GIGABYTE B550 Gaming X V2 AM4 ATX Motherboard
- Socket AM4, Ryzen 5000/4000/3000 Series
- AMD B550 chipset
- 4 DDR4 DIMMs, 128 GB max
- 10+3 power phase with VRM heatsink
- 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 M.2, 1x PCIe 3.0 M.2
- 4 SATA, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C header
- GbE LAN, Bluetooth version 5.3
- 3 Years Manufacturer warranty
Updated 3 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable mainstream AMD board for Ryzen upgrades, with four memory slots, two NVMe drive slots and Q-Flash Plus for BIOS updates without a CPU. It has no Wi-Fi listed, so wireless users need an adapter.
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ASIN: B08LGKGBKTModel: B550 V2
Overview
Not a high end overclocking board, this GIGABYTE Gaming X board is a mainstream AMD Ryzen motherboard with a twin digital power design and VRM heatsink. Q-Flash Plus updates the BIOS without a CPU, RAM or graphics card installed.
Practical expansion is the strength, with four memory slots, two NVMe drive slots and four SATA ports for storage heavy builds. The socket is a previous generation platform, so it cannot take the newest Ryzen chips.
Who it's for
Gamers on a sensible build and owners of earlier Ryzen chips get a board with room for drives and memory. Builders planning a new platform or wanting wireless onboard should look at a newer chipset.
Pros and cons
- Four memory slots
- Two M.2 slots
- Q-Flash Plus BIOS updates
- Integrated I/O shield
- No Wi-Fi listed
- Older socket platform
- Single full length PCIe slot
- Second M.2 slot is PCIe 3.0
Performance notes
The power phase count and VRM heatsink set how well the board holds clocks on higher core Ryzen chips under long loads. The first drive slot runs at the faster PCIe generation while the second is limited to the older, slower one.
Specifications
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Model | B550 V2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 10.62"L x 3.14"W x 13.18"H |
| Item Weight | 1.48 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Main Power Connector Type | 24-Pin |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Compatible Processors | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Warranty & support | |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 |
| Warranty Description | 3 Years Manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Chipset Type | AMD B550 |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 5 |
| Number Of Ports | 9 |
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM4 |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
| SPDIF Connector Type | Optical |
Frequently asked questions
Can the GIGABYTE B550 Gaming X V2 update its BIOS without a CPU?
Yes. Q-Flash Plus upgrades the BIOS without installing your CPU, RAM or GPU, which helps when pairing a newer Ryzen chip.
Does the GIGABYTE B550 Gaming X V2 have Wi-Fi?
No Wi-Fi is listed. It has GbE LAN and Bluetooth version 5.3.
Does the GIGABYTE B550 Gaming X V2 take AM5 Ryzen chips?
No. It is a Socket AM4 board for Ryzen 5000/4000/3000 Series processors.