MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk MAX WiFi Gaming Motherboard (AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.5Gbps LAN, ATX)
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The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface making it the best choice for entry level gamers.
Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000G-Series, and 3000 Series processors
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz
Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2
Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2oz thickened copper are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience.
2.5G LAN with LAN Manager and AMD Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection.
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Customers find the motherboard functional, stable, and easy to install. They appreciate its high-quality components and engineered layout that allow for efficient heat dissipation. The hardware setup process is straightforward, with a user-friendly BIOS that allows customization to their preferences. Many customers are satisfied with the performance and value for money. However, some have differing views on WiFi connectivity and storage capacity.
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9 reviews for MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk MAX WiFi Gaming Motherboard (AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.5Gbps LAN, ATX)
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Original price was: $179.99.$158.01Current price is: $158.01.
Andrew decker –
I get the most of my Nvidia RTX 3070
The MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk motherboard is a powerhouse that perfectly complements high-performance setups. Paired with the Ryzen 7 5800X processor, this motherboard delivers exceptional stability and performance for demanding tasks, including gaming, content creation, and multitasking.Equipped with PCIe 4.0 support, the MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk unleashes the full potential of compatible components, such as the RTX 3070 graphics card. Together, they provide an immersive gaming experience at 1440p ultra-wide resolution, achieving a buttery-smooth framerate of 130fps.Featuring robust power delivery and advanced thermal solutions, this motherboard ensures optimal performance and reliability even under heavy load. The meticulously engineered layout and high-quality components contribute to efficient heat dissipation and overclocking capabilities, allowing enthusiasts to push their system to the limits with confidence.Furthermore, the MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk boasts a comprehensive set of connectivity options, including high-speed USB ports, Gigabit LAN, and support for high-bandwidth storage solutions. Its intuitive BIOS interface simplifies system tweaking and customization, empowering users to tailor their setup to their exact preferences.In conclusion, the MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk motherboard stands as a testament to MSI’s commitment to excellence in performance, reliability, and user experience. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer, content creator, or enthusiast, this motherboard delivers the performance and features needed to take your system to the next level.
joseph –
MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk MAX Wi-Fi
MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk MAX WiFi: A Powerhouse for Your Gaming RigThe MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk MAX Wi-Fi motherboard is a dream come true for gamers looking to build a high-performance PC without breaking the bank. This ATX motherboard is designed for AMD AM4 CPUs and supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory, making it a robust foundation for gaming adventures.One of the standout features of the B550 Tomahawk MAX Wi-Fi is its connectivity options. With two M.2 slots for your ultra-fast NVMe SSDs, multiple USB 3.2 ports for your peripherals, and onboard Wi-Fi 6 for seamless wireless connectivity, this motherboard ensures you’re well-equipped for any gaming session.The board’s sleek and functional design has a color scheme that will complement any case aesthetic. The RGB lighting around the chipset heatsink adds a touch of personalization, allowing you to match your motherboard to the rest of your gaming setup.Performance-wise, the B550 Tomahawk MAX Wi-Fi doesn’t disappoint. It boasts a 13-phase power delivery system that ensures stable power to your CPU, even when overclocking. The oversized VRM heatsinks keep temperatures in check, allowing for sustained performance during those intense gaming marathons.However, it’s worth noting that it offers six USB ports, which might be limiting for users with a lot of peripherals.Overall, the MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk MAX Wi-Fi strikes an excellent balance between price and performance. It’s a solid choice for gamers who want a reliable, feature-rich platform for their next build. Whether you’re a seasoned overclocker or a casual gamer, this motherboard is sure to provide a stable and satisfying gaming experience.
Xbox Gamertag –
Works perfectly out of the box
I had a great experience using this motherboard to upgrade an older system. Everything works out of the box using Windows 10. I didn’t have to install any extra drivers or bloatware from the manufacturer.Setup and configuration was easy. All the connectors are accessible and nothing is placed in a weird spot, so cable routing was a snap.You should be aware that that there are a limited number of PCI lanes shared between the PCI-E connectors and the M.2 slots. It’s not a big deal but read the motherboard manual for a complete description of all the PCI-E slot and M.2 slot configurations to understand how many lanes you can have accessible.For me, other than a video card I used one M.2 and a bunch of PCI-E x1 cards so the limited lanes wasn’t an issue for me.The M.2 slot connected directly to the CPU is also right next to the CPU socket so be aware that there will be limited space around it for a large M.2 drive cooler with the CPU cooler next to it. I’d plan for that accordingly. You’ll want to use that for your boot drive because it’s the fastest M.2 slot on the board and doesn’t waste any PCI-E lanes like the others do.I had to do a BIOS update and it was a little tricky; the MSI BIOS has no problem detecting USB thumb drives but the BIOS updater mode only supports specific USB thumb drives. So you will be able to see your USB drive easily in the MSI “Board Explorer” display, but still have the BIOS update tool be unable to detect it.I happened to have a bunch of old random USB thumb drives from 512MB to 8GB and just tried different ones until it worked. So if you have issues updating the BIOS it isn’t you: it’s the thumb drive and you’ll just want to try a few. Not a big deal but this isn’t clearly explained in the motherboard manual.The motherboard has HDMI and DisplayPort outputs but there is no onboard video; this only works if you have a CPU with integrated graphics. I didn’t, I used a Ryzen 5900X so you’ll need a PCI-E video card for most kinds of CPUs.The built-in WiFi works great. I didn’t like the included antennas but it uses a standard WiFi antenna connector so you can put on other ones.So overall this is a great motherboard. Everything works, there’s no hidden gotchas, and it is quite stable. Performance is exceptional. Since I had a lot of DDR4 RAM this was the newest motherboard I could get without having to dump the old RAM and buy a lot of DDR5 so I’m quite happy with it.
Alissia Wells –
First build successful!
As a first time builder, I didn’t know what to expect when ordering this motherboard. But as you can see from the pictures I am beyond please with my purchase from this seller! Many of the ports are conveniently labeled, making the hardware installation process smooth and straightforward.
Jehú Herrera –
Me tardó 1 semana en llegar por la importación a México, pero la caja y el contenido llegaron intactos.Al principio pensé que llegó defectuosa la tarjeta en los slots de ram porque solo tienen una pestaña para poder sacar la memoria, pero es un nuevo diseño y no afecta al funcionamiento.Luego procedà a instalar todos los componentes y al encender la PC me marcaba un error de CPU en el led EZ Debug, asà que actualicé el BIOS a la versión más reciente mediante el botón flashback y fue de modo que arrancó sin problemas.La BIOS y la instalación de Windows no requirieron de mucha configuración para poder obtener un buen rendimiento, el wifi y bluetooth funcionaron a la primera al instalar Windows 11.Estos son los componentes que utilicé en conjunto con la tarjeta:-Ryzen 7 5700x-GPU RX 7600 MSI Mech-32GB CL16 3600MHz 4×8, Kingston Fury Renegate RGB-Nvme Kingston NV2 1TB-Nvme Crucial P2 256GB-2 HDD Western Digital Blue 1TB-2 kits de 3 ventiladores Thermalright ARGBLa tarjeta cuenta con 6 conectores para ventilador PWM sin contar el del cpu o para refrigeración liquida. 2 conectores ARGB 5V y 2 para RGB 12v, 6 puertos sata, 2 M.2 uno es PCI 4.0 y otro a 3.0La tarjeta también tiene un switch muy práctico para apagar todo el RGB e iluminación.
Linosh K M –
The B550 chipset has the perfect support for the Zen 3 architecture. It works flawlessly with my AMD Ryzen 5 5600x and providing full range support.
Carmelo pandolfo –
ottimo prodotto e venditore veloce
Johnson –
Yesterday, I opened my case to swap out the SSD on the board and found that the lwer right edge of ther board had sort of peeled off. I know what you are thinking but I swear this is NOT of my doing. As per 1st picture, that’s not the original state of the peel. It was even more caved in and I went and try to scrape it off thinking that it was some sort of, idk, thermal paste of soemthing. End result – 1st picture. I did do quite a bit of stability test on the board as there’s no official warranty (I think. Anyway, tried my luck registering the board with receipt on MSI’s site and, as expected, they won’t cover), so maybe the edge of the board melted or something (or maybe a cockroach came inside the system to bite it off? Idk)I also think this might be a refurbished board (perhaps by MSI themselves instead of Amazon or whoever Amazon got this board from as the rest of the packaging looks totally new) instead of a new board. Judging from the 2nd picture, it looks like some sort of liquid stain is on the heatsink and dried out.Despite all of that though, board works totally fine. I tested almost all the ports of the board (except for the 2 unpopulated DIMM slots, the type-C ports, PCI-e x1 slots and 2nd gpu slot) and nothing is wrong so far. Overall, a value for money purchase thus far (will update if that peel caused issues)
Sandra –
Yo misma armo mis propias computadoras. He tenido motherboards Asus, ASRock y Gigabyte en el transcurso de tantos años. Considero -en lo personal- que MSI es la marca más fina que he ensamblado. Su eficiencia, compatibilidad, rendimiento y poder, es verdaderamente excepcional. Recomiendo estudiar y ensamblar sus computadoras. No confÃen en que alguien más decida por ustedes. No saber; sale caro! Ojo! ….