ASUS Prime B550-PLUS AC-HES ATX Motherboard with WiFi 5 and PCIe 4.0

Build a gaming PC around an AMD AM4 processor with the ASUS Prime B550-PLUS AC-HES motherboard. It supports AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, Ryzen 4000 G-Series, and Ryzen 5000 Series (including 5000 G-Series) desktop processors, pairs the primary slot with PCIe 4.0 on Ryzen 5000/3000 Series CPUs, and adds WiFi 5 plus 1 Gb Ethernet for wired and wireless network options.

Dual M.2 storage, DDR4 memory support, and built-in cooling controls give you room to configure a system around your needs. Add compatible RGB components to coordinate lighting across your setup, or use the board’s fan headers and Fan Xpert 2 utility to manage cooling.

Key Features

• Memory tuning: ASUS OptiMem trace layout supports memory kits at higher frequencies with lower voltages.
• Power design: 8+1 DrMOS power stages, alloy chokes, and durable capacitors support AMD high-core-count CPUs.
• Cooling support: VRM and PCH heatsinks, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2 help you configure system cooling.
• Component protection: 5X Protection III includes LANGuard, DRAM overcurrent and overvoltage protection, and SafeSlot Core.
• RGB customization: RGB and Addressable Gen 2 headers support lighting synchronization with compatible PC gear.

Specifications

Brand: ASUS

Model: Prime B550-PLUS AC-HES

Form Factor: ATX

Socket: AMD AM4

Chipset Manufacturer: AMD

Processor Compatibility: AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, Ryzen 4000 G-Series, Ryzen 5000 Series, and Ryzen 5000 G-Series desktop processors (Socket AM4)

Memory Type: DDR4, dual-channel, 4 DIMM slots

Memory Speed: Up to DDR4-3200 standard (JEDEC); overclocked support up to DDR4-4866, depending on CPU and memory kit

Maximum RAM Capacity: 128 GB

Expansion Slot Standard: PCIe 4.0

PCI Count: 5

Storage: Dual M.2; NVMe; RAID supported

Wireless Connectivity: WiFi 5

Wired Networking: 1 Gb Ethernet; 1x RJ45

Rear USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C

Front USB: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C

Overclocking: Supported

CPU Included: No