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Micro ATX motherboard with CPU, dark heatsinks, silver accents

ASUS

ASUS TUF B550M-PLUS WIFI II + Ryzen 5 5600X Combo AMD Motherboard

SKU CH-R998-8NG0B

Micro ATX B550 motherboard with WiFi 6, 2.5 Gb LAN and dual M.2 slots paired with a 6-core Ryzen 5 5600X running at 3.7 GHz and 65 W

  • ProcessorRyzen 5000 Series
  • 6-core Ryzen 5600X delivers 3.7 GHz base speed
  • 32 MB L3 cache accelerates gaming workloads
  • 65 W TDP keeps thermals manageable
  • WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb LAN provide fast networking
  • Dual M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 support NVMe storage

Micro-ATX AMD B550 Combo

The bundle pairs a TUF B550M-PLUS WIFI II board with a Ryzen 5 5600X processor. The six-core CPU runs at 3.7 GHz with a 65 W TDP and includes 32 MB L3 cache. This combination suits builders who want a compact AM4 platform ready for Windows 11.

WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb LAN included

Onboard WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet remove the need for separate network cards. Dual M.2 slots accept NVMe drives, one operating at PCIe 4.0 x4. Front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A, plus HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 complete the connectivity.

65 W CPU with 8+2 DrMOS power

The 8+2 DrMOS power stages and alloy chokes deliver stable current for the 65 W processor and leave headroom for higher-core AM4 chips. Fanless VRM and PCH heatsinks keep temperatures in check without extra noise. Builders needing more than two M.2 slots or a larger ATX form factor should look elsewhere.

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Price $289.99
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Specifications

Processor
ProcessorRyzen 5000 Series

Questions about this item

Will the 8+2 DrMOS power stages on the TUF B550M-PLUS WIFI II need thermal paste or pad replacement after extended use?

The board uses a fanless VRM heatsink over the 8+2 DrMOS stages; no user-serviceable thermal interface is mentioned, so routine replacement is not expected.

What limit appears first when the Ryzen 5 5600X runs at its 65W TDP under sustained load?

The 65W TDP of the 6-core 3.7 GHz CPU is the primary power ceiling; the motherboard's 8+2 DrMOS design is built to handle that sustained draw without throttling.

How loud and hot does the combo get when the WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb LAN run all day?

The fanless VRM and PCH heatsinks produce no noise; Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI Q-Fan Control manages chassis fans, while WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb LAN add minimal heat.

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