SAPPHIRE PULSE B550M AMD AM4 DDR4 Micro-ATX Motherboard

The SAPPHIRE PULSE B550M is a high-performance Micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD B550 chipset, supporting AMD AM4 socket processors (Ryzen). Designed for gamers and PC enthusiasts, it offers a robust feature set including PCIe 4.0 support, dual M.2 slots, and 2.5Gb Ethernet for fast data transfer and networking.

Advantages

With support for DDR4 memory up to 4733MHz (OC) and a maximum capacity of 128GB, this motherboard delivers excellent memory performance. The inclusion of PCIe 4.0 on the primary x16 slot and one M.2 slot ensures compatibility with the latest graphics cards and SSDs. The Realtek ALC1220 audio codec provides high-definition 7.1-channel sound, while the Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gb Ethernet offers faster wired networking compared to standard Gigabit Ethernet.

Suitable for

• Gaming PCs requiring a balance of performance and value
• Content creation workstations with multiple storage devices
• Compact builds using Micro-ATX cases

Key specifications

• CPU Socket: AMD AM4
• Chipset: AMD B550
• Form Factor: Micro-ATX
• Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 128GB, DDR4-2133 to 4733MHz (OC)
• PCIe Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
• M.2 Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
• SATA Ports: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
• LAN: Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gb Ethernet
• Audio: Realtek ALC1220 7.1-Channel HD Audio
• Rear USB: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
• Video Outputs: 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• Power Connectors: 1 x 24-pin ATX, 1 x 8-pin EPS 12V
• BIOS: 256Mb AMI UEFI BIOS
• RGB Headers: 1 x Addressable RGB Header, 1 x RGB Header

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor and DDR4-3600MHz memory. Ensure your power supply has an 8-pin EPS connector for stable CPU power delivery.