Set the foundation of your next custom gaming-focused PC with the MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI AM4 ATX Motherboard from MSI. It's ideal for the gaming enthusiast who wishes to have complete control over their build without breaking the bank.

Sporting the AMD AM4 socket and B550 chipset, you can easily use a wide range of Ryzen 5000, 4000, and 3000 Series processors. Four DDR4 RAM slots allow you to install up to 128GB of RAM with overclocking speeds up to 5100 MHz for greater multitasking, gaming, and render performance. Two M.2 SSD interfaces and six SATA ports allow you to amass multiple storage devices for your games, media, and more. Utilize graphics and utility cards with a series of expansion ports including one PCIe 4.0 x16, one PCIe 3.0 x16 (in x4 mode), and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Between internal headers and back panel ports, you get access to multiple USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, and 3.2 Gen 2 ports, allowing you to support a breadth of peripherals from keyboards to audio interfaces. Bluetooth 5.3 technology is also available giving you a true cable-free experience for your peripherals. Connect to your network wired or wirelessly with 2.5 Gigabit LAN or Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) technology.

ATX Form Factor    AMD B550 Chipset    Socket AM4    4 x Dual-Channel DDR4-5100+ MHz (OC)    6 x SATA III, 2 x M.2    1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot    2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots    Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5 GbE LAN | Bluetooth 5.2    7.1-Channel HD Audio    Windows 10 & 11

MSI designed the MAG B550 with a mindfulness, starting with a six-layered 2oz thickened copper printed circuit board which increases conductivity and improves heat dissipation. A 10+2+1 Duet Rail CPU power system utilizes phasing technology, enabling core boost capabilities that empower the processor for overclocking, while reducing electrical loads. Load-line calibration and overvoltage protection stabilize CPU voltage and protect critical components from short-circuiting under heavy operational loads. ESD protection provides additional grounding layers around the mounting holes, preventing potential static discharge from damaging the motherboard. Additionally, the PCIe slot features steel-armor covering, preventing the weight of heavy graphics cards from affecting the motherboard by heavily reinforcing soldered connections.

Lightning Gen 4 works with the two M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots to provide you with enhanced data transfer speeds up to 64 Gb/s, improving loading times and general operating system performance. Audio Boost also provides studio-grade sound for immersive gaming experiences. Game Boost is a quick one-second enhancement that allows your system to enable overclocking with just the press of a button. HDMI and DisplayPort outputs allow up to 4K resolution depending on the CPU installed.

MSI provides multiple thermal solutions to keep your motherboard and components cool as you game. Pump fan support allows you to attach various water-cooling systems while also reducing radiator noise. Extended heatsinks and cooler pads provide better heat transference through the board, reducing temperature throughout the system. The M.2 Shield Frozr is a specialized heatsink designed for M.2 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives, preventing damage caused by overheating. A 7W/mk thermal pad provides better heat transfer, adding another layer of elemental protection.

Adjust operation parameters and monitor performance with the MSI Dragon Center software. This program allows you to fine-tune various aspects of your build, streamlining fan control and making custom changes simple and easy. With the LAN Manager, you can prioritize your games over other applications, adjust bandwidth properties, and run multiple tests to ensure optimized gaming performance. Dragon Center also enables you to change lighting settings for compatible RGB-enabled components such as fans and peripherals like mice and keyboards.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. does this board have a D-RGB Header?

A: Yes, this motherboard has D-RGB header.

Q: 2. Will a Geforce RTX 4080 triple slot card work on this board? In a corsair 5000D case?

A: Yes, you can use a triple slot Geforce RTX 4080 GPU with the MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard in the Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW Mid Tower Desktop Case (Black), B&H # COCC9011210W.

Q: 3. The specs show DDR5 ram but the accessories only show DDR4. Can this board use both?

A: No, the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard would only support DDR5 4800, 5066, 5200, 5333, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6133, 6200, 6400 MHz.

Q: 4. What memory does B&H stock for the MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk? 64GB (2x32)

A: All of these ( in stock and compatible ) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=ddr4%2032gb&sort=PRICE_LOW_TO_HIGH&filters=fct_a_filter_by%3A03_INSTOCK%2Cfct_capacity_867%3A64gb-2x32gb%2Cfct_dimm-type_995%3A288-pin-dimm

Q: 5. Do you need a bios update for it to work with 14th gen intel processors?

A: The MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard requires BIOS version 7D96vA5 or later to support 14th gen Intel processors. If you receive a motherboard with an earlier version, then you would need to download the update from MSI.

Q: 6. Does it meed bios update to use 5600/5600x

A: Depending on the date of manufacture, the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK AM4 ATX Motherboard may require a BIOS update in order to work with the Ryzen 5 5600 or 5600X.

Q: 7. How many usb 2.0 ports can I put on it?

A: If you used both Pcie 4x slots, so you could do 4 USB 2.0 per each 4x slot.

Q: 8. Does this Mobo have bluetooth and wifi capabilities?

A: No, unfortunately this model does not contain Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features.

Q: 9. Can i add wifi to the motherboard

A: Yes, you can add Wi-Fi communication to the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK AM4 ATX Motherboard eihther by adding a PCIe expansion card, or you could use a USB Wi-Fi adapter. The MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK AM4 ATX Motherboard has the following PCIe expansion slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Q: 10. do you need a bios update for 13th gen?

A: No, According to MSI, the MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard BH #MSB760TAMAW4 is compatible with Intel 13th gen out of the box.