ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCIe 4.0. With robust power delivery & effective cooling, ROG Strix B550 Gaming is well-equipped to handle 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs. Boasting futuristic aesthetics & intuitive ROG software, ROG Strix B550-E Gaming gives you a head start on your dream build PCIe 4.0-Ready ROG Strix B550-E Gaming features two M.2 slots, one of which supports the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility & the fastest data speeds available via the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen platform. Both M.2 slots support up to the type 22110 socket & NVM Express RAID for a performance boost. All-round Performance ROG Strix B550-E Gaming provides robust power delivery to fuel Ryzens cores, comprehensive cooling, & support for faster memory — so it has everything you need to load up your build with high-performance components for playing in the big leagues. Play Your Own Style The cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics of ROG Strix B550-E Gaming are accentuated by the bold slashes & cybertext. By pairing your rig with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem, you can create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style. UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX ROG Strix B550-E Gaming embodies the ROG spirit with eye-catching aesthetics, including the next-generation distorted ROG eye logo & recessed cybertext patterning etched on the I/O shroud. These new designs move ROG Strix boldly into the future, while clearly reflecting the series gaming roots. 5-Way Optimization Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization is a system-wide tuning utility that overclocks the processor & tunes fan speeds to ensure the best balance between cooling & acoustics. The automated CPU tuning feature of 5-Way Optimization leverages the same onboard intelligence as AI Overclocking, but goes further by running a Prime 95-based stress test that continually monitors the system. AI Networking The proprietary ROG Game First VI utility is designed to help all users — beginners, experts, & everyone in between — optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, Game First VI features AI-enhanced identification & boost technology to ensure faster & smarter network optimization.