{"product_id":"gigabyte-b550m-k-amd-am4-micro-atx-motherboard-b550-ddr4","title":"Gigabyte B550M K AMD AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard - B550, DDR4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gigabyte B550M K is a micro-ATX motherboard for AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000G and 3000-series processors. It's designed for budget-conscious builders who want PCIe 4.0 support and straightforward features without extra frills. It fits smaller cases while offering solid core performance and dual fast storage connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 4.0 ready for next-gen storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — One M.2 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 speeds with up to 64 Gb\/s bandwidth, while a second slot runs at PCIe 3.0. Both support NVMe or SATA drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact micro-ATX form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fits smaller cases and tighter builds without sacrificing core connectivity—one PCIe x16 slot, four SATA ports, and eight USB ports rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Fan 6 with auto shutdown\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hybrid fan headers and multiple temperature sensors let you set aggressive cooling curves or silence fans entirely when load is light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour DDR4 slots, up to 128 GB\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual-channel memory supports ECC and non-ECC DDR4 at JEDEC or overclocked speeds up to DDR4-4733.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-sulfur resistors and surge protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed to resist environmental corrosion and power spikes, with low-loss MOSFETs to cut heat and energy waste.\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%;\"\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%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro-ATX\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 Socket 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%;\"\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\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%;\"\u003ePCIe Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x PCIe 4.0 x16; 1 x PCIe 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%;\"\u003eM.2 Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 (PCIe 4.0\/3.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x2)\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;\"\u003e4 x SATA 6Gb\/s\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 5000, Ryzen 5000G, Ryzen 4000G and Ryzen 3000\/3000G processors in Socket AM4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts any DDR4 DIMM up to 128 GB across four slots; ECC and non-ECC both work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ PCIe 4.0 x16 slot works with modern graphics cards; also supports legacy PCIe 3.0 and earlier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits any micro-ATX case; not compatible with ATX, mini-ITX or E-ATX form factors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Both M.2 slots support NVMe or SATA mode, but the second slot runs at PCIe 3.0 x2, not x4—slower than the first.\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\u003eBudget builders upgrading from older Ryzen systems who need PCIe 4.0 without paying for extra features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-form-factor builds where micro-ATX is the limiting size and ATX boards won't fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers prioritising storage speed via the primary PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot and willing to use the second slot for slower secondary drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverclockers with modest budgets; solid power delivery and BIOS tuning tools support CPU and memory tweaking.\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\u003eATX case builders:\u003c\/b\u003e This is micro-ATX only and will not mount in standard ATX cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-end gaming or workstations:\u003c\/b\u003e Single PCIe x16 slot and limited rear I\/O compared to larger boards may bottleneck multiple graphics cards or heavy peripheral expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual-fast-storage setups:\u003c\/b\u003e The second M.2 slot runs at PCIe 3.0 x2 bandwidth, not x4, making it unsuitable for a second high-speed NVMe drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSystems requiring seven or more SATA drives:\u003c\/b\u003e Only four SATA ports onboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMD B550 Ultra Durable Motherboard with Digital VRM Solution, PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot, Dual PCIe 4.0\/3.0 M.2 Connectors, GbE LAN, Smart Fan 6 with FAN STOP\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series\/ Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series\/ Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series and Ryzen™ 3000 and Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series Processors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual Channel ECC\/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePCIe 4.0 x16 slot with faster bandwidth and lower impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eM.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot with Lower impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith NVMe PCIe 4.0*\/3.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x2 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGbE LAN features a network bandwidth management application which helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB550 motherboards feature solid plated ATX 12V 8pin power connectors for offering stable power supply while CPU overloading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSulfur compounds in the air can penetrate tiny onboard resistors creating chemical change and causing these resistors to open or short. If either of these occurs the motherboard will fail to function. By equipping resistors with an Anti-Sulfur Design GIGABYTE gives Ultra Durable Motherboards a whole new meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE motherboards also feature special anti-surge ICs that protect your motherboard, and your PC from any surge in power delivery that may occur, helping to ensure that your PC is equipped to deal with any potentially irregular and inconsistent power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE motherboards use Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which reduce energy wastage through unnecessary residual heat dissipation. This all amounts to tangible energy savings which are beneficial for both end-users and the environment without impacting system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting up their new system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE APP CENTER is an useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and drivers, you can choose any utility you want to install from APP CENTER and keep you updated with latest utilities and drivers version.\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;\"\u003eGIGABYTE\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%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro-ATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPU and 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 Socket 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 5000 Series, Ryzen 5000 G-Series, Ryzen 4000 G-Series, Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 3000 G-Series\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 (Dual Channel)\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 Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eECC \/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4\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 Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR4-4733 (O.C.) \/ DDR4-3200 (JEDEC)\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\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and 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%;\"\u003ePCIe Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU); 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