Does it have built-in Wi-Fi?

Yes. It has onboard Wi-Fi 5 plus 1 Gb Ethernet for wired connections.

How many M.2 drives can I install?

Two. The board has dual M.2 slots and supports PCIe 4.0.

Can I connect RGB fans and strips?

Yes. It has addressable Gen 2 headers for ARGB strips and syncs with Aura Sync-capable hardware.

What form factor is it?

ATX. The board measures about 13.4 by 10.8 inches, so you need an ATX or larger case.

Is it a good fit for a new AM4 build?

Yes, if you want the essentials: dual M.2, PCIe 4.0, onboard Wi-Fi and USB-C. If you need Wi-Fi 6 or PCIe 5.0, look at newer platforms.

Where is the ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES cheapest?

At eBay, for $104.97, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES?

13 stores we checked sell it, including Compute4Less Corp, eBay, Amazon, B&H Photo-Video-Audio, Walmart.

ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES Price History: $104.97 at eBay

Q: Which CPUs does it support?

AMD AM4 socket chips: Ryzen 5000 series, 5000 G-series, 4000 G-series and 3000 series desktop processors. Older Ryzen generations are not listed as supported.

From Compute4Less Corp

Ready for Advanced AI PC: designed for AI computing with the power and connectivity for demanding AI applications
AMD AM4 socket: ready for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series/3000 Series Desktop Processors
Ultrafast connectivity: Dual M.2, PCIe 4.0, WIFI 5, 1 Gb Ethernet, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C
Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+
Aura Sync RGB: onboard addressable Gen 2 headers for ARGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware
CEC Tier II ready

Returns: Eligible products can be returned within the applicable return period, subject to product condition and category-specific terms.
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About the ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES

The ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES is a motherboard with an AMD AM4 socket. It supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series and 3000 Series desktop processors. It is designed for AI computing and the connectivity that demanding AI applications need.

For storage and connectivity, it has dual M.2 slots, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 5 and 1 Gb Ethernet. The rear panel has USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports. The front panel connectors support USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C.

Cooling comes from VRM heatsinks, a PCH heatsink and hybrid fan headers, with Fan Xpert 2+ for fan control. Onboard addressable Gen 2 headers connect ARGB LED strips and sync with Aura Sync-capable hardware. The board is CEC Tier II ready.

Brand: ASUS
Part number: PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES
UPC: 195553397162
Socket: AMD AM4
Processors: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series desktop
Storage: Dual M.2
Expansion: PCIe 4.0
Wireless: Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet: 1 Gb
Rear USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C
Front USB: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C
Cooling: VRM heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers, Fan Xpert 2+
RGB: Onboard addressable Gen 2 headers, Aura Sync
Dimensions: 13.4 × 2.8 × 10.8 in (D × H × W)
Weight: 3.4 lb
Condition: New