ASUS Announces AMD B550 Motherboards
All-new ROG Strix, TUF Gaming and Prime motherboards based on the latest B550 chipset make PCIe 4.0 available to all
- Robust power delivery: Beefed-up VRMs for reliable, responsive power, with most models featuring auxiliary power inputs with ProCool solid-pin connectors
- Comprehensive connectivity: 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, Intel WiFi 6, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and PCIe 4.0 M.2 all on board
- Enhanced experience: All-new AI noise-canceling microphone technology for crystal-clear in-game communication, plus BIOS Flashback for easy updates
Singapore, May 21, 2020ASUS today announced new motherboards featuring the latest AMD B550 chipset that bring the potential of PCI Express® 4.0 to mainstream builds everywhere. AMD B550 motherboards enable 20 general-purpose PCIe® 4.0 lanes from 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ desktop processors. The primary PCIe slot on all new ASUS B550 boards offers 16 lanes of PCIe 4.0 connectivity, and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ parts feature as many as four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports running at up to 10 Gbps direct from the CPU itself.
ASUS also has exciting features to enhance its B550 motherboards like WiFi 6, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, robust power delivery, increased DRAM speed and BIOS Flashback™. The B550 chip itself gets an upgrade to PCIe 3.0 for its built-in lanes. These upgrades make B550 a tantalizing platform for mainstream builders throughout the world.
ROG Strix and TUF Gaming B550 series motherboards exclusively feature AI noise-canceling microphone software. Supporting 3.5 mm, USB, or Bluetooth headsets, this software utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to preserve the sound of the user's voice while eliminating distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks, and other forms of environmental noise.
ASUS engineers and designers have produced a grand total of 11 B550 motherboards across three families. ROG Strix boards fill out the top end with innovative features like efficient and cool-running VRMs, enhanced audio, and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and WiFi 6 connectivity by way of Intel controllers. TUF Gaming boards blend high-end features with a battle-tested, reliable and attainable package, while the Prime series rolls up all the features needed for all-around builds. For further details about the complete ASUS B550 lineup, visit https://edgeup.asus.com/2020/b550-motherboard-guide-asus-rog-strix-tuf-gaming-prime.
“We are seeing increasing user demands for flexible systems that perform well in a multitude of tasks from gaming to content creation more than ever before,” said Chris Kilburn, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Client Component Business Unit, AMD. “AMD is excited to bring the power of 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen desktop processors and cutting-edge PCIe 4.0 support to the mainstream users with our latest AMD B550 chipset. From ROG Strix to ASUS Prime and everything in-between from our partners at ASUS, AMD is confident these new B550 platforms will provide flexibility and power never seen before on a mainstream platform.”