible with 4/6/8/12/16-core AMD Ryzen 3000 (Matisse/Matisse Refresh, 7 nm) and hybrid Ryzen 4000 (Renoir, 7 nm) processors. Unlike previous generation models (on the B450 chipset), there is full support for PCIe Gen 4.0, which allows you to double the texture loading speed into progressive models of new graphics cards and accelerate data exchange with high-performance NVMe SSD-drives.

The Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE motherboard is equipped with an 8-phase power subsystem, whose durability is quite sufficient for flawlessly stable operation of the system during prolonged multi-threaded gaming or computational loads. Thanks to the 4 DIMM slots for DDR4 modules, an impressive maximum total RAM capacity (up to 128 GB) is supported, which is more than sufficient for gaming, as well as handling any household and professional tasks.

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Specifications B550M AORUS ELITE
Main
Featuresgaming for overclocking
SocketAM4
Form factormicro-ATX
Power phases8
VRM heatsink
Size (HxW)244x244 mm
Chipset
ChipsetAMD B550
BIOSAmi
UEFI BIOS
RAM
DDR44 slot(s)
Memory moduleDIMM
Operation mode2 channel
Max. clock frequency4733 MHz
Max. memory128 GB
XMP
Drive interface
SATA 3 (6Gbps)4
M.2 connector2
M.21xSATA/PCIe 4x, 1xSATA/PCIe 2x
M.2 version1x4.0, 1x3.0
Integrated RAID controller / RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 /
Expansion slots
1x PCIe slots1 pcs
PCIe 16x slots2 pcs
PCIe modes16x/4x
PCIe support4.0
Steel PCIe connectors
Internal connections
TPM connector
USB-A 2.01 pcs
USB-A 5Gbps1 pcs
ARGB LED strip2
RGB LED strip2
Video outputs
DVI outputDVI-D
HDMI output
HDMI versionv2.1
Integrated audio
AudiochipRealtek ALC887
Sound (channels)7.1
Network interfaces
LAN (RJ-45)1 Gbps
LAN ports1
LAN controllerRealtek GbE
External connections
USB-A 2.04 pcs
USB-A 5Gbps4 pcs
PS/21
Power connectors
Main power socket24-pin
CPU power8-pin
Fan power connectors3
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Added to E-CatalogSeptember 2020
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Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE micro ATX motherboard - AMD B550 Socket AM4

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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AM4 AMD B550 Micro-ATX Motherboard with DDR4, Dual M.2, PCIe 4.0, Realtek GbE LAN

Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen 4000 G-Series and Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors. Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs. 5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs. Ultra Durable™ PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot. Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 Connectors. High Quality Audio Capacitors and Aud... moreio Noise Guard for Ultimate Audio Quality. Realtek GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management. Rear HDMI & DVI Support. RGB FUSION 2.0 Supports Addressable LED
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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AM4 AMD B550 MicroATX Motherboard 3rd Gen AMD

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Gigabyte AMD B550 AORUS ELITE Socket AM4 Micro ATX DDR4-SDRAM Motherboard B550M AORUS ELITE

128GB Dual Channel Motherboard 128GB dual channel DDR4-SDRAM motherboard Chipset: AMD B550 Micro ATX form factor Supports Windows 10 x64 operating system
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE is a micro-ATX motherboard designed for budget to mid-range gaming PCs, offering compatibility with AMD AM4 processors, including the 3000 and 5000 series. It features an 8-phase power supply with a VRM heatsink, supporting overclocking and providing stability for processors with up to 12 cores. The board includes PCIe 4.0 support for enhanced speed with compatible components, although PCIe 4.0 only works with Ryzen 3000 or higher. Users appreciate its price, stability, and design, but some have noted issues with the BIOS, particularly concerning RAM overclocking and XMP profiles. The motherboard lacks integrated WiFi and cooling for M.2 SSDs, and some users experienced problems with RAM slots and BIOS updates. Despite these drawbacks, it offers decent specifications for its price, making it a viable option for those looking to build a PC under $1000, though alternatives like the Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus are suggested for better performance.
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Revision 1.3 no problems during use
2 February 
Good model, reliable
Super convenient BIOS, design, compatibility with Ryzen 5000 series
No heatsink for M2, 4pin only 3 pieces
use Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE more than year
You can take it, but it's 50/50 that there will be some hassle.
13 April 2024 
Having worked, saved money, built a new PC, and it didn't respond at all when turned on, it turned out the motherboard shorted from a single contact with an extra standoff in the case.
Decent specifications, it seems
Poor protection of power elements, no indication found on the board.
Naruuse Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE few months
good model, like it
14 December 2023 
In the stress test, the VRM zone heated up to 68-78 degrees. The R5600 CPU was tested, but for some reason, the third RAM slot doesn't work for me. I don’t know if it’s the processor or the motherboard. I don’t use the third slot, so it’s not critical for me. Overall, if you want to save a bit, you can opt for this one, but I might consider getting something better in the future. In general, I can recommend this board, but it's better to get the Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus or something better. I'll be glad if I help someone with their choice.
Price, VRM heatsink, ARGB lighting, intuitive BIOS
There's no cooling radiator on the SSD M.2, you can connect a total of 3 fans: 2 case fans and one on the CPU. The sound isn't the best for me, lacking in bass.
1w adminuse Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE few months
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For new and old PCs

The Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE motherboard supports all the necessary standards for building an advanced budget and mid-range PC. The B550 chipset, although not the latest, is perfectly compatible with processors of both the new (5000 series) and older (3000 series) generations on the AM4 socket. This is a universal solution with a budget of 25,000 UAH thanks to support for video cards and M.2 drives via the PCIe 4.0 interface, which provides a significant increase in speed compared to PCIe 3.0. The board is equipped with 8-phase power supply with a separate VRM module for voltage regulation, which makes it an excellent choice for processors with 6 to 12 cores. Components vulnerable to overheating are protected by heatsinks that provide effective cooling during prolonged use. The PCIe 16x slot for the video card is reinforced with a steel plate.

Styling options

This motherboard provides ample opportunities for styling the system unit. The presence of two backlight connectors allows you to connect an ARGB / RGB processor cooler and additional fans with lighting effects. Control and synchronization is provided by RGB FUSION 2.0 software.