GAME IN STYLEIntroducing the all new MPG B550 Gaming PLUS Motherboard from MSI. Express yourself with the latest addition to the MPG series of motherboards. The MPG B550 Gaming PLUS supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors and with the addition of PCIe 4.0 technology you can expect a lightning fast gaming experience plus with Wi-Fi 6 you have access to next generation networking which is up to 3x faster than it predecessor. Experiment on another level of personalization with a front LED strip that provides convenient in-game and real time notifications and with MSI Mystic Light gain access to 16.8 million colours and 29 different LED effects, transform your equipment to be the center of attention and top competetitive leaderboards in style.

AMD B550Chipset

AM4CPU Socket

ATXForm Factor

Special Features of the B550 Gaming PLUS

CORE BOOST

TECHNOLOGYCombining 8+4 pin power connectors and premium layout design, that is ready for unleashing the maximum performance.

DIGITAL

PWMHighest quality component digital power IC makes sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions.

2OZ THICKENED

COPPER PCBAn enhanced PCB design improves heat dissipation and performance reliability

PCIE

STEEL ARMORProtecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength.

Unprecedented Thermal Dominance

7W/MK CHOKE

THERMAL PAD7W/mK thermal pad improves heat transfer to the heatsink.

M.2

SHIELD FROZRThe Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

PUMP FAN

SUPPORTControl watercooling pump speeds for better flow and noise control.

ENLARGED CHIPSET HEATSINKLarger heatsink for chipset ensures better heat dissipation and cooling effects.

Next Generation Connectivity with MSI

TURBO USBFeaturing the TURBO USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps with reversible Type-C connector.

FLASH BIOS BUTTONSimply use a USB to flash any BIOS within seconds, without installing CPU, memory and graphics card.

DDR4 BOOSTThe Fully isolated DIMM slots to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming and overclocking performance.

LIGHTNING GEN 4 SOLUTIONThe latest Gen 4 PCI-E and M.2 solution with up to 64GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed.

Upgraded and Robust Power Design

10 + 2 + 1 DUET RAIL POWER SYSTEMThe MSI MPG B550 Gaming PLUS is back with an updated and aggressive VRM design that will allow your 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processor to reach and sustain maximum performance, built with a 10 Duet Rail Power System and combining this with MSI exclusive core boost technology means the MPG series motherboards are ready to sustain heavy daily loads.

10Duet Rail CPU Power System

2 PHASESOC Power

1 PHASEAPU Power

DIGTAL PWM IC

Protect your Sensitive Components During Installation and Beyond

EXTENDED HEATSINK AND PRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELDThe MSI MPG Gaming PLUS features a pre-installed I/O shield to make installing your motherboard simpler and safer and also protects your I/O ports from electrostatic discharge damage and with an all-metal extended heatsink with additional 7W/mk thermal pads to enlarge the surface area you can also expect more efficient heat dissipation allowing your 3rd generation AMD Ryzen CPU to perform as it should.

Experience Core Boost

FASTER AND UNDISTORTED CURRENT DELIVERYCore Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and full digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU. MSI B550 motherboards are optimized to maximise the performance on the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors. Choose MSI and unleash the full potential of your system through optimized PCB and power delivery design with load line calibration.

Give yourself a Lightning Fast Experience

LIGHTNING GEN 4 PCI-EMSI lightning Gen 4 PCI-E is the latest and the fastest PCI-E data transfer solution with 64GB/s of unidirectional transfer bandwidth that has doubled compared to its previous generation. PCIe 4.0 maintains both backward and forward compatibility with older and newer specifications. Optimised by steel armor design and server grade PCB, you can enjoy next-gen devices without any compromise.

Unmatched Memory Performance

ADVANCED PERFORMANCE WITH DDR4 BOOSTMSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your system\'s memory with more speed, higher overclockability and increased stability. The technical enhancements of DDR4 Boost allow for more stability at higher memory speeds compared to other brands. Enjoy the additional boost in operational performance or when working with large video and photography files. MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what.

Protecting your PCIe Slots

FORTIFY YOUR SYSTEM WITH PCI-E STEEL ARMORMPG B550 GAMING PLUS supports multiple GPU solution. Optimal PCI-Express slot placement allows for better fitting and airflow. That way, you can enjoy the best graphics at the highest framerate jumping from your screen when running an AMD® CrossFire™ setup Steel Armor has more solder points on the PCB for more strength and protects the PCI-Express signals against electromagnetic interference for a stutter-free user experience.

Connections at your Fingertips

Overclock Your System in One Second!

MSI GAME BOOSTNeed more power from your CPU and memory to get more FPS? MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need. Simply turn the dial or use the Gaming App and your PC gets another adrenalin shot!

Professional Gaming Audio

AMPLIFY YOUR GAME WITH AUDIO BOOSTMSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breathtaking, game-changing sound to create the most dynamic soundscapes dedicated to giving gamers true Hi-Fi sound offering a clear advantage over your opponents when gaming. Audio Boost offers a HD audio processor, dedicated amplifier and high quality audio capacitors, all physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio signal to locate enemies with pin-point accuracy.