ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCI Express® 4.0 interface. The flagship of the B550 motherboard range, ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI, offers robust power delivery and effective cooling, making it well-equipped to handle the popular 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and the latest AMD Ryzen™ 5000 (Zen 3 architecture) processors.ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI provides robust power delivery and comprehensive cooling to handle the latest Ryzen processors. It also supports faster memory and superfast high-capacity storage, providing everything you need to create a PC that's ready to play in the big leagues.PCIe 4.0-ReadyROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI features two onboard M.2 slots, one of which supports the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available via the latest AMD Ryzen processors. Both M.2 slots support up to the type 22110 socket and NVM Express® RAID for a performance boost.Hyper M.2 X16 Gen 4 CardROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI is also suited for work. In addition to the two onboard M.2 slots, the Hyper M.2 Gen 4 card offers four more M.2 slots for superfast high-capacity data storage. Custom Delta Superflo Fan DELTAA custom-made low-noise fan efficiently cools the area around the VRM by up to 9° C to give you more overclocking headroom, and it can be turned on or off via the UEFI BIOS. To ensure longevity, the fan utilizes durable bearings with an impressive 60,000-hour L10* lifespan.* L10 bearing life is a standard metric that specifies the number of hours that 90% of the bearings are expected to still be functioning normally.I/O Shroud and MOS Heatsink with L-shaped HeatpipeAn L-shaped heatpipe allows for rapid and even heat transfer, while the MOS heatsink provides a large contact area for the MOSFETs and chokes. Together with the aluminum I/O shroud, it offers effective cooling.Thermal PadsHelps transfer heat from inductor and phase array to heatsink.Cooler by DesignROG Strix B550 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.Power DesignDigital power control and an array of power stages ensure ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI has the muscle to control the latest AMD processors.Teamed Power StagesThe power stages are each rated to handle 90 amperes to provide stable performance for current and future Ryzen processors.6-Layer PCBThe 6-layer PCB used in ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI includes 2-ounce thickened copper and mid-loss PCB materials for better heat dissipation and more stable performance.Alloy Choke & CapacitorSuperior chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures and provide up to 110% better performance than the industry standard.Digi+ Power ControlASUS Digi+ Power Control is an innovative set of controllers for digital VRM and DRAM voltage. These controllers offer ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance.