ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A

The ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A is a feature-rich motherboard designed for AMD CPUs, compatible with the AM4 socket, and released in July 2020. It leverages
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The ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A is a feature-rich motherboard designed for AMD CPUs, compatible with the AM4 socket, and released in July 2020. It leverages the AMD B550 chipset, offering a blend of performance, expandability, and advanced connectivity options tailored for gamers and power users.

Key specifications include:

  • Form Factor: ATX (30.5×24.4cm)
  • Power Phase: 12+2 phase design with 50A per phase for Vcore output
  • Memory Support: DDR4 with speeds up to 5100MHz (PC4-40800), supporting up to 128GB across 4 slots in a dual-channel configuration

Expansion capabilities are extensive with:

  • PCIe Slots:
    • 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
    • 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (at x4)
    • 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Multi-GPU Support: CrossFire X

For storage, the motherboard offers multiple high-speed options:

  • M.2 Slots: 2 slots supporting PCIe, NVMe, and SATA
  • SATA3 Ports: 6 ports for 6Gb/s connections
  • RAID Support: SATA RAID

Graphics and connectivity options are versatile, featuring:

  • Graphics Outputs: HDMI and DisplayPort
  • USB Ports:
    • Rear Panel: 7 USB Type-A (1 at 10Gbps, 4 at 5Gbps, 2 USB 2.0), 1 USB Type-C (10Gbps)
  • Network:
    • Wired LAN: Intel I225-V chipset, supporting 2.5Gbps speeds
    • 1 RJ-45 port

The audio subsystem is powered by the SupremeFX S1220A chipset, providing 7.1-channel (8ch) analog output for an immersive sound experience.

Additional features include:

  • Thunderbolt Header
  • USB Headers: 1 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0
  • Fan Headers: 3 system fan 4-pin headers
  • RGB Headers:
    • 2 RGB 12V 4-pin headers
    • 1 ARGB 5V 3-pin header
  • Cooling Solutions: M.2 heatsinks
  • BIOS: UEFI BIOS with advanced settings
  • LED System: AURA SYNC for customizable RGB lighting

The ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A motherboard combines powerful hardware support with advanced connectivity and robust cooling solutions, making it a solid choice for creating a high-performance and visually striking gaming or productivity system.