Is this motherboard a good option for budget PC builds?

The ASUS Prime B550-PLUS AC-HES motherboard is generally considered a solid choice for budget builds and upgrades, offering good quality and value for the price.

Is the MB ASUS|PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES R a good choice for AMD builds?

Yes, the ASUS Prime B550-PLUS AC-HES motherboard is considered a good choice for AMD builds, especially for budget builds and upgrades.

Does this motherboard come with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Yes, this motherboard comes with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

does this have the latest bios version?

Almost any motherboard you will ever buy, will always come with a previous BIOS version installed. Its usually always up to you to update to the latest bios since they are always releasing new versions. That doesnt mean that its not compatible with the CPU you are wanting to use, but with literally every PC I build and sell, I always have to update to the newest bios so that everything is up to date

Does this have integrated graphics?

No. it has connections to support the video output from the CPU's integrated graphics if applicable (such as the 5700G) but it does not have its own graphics.

Does this Motherboard work with a Ryzen 5600 CPU?

Yes, this motherboard works with a Ryzen 5600 CPU.

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PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0: The perfect pairing for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
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 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2 utility
5X Protection III: all-round protection with LANGuard, DRAM overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot Core safeguards and stainless-steel back I/O
Boosted Memory Performance: ASUS OptiMem proprietary trace layout allows memory kits to operate at higher frequencies with lower voltages to maximize system performance.
Enhanced Power Solution: 8+1 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs
Aura Sync RGB: Synchronizable LED effects across a wide range of compatible PC gear with an RGB LED header and Addressable Gen 2 RGB header for greater customization

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Model
Brand	ASUS
Model	PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES
Part Number	PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES

Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type	AM4
CPU Type	Ryzen 3000 Series / Ryzen 4000G Series / Ryzen 5000 Series / Ryzen 5000G Series

Chipsets
Chipset	AMD B550

Memory
Number of Memory Slots	4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard	DDR4 4866(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4466(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133
Maximum Memory Supported	128GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel
ECC Supported	Yes
Buffer Supported	Un-buffered

Expansion Slots
PCI Express 4.0 x16	AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 3000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series / 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
PCI Express 3.0 x16	AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)* 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)* PCIE 3.0 X16_4 will run x1 mode when any of the PCIE 3.0 x16_2/3/5 slots is occupied. *Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.

Storage Devices
Serial ATA (SATA)	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2	AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD B550 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) *M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 is populated, SATA6G_56 will be disabled.
SATA RAID	0/1/10

Onboard Audio
Audio Channels	Realtek ALC897/887 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit

Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed	1Gbps
Wireless LAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 ac
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0

Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Other Connectors	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Miscellaneous 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header

Physical Spec
Form Factor	ATX
Dimensions (W x L)	12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin	1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

Software Feature
Windows 11	Supported

Features
Features	ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot Core - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - Q-DIMM - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design AURA Sync - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - AURA Sync AI Suite 3 - Performance and Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

Packaging
Package Contents	Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual

Additional Information
Date First Available	December 05, 2023

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