Asus ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING, AMD B550, AM4, ATX, 4 DDR4, HDMI, DP, XFire, 2.5GB LAN, PCIe4, RGB Lighting, M.2 removeADATA 4TB XPG MARS 980 BLADE Gen5 M.2 NVMe Laptop-Ready SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0, 3D NAND, R/W 14K/13K MB/s, PS5 Compatible removeSamsung 500GB 870 EVO SSD, 2.5", SATA3, V-NAND, R/W, 560/530 MB/s, 98K/88K IOPS, 7mm removeADATA 256GB Legend 710 M.2 NVMe Gen3 SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe 3.0, 3D NAND, R/W 2100/1000 MB/s remove
NameAsus ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING, AMD B550, AM4, ATX, 4 DDR4, HDMI, DP, XFire, 2.5GB LAN, PCIe4, RGB Lighting, M.2 removeADATA 4TB XPG MARS 980 BLADE Gen5 M.2 NVMe Laptop-Ready SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0, 3D NAND, R/W 14K/13K MB/s, PS5 Compatible removeSamsung 500GB 870 EVO SSD, 2.5", SATA3, V-NAND, R/W, 560/530 MB/s, 98K/88K IOPS, 7mm removeADATA 256GB Legend 710 M.2 NVMe Gen3 SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe 3.0, 3D NAND, R/W 2100/1000 MB/s remove
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DescriptionAsus ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING, AMD B550, AM4, ATX, 4 DDR4, HDMI, DP, XFire, 2.5GB LAN, PCIe4, RGB Lighting, M.2ADATA 4TB XPG MARS 980 BLADE Gen5 M.2 NVMe Laptop-Ready SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0, 3D NAND, R/W 14K/13K MB/s, PS5 CompatibleADATA 256GB Legend 710 M.2 NVMe Gen3 SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe 3.0, 3D NAND, R/W 2100/1000 MB/s
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AMD B550 Ryzen AM4 Gaming ATX motherboard with PCIe® 4.0, teamed power stages, Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, dual M.2 with heatsinks, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Aura Sync RGB

  • AM4 socket: Ready for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors
  • Best gaming connectivity: PCIe® 4.0-ready, dual M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® plus HDMI™ 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 output support
  • Smooth networking: Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
  • Robust power solution: Teamed power stages with ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
  • Renowned software: Intuitive dashboards for UEFI BIOS and ASUS AI Networking make it easy to configure gaming builds
  • DIY-friendly design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-LEDs and SafeSlot
  • Unmatched personalisation: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including Aura RGB header and addressable Gen 2 RGB header
  • Industry-leading gaming audio: AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS® Sound Unbound™ and Sonic Studio III for immersive audio





Designed for those seeking to get the most out of their build, ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCIe® 4.0 connectivity. Offering robust power delivery and effective cooling, ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is well-equipped to handle 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs. As an added bonus, outstanding performance is complemented by a stunning silver-and-white finish and cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics that present a standout look.





Advance Your Gaming Immersion

ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is PCIe® 4.0-ready and provides the latest connectivity options for supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. Audio enhancements give you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the subtlest of cues for a completely immersive gaming experience.





PCIe 4.0-Ready

ROG Strix B550-A Gaming features two 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 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen platform. Both M.2 slots support up to the type 22110 socket and NVM Express® RAID for a performance boost.





All-round Performance

ROG Strix B550-A Gaming provides robust power delivery to fuel Ryzen's cores, comprehensive cooling, and support for faster memory — so it has everything you need to load up your build with high-performance components for playing in the big leagues.





Play Your Own Style

The cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics of ROG Strix B550-A Gaming are accentuated by the bold slashes and cybertext. By pairing your rig with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem, you can create a fully customised gaming setup that reflects your personal style.





Undeniably ROG STRIX

Finished in stunning white and silver, and featuring the redesigned ROG logo and recessed cybertext markings on its I/O shroud, ROG Strix B550-A Gaming is an eye-catcher. These new design touches move ROG Strix boldly towards the future, while clearly reflecting its gaming roots.





ROG Gives You More

ROG-exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements that allow you to configure your gaming build the way you want.





UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.


 
 
 
Click here for full details
 

 

Description

Specification

  • Motherboard Type: Desktop
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Socket: AMD AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • #Hide#DDR Type: DDR4
  • CPU Support: Click here for CPU support
  • RAM Technology: DDR4 (Dual Channel)
  • RAM Slots: 4 x DIMM
  • RAM Speeds: 4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz
  • Maximum Memory: 128GB
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics Processor
    Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
  • Graphics Ports: 1 x HDMI
    1 x DisplayPort
  • Multi-GPU Support: Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX
  • PCI/PCI Express: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode)
    1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
    3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
  • Storage: 6 x SATA III
    2 x M.2 (2242/2260/2280/22110) - SATA & PCIe
  • RAID: "RAID 0, 1, 10"
  • Wireless: -
  • LAN: 2.5GB LAN
  • Audio: ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
  • USB Ports Supported: "2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (1 Type-A & 1 Type-C at back)
    6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 at back, 2 at mid-board)
    6 x USB 2.0 (2 at back, 4 at mid-board)"
  • Back Panel I/O Ports: 1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb LAN
    1 x DisplayPort
    1 x HDMI
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A & C)
    4 x USB 3.2 Gen1
    2 x USB 2.0
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    1 x BIOS FlashBack Button
    5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
  • Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x CPU Fan
    1 x CPU OPT Fan
    3 x Chassis Fan
    1 x AIO_PUMP
    1 x AAFP
    2 x Aura RGB Strip
    1 x Addressable Gen2
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
    2 x USB 2.0
    2 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s
    1 x Thunderbolt
  • .: 1 x 24-pin EATX
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V
    1 x 4-pin ATX 12V
    1 x System panel
    1 x Thermal sensor
    1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • Accessories: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
    1 x ROG Strix stickers
    1 x Cable ties pack
    1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
    1 x ROG Thank you card
    1 x M.2 SSD screw package
    1 x M.2 Rubber Package
  • Additional Features: See Overview
  • Package Type: Retail
  • Package Weight: 1.9200 kg
  • Warranty: 3 Years
  • #Hide#M.2 Slot(s): Yes (M.2)
  • #Hide#No. LAN Ports: 1 x LAN
  • #Hide#Max LAN Speed: 2.5GB LAN
  • #Hide#RGB Lighting: Out of the box RGB lighting



Bladefast. Sharp Unstoppable - the Gaming Gen5 SSD for Laptops

 
It’s finally here! MARS 980 BLADE is a gaming Gen5 SSD built for laptops, featuring PCIe Gen5 x4 and NVMe 2.0 support. Its compact design ensures stable performance even in tight spaces, optimized for AI workloads and compatible with the latest Intel and AMD platforms. No matter where it's installed, it's built to go beyond the limits.
 
  • NAND Flash: 3D NAND
  • Interface: PCIe Gen5 x4
  • SLC Caching
  • DRAM Cache Buffer
  • NVMe 2.0 Support
  • Compact Design - ideal for laptops and compact systems
  • Built with TSMCs advanced 6nm process
  • Can be installed in PS5 as an expansion drive
  • Form Factor: M.2 2280 
  • Shock Resistance: 1500G/0.5ms
  • Controller: SMI SM2508
  • Warranty: 5-year limited
 
 
 

 
Clutch Moment. Legendary Move.

The MARS 980 BLADE features exceptional sequential read/write speeds, which is double the performance of PCIe Gen4 SSDs and 8x faster than standard Gen3 SSDs. It is fully backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 platforms. Complete every challenge in mere seconds!
 
 
 

 
6nm Control, Game Changer

Built with TSMC’s advanced 6nm process, the MARS 980 BLADE delivers superior performance-to-power efficiency, reducing heat generation in PCIe 5.0 SSDs and eliminating the need for bulky cooling—making it ideal for laptops and compact systems.
 
 
 

 
Expand PS5 Storage Capacity

The MARS 980 BLADE utilizes a PCIe 5.0 transmission interface and can be installed in the PS5 as an expansion hard drive to alleviate PS5 storage insufficiency issues. Not only does the MARS 980 BLADE fit perfectly into the PS5'a drive slot, it also provides a smooth and no-lag gaming experience while enjoying triple A masterpieces. 
 
*According to Sony, even if the read and write speed is higher than the official standard, not all games can actually experience the same performance as the PS5 console's built-in SSD.
 
 
 
 
 
Beyond Elite

MARS 980 BLADE comes with SLC Caching and DRAM Cache Buffer for advantages in system loading and data caching.
 
 
 

 
SSD Toolbox value-added software for real-time status monitoring

SSD Toolbox ensures users utilize the latest Firmware version for the best performance and employs Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) to understand the health and remaining lifespan of SSDs, as well as the current operating temperature and storage capacity, so that users can track of SSD status at any time.
 
 
 
 

Description

Specification

  • Series: ADATA XPG MARS 980 BLADE
  • #Hide#Capacity Range: 4000 GB +
  • Capacity: 4 TB
  • Form Factor: M.2 2280
  • #Hide#Interface Type: PCI Express
  • Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4
  • Controller: SMI SM2508
  • Read: "Up to 14,000 Mb/s
    PS5: Up to 6,500 Mb/s"
  • Write: "Up to 13,000 Mb/s"
  • Max Random 4K R/W: "1,950K / 1,650K IOPS"
  • Weight/Dimensions: 12g (with heatsink)
    8g (without heatsink)
    (LxWxH) 80 x 22 x 4.5 mm (with heatsink)
    (LxWxH) 80 x 22 x 3.2 mm (without heatsink)
  • Operating Temperatures: 0°C - 70°C
  • Storage Temperatures: -40°C - 85°C
  • Shock Resistance: 1500G/0.5ms
  • MTBF: "1,600,000 hours"
  • Total Bytes Written (TBW): "2,960TB"
  • Additional Features: NAND Flash: 3D NAND
    SLC Caching
    DRAM Cache Buffer
    NVMe 2.0 Support
    Compact Design - ideal for laptops and compact systems
    Built with TSMCs advanced 6nm process
    Can be installed in PS5 as an expansion drive
  • Package Type: Retail
  • Package Weight: 0.0120 kg
  • Warranty: 5 Years or if the drive exceeds Total Bytes Written (see above)
 

The world's favourite SSD


The latest model of the world's best-selling SSD series has finally arrived. The 870 EVO inherits the legacy of Samsung's pioneering SSD technology, boasting upgraded performance, reliability and compatibility to suit the needs of anyone from content creators and IT professionals to everyday users.
 
 
 
Excellence in performance
The 870 EVO achieves the maximum SATA interface limit of 560/530 MB/s sequential speeds. Everyday users can now enjoy professional-level SSD performance. Intelligent TurboWrite accelerates write speeds and maintains long-term high performance with a larger variable buffer.
 
 
 
Industry-defining reliability
With a 5-year limited warranty, the 870 EVO meets the industry's leading standards of reliability. It withstands tasks from everyday computing to 8K video processing and comes equipped with the latest 6th Gen. VNAND and MKX controller that ensure a stable host experience.
 
 
 
More compatible than ever
The 870 EVO passed compatibility tests with major host systems and applications, including chipsets, motherboards, NAS and video recording devices. As the latest entry in the globally best-selling EVO series, the 870 EVO's proven versatility is compatible with any user's systems and tasks.
 
 
 
Upgrade with ease
Upgrading to the 870 EVO is made easy for anyone with a desktop PC or laptop that supports a standard 2.5-inch SATA form factor. Enjoying this masterpiece SSD is as convenient as plugging in the 870 EVO into a SATA slot and letting the renewed migration software take care of the rest.
 
 
 
Samsung Magician software
Make your drive work like magic. The new and improved Samsung Magician 6 software will keep your SSD in check. You can easily manage your drive with a wide range of useful tools to keep up with the latest updates, monitor the drive's health and status, or even enhance its performance.
 
 
 
World's no.1 flash memory
Experience the superior performance and reliability that you can only get from the world's number one brand for flash memory since 2003. All firmware and components, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in-house, allowing end-to-end integration for quality you can trust.

 

Make your creations legendary with the ADATA LEGEND 710. Enhance your creativity with lightning quick sustained read/write speeds on the latest Intel and AMD platforms. 

  • PCIe Gen3 x4 interface
  • Excellent read/write performance
  • Heat sink keeps things 15% cooler
  • Great upgrade option for creators
  • High capacities 
  • Supports NVMe 1.4
  • LDPC & AES 256-bit encryption
  • Supports Host Memory Buffer(HMB)
  • 3-year warranty
 
 

 
 
Enhancing Your Creativity

The LEGEND 710 utilizes PCIe Gen3 x4 and NVMe 1.4 to deliver lightning quick sustained read and write speeds. It's M.2 2280 specification supports the latest Intel and AMD platforms, including desktop PCs and laptops. 




 
Keeping Things Cool

The LEGEND 710's understated but elegant heat sink design is characterized by a regal blue color scheme with an exquisite golden-colored trimming. The heat sink works to keep temperatures down by 15% for optimal performance and stability.





Helping You Create Better

Creativity can't wait! The LEGEND 710 is equipped with SLC caching and HMB technology (Host Memory Buffer) for seamless productivity.




 
Protecting Your Creations

With LDPC (Low Density Parity Check Code) and AES 256-bit encryption, the LEGEND 710 ensures accurate data transmissions and security.





3-Year Warranty

LEGEND series SSDs use only high quality ICs that have been rigorously tested. For further peace of mind, they come backed by a 3-year warranty.  




 
SSD Toolbox

SSD ToolBox automatically ensures you have the latest firmware for optimal performance and allows for the monitoring of drive health and remaining life through Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) attributes. It also lets you keep track of the current operating temperature, capacity, and total space used.

 

Description

Specification

  • Series: ADATA LEGEND 710
  • #Hide#Capacity Range: 240 - 256 GB
  • Capacity: 256 GB
  • Form Factor: M.2 2280
  • #Hide#Interface Type: PCI Express
  • Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4
  • Controller: Realtek RTS5766DL
  • Read: Up to 2100 Mb/s
  • Write: Up to 1000 Mb/s
  • Max Random 4K R/W: 90K / 130K IOPS
  • Weight/Dimensions: 9g (with heat sink)
    6.2g (without heatsink)
    80 x 22 x 3.13 mm (with heat sink)
    80 x 22 x 2.15 mm (without heat sink)
  • Operating Temperatures: 0°C - 70°C
  • Storage Temperatures: -40°C - 85°C
  • Shock Resistance: 1500G/0.5ms
  • MTBF: "1,500,000 hours"
  • Total Bytes Written (TBW): 65 TBW
  • Additional Features: See Overview
  • Package Type: Retail
  • Package Weight: 0.0310 kg
  • Warranty: 3 Years or if the drive exceeds Total Bytes Written (see above)
Weight1920 g12 g90 g31 g
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Additional information
Weight 1920 g
Manufacturer Part Number

90MB15J0-M0EAY0

Weight 12 g
Manufacturer Part Number

SMAR-980B-4TCS

Weight 90 g
Manufacturer

SAMSUNG

Weight 31 g
Manufacturer Part Number

ALEG-710-256GCS