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MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi

Micro-ATX · DDR4 · 4 DIMMs · 5-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6E

Quality
51
VRM
13
Value
74
Amazon
$130
MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi
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$130
Available Updated 2 days, 6 hours ago
Overall50.8
VRM13.0
Chipset81.0
Expansion / storage70.0
Connectivity45.0
Audio45.0
Quality / price74.3
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Written analysis

MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi at a glance

The MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi 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. 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 70.0: balanced . The platform supports PCIe 4.0. Physical expansion includes 4 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots and 8 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 45.0, rated essential. Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is 1x Realtek® 8RTL8111GN / RTL8111HN 1Gbps LAN controller at up to 1000 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.2 is included. 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 50.80, a mainstream result. The essential platform features are covered, while premium I/O and tuning extras are more selective.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 74.3—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 PRO B550M-VC WiFi
Chipset / socket
B550M / AM4
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$130
Availability
In stock
Price updated
2 days, 6 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

PCIe

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

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
2242, 2260, 2280
SATA ports
8

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
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
2
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
1x Realtek® 8RTL8111GN / RTL8111HN 1Gbps LAN controller
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi bandwidth
2.4Gbps
Bands
2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz
Bluetooth
5.2

Audio

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

Buttons

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

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports DDR4 memory. JEDEC speeds supported: 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz. A-XMP OC speeds supported: 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466 /3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400+ MHz. Max speed varies by DIMM configuration: 1DPC 1R up to 4400 MHz, 1DPC 2R up to 3733 MHz, 2DPC 1R up to 3866 MHz, and 2DPC 2R up to 3466 MHz. Supports un-buffered memory.
Display notes
Includes 1x VGA port, supporting resolutions up to 2048x1536 @50Hz. Maximum shared memory of 16 GB.
Expansion notes
3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support PCIe x1 speed
M2_1
4.0 4 · SATA · 2242, 2260, 2280 · AMD Processor
M2_2
3.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · AMD B550 chipset
Storage notes
4 SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~4) are provided by the AMD B550 Chipset. An additional 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA5~8) are provided by the ASMedia AM1064 Chipset.
Audio notes
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Networking notes
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot. Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX. Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax. Bluetooth supports FIPS, FISMA.
Button notes
The board features 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 · 1 ARGB · 1 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 un-buffered memory

Graphics

1x VGA port, supports resolution of 2048x1536 @50Hz, 2048x1280 @60Hz, 1920x1200 @60Hz 1
1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz 1
1x HDMI™ 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz 1 2
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB

Expansion slots

1x PCIe 3.0/ 4.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)1
3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support PCIe x1 speed

Storage

ASMedia AM1064 Chipset
4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA5~8 fromASM1064)
AMD B550 Chipset
4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~4 from PCH)
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

USB

AMD B550 Chipset
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
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel

Internal I/O

1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
8x 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 Chassis Intrusion connector
1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
1x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector
1xTPM module connector
1x Clear CMOS jumper

Rear I/O

VGA
USB3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A
Keyboard / Mouse
LAN port
WiFi/Bluetooth
Audio connector
Flash BIOS Button
DisplayPort
HDMI™
USB 2.0
USB3.2 Gen1 5Gbps Type-A

Wireless

AMD Wi-Fi 6E
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz 1 (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
Supports Bluetooth® 5.2 2, FIPS, FISMA

Audio

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

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