--- product_id: 212074208 title: "ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync)" brand: "asus" price: "R8218" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/212074208-asus-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-amd-am4-zen-3-ryzen store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # PCIe 4.0 x16 for ultra-fast GPU & NVMe SSD speeds 2.5Gb LAN for lag-free, high-speed gaming networking Advanced fanless VRM & chipset cooling for stable performance ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync) **Brand:** asus **Price:** R8218 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Power, Performance & Prestige — Own the Game with ASUS TUF B550-PLUS ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync) by asus - **How much does it cost?** R8218 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/212074208-asus-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-amd-am4-zen-3-ryzen) ## Best For - asus enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted asus brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Next-Gen Speed & Power:** Harness PCIe 4.0 and 8+2 DrMOS power stages for seamless Ryzen 5000 performance. - • **Lag-Free Gaming Network:** 2.5Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard ensures ultra-responsive, stable online play. - • **Stay Cool Under Pressure:** Fanless VRM heatsinks plus Fan Xpert 4 keep your rig chill during marathon sessions. - • **Customizable Aura Sync RGB:** Sync your style with Gen 2 addressable RGB headers for a personalized gaming vibe. - • **Immersive Audio & Clear Communication:** SupremeFX S1220A codec with AI Noise Cancelling Mic tech puts you in the center of the action. ## Overview The ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS motherboard is a robust ATX platform designed for AMD Ryzen 5000 and 3rd Gen CPUs, featuring PCIe 4.0 support, a durable 8+2 DrMOS power design, advanced fanless cooling, and 2.5Gb LAN for superior gaming connectivity. It offers high-fidelity SupremeFX audio with AI noise cancellation, versatile USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting, making it a reliable and stylish choice for professional gamers and creators seeking stable, high-performance builds. ## Description The ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS comes battle-hardened with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance and unwavering gaming stability for AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs. Free 3-months Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription: Receive complimentary access with the purchase of this product (offer valid from 9/15/2021 to 9/15/2022) visit https://www.asus.com/us/content/asus-offers-adobe-creative-cloud/ to claim. ## Features - AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4. 0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs - Robust Power Design: 8+2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs - Optimized Thermal Solution: Fanless VRM and chipset heatsink, multiple hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI Q-Fan Control utility - High-performance Gaming Networking: 2. 5 Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard - Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2. 1 (4K@60HZ) and DisplayPort 1. 2 output, featuring dual M. 2 slots (NVMe SSD)—one with PCIe 4. 0 x4 connectivity, front panel USB 3. 2 Gen 1 connector, USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Type-C & Type-A ports and Thunderbolt 3 header, 1 x SPI TPM header.Industry-leading Gaming Audio & AI Noise Cancelling Mic Technology: High fidelity audio from a SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the action. Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelling Mic technology..Gaming Look and Feel: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and a Gen 2 addressable RGB header for greater customization.Please ensure your BIOS is up to date if installing a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Visit ASUS site search by motherboard model name, click on “Support" tab, Drivers and Tools, then BIOS & Firmware to download the latest BIOS. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B088W57M4J | | Available Memory Slots | 4 | | Best Sellers Rank | 263,683 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) 2,621 in Motherboards | | Brand Name | ASUS | | Chipset Type | AMD B550 | | Compatible Devices | Gaming Console | | Compatible Processors | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | | Cpu Model | Xeon | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,427) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express | | Item Dimensions L X W X H | 27.2L x 6.9W x 33.8H centimetres | | Item Type Name | ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync) | | Item Weight | 2 Pounds | | Main Power Connector Type | 24-Pin | | Manufacturer | Asus | | Manufacturer Part Number | TUF GAMING B550-PLUS | | Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB | | Model Name | TUF GAMING B550-PLUS | | Model Number | TUF GAMING B550-PLUS | | Number Of Ethernet Ports | 1 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Ports | 8 | | Platform | Windows 10 | | Processor Socket | Socket AM4 | | Ram Memory Maximum Size | 128 GB | | Ram Memory Technology | DDR4 | | S Pdif Connector Type | Optical | | System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 | | Total Hdmi Port | 1 | | Total Pcie Ports | 3 | | Total Sata Ports | 4 | | Total Usb Ports | 6 | | Upc | 192876749449 | | Usb 2 0 | 6 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ASUS - **CPU model:** Xeon - **CPU socket:** Socket AM4 - **Chipset type:** AMD B550 - **Compatible devices:** Gaming Console - **Compatible processors:** AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen - **Memory storage capacity:** 128 GB - **Model name:** TUF GAMING B550-PLUS - **Platform:** Windows 10 - **RAM memory technology:** DDR4 ## Images ![ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-Vz3EeHxL.jpg) ![ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xMkAYNGxL.jpg) ![ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/918sGbzPlyL.jpg) ![ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PL7aq-jrL.jpg) ![ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/917p3DtaaNL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style Name** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good easy to use motherboard *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 16 July 2020* nicely made motherboard with pcie 4 x16 and nvme. manual board it self is well labeled and shoud be easy to find your way around only down side is the fact the io shield is not pre attached ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great motherboard at this price range with lots of features carried from X570 *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 31 August 2020* This board will be perfect for all your needs especially if you're not quite at an enthusiast level yet and don't want to splash out on a X570 board. I think the only criticism I have is the fact there are only 3 Fan headers and coming from a B350 Tomahawk it is somewhat of a limitation for me. However, it is easily resolved by using a fan header splitter at the back of the case and then routing cables all nicely to one place. Another thing to bare in mind is the fact that SATA port 5 and 6 will not work if you have 2x NVMe's installed which I didn't know, and took me sometime to figure out why my SSD was not showing up in BIOS and Windows.Other than that, this board is great and you really can't go wrong. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Good product, let down by long delivery time *by on Reviewed in Singapore 26 June 2022* Ordered this on 6 June. As it was listed as available and sold by Amazon SG, I bought it expecting the item to arrive within a few days. After a week, I contacted Amazon support as there was still no information on the estimated delivery date. I was told that there were "supply issues", and they still had no idea when the item can be delivered. If so, then why list the item as available in the first place??The item finally arrived almost 2 weeks later - ridiculous for local delivery by Amazon SG! In comparison, I received another item that I ordered on 6 June from Amazon US within a week.Product wise, I have tested the motherboard and it works. For me, I wish it had a Type-C front panel header, but it's not a big issue for now. The other features more than make up for it. Overall, an excellent board given its price - great value-for-money! ## Frequently Bought Together - ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1, BIOS Flashback, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync) - AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16-18-18-36 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory - Black (CMK16GX4M2B3200C16) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/212074208-asus-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-amd-am4-zen-3-ryzen](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/212074208-asus-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-amd-am4-zen-3-ryzen) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*