{"product_id":"msi-pro-b550m-a-pro-am4-micro-atx-motherboard","title":"MSI PRO B550M-A PRO AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sensible AM4 foundation for a Ryzen build that has to earn its keep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD B550 chipset, Socket AM4 — supports Ryzen 5000 and 3000 series desktop processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x DDR4 DIMM slots, dual channel, up to 128GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 x16 primary graphics slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 NVMe storage plus multiple SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-ATX form factor with Gigabit LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the Ryzen build that has to last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PRO B550M-A PRO is aimed at the buyer who wants a dependable AM4 platform without paying for lighting or heatsinks they will never see. B550 gives you PCIe 4.0 to the graphics card and the primary M.2 slot, which is the part that actually matters for a modern GPU and a fast NVMe drive. Paired with a Ryzen 5 5600 or a 5700X, it makes a genuinely capable 1080p and 1440p gaming machine at a price that leaves budget for the graphics card. For South African buyers still building on AM4, it remains one of the most cost-effective routes to a solid, warranted platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you give up at this price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a PRO-series board, so it is deliberately plain. There is no onboard Wi-Fi and no Bluetooth — you will need an Ethernet run or an add-in card. Networking is Gigabit, not 2.5G. The VRM is adequate for six and eight core Ryzen chips but it is not the board to pair with a 5950X if you intend to push it hard. There is no rear USB-C on most revisions, no debug LED cluster, and no RGB theatre. If you want Wi-Fi, 2.5G LAN or a heavier power stage, look at the B550 Tomahawk or step across to AM5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore Boost power delivery with dedicated heatsink for stable Ryzen operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 support on the primary graphics and M.2 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightning Gen 4 M.2 slot for high-speed NVMe solid state drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Boost separated audio circuitry for cleaner onboard sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozr-style thermal design and MSI Click BIOS 5 for straightforward setup and tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MSI PRO B550M-A PRO\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, overclocked speeds supported via A-XMP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, additional PCIe x1 slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 1 x M.2 NVMe slot, 4 x SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking: Gigabit LAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 7.1 channel HD audio codec with Audio Boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O Highlights: HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs, PS\/2, LAN, audio jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 rear ports, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 header\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 PRO B550M-A PRO motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA 6Gb\/s cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 mounting screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide and driver documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MSI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSI has spent decades building motherboards that survive daily use rather than just benchmark runs, and the PRO series is where that engineering shows up at the affordable end of the range. Every MSI motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48765211410626,"sku":"PROB550M-APRO","price":1849.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/PROB550M-APRO_MSI-B550M-A-Pro-AM4-M-ATX-Motherboard-Black_wr_01a.jpg?v=1788938220","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/msi-pro-b550m-a-pro-am4-micro-atx-motherboard","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}