Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard

The Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus is a micro ATX AM4 motherboard that offers a perfect blend of performance, durability, and gaming-centric features. Designed to support the latest AMD Ryzen 5000/4000G Series and 3rd Generation Processors, this motherboard caters to gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts looking to build a powerful and reliable system.The motherboard's audio capabilities are top-notch, featuring the Realtek ALC S1200A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC. With support for up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback, gamers can immerse themselves in high-quality audio with precise positional accuracy. The audio experience is further enhanced by the Exclusive DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets, providing crystal-clear sound for an immersive gaming experience.The Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus boasts a robust mATX form factor, measuring 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm). Despite its compact size, it doesn't compromise on features, making it ideal for smaller gaming setups or those looking to build a compact but powerful system.For graphics connectivity, the motherboard comes with 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1 x HDMI 2.1, supporting resolutions of up to 4K@60Hz. It also supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology, allowing users to harness the power of multiple GPUs for enhanced graphics performance.In terms of internal I/O ports, the Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus offers multiple fan connectors, including CPU and Chassis Fan headers, ensuring efficient cooling to keep temperatures in check during intense gaming sessions. The motherboard also features Aura RGB Strip Headers and an Addressable Gen 2 header, enabling users to customize their system lighting with ASUS's Aura Sync software for stunning visual effects.Memory-wise, the motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Architecture with 4 DDR4 memory slots. It can handle a maximum of 128GB of memory with speeds of up to 4600MHz (OC) for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors, offering fast and responsive multitasking capabilities.Storage options are plentiful with support for 2 x M.2 slots (PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (with RAID 0, 1, 10 support). Users can install high-speed SSDs on the M.2 slots for faster data access and traditional hard drives for ample storage capacity.The Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus also comes equipped with a Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gb Ethernet port, ensuring ultra-fast and stable network connectivity, perfect for online gaming and content streaming.As part of the TUF series, the motherboard incorporates ASUS TUF PROTECTION features, including DIGI+ VRM, Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection, ESD Guards, TUF LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, SafeSlot Core+, and Stainless-Steel Back I/O. These features enhance the motherboard's durability and protection against power-related issues and other potential damages.

Features:

• AMD AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
• Enhanced power solution: 8+2 DrMOS power stages, ProCool connector, military-grade TUF components, and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability
• Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsinks, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+ utility
• Next-gen connectivity: PCIe 4.0 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C support
• Made for online gaming: 2.5 Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology
• Realtek S1200A codec: Pristine audio quality with unprecedented 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio for stereo line out and 103 dB SNR for line in
• AI noise-canceling microphone: Provides crystal-clear in-game voice communication.

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