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ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS WiFi II ATX Motherboard for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen, PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, USB 3.2
by AsusModel TUFGAMINGB550-PLUSWIFIII
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The Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS WiFi II is a high-stability workhorse for builders moving into the PCIe 4.0 ecosystem without the X570 price premium. Its 8+2 DrMOS power stages and enlarged VRM heatsinks ensure that even high-core-count Ryzen CPUs maintain thermal stability under sustained loads. The standout value lies in the networking; featuring both 2.5Gb LAN and WiFi 6, it offers a connectivity overhead that typically commands a much higher MSRP.
Trade-offs include a non-integrated I/O shield, which makes the building process slightly more tedious, and the fact that only the primary M.2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 speeds. Users with multiple Gen4 NVMe drives will find the secondary slot limited to Gen3.
Despite these minor inconveniences, the military-grade durability and robust power delivery make it a top-tier choice for mid-range builds. When weighed against the cost, the B550-PLUS WiFi II remains an essential "buy" for users who prioritize long-term reliability and core performance over expensive aesthetic flourishes.
Trade-offs include a non-integrated I/O shield, which makes the building process slightly more tedious, and the fact that only the primary M.2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 speeds. Users with multiple Gen4 NVMe drives will find the secondary slot limited to Gen3.
Despite these minor inconveniences, the military-grade durability and robust power delivery make it a top-tier choice for mid-range builds. When weighed against the cost, the B550-PLUS WiFi II remains an essential "buy" for users who prioritize long-term reliability and core performance over expensive aesthetic flourishes.
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About this product
- AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0: The perfect pairing for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs.Bluetooth v5.2
- Robust Power Design. 8+2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs
- Optimized Thermal Solution. Fanless VRM and PCH heatsink, multiple hybrid fan headers and fan speed management with Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI Q-Fan Control utility
- High-performance Gaming Networking. WiFi 6 (802.11ax), 2.5 Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard
- Best Gaming Connectivity. Supports HDMI 2.1 (4K@60HZ) and DisplayPort 1.2 output, featuring dual M.2 slots (NVMe SSD)—one with PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C & Type-A ports and Thunderbolt 3 header, 1 x SPI TPM header
Specifications
- Brand
- Asus
- Model
- TUFGAMINGB550-PLUSWIFIII
- Form Factor
- ATX
- Memory Type
- DDR4
- Socket
- AM4
- Chipset
- B550
- M2 Slots
- M2 Slot x 2
- GPU PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
- Max Memory
- 128 GB Max Memory
- Brand
- ASUS
- Ethernet
- 2.5 Gb/s
- Wifi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Width
- 2.75 inches
- Height
- 13.5 inches
- Depth
- 10.75 inches
- Weight
- 1.27 Pounds
- Warranty
- 3 Years
- Released
- 2021-10-15T00:00:01Z
- Part number
- TUFGAMINGB550-PLUSWIFIII
- Manufacturer
- ASUS
- UPC
- 195553338516
- GTIN
- 00195553338516