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MSI

MSI MPG B550 Gaming Carbon WiFi AM4 AMD motherboard

SKU CH-J4D2-VFZMH

Socket AM4 board with AMD B550 chipset, dual-channel DDR4 up to 5100 MHz, 2.5 Gbps LAN and 7.1-channel audio

  • ProcessorSupports AM4 socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, and future
  • ChipsetAMD B550
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2800/2933/3000
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI
  • Supports Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series and 3000 Series processors via AM4 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 5100 MHz with 128 GB maximum capacity
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and two M.2 interfaces for high-speed storage
  • Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbps LAN for fast wired networking
  • Realtek ALC1200 codec delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio

MPG B550 Gaming Carbon WiFi motherboard

The MSI MPG B550 Gaming Carbon WiFi is an ATX board built around the AMD B550 chipset for Socket AM4 processors. It supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs and future Ryzen chips with a BIOS update, making it suitable for builders who want a current platform with upgrade headroom. Dual-channel DDR4 memory runs at speeds from 1866 up to 5100 MHz in A-XMP OC mode, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB.

Reinforced slots and 2.5 Gbps LAN

Steel-armoured PCIe slots protect the primary PCIe 4.0 x16 and secondary PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 electrical) connectors from heavy graphics cards. Three additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slots give room for add-in cards. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and two M.2 interfaces provide plenty of storage options. The Realtek RTL8125B controller delivers 2.5 Gbps wired networking, while the Realtek ALC1200 codec handles 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF output.

Check CPU compatibility and BIOS version

Verify that your chosen Ryzen processor is on the supported list; the Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G are explicitly not compatible. A BIOS update may be required before installing a Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series CPU, so plan for a supported processor to perform that update if the board ships on an older revision. Confirm your memory kit matches the qualified speeds and rank limits for the desired frequency.

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Price $148.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MPG B550 GAMING CARBON WIFI
Model nameMSI MPG B550 GAMING CARBON WIFI
Processor
ProcessorSupports AM4 socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
CPU socketSocket AM4
ChipsetAMD B550
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2800/2933/3000/3066/3200/3466/3600/3733/3866/4000/4133/4266/4400/4533/4600/4733/4800/4866 + MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1200 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5 Gbit/s LAN controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E3), supports x4 speed
3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

What PCIe 4.0 x16 slot does the MSI MPG B550 Gaming Carbon WiFi provide for a graphics card?

The board includes one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot labelled PCI_E1 that runs at full x16 speed when paired with a Ryzen 5000 or 3000 series CPU.

What ATX case clearance and mounting points does this motherboard require?

Standard ATX dimensions with nine mounting holes; ensure the I/O shield cut-out matches the rear panel layout and that the CPU cooler clearance suits your chosen tower.

How do I install a Ryzen 5000 series processor and which step is commonly missed?

Update the BIOS to the latest version before fitting the CPU; the board will not post with a Zen 3 chip on the shipping firmware.

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