MSI
MSI B550M PRO-VDH AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard
Out of stock
SKU B550M PRO-VDH
R 2 399,00
Or pay in up to 6 interest-free instalments from R 399,83 with Stitch Pay Later.
Courier delivery R180 (free on orders of R2 500 or more): 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R210 (R150 on orders of R2 500 or more).
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
PCIe 4.0 and four DIMM slots in a compact AM4 board that does not overreach
Quick Specs
- AMD B550 chipset on the AM4 socket for Ryzen 3000 and 5000 Series processors
- Micro-ATX form factor with four DDR4 DIMM slots — unusual at this size and price
- PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot and PCIe 4.0 M.2 for the primary SSD
- Multiple video outputs including HDMI, DisplayPort and D-Sub for APU builds
- Gigabit LAN with Core Boost power delivery and MOSFET heatsinks
The sensible middle of the AM4 range
This is the board to buy when A520 feels too limited but a full ATX B550 is more than the build needs. Four memory slots mean you can start with 16GB and double it later without throwing sticks away, and PCIe 4.0 on the graphics slot and primary M.2 means a modern GPU and a Gen4 SSD both run at full speed. The VDH suffix brings the triple video outputs, which makes it a strong choice for a Ryzen APU office machine driving several monitors, or for a gaming build where the graphics card arrives a few paydays after the rest.
What it is not
There is no WiFi on this model — if the machine will not sit next to a network point, budget for an adapter. The audio and networking are the mainstream Gigabit and Realtek implementations rather than 2.5G and premium codecs, and there is no rear USB Type-C or debug LED. Micro-ATX also means fewer expansion slots than a full ATX board, so a capture card plus a sound card plus a large GPU will get tight. And AM4 is a closed platform now: the Ryzen 5000 Series is the end of the line, so a buyer wanting future CPU upgrades should start on AM5 instead.
FEATURES:
- PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot for full-speed modern graphics cards
- PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot plus a second M.2 and SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Four DDR4 DIMM slots with Memory Try It! one-click tuning
- Triple display outputs for APU-based office and multi-monitor builds
- Core Boost power design and MSI Click BIOS 5 with M-Flash updating
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Model: MSI B550M PRO-VDH
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Socket: AMD AM4
- Form Factor: Micro-ATX
- Memory: DDR4, 4 DIMM slots, dual-channel, up to 128GB, high-speed overclocked profiles supported
- Expansion Slots: PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot plus additional PCIe x16 and x1 slots
- Storage: 2x M.2 (primary at PCIe 4.0) plus 4x SATA 6Gb/s
- Networking: Gigabit LAN
- Audio: Realtek HD Audio, 7.1-channel capable
- Rear I/O Highlights: HDMI, DisplayPort and D-Sub video out, PS/2, LAN, audio jacks
- USB: USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 rear ports plus front-panel USB headers
- Warranty: 3 Year
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- MSI B550M PRO-VDH motherboard
- SATA data cables
- I/O shield
- M.2 mounting screws
- Quick installation guide and driver media
Why MSI?
MSI's B550 boards have proven themselves over years of Ryzen builds, with firmware that has been refined long past launch. Every MSI motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.
Key details
| Socket | AM4 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | B550 |
| Form factor | Micro-ATX |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| DIMM slots | 4 |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB |
| Category | Motherboards |
| Brand | MSI |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Questions
Before you buy
Which processors fit this board?
It takes AM4 processors on the B550 chipset. Socket and chipset together decide what will run: the socket has to match physically, and the chipset decides which generations on that socket are supported. For a chip released after the board, check the manufacturer’s CPU support list to see whether a BIOS update is needed first.
Which cases will this board fit?
It is Micro-ATX. A case supports its own size and anything smaller - an ATX case takes ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards, a Micro-ATX case takes Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. Each case we sell lists the board sizes it accepts under Specifications.
What memory does it take?
DDR4 across 4 slots, up to 128GB in total. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable - the notch in the module is in a different place, so the wrong type will not seat. Buy the memory as a matched kit rather than as single sticks wherever you can.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
This one is out of stock at the moment. Stock does come back in - WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181 with the model and we will tell you what the supplier is showing and let you know when it lands, rather than leaving you to keep checking the page.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
ASRock
ASRock A620AM Pro RS AM5 Micro-ATX MotherboardAM5A620Micro-ATX
3-year warranty
Out of stock
R 2 449,00
View product
ASRock
ASRock B850M-X WiFi AM5 Micro-ATX MotherboardAM5B850Micro-ATX
3-year warranty
Out of stock
R 2 649,00
View product
MSI
MSI PRO B760M-E DDR5 LGA1700 Micro-ATX MotherboardLGA1700B760Micro-ATX
3-year warranty
In stock
R 2 299,00
ASUS
ASUS Prime H810M-A WiFi LGA1851 Micro-ATX MotherboardLGA1851H810Micro-ATX
3-year warranty
In stock
R 2 299,00
ASRock
ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 AM4 Micro-ATX MotherboardAM4B550Micro-ATX
3-year warranty
In stock
R 2 279,00
Goes with this
Complete the build
A processor for this socket
Filtered to what fits this product.
Memory this board takes
Filtered to what fits this product.
Patriot
Patriot Signature Line 8GB 3200MHz DDR4 Desktop Memory8GBDDR43200MT/s
Limited lifetime warranty
In stock
R 1 579,00
Patriot
Patriot Vipersteel 64GB (2x32GB) 3600MHz DDR4 Desktop Memory64GBDDR43600MT/s
Limited lifetime warranty
In stock
R 10 685,00R 16 369,00−35%
Patriot
Patriot Vipersteel 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz DDR4 Desktop Memory32GBDDR43600MT/s
Limited lifetime warranty
In stock
R 5 813,00R 7 819,00−26%
Patriot
Patriot Vipersteel 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz DDR4 Desktop Memory16GBDDR43600MT/s
Limited lifetime warranty
In stock
R 3 785,00R 4 169,00−9%