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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING

ATX Socket AM4 AMD B550 motherboard - 4x DDR4 - SATA 6Gb/s M.2 - USB 3.1 - PCI-Express 4.0 16x - LAN 2.5 GbE - Wi-Fi 6 AX

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Overview

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING : AM4 Motherboard with exclusive features

Ready to host the 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processors (named Core Matisse), the ASUS ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING motherboard is ideal for designing a powerful and balanced gaming PC. The PCI-Express 4.0 support takes you to new heights. With support for DDR4 RAM up to 128 GB, PCI Express 4.0 graphics cards, M.2 PCIe 4.0 4x drives, the ASUS ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING motherboard benefits from the best of the best with its AMD B550 chipset.

The advantages of the ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING :

Enjoy powerful overclocking, power savings, digital power supply, fan control, and network and audio settings better suited to your needs. Better performance means smoother gameplay... and more chances to win! With an overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS, and intuitive OC utility that is second to none, you'll enjoy unparalleled performance, combined with a unique cooling system that ensures your system never overheats.

  • AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen 3rd generationprocessor
  • 4 DDR4 5100 MHz Dual-Channel (O.C.) memory slots
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s + 2 x M.2 PCIe 4x / SATA 6 Gb/s ports
  • 3 x PCI-Express 16x (4.0 x16 / 3.0 x8/x4) with Multi-GPU support AMD CrossFireX 2way/3-way and NVIDIA SLI
  • Aura Sync: superb synchronized effects (4 connectors, 2 addressable available)
  • 5-Way Optimization: overclock your system with one click
  • 2.5 GbE LAN
  • Full wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi AX and Bluetooth 5.1

Push the limits

With two M.2 PCIe slots, one of which is 4.0 standard, the ASUS ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING motherboard supports up to two NVMe SSDs to boost the performance of your gaming PC. You get the fastest data transfer speeds on the 3rd generation AMD Ryzen platform.

Asus Aura Sync RGB Backlighting

The excellent performance of the ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING is enhanced by the RGB backlighting on the motherboard and the presence of 4 RGB headers, two of which can be addressed. The possibilities offered by the Asus software allow you to customise your gaming setup. The two second generation addressable RGB connectors (with backwards compatibility) allow you to detect the number of addressable LEDs on the device and customise them individually.

Information provided by our tech department Motherboards based on AMD B550 chipsets are only compatible with AMD Ryzen 3000 series processors (called Core Matisse). In case of doubt, please refer to the chipset compatibility information on the processors sold on the site.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING

Brand

ASUS

Model

90MB1470-M0EAY0

Processor

Processor support

AMD AM4

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

AMD B550

Memory

Memory format

4 X DIMM 288-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR4 5100 MHz
DDR4 4800 MHz
DDR4 4600 MHz
DDR4 4400 MHz
DDR4 4266 MHz
DDR4 4133 MHz
DDR4 2133 MHz
DDR4 2400 MHz
DDR4 2666 MHz
DDR4 4000 MHz
DDR4 3866 MHz
DDR4 3600 MHz
DDR4 3466 MHz
DDR4 3400 MHz
DDR4 3200 MHz
DDR4 2800 MHz
DDR4 3000 MHz

Memory type

DDR4

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

128 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

Yes

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 3.0 16x (x4)
1 X PCI Express 4.0 x16
1 X PCI Express 4.0 x16 (x8)

Number and Type of slots

2 X PCI Express 3.0 x1

Multi-GPU type

SLI
CrossFireX
3-way CrossFireX

Audio

Audio Chipset

SupremeFX S1220A

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X Intel i225-V

Network standard(s)

Wi-Fi 6 AX
2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)
Bluetooth 5.1

Wi-Fi

Yes

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

1 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
6 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)

Number of M.2 slot(s)

2

Supported RAID Modes

10
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

BIOS Flash Update
1 X RJ45 Female
4 X USB 2.0
2 X USB 3.1
1 X USB 3.1 Type C
1 X DisplayPort Female
1 X HDMI Female
5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
2 X SMA Female

Additional connectors

2 X LED RGB connector(s)
2 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
Front panel audio
1 X +12V (Power supply P4)
1 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
4 X Internal USB 2.0
2 X Internal USB 3.0
1 X Internal USB 3.1 Type C

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

ATX

Length

305 mm

Width

244 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Gamer

LED

Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 16 Jun 2020

Customer reviews
Global rating
9/10
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  • by VincentT
    Posted on 25 Dec 2021
    Bought on 26 Nov 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Very good product

    Very good motherboard and bios upgrade already done to fit my ryzen 5900x. The asus bios is very intuitive.

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  • by AuroreT
    Posted on 31 Mar 2021
    Bought on 4 Nov 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    I love him

    no problem with this beautiful and powerful motherboard i really like it i recommend it

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  • by JiMbo
    Posted on 11 Jan 2021
    Bought on 1 Jan 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 8

    choosing the right RAM...

    Chosen for a new machine, I preferred it to an X570 because it doesn't have the fan on the chipset. Admittedly the B550 is slightly below the X570 (fewer PCIE lines) but it comes with built-in WIFI 6 and BT 5.2.

    My first set of HyperX 3200MHz RAM sticks has cold boot problems, so make sure you choose a set of QVL sticks from the Asus website.

    Easy assembly.

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  • by Camille D
    Posted on 6 Jan 2021
    Bought on 4 Jan 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 9

    Super

    + Product compatible with ryzen 5000 out of the box.
    - Network driver to be installed manually
    + Good performance (usb sata audio)
    I'm not sure if it's a good idea to install the card in the case, but it's a good idea to install the card in the case.
    I had to tinker with the mounting points of my EK supremacy waterblock (old model delivered with clips for an am3 socket). If this is your case, think about it.

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  • by KevinR
    Posted on 29 Aug 2020
    Bought on 5 Aug 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Queen of the motherboards

    I chose this motherboard for my new configuration.
    I have always bought ASUS/ROG products, they are quality products and well finished. For your information I have kept and overclocked an old ROG G74SX laptop which is still working after 11 years.
    The motherboard is really top of the line; lots of USB 2.0/3.0 ports / several display ports etc.. I've been using it for a while now, but it's not really a good idea to use it for a long time.

    The card is compatible with the CORSAIRE ICUE software once you have installed AURA SYNC first.
    I recommend this purchase

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  • by benjaminC
    Posted on 13 Jul 2020
    Bought on 6 Jul 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    Future proof and good quality

    The card was well received and beautifully finished.

    With the PCIe 4.0 ports the card is ready for years to come no worries.
    With the ability to host the future AMD Zen 3 I'm happy for a while too.
    The card does not heat up at all and manages all the fans of my computer by itself according to the use of the components.
    In the box the small wifi 6 antenna is really nice aesthetically, I can't wait for the internet boxes to use this 6.0 standard.

    The RGB lighting of this motherboard along with the other Asus products is the little extra that makes me happy at the end of the assembly when we turn on the set.

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  • by Quentin
    Posted on 8 Jul 2020
    Bought on 26 Jun 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 6

    Good motherboard but too expensive for what it has.

    A good motherboard, but considering the price I expected much better.

    What I like:
    - The two M.2 ports which guarantee a good margin of improvement of the PC.
    - The heatsinks for the M.2 ports are very welcome.
    - The serflexes.
    - The well finished io shield backplate which is already installed.
    - Quality VRMs for overclocking.
    - A mode to automatically overclock your CPU from the BIOS, less efficient than a manual overclock but still very practical if you don't have any knowledge in the field or if you are not motivated to do it.

    What I don't like :
    - A mediocre automatic management of the fans and without AI which is surprising considering the high end price of the motherboard, I had to set a fixed speed on my fans from the BIOS otherwise the motherboard made them slow down and accelerate in a loop at regular intervals depending on the temperature which is very unpleasant for the ears in the long run.
    - The manual is only in English and very incomplete, even the diagrams are very abstract. Given the importance of cable management in computing, where the slightest mistake can lead to severe hardware damage, it's the bare minimum to offer clear and detailed instructions in as many languages as possible. My last MSI Z270 motherboard had much more complete packaging, with a bonus storage case.
    - A clearly unstable and unfinished BIOS. My mouse is not recognized in the BIOS and I had to do everything with the keyboard as in the past. Also it is not possible to update the BIOS from the internet which is possible on many other motherboards today. And finally the BIOS is hardly translated into 2020 and the few that are translated are done with google translation. So disappointing from a big multinational like Asus, I just hope it will improve with future updates.

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