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ASUS PRIME B550M-K — compact motherboard

For users looking for a reliable foundation for compact home, office or multimedia setups, the ASUS PRIME B550M-K offers a great combination of performance and flexibility. Built on the AMD B550 chipset with support for AMD Ryzen™ 5000, 4000 G-Series and 3000 Series processors, this motherboard enables the use of modern technologies including PCIe 4.0 and dual M.2 slots. With a robust design and technologies such as ASUS 5X Protection III, it is an ideal choice for long-term operation and system stability.

Performance and expandability

ASUS PRIME B550M-K supports up to 128GB DDR4 memory across four slots, providing enough capacity for demanding applications. The PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot allows the use of modern graphics cards, which is crucial for gamers and content creators. Two M.2 slots support high-speed storage with PCIe 4.0 x4 (for Ryzen™ 5000/3000) and PCIe 3.0 x4 (for Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series). There are also four SATA 6Gb/s ports for classic hard drives or SSDs.

Networking and Connectivity

The motherboard is equipped with a Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet network controller with ASUS LANGuard technology, which ensures better surge protection and stable connections. On the rear panel, you will find six USB ports, including two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A for fast data transfer. Users are provided with a wide compatibility of graphics outputs thanks to HDMI 2.1, DVI-D and D-Sub connectors.

Reliability and System Protection

Thanks to ASUS 5X Protection III technology, the board offers a high level of component protection. This includes SafeSlot Core for a secure fit for graphics cards, DIGI+ VRM for stable power and surge protection. Cooling is optimized with Fan Xpert 2+, which allows for easy fan settings for quiet and efficient operation.

Technical data

• Graphics outputs: HDMI 2.1 (4K @ 60 Hz), DVI-D, D-Sub
• Memory: DDR4 up to 4800(OC), ECC support (CPU dependent)
• PCIe slots: 1× PCIe 4.0 x16, 2× PCIe 3.0 x1
• Storage: 2× M.2 (2242/2260/2280/22110), 4× SATA 6 Gb/s
• USB back panel: 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Audio: Realtek ALC887/897, 7.1ch HD audio codec

With its versatility, reliability, and support for modern standards, the ASUS PRIME B550M-K is an ideal choice for users looking for affordable yet powerful solutions for your systems.