Power up your computing experience with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor, which features six cores and 12 threads to help quickly load and multitask demanding applications. Designed for socket AM4 motherboards using the powerful Zen 3 architecture, the 7nm 5th generation Ryzen processor offers significantly improved performance compared to its predecessor. With a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 4.2 GHz in addition to 16MB of L3 Cache, the Ryzen 5 5500 is built to deliver the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 3 technology and 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM with compatible motherboards. This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and includes a Wraith Stealth cooling solution. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.Outfit your build for robust gaming performance using the ROG Strix B550-XE GAMING WIFI AM4 ATX Motherboard from ASUS. Utilizing the AMD B550 chipset and AM4 socket, this motherboard is compatible with AMD Ryzen 3000, 4000 G, and 5000 Series processors. Install up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory across four RAM slots, supporting speeds up to 5100 MHz when overclocking. Six SATA III and two M.2 interfaces provide room for storage. Install various adapter cards including GPUs via two PCIe 4.0 x16, two PCIe 3.0 x16, a PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4), and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. This motherboard supports 2-way SLI and 3-way CrossFireX for an optimal multi-GPU gaming experience.





A rear I/O panel sports a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and two Type-A ports, as well as four USB 2.0 Type-A ports. A USB 2.0 Type-C port is also present on the rear panel, allowing you to connect to USB Type-C audio components like an audio interface or standalone DAC. Five 3.5mm jacks also accommodate analog audio connections, while DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.1 connectors enable video output. Use the RJ45 port to connect to wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet networks, or use the motherboard's onboard Wi-Fi 6 to connect sans cables. The ROG Strix B550-XE GAMING WIFI Motherboard also comes with Bluetooth 5.1 for easy connectivity with wireless peripherals. Furthermore, various internal headers provide support for liquid cooling, front USB and Thunderbolt 4 ports, a clear CMOS jumper, and more. Utilizing the 7.1-Channel SupremeFX S1220A codec, this motherboard also features dual op-amps supporting headphones with impedances up to 600 ohms. The ROG Strix B550-XE GAMING WIFI AM4 ATX Motherboard is compatible with Windows 10 64-bit operating systems.