GIGABYTE B550 GAMING X
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GIGABYTE B550 GAMING X
GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING motherboard represents a reliable hardware foundation designed for desktop computers with AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 and 3000 series processors. The model with an AMD B550 chipset and an AMD AM4 socket features an ATX form factor measuring 305mm×244mm, which provides plenty of space for expansion cards and cooling components. The board ensures stable power distribution to all components even under long-term gaming or work loads.
AMD B550
Chipset
AMD AM4
Socket
ATX
Form factor
DDR4
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING motherboard
- AMD B550 chipset, AMD AM4 socket and ATX form factor measuring 305mm×244mm
- Four DIMM slots for DDR4 memory supporting a total capacity of up to 128GB
- Realtek 2.5GbE LAN network controller reaches maximum transfer speeds of 2.5Gb/s
- Hybrid 8+2 DrMOS 60A phase power system for stable voltage
- Advanced VRM Thermal Armor Advanced cooling and M.2 Thermal Guard passive heatsink
- Tool-free EZ-Latch installation system for PCIe slots and M.2 storage
Power delivery and efficient cooling
The power architecture of the board uses a hybrid digital system with an 8+2 DrMOS phase configuration rated at 60A. Specifically, eight phases serve VCORE and two phases serve SOC, which optimises memory management and the performance of the integrated graphics card in the processor. The robust power design effectively prevents unwanted voltage fluctuations and enables stable operation of multi-core AMD Ryzen processors at high frequencies. The VRM Thermal Armor Advanced cooling system uses massive all-metal heatsinks with a four-fold increase in surface area for efficient heat dissipation. Special high-conductivity thermal pads of 5W/mK complement the heatsinks. An integrated passive M.2 Thermal Guard heatsink for one M.2 slot then prevents SSD throttling due to overheating during intensive data writing.
Easy hardware installation, management and updates
Tool-free mechanisms of the EZ-Latch series significantly simplify the assembly of the entire computer. PCIe EZ-Latch technology allows quick release of the graphics card from the slot, while M.2 EZ-Latch Plus and Click systems make it easy to install drives and their heatsinks without using tools. The reinforced main PCIe 4.0 x16 slot securely holds massive graphics cards and protects the slot from mechanical damage. GIGABYTE Control Center software platform unifies fan settings within Smart Fan 6, RGB lighting configuration and performance tuning into one interface. The board also features a physical Q-Flash Plus button on the back panel. This practical feature lets you flash a new BIOS with only the power supply connected, without the need to install a CPU, graphics card or RAM.
Connectivity, fast networking and clear sound
GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING motherboard offers a PCI Express 4.0 interface, providing maximum throughput for modern graphics cards and fast NVMe storage in the M.2 slot. The rear panel carries one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2× USB 2.0 and one USB Type-C port. For connecting monitors, native HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 graphics outputs expand your options for connecting high-resolution peripherals. Wired network connectivity is handled by the Realtek 2.5GbE LAN controller with support for 2.5Gb/s, 1Gb/s and 100Mb/s speeds for smooth gaming and fast downloads. Audio output is taken care of by the integrated Realtek Audio CODEC chip with support for 2, 4, 5.1 to 7.1-channel sound. The use of premium audio capacitors and physical Audio Noise Guard shielding effectively delivers clean eight-channel sound free from electromagnetic interference.
Ports
Storage
- SATA III count: 4
- M.2 count: 2
- M.2 slot: 1× M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4, 1× M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C): 1
- Internal USB 2.0/1.1: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 1 (1 header)
- Rear USB 2.0/1.1: 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 3
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 1
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C): 1
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort 1.4
Audio
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear connectors: 2× 3.5mm jack, optical S/PDIF Out
Other
- Rear: Q-Flash Plus button, RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gb/s, 2× antenna connector
- Power supply: 24-pin ATX, 1× 8-pin ATX 12V
- Cooling: number of PWM FAN (4-pin) – 6, 2× combined fan/water pump connector
- Internal: Clear CMOS jumper, RGB LED (4-pin) – 1×, Addressable RGB LED – 3×
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard (or mainboard), it is important to pay close attention to the socket type, form factor and chipset. These parameters are crucial for ensuring the board is compatible with your processor, expansion cards and other components. The specific socket determines which processor you can use, while the remaining connectors dictate the choice of other components for your future computer.Specifications
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Gigabyte, founded in 1986, is an irreplaceable player in the field of computer components. They put great emphasis on key technologies and the strictest quality standards. The company produces a wide range of basic computer components such as motherboards and graphics cards, but also have many computer peripherals, laptops, tablets, desktops and even network solutions and servers on offer. Recently they also introduced a line of Gigabyte mobile phones.
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