{"product_id":"asrock-b550-pro4-am4-atx-motherboard-ddr4-dual-m-2","title":"ASRock B550 Pro4 AM4 ATX Motherboard - DDR4, Dual M.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASRock B550 Pro4 is an AMD AM4 ATX motherboard designed for Ryzen 5000, 5000 G-Series, and earlier-generation processors, with a focus on stable power delivery and PCIe 4.0 connectivity. It combines an 8-phase power design with dual M.2 slots and comprehensive USB 3.2 support, making it suitable for gaming, content creation, and productivity builds on a mid-range budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRyzen 5000 and 3000 series ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full support for AMD Ryzen 5000, 5000 G-Series, and earlier generations on a single socket with stable power delivery via 8 power phases and 50A chokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 4.0 and dual M.2 storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — One Hyper M.2 slot runs PCIe Gen4 x4 for fast NVMe drives, plus a second M.2 slot supporting Gen3 x2, SATA3, and larger 22110-form drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen2 on rear I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e — Type-A and Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ports deliver up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates for high-speed external storage and peripherals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e128 GB DDR4 capacity with high overclocking support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four memory slots support up to 128 GB of DDR4 with rated speeds reaching DDR4 4733+ on APUs, enabling both large workloads and performance tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRGB and audio for immersion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Polychrome SYNC RGB control, Nahimic audio with Sound Tracker, and 7.1-channel HD audio via Realtek ALC1200 codec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD AM4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD B550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 x DDR4 DIMM, up to 128 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 (Hyper PCIe Gen4 x4, Gen3 x2 \/ SATA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCIe Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eType-A + Type-C (Rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSATA Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports all AMD Ryzen 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000, and 5000 G-Series desktop processors on AM4 socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts standard DDR4 DIMM memory modules, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered, up to 128 GB total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits standard ATX case form factor with rear I\/O shield included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Hyper M.2 slot supports 22110 form factor, but the second M.2 slot is limited to 2242\/2260\/2280 sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Does not support Intel or Threadripper processors; AM4 socket only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyzen 5000 builds on a reasonable budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaming and streaming with PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent creators needing 128 GB RAM capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers wanting dual M.2 slots for OS and game library separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB-lit builds with synchronisation across compatible accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntel platform builders:\u003c\/b\u003e This motherboard supports only AMD AM4 processors and will not work with Intel or Threadripper CPUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnterprise or server workloads:\u003c\/b\u003e No integrated lights-out or IPMI; designed for consumer desktop use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilders needing more than 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot:\u003c\/b\u003e Only one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot is present; the second x16 slot runs at PCIe 3.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers requiring Wi-Fi:\u003c\/b\u003e This motherboard has no onboard Wi-Fi; only wired Gigabit Ethernet via Realtek.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details. The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to traditional chokes, ASRock's premium 50A power chokes effectively make the saturation current up to three times better, thus providing enhanced and improved Vcore voltage to the motherboard. 2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking, it's able to support the latest DDR4 memory modules with most extreme memory performance!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual M.2 For SSD, Supports Type 22110 M.2 Ready for higher capacity and even faster Type 22110 M.2 NVMe SSD to fulfill the need of performance. Hyper M.2 socket that supports PCIe Gen4 x4 while M.2 socket is capable of running PCIe Gen3 x2 and SATA3 mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis motherboard has a pair of onboard Type-A and Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ports built on the rear i\/o for supporting next generation USB 3.2 Gen2 devices and to deliver up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eASRock motherboards deliver stunning performance and superior aesthetics to rule your own colorful lighting way! ASRock offers a very comprehensive control to perform the built-in RGB LEDs or the connected LED strips, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and any RGB devices smoothly. Devices can be synchronized across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*The addressable RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V\/Data\/GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), a max of 80 LEDs and length within 2 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V\/G\/R\/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASRock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB550 Pro4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPU \u0026amp; Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD AM4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSupported Processors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000, and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD B550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 x DDR4 DIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Memory Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Speed (Ryzen CPUs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR4 2133–4533+ (OC), ECC \u0026amp; non-ECC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Speed (Ryzen APUs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR4 2133–4733+ (OC), ECC \u0026amp; non-ECC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Sockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 (Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 supports 2260\/2280\/22110; M.2 PCIe Gen3 x2 \u0026amp; SATA3 supports 2242\/2260\/2280)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSATA Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 x SATA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCIe Expansion Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB (Rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A + Type-C), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB (Front Header)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 x USB 3.2 Gen1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRealtek Gigabit (RTL8111H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC1200), Nahimic Audio with Sound Tracker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eGraphics Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x D-Sub, 1 x HDMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; Thermal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 Power Phase Design with Digi Power, 50A Power Chokes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2oz Copper inner layers, Solid Capacitor design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRGB \u0026amp; Extras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRGB Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASRock Polychrome SYNC with 1 x Addressable RGB header (5V) and 1 x RGB LED header (12V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBox Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB550 Pro4 motherboard, Support CD, 2 x SATA cables, 3 x M.2 screws, 1 x M.2 standoff, 1 x I\/O Panel Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ASRock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55678799937912,"sku":"ASR-1913","price":108.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9119\/7218\/files\/ASR-1913-1.png?v=1790508896","url":"https:\/\/tech-syndicate.co.uk\/products\/asrock-b550-pro4-am4-atx-motherboard-ddr4-dual-m-2","provider":"Tech Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}