ASUS PRIME B550M-K ARGB

Short Description

The ASUS PRIME B550M-K ARGB is a high-performance micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen™ desktop processors. Built for gamers, creators, and AI-ready PCs, it delivers fast connectivity, dual M.2 storage, intuitive cooling, and customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting. Reliable and easy to install, it provides the foundation for a powerful and future-ready PC build.

Features

• Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series desktop processors.
• Dual M.2 slots with one PCIe 4.0 slot for ultra-fast storage and reduced load times.
• PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and ASUS SafeSlot Core for secure GPU installation.
• Comprehensive cooling with PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+ software.
• Aura Sync RGB lighting with onboard Addressable Gen 2 headers for custom builds.
• Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 and front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® for high-speed connectivity.
• Realtek 1Gb Ethernet for reliable wired network performance.
• Audio shielding, dedicated PCB layers, and premium capacitors for immersive sound.
• Flexible system tuning and energy efficiency via ASUS EPU and BIOS controls.

Specifications

• CPU Socket: AMD AM4
• Chipset: AMD B550
• Memory: 2 x DDR4 DIMM slots
• Expansion Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16
• Storage:
  • 2 x M.2 slots (64Gb/s PCIe 4.0 & 32Gb/s PCIe 3.0)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• USB Ports:
  • Rear: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0, PS/2 combo
  • Front: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, 4 x USB 2.0
• Video Outputs: DisplayPort, HDMI™
• Audio: 3 x audio jacks, Audio Shielding, Premium audio capacitors
• Networking: Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
• Cooling: Hybrid fan headers, multiple temperature sensors, Fan Xpert 2+ support
• Form Factor: Micro ATX
• Operating System: Windows 11 ready

Protection Features

• None explicitly listed in source

What’s in the Box

• PRIME B550M-K ARGB motherboard
• I/O shield
• User manual / installation guide