MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK Gaming Motherboard (AMD AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, ATX, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors)
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Price: $195.99 - $129.99
(as of Aug 11, 2025 18:51:36 UTC – Details)
Powered by AMD Ryzen AM4 processors, the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK is hardened with performance essential specifications to outlast enemies. Equipped with Extended Heatsink Design, Core boost, M.2 Shield Frozr and 2.5G LAN for sustained performance. A variety of USB connectivity options including the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type C standard allow for a range of peripheral and device compatibility.
Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update.Audio ports (Rear): 5plus Optical S/PDIF (Realtek ALC1200 / ALC1220P Codec)
Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4866 MHz)
On-board dual LAN: 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN
Mystic Light: RGB LED lighting and extendable pin headers – 16.8 million colors / 29 effects
Audio Boost rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming experiences
Premium Thermal Solution: Aluminum Cover with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2 ounce thickened copper
Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2
Customers say
Customers find the motherboard performs as expected and is great for gaming builds, praising its solid build quality and easy-to-use BIOS. The design receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting its beautiful heatsinks, and they consider it the best in class for its price point. The USB ports receive mixed reviews – while customers appreciate the double Ethernet ports, some report USB port failures. Documentation also gets mixed feedback, with some praising the detailed manual while others request better documentation.
