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MSI B550M PRO-VDH

Micro-ATX · DDR4 · 4 DIMMs · 5-phase VRM

Quality
42
VRM
13
Value
90
Amazon
$90
MSI B550M PRO-VDH
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$90
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Overall42.4
VRM13.0
Chipset81.0
Expansion / storage46.0
Connectivity27.0
Audio45.0
Quality / price89.5
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Written analysis

MSI B550M PRO-VDH at a glance

The MSI B550M PRO-VDH uses the Micro-ATX form factor, AM4 socket, and B550M chipset. This is a balanced mainstream platform: enough expansion and connectivity for a performance PC without paying only for flagship extras.

Memory support is DDR4 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 128 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 4400 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 13.0, placing the power delivery in the basic class. The board lists 5 CPU power phases, 50 A power stages in a 5+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 1. Keep it paired with lower-power processors and avoid sustained overclocked loads.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 46.0: focused on the essentials. The platform supports PCIe 4.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot, and 2 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2242, 2260, 2280. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 27.0, rated essential. There is no recorded onboard Wi-Fi ; wired networking is Realtek® 8111HN Gigabit at up to 1000 Mbps. The recorded USB provision is 6 rear connections and 1 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 45.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek® ALC892/ALC897 Codec. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 42.40, a basic but usable result for office, media, and budget gaming systems.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 89.5—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
MSI
Motherboard
MSI B550M PRO-VDH
Chipset / socket
B550M / AM4
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$90
Availability
In stock
Price updated
2 days, 14 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
5 (50 A)
Power design
5+1
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR4 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
128 GB / 4400 MT/s
Per DIMM
32 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 4.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 4
1
x1 physical
2
x1 Gen 3
2

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
2242, 2260, 2280
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4096x2160 @60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 4096x2160 @60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® 8111HN Gigabit
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Not included
Bluetooth
No

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC892/ALC897 Codec
Analog jacks
—
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
Rear output

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
No
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports DDR4. JEDEC speeds: 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz. A-XMP OC MODE speeds: 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466 /3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400+ MHz. Supports un-buffered memory. Max speed varies by DIMM population and rank: 1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHz, 1DPC 2R max speed 3733 MHz, 2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHz, 2DPC 2R max speed 3466 MHz.
Display notes
Includes 1x VGA port, supporting resolutions of 2048x1536 @50Hz, 2048x1280 @60Hz, and 1920x1200 @60Hz. Supports HDCP 1.4 & 2.3. Maximum shared memory is 16 GB. Video output is available for processors with integrated graphics, and specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Expansion notes
The supported specification depends on installed processor
M2_1
4.0/3.0 4 · SATA · 2242, 2260, 2280 · AMD Processor
M2_2
3.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · AMD B550 chipset
Storage notes
The supported specification depends on installed processor.
Audio notes
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Button notes
The motherboard includes a Flash BIOS button. It does not have a Clear CMOS button, but it does have a Clear CMOS jumper.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 3 chassis · 2 ARGB · 2 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
24.4 cm x 24.4 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB 1
Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC
Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466 /3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE
1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHZ
1DPC 2R max speed 3733 MHZ
2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHZ
2DPC 2R max speed 3466 MHZ
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
Supports ECC UDIMM memory
Supports un-buffered memory

Graphics

1x VGA port, supports resolution of 2048x1536 @50Hz, 2048x1280 @60Hz, 1920x1200 @60Hz1
1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz1
1x HDMI™ 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz 1 2
Support HDCP 1.4 & 2.3
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
 Available for the processor with integrated graphics.
 Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Expansion slots

1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) 1
2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
 The supported specification depends on installed processor

Storage

4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
2x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 slot (from AMD Processor)
Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4 1
Supports SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_2 slot (from AMD B550 chipset)
Supports PCIe 3.0x4
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
 The supported specification depends on installed processor.

USB

3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector, and 2 ports are available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector)
6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
AMD Processor
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel

Internal I/O

1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2x M.2 slots (M-Key)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
3x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x System panel connectors
1x Serial port connector
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
1xTPM module connector
1x Clear CMOS jumper

Rear I/O

VGA
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
Keyboard / Mouse
LAN
Flash BIOS button
DisplayPort
HDMI™
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
HD Audio Connectors

Audio

Realtek® ALC892/ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio