Build an AMD-based gaming desktop around the ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac motherboard. Its AM4 socket supports AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000 Series, and 5000 G-Series processors, while DDR4 memory support and a maximum RAM capacity of 128 GB give you room to configure your system to your needs.
PCIe 4.0 and M.2 NVMe storage support provide options for compatible components in your build. The ATX board also includes an RJ45 network connection, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and RAID support. A CPU is not included, so you can pair the motherboard with a processor that suits your setup.
Key Features
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AM4 platform: Build around a compatible AMD Ryzen processor using the AM4 socket.
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DDR4 memory: Configure your system with supported DDR4 memory, up to 128 GB maximum.
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PCIe 4.0: Use compatible PCIe 4.0 components in your build.
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M.2 NVMe storage: Add a compatible M.2 NVMe storage device.
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Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Connect wirelessly with the bundled 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 module.
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RAID support: Choose a supported RAID configuration for your system.
Specifications
Brand: ASRock
Model: B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac
Product Type: ATX motherboard
Chipset: AMD B550
Socket: AM4
Processor Compatibility: AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000 Series, and 5000 G-Series desktop processors
Memory Type: DDR4, dual-channel, 4 DIMM slots; supports XMP
Memory Speed: Up to 3200 MT/s standard; overclocked support up to 4533+ MT/s (Ryzen CPUs) or 4733+ MT/s (Renoir/Cezanne APUs), depending on CPU and memory kit
Maximum RAM Capacity: 128 GB
PCI-E Standard: PCI-E 4.0
PCI Count: 4 (1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 at x4, 2x PCIe 3.0 x1)
Storage Interface: 1x M.2 (Hyper M.2, PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4, NVMe boot support); 4x SATA 6Gb/s
Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Bluetooth 4.2
Onboard LAN / Back I/O: 1x RJ45 (Realtek Gigabit LAN)
RAID Support: Yes (RAID 0/1/10)
CPU Included: No
