Gigabyte B550 Gaming X V2 AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard
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Gigabyte B550 Gaming X V2 AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard
The Gigabyte B550 Gaming X V2 is an AMD AM4 ATX motherboard for Ryzen 5000, 4000 G, and 3000 series builds. It combines PCIe 4.0 storage support, robust power delivery, and customizable RGB lighting in a mid-range platform suited to gaming and productivity workloads.
Why this product
Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage
One M.2 slot connects directly to the CPU for PCIe 4.0 speeds on compatible Ryzen 5000 processors, with a second slot supporting PCIe 3.0. Both slots accept NVMe or SATA drives and work in RAID.
10+3 power phases for stability
Low RDS(on) MOSFETs and an 8-pin 12V connector deliver stable power for CPU-intensive work and moderate overclocking.
RGB Fusion 2.0 with addressable LEDs
Supports up to 300 external addressable LED lights with interactive gaming mode and customizable patterns across your whole build.
Q-Flash Plus BIOS update
Flash a new BIOS without installing the CPU, memory, or graphics card—press the dedicated button with a prepared USB drive.
Realtek GbE LAN with bandwidth management
Gigabit ethernet with traffic prioritization tools for gaming and streaming without dropping other network tasks.
- ChipsetAMD B550
- SocketAMD AM4
- Form FactorATX
- CPU Power Phases10+3
- Memory Slots4 DIMM DDR4
- M.2 Slots2 (PCIe 4.0/3.0 and PCIe 3.0)
- PCIe x16 Slots2 (one PCIe 4.0, one PCIe 3.0 x2)
- SKUGIG-2008
- EAN4719331810702
- Ryzen 5000, 5000 G, 4000 G, 3000, and 3000 G series processors in AM4 socket.
- DDR4 memory up to 4733 MHz (overclocked); 4 DIMM slots, ECC and non-ECC supported.
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs on the CPU-connected M.2 slot when paired with Ryzen 5000 or 3000 series; Ryzen 5000 G and 4000 G run PCIe 3.0 on that slot.
- Front-panel USB Type-C header for case builds with modern I/O; also supports HDMI and DVI-D monitors simultaneously.
- The second M.2 slot (M2B_SB) supports PCIe 3.0 only; this slot can also run SATA mode for M.2 SATA drives.
Best for
- Ryzen 5000 builders wanting PCIe 4.0 NVMe and stable power in a full ATX layout.
- RGB enthusiasts who want deep customization with addressable LEDs and gaming-mode lighting effects.
- Users upgrading from older AM4 boards and needing BIOS updates without component removal.
- Gamers and creators pairing Ryzen 5000 processors with dual fast storage for OS and scratch drives.
Trade-offs
- Ryzen 5000 G and 4000 G users seeking PCIe 4.0 NVMe speeds. The CPU-connected M.2 slot runs PCIe 3.0 on these APUs, limiting storage bandwidth.
- Mini-ITX or microATX builders. This is a full ATX motherboard and will not fit smaller cases.
- Workloads requiring more than 2 M.2 slots. Only two NVMe connectors are available; the four SATA ports cannot be converted to M.2.
- PCIe 4.0 expansion beyond storage. Only the primary x16 slot offers PCIe 4.0 on Ryzen 5000; the second x16 slot is PCIe 3.0 x2.
AMD B550 Gaming Motherboard with 10+3 Phases Digital Twin Power Design, Enlarged Surface Heatsinks, PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot, Dual PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2, Realtek GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management, Front USB Type-C™, RGB FUSION 2.0, Q-Flash Plus
With B550 Motherboards, RGB Fusion 2.0 is even better with Addressable LEDs. With external Addressable LED strips, where each LED is digitally addressable that users can experience even more patterns, styles, and illuminations. With B550 Motherboards support the external 5V Addressable LED lighting strips and up to 300 LED lights. RGB Fusion 2.0 with Addressable LEDs comes with new patterns and various speed settings with more to come. * The external RGB LED strips and Addressable LED strips are not included with Motherboard purchase.
With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.
GIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.
GIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card. With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you're good to go!
B550 motherboards feature solid plated ATX 12V 8pin power connectors for offering stable power supply while CPU overloading.
With NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 connectors onboard, GIGABYTE Motherboards bring users to experience NVMe mode or SATA mode connectivity for M.2 SSD devices. Delivering up to 64 Gb/s data transfer speed, the dual M.2 connectors design provides an ideal storage solution while also supporting in RAID modes.
GIGABYTE B550 motherboards maximize your PC's potential with AMD StoreMI technology. StoreMI accelerates traditional storage devices to reduce boot times and enhance the overall user experience. This easy-to-use utility combines the speed of SSDs with the high capacity of HDDs into a single drive, enhances the read/write speeds of the device to match that of SSDs, bolsters data performance for incredible value, and transforms the everyday PC to a performance driven system.
Choose from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage preferences. For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger thresholds and corresponding fan speeds.
General
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
Processor Support
| Socket | AMD AM4 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | Ryzen 5000 Series, Ryzen 5000 G-Series, Ryzen 4000 G-Series, Ryzen 3000 Series, Ryzen 3000 G-Series |
| Power Delivery | 10+3 phases with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs |
| CPU Power Connectors | 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Type | Dual Channel ECC/Non-ECC DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Memory Slots | 4 DIMM |
| Max Memory Speed | DDR4-4733 (overclocked) |
| Primary M.2 Slot | PCIe 4.0 x4 (Ryzen 5000/3000) or PCIe 3.0 x4 (Ryzen 5000G/4000G); supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 NVMe or SATA |
| Secondary M.2 Slot | PCIe 3.0 x4; supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 NVMe or SATA |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x 6 Gb/s |
Expansion & I/O
| Primary PCIe x16 Slot | PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU-connected on Ryzen 5000/3000) |
|---|---|
| Secondary PCIe x16 Slot | PCIe 3.0 x2 (Chipset-connected) |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 3 |
| Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A | 1 port |
| Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | 3 ports |
| Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Header | 1 |
| Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headers | 2 |
| USB 2.0/1.1 Ports | 6 (2 rear, 4 internal) |
| Video Output | 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D |
| LAN | Realtek GbE with Bandwidth Management |
Audio & Lighting
| Audio Codec | Realtek; high-end capacitors with audio noise guard |
|---|---|
| RGB Headers | 2 x RGB LED, 2 x addressable LED strip |
| RGB Fusion | 2.0 with addressable LED support; up to 300 external LEDs |
| Fan Headers | 1 x CPU, 1 x CPU water cooling, 3 x system, 1 x RGB/LED strip (all 2A/12V @ 24W) |
BIOS & Utilities
| BIOS Features | Q-Flash Plus (update without CPU/memory/GPU installed) |
|---|---|
| Software Included | @BIOS, EasyTune, Fast Boot, RGB Fusion, Smart Backup, System Information Viewer |
Shipping
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Returns
- Tech Syndicate offers a full money-back guarantee on all purchases made in our store. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will provide a full refund, no questions asked.
- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.