RAM | DDR4 |
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Memory Speed | 4400 MHz |
MSI MAG B550M Mortar Gaming Motherboard (AMD AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, Micro-ATX, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors)
Brand | MSI |
CPU Socket | Socket AM4 |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
Compatible Processors | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen |
Chipset Type | AMD B550 |
Memory Clock Speed | 4400 MHz |
Platform | Windows 10 |
Model Name | MAG B550M MORTAR |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
About this item
- Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
- Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4400 MHz)
- 2.5G LAN with LAN Manager
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2
- AUDIO BOOST rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming experiences
- Premium Thermal Solution: Extended heatsink with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2oz thickened copper
- Pre-installed I/O Shielding for convenience and protection from electrostatic discharge
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For gaming | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
Stability | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
Value for money | 3.9 | — | — | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
Tech Support | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.5 | — | 3.6 | — |
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platform | windows 10 | windows 10 | windows 11 | windows 10, windows 11 | windows 10 | windows 11 |
cpu socket | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM5 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM5 |
memory slots | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
memory capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 192 GB |
compatible processors | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | — | AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000-G Series, 4000-G Series and 3000 Series | — | — | Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
card interface | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e |
RAM tech | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Product Description
Powered by AMD Ryzen AM4 processors, the MSI MAG B550M MORTAR has been toughened with performance essential specifications to outlast enemies. Armed for sustained performance with Extended Heatsink Design, 2.5G LAN, Core boost, and Pre-installed I/O Shielding. Equipped with a PCIe 4.0 slot and Lightning M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr for the latest PCIe device compatibility.
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MSI is the most trusted name in gaming and eSports. We’ve dedicated countless hours and committed numerous resources to support the world’s most aspiring and best gamers and use their knowledge and expertise in our products in return. MSI integrated all gamer’s aspirational functions in its gaming rigs and pushing the performance beyond limits.
MAG B550M MORTAR
Advancing Ascension
Powered by AMD Ryzen AM4 processors, the MSI MAG B550M MORTAR has been toughened with performance essential specifications to outlast enemies. Armed for sustained performance with Extended Heatsink Design, 2.5G LAN, Core boost, and Pre-installed I/O Shielding. Equipped with a PCIe 4.0 slot and Lightning M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr for the latest PCIe device compatibility.
- Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
- Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4400 MHz)
- 2.5G LAN with LAN Manager
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2
- AUDIO BOOST rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming experiences
- Premium Thermal Solution: Extended heatsink with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2oz thickened copper
- Pre-installed I/O Shielding for convenience and protection from electrostatic discharge
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LIGHTNING GEN 4 SOLUTIONStrike fast with MSI Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E. Attach ultra fast PCI-E 4.0 devices and enjoy up to 64GB/s unidirectional transfer bandwidth. |
ENHANCED THERMAL SOLUTIONExtended heatsink that covers the chokes, 7W/mK rated thermal pads, 2oz thickened copper PCB material, and M.2 Shield Frozr keep temperatures in check and let high-performance parts sustain extreme performance. |
CORE BOOSTCore Boost combines a reserved zone of optimized circuits and premium power delivery components to create a highly efficient power system capable of precise current output to the CPU. |
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USB TYPE-C READY - Rear IO & Front Case Panel SupportEffortlessly plug in devices with reversible USB Type-C. |
FAST DATA TRANSFER WITH 2.5G LANMAG B550M MORTAR features onboard 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN, for gamers who demand high-bandwidth and low-latency network connectivity. Prioritize latency-sensitive applications with MSI LAN Manager for a superior online experience. |
PRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELDINGPre-Installed IO Shielding makes handling the motherboard process easier and safer. The design is grounded and protects the IO ports from potential electrostatic discharge damage from the external environment. |
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Customer Reviews |
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CPU Support | Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update | Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update | Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update | Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update | Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update | Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update |
Chipset / Socket | AMD B550 / AM4 | AMD B550 / AM4 | AMD B550 / AM4 | AMD B550 / AM4 | AMD B550 / AM4 | AMD B550 / AM4 |
DDR4 Memory Support | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4400+ MHz | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4866+ MHz | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4400+ MHz | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4400+ MHz | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4400+ MHz | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4400+ MHz |
PCIe x16 Slots | 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (x16); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x16 / x4); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
Display Output | HDMI, DisplayPort (requires processor graphics) | HDMI, DisplayPort (requires processor graphics) | HDMI, DisplayPort (requires processor graphics) | HDMI, DisplayPort (requires processor graphics) | HDMI, DisplayPort (requires processor graphics) | HDMI, DisplayPort (requires processor graphics) |
M.2 | 2x M.2 | 2x M.2 | 2x M.2 | 2x M.2 | 2x M.2 | 2x M.2 |
Wireless | n/a | n/a | 2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Ethernet LAN | Gigabit LAN | 2.5G LAN & Gigabit LAN | 2.5G LAN | 2.5G LAN | Gigabit LAN | Gigabit LAN |
Mystic Light | 16.8 million colors | 16.8 million colors | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Form Factor | ATX | ATX | Micro-ATX | Micro-ATX | Micro-ATX | ATX |
Product information
Technical Details
Brand | MSI |
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Series | MAG B550M MORTAR |
Item model number | MAG B550M MORTAR |
Item Weight | 2.7 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.6 x 9.6 x 1.5 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.6 x 9.6 x 1.5 inches |
Manufacturer | MSI |
ASIN | B089CSPTRH |
Date First Available | June 16, 2020 |
Additional Information
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,170 in Computer Motherboards |
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Customers like the value of the motherboard, mentioning it's very good for the price. However, some customers have mixed opinions on quality, and ease of use.
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Customers like the value of the motherboard. They say it's a solid motherboard for the price.
"...The price was right, the features are right, I am a happy camper!" Read more
"Budget but very good for the price. It is worth it 100%. Memory overclocks are solid as is everything else in this board except the Io...." Read more
"...While this board is really great it's not worth over $200." Read more
"Great for the money, but you definitely need to be ready to have a fresh flash drive on hand to update the BIOS, or else some features of the more..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the motherboard. Some mention it's a great MSi quality board, with excellent OC features and quality, while others say that it'd be better off with a different brand. Some say that the optical SPDIF broke along with all the audio ports, and that the memory overclocking potential is pretty bad.
"...Pros:This motherboard is great. Has all of the BIOS features that you could ever want and then some...." Read more
"...VRMs are great that you can increase your switching frequency to even 800 kHz and it will do it but don't do it unless you are putting CPU under..." Read more
"...- Memory overclocking potential is pretty bad for those that want to do 4x16 (samsung b die)...I suggest going with Crucial 4x16 kits as the new..." Read more
"Budget but very good for the price. It is worth it 100%. Memory overclocks are solid as is everything else in this board except the Io...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the motherboard. Some mention that the BIOS is very user friendly, and it's fairly easy to do simple overclocks and save profiles. However, others say that they have encountered numerous issues and a time consuming dilemma.
"...Pros:This motherboard is great. Has all of the BIOS features that you could ever want and then some...." Read more
"...Only problem I had was the display was blank. This caused a time consuming dilemma. I used on older graphics card. To make a long story short...." Read more
"...+ Very user friendly BIOS with constant updates...." Read more
"...PROS- UEFI Bios is really nice and simple- Fairly easy to do simple overclocks and save profiles-..." Read more
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Pros:
This motherboard is great. Has all of the BIOS features that you could ever want and then some. With just a few quick clicks easily & safely overclock your RAM & CPU. For RAM it has preconfigured Intel XMP which also works with AMD with no extra tweaking necessary. Easily and safely overclock your memory with MSI exclusive Memory Force & Memory Try It! Also has advanced features to allow access for AMD Smart Access Memory. Easily adjust all your fan speeds with automatic power curves with PWM or DC. I could go on forever. But suffice it to say if you can find it at or under $150, get it. I promise you won't be dissatisfied.
Cons:
Evidently the price is currently on Amazon is $225 while the MSRP for this particular board is only like $156 or somewhere around there. That's what I paid for it. I would definitely not pay $225 for this board. While this board is really great it's not worth over $200.
VRMs are great that you can increase your switching frequency to even 800 kHz and it will do it but don't do it unless you are putting CPU under extreme cooling.
+ Great VRMs, overbuilt for its price rang which is good. Can run a 3950x easily without a hiccup with manual OC.
+ PCB quality is great, which people don't pay attention to but it very important.
+ IO shield is real metal and thus keeps VRM temps low.
+ Internal USB 3.2 (USB C) header + one usb c in IO shield.
+ Very user friendly BIOS with constant updates.
+ Supplies a tiny bit less voltage than what you set which is important as it saves your processor from going kaput.
- BIOS reset jumper is poorly positioned.
- Not enough USB ports in the back. Should have removed PS2 port for 2 extra USB 3.1 ports.
- A little expensive, ideally should be < $130.
-System Specifications-
M/B: MSI MAG B550M Mortar
CPU: AMD RYZEN 5 3600
SSD: Western Digital 500GB WD_Black SN750
RAM: Samsung DDR4 25600 8G x 2
VGA: Gforce RTX 3070 BLACK EDITION OC D6 8GB
*Because it is not a WIFI version, I purchased an additional WiFi 6 AX3000 PCIe WiFi Card from Amazon.
Install the main board in the PC case and insert the power wires one by one after installing the power.
After assembling all the CPU, memory and graphics cards, try running. Fortunately, it booted without any problems, and all parts were fully compatible.
Some motherboards didn't fit well when the RAM was inserted, and there were times when they were uncomfortable when they entered, but the B550m mortar motherboard was different because it was neatly inserted.
Since the PBO function is set to Auto by default, nothing else was touched. The B550m mortar motherboard seems to be stable overclocking because of its excellent power supply.
It seems to fit well with the AMD RYZEN 3600 CPU and Gforce RTX 3070 graphics card. Here are the 3D benchmark test results.
Time Spy: 11,449 (Graphic 13,315, CPU 6,382)
Fire Strike: 24,042 (Graphic 32,383, CPU 18,761)
-Overall review-
Advantages: USB FLASH BIOS update, Stable Overclocking
Cons: Not yet :)
-System Specifications-
M/B: MSI MAG B550M Mortar
CPU: AMD RYZEN 5 3600
SSD: Western Digital 500GB WD_Black SN750
RAM: Samsung DDR4 25600 8G x 2
VGA: Gforce RTX 3070 BLACK EDITION OC D6 8GB
*Because it is not a WIFI version, I purchased an additional WiFi 6 AX3000 PCIe WiFi Card from Amazon.
Install the main board in the PC case and insert the power wires one by one after installing the power.
After assembling all the CPU, memory and graphics cards, try running. Fortunately, it booted without any problems, and all parts were fully compatible.
Some motherboards didn't fit well when the RAM was inserted, and there were times when they were uncomfortable when they entered, but the B550m mortar motherboard was different because it was neatly inserted.
Since the PBO function is set to Auto by default, nothing else was touched. The B550m mortar motherboard seems to be stable overclocking because of its excellent power supply.
It seems to fit well with the AMD RYZEN 3600 CPU and Gforce RTX 3070 graphics card. Here are the 3D benchmark test results.
Time Spy: 11,449 (Graphic 13,315, CPU 6,382)
Fire Strike: 24,042 (Graphic 32,383, CPU 18,761)
-Overall review-
Advantages: USB FLASH BIOS update, Stable Overclocking
Cons: Not yet :)
Paired with Ryzen 5800X cooled by NH-D15S (settings below)
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NB / SOC: AUTO (basically its 1.096 - 1.104V)
VDDG CCD: .980V
VDDG IOD: 1.030V
VDDP: AUTO (0.900V)
Curve Optimizer (per core)
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Max PBO2 OC: Auto
Best cores (two): -10
Rest of cores: -20
PBO2
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Manual (mode - basically default)
PPT: 142W
TDC: 95A
EDC: 140A
PROS
- UEFI Bios is really nice and simple
- Fairly easy to do simple overclocks and save profiles
- NVME gen 3/4 heatsink is nice
- PS/2 port works as long as you do a simple Google search to edit the 'registration' value via 'regedit' (as admin)
CONS
- CMOS battery location is awful as it's blocked by your GPU
- Not a whole lot of space fitting in a NH-D15S cpu cooler in an mATX case (YMMV - I use an old Silverstone TJ08-E mATX case)
- Memory overclocking potential is pretty bad for those that want to do 4x16 (samsung b die)...I suggest going with Crucial 4x16 kits as the new ones are single-ranked and not dual-ranked.
- POST times are pretty meh
Tips
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Install the latest bios driver and LAN drivers first onto a 'usb flash' drive.
Place that usb drive into the 'bios' usb port.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
Paired with Ryzen 5800X cooled by NH-D15S (settings below)
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NB / SOC: AUTO (basically its 1.096 - 1.104V)
VDDG CCD: .980V
VDDG IOD: 1.030V
VDDP: AUTO (0.900V)
Curve Optimizer (per core)
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Max PBO2 OC: Auto
Best cores (two): -10
Rest of cores: -20
PBO2
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Manual (mode - basically default)
PPT: 142W
TDC: 95A
EDC: 140A
PROS
- UEFI Bios is really nice and simple
- Fairly easy to do simple overclocks and save profiles
- NVME gen 3/4 heatsink is nice
- PS/2 port works as long as you do a simple Google search to edit the 'registration' value via 'regedit' (as admin)
CONS
- CMOS battery location is awful as it's blocked by your GPU
- Not a whole lot of space fitting in a NH-D15S cpu cooler in an mATX case (YMMV - I use an old Silverstone TJ08-E mATX case)
- Memory overclocking potential is pretty bad for those that want to do 4x16 (samsung b die)...I suggest going with Crucial 4x16 kits as the new ones are single-ranked and not dual-ranked.
- POST times are pretty meh
Tips
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Install the latest bios driver and LAN drivers first onto a 'usb flash' drive.
Place that usb drive into the 'bios' usb port.
Top reviews from other countries
Plenty of ports on the board, and at the back.
Very easy to update the Bios, Just download from the website, And use the onboard button at the back.
Just one point if you register with MSI on their website, you will need the S/Number which is on the board,
I had to take part of the board apart, as you can not see it when assembled should have read the book.
yes it comes with a handy instructions booklet
Can update bios without CPU or ram install!
Happy with this purchase!
Eso si, no pude ocupar el pci-e que está debajo de la gpu porque mi gpu es bastante gruesa, entonces considera esto si eres alguien que necesite ocupar varios puertos PCI
También me hubieran gustado un par de puertos usb extra.
Fuera de eso, todo perfecto