AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 12-Thread Socket AM4 Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler Can deliver fast 100 plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler4.2 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4-3200 supportFor the advanced Socket AM4 platform ASUS Prime B450M-A II AM4 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard AMD B450 (Ryzen AM4) micro ATX motherboard with M.2 support, HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub, SATA 6 Gbps, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, BIOS FlashBack, and Aura Sync RGB lighting support Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, and Fan Xpert 2+Ultrafast connectivity: M.2 support, 1 Gb Ethernet, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-around system protectionAura Sync RGB Lighting: Onboard connector for RGB LED strips, easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura Sync-capable hardware ASUS Prime B450M-A II Motherboard Specifications AMD AM4 Socket : Compatible to Ryzen 5000, 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen CPUsDesigned for Productivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2 with 10Gbps ultra-fast transfer speed, onboard M.2 support, 4xDIMMs support up to 128GB DDR4 with 4400 (O.C.) performance, HDMI 2.0b/DVI/D-SubOptimized Cooling: VRM and PCH heatsink with extensive surface, thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink. Flexible fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietness with ASUS exclusive Fan Xpert 2 plusBuilt to Last: all-round protection with LANGuard, DRAM overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot Core safeguards and stainless-steel back I/O, 1000 plus compatible devices, 8000 plus Validation HoursPC DIY Friendly: With BIOS Flashback and ASUS exclusive UEFI BIOSOutstanding Gaming Audio: Dedicated audio PCB layers, premium Japanese audio capacitors, and audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference.Aura Sync RGB and Armoury Crate Utility: with ASUS Armoury Crate synchronizing LED effects across a wide range of compatible PC gear, plus RGB LED and RGB header for greater customizationPlease 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 and Firmware to download the latest BIOS. VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pads A VRM heatsink with an underneath thermal pad improves heat transfer from the MOSFETs for better cooling performance. Cooler by Design Prime B450M-A II is engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers and features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS, ensuring your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads. PCIe 3.0 M.2 (up to 32 Gbps) Achieve speed with onboard M.2. M.2 Slot supports up to 22110 and data-transfer speed up to 32Gbps via x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth. It‘s the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including two rear-panel USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases. BIOS FLASHBACK BIOS FlashBack is the simplest and safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed. SafeSlot Core A fortified PCIe slot prevents damage. SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, SafeSlot Core provides 1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.