{"product_id":"msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-am4-micro-atx-motherboard","title":"MSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eA dependable AM4 workhorse with wireless built in, for Ryzen builds that need to just work\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD B550 chipset on Socket AM4, supporting Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series desktop processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour DDR4 DIMM slots with dual-channel support and XMP memory profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 x16 primary graphics slot for current and previous-generation GPUs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 NVMe storage plus multiple SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth alongside Gigabit LAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the sensible Ryzen build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B550M PRO-VDH WiFi is aimed at the buyer putting together a mainstream Ryzen gaming or productivity machine without paying for features they will never touch. It takes a Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 comfortably, feeds a modern graphics card over PCIe 4.0, and gives you an NVMe slot for a fast boot drive. The onboard wireless matters in South African homes where the router sits in the lounge and running Ethernet through the ceiling is not an option. Four DIMM slots mean you can start at 16GB and expand later rather than replacing the kit you already bought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it stops short\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a value board and it is honest about that. The VRM is adequate for mid-range Ryzen chips but it is not the platform for a heavily overclocked Ryzen 9 under sustained all-core load. You get a single M.2 slot, so a second NVMe drive means going SATA instead. Rear I\/O is functional rather than generous, and there is no Type-C on the back panel. If you want multiple NVMe drives, 2.5G networking, or heavy VRM headroom for a flagship CPU, step up to a full ATX B550 or X570 board and budget accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 support for graphics and NVMe storage on compatible Ryzen processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore Boost power delivery with an extended heatsink on the VRM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module with external antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash BIOS Button for BIOS updates without a CPU installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Boost with dedicated audio circuitry and isolated PCB layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChipset: AMD B550\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket: AMD Socket AM4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: Micro-ATX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM, dual channel, up to 128GB, XMP profile support with high-speed overclocked kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, additional PCIe x16 and x1 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 1 x M.2 slot for NVMe SSD, 4 x SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking: Gigabit LAN plus integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 7.1-channel HD audio codec with Audio Boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O: HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, LAN, Wi-Fi antenna connectors, audio jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel with front-panel headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA data cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI\/O shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 mounting screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide and driver media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MSI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSI has spent years refining its AM4 boards, and the PRO range is where that experience shows up as stability rather than spectacle. Every MSI motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48765204955330,"sku":"B550MPRO-VDHWIFI","price":2679.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/B550M-PRO-VDH-WIFI_wr_01.jpg?v=1788938202","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-am4-micro-atx-motherboard","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}