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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING with Ryzen 5 5600 AMD motherboard CPU combo
ATX board with B550 chipset plus a 6-core 3.5 GHz Ryzen 5 5600, four DDR4 slots up to 128 GB, one PCIe 4.0 x16, one PCIe 3.0 x16, three PCIe 3.0 x1, six SATA 6Gb/s and two M.2 sockets
- CPU TypeRyzen 5000 Series
- ChipsetAMD B550
- Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory StandardDDR4 5100(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4133(OC) /
- Maximum Memory Supported128GB
- Channel SupportedDual Channel
- 6-core Ryzen 5 5600 at 3.5 GHz for responsive multitasking
- B550 chipset enables PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics bandwidth
- Four DDR4 slots support up to 128 GB at 5100 MT/s OC
- Three M.2 sockets (2242/2260/2280/22110) for fast storage expansion
- ROG SupremeFX S1220A codec delivers 8-channel high-definition audio
ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING with Ryzen 5 5600
This combo pairs an ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 processor. The board uses the AMD B550 chipset and the CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Vermeer part with a 65 W TDP. It targets builders who want a ready-matched platform for gaming or general work without selecting parts separately.
Who this suits and who should look elsewhere
The bundle suits anyone moving to Socket AM4 with a modern Zen 3 CPU and DDR4 memory. Builders needing integrated graphics must choose a different processor because the 5600 lacks an iGPU. Users requiring PCI Express 4.0 on the second x16 slot or more than three M.2 sockets should consider other chipsets.
Deciding specification — memory support
The motherboard runs DDR4 up to 5100 MT/s when overclocked with Ryzen 5000 series CPUs and supports a maximum of 128 GB across four slots in dual-channel mode. If your kit is rated above 3200 MT/s you must enable the appropriate profile in the BIOS to reach that speed.
Points forts
- 6-core Ryzen 5 5600 at 3.5 GHz for responsive multitasking
- B550 chipset enables PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics bandwidth
- Four DDR4 slots support up to 128 GB at 5100 MT/s OC
- Three M.2 sockets (2242/2260/2280/22110) for fast storage expansion
- ROG SupremeFX S1220A codec delivers 8-channel high-definition audio
Caractéristiques
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG |
| Model | STRIX B550-A GAMING |
| CPU Type | Ryzen 5000 Series |
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR4) |
| Memory Standard | DDR4 5100(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processors) DDR4 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| ECC Supported | ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. |
| Buffer Supported | Un-buffered |
| PCI Express 4.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU. |
| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16* * Supports x4 mode. * PCIEX16_2 shares bandwidth with PCIE x1_1, PCIE x1_2, and PCIE x1_3. |
| PCI Express x1 | 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 | 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD B550 Chipset: 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)* * When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is populated, SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled. |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/10 |
| Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
| Audio Chipset | ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A |
| Audio Channels | 8 Channels* * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. |
| LAN Chipset | Intel I225-V |
| Max LAN Speed | 2.5Gbps |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x BIOS FlashBack Button(s) 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks |
| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) |
| Other Connectors | 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x AAFP connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s) 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
| Features | Multi-GPU Support: Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology Software Features: ROG Exclusive Software - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - DTS Sound Unbound - Overwolf - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - AI Noise Cancelling Microphone AI Suite 3: - PPSU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 TurboV EVO - EZ update WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Special Features: Aura Sync - Standard RGB header(s |
| Package Contents | Accessories: User's manual 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x Cable ties pack(s) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x ROG Thank you card 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) |
Questions sur cet article
How can I confirm the Ryzen 5 5600 is running at its 3.5 GHz base clock after assembly?
Enter the UEFI BIOS or use a hardware monitoring tool in Windows 11 to verify the CPU reports a 3.5 GHz base frequency and 65 W TDP under load.
Which components are included in the combo and what must I purchase separately to complete the build?
The combo supplies the ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING motherboard and Ryzen 5 5600 processor only; you must add DDR4 memory, a graphics card, storage drives, a CPU cooler, a power supply and a case.
Which memory speed should I select from the supported DDR4 list for the best balance of performance and stability?
Choose a 3200 MT/s DDR4 kit; it is the highest JEDEC speed listed for Ryzen 5000 series CPUs and runs without manual overclocking.
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