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| Name: | Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 AM4 |
| Description: | The Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 motherboard is a fantastic choice for gamers and tech enthusiasts. It works perfectly with AMD Ryzen 5000 series and earlier processors, giving you the power you need to win every game. This motherboard supports overclocked DDR4 RAM, which can run at speeds up to 4733 MHz. Plus, you can use the Vega graphics cards built into the CPU for great visuals. Fast and Efficient One of the best features of this motherboard is its support for fast memory. You can connect the fastest NVMe SSDs using two ultra-fast M.2 connectors. One of these connectors supports the new PCIe Gen4 x4 standard, which offers a maximum bandwidth of up to 64 Gb/s. This means your games and applications will load quickly and run smoothly. Plenty of USB Ports The Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 has a variety of USB ports on its connector panel. Among them is USB 3.2 Gen2, which offers a bandwidth of up to 10 Gb/s. You can also use the pinouts for your computer's USB connectors, including USB-C. This gives you plenty of options for connecting your devices. Durable and Cool This motherboard is built to last, thanks to Gigabyte's Ultra Durable technologies. It has PCI-E slots reinforced with additional solder points and anti-corrosion protection on the motherboard's resistors. The Smart Fan 5 system includes six temperature sensors and five fan connectors, allowing you to maintain full control over your computer's cooling. This ensures your system stays cool and stable, even during intense gaming sessions. High-Quality Sound The Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 delivers high-quality sound in every situation. It uses the Realtek ALC887 codec and premium audio capacitors to provide clear and immersive audio. Specially routed and isolated signal paths on the PCB protect the sensitive audio signal from interference, ensuring you get the best sound quality possible. Fast Network Connection Connecting to the Internet is a breeze with the built-in Realtek GbE LAN controller, which offers a maximum bandwidth of up to 1 Gb/s. This means you can enjoy a stable and fast wired network connection, whether you're gaming or streaming. Plus, with dedicated software, you can set network bandwidth priorities for specific applications, ensuring you get the best performance for your needs. Supported Processor Families: AMD Ryzen™ CPU Socket: Socket AM4 Chipset: AMD B550 CPU Architecture: Zen 3 (4th Generation), Zen 2 (3rd Generation) Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2933 MHz, DDR4-2400 MHz, DDR4-2133 MHz Supported OC Memory Type: DDR4-4733 MHz, DDR4-4600 MHz, DDR4-4400 MHz, DDR4-4000 MHz, DDR4-3600 MHz, DDR4-3333 MHz Number of Memory Banks: 4 x DIMM Maximum RAM Size: 128 GB Memory Architecture: Dual-channel Internal Connectors: - SATA III (6 Gb/s) - 4 pcs. - M.2 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 - 1 pc. - M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 - 1 pc. - PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 - 1 pc. - PCIe 3.0 x16 - 1 pc. - USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type-C - 1 pc. - USB 3.2 Gen. 2 - 1 pc. - USB 2.0 - 2 pcs. - ARGB 3 pin connector - 2 pcs. - Front Panel Audio External connectors: - DVI-D - 1 pc. - HDMI - 1 pc. - RJ45 (LAN) - 1 pc. - USB 3.2 Gen. 1 - 3 pcs. - USB 3.2 Gen. 2 - 1 pc. - USB 2.0 - 2 pcs. - PS/2 keyboard/mouse - 1 pc. - Audio jack - 3 pcs. - Q-Flash Plus button - 1 pcs. RAID support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 Support for multiple graphics cards: No Support for graphics chips in processors: Yes Audio system: Realtek ALC887 Wireless connectivity: No Additional information: Not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G and AMD Ryzen 3 3200G Format: ATX Width: 244 mm Height: 305 mm Color: Black Warranty: 36 months (manufacturer's warranty) |
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| J*****k | Positive (5) | 2025-03-05 16:17:48 |
This is still a very good motherboard for AM4 socket processors. |
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| A*****r | Positive (5) | 2025-02-26 12:34:25 |
This motherboard is great! It works fine with my AM4 processor. ;) |
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| L*****z | Positive (5) | 2025-02-14 17:41:32 |
This is a good motherboard for AM4. I've been using it for three years and I'm happy. It works great! |
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| R*****t | Positive (5) | 2025-01-21 16:46:21 |
This is a great motherboard for my AMD Ryzen 5 5600G processor. I bought Patriot Viper Steal 3600MHz CL17 memory (32GB = 4x 8GB) and an AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB graphics card. All powered by a good 550W PSU. With this processor it is good enough. |
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