3 Things to Know About the MSI PRO B550M-P GEN3’s PCIe Slots

Every PCIe slot runs at PCIe 3.0 The GEN3 in the name means no Gen 4 support anywhere on the board. This keeps costs down and simplifies compatibility.

You get one x16 slot and two x1 slots The single x16 slot is for your graphics card. The two x1 slots handle smaller expansion cards like Wi-Fi or sound cards.

It’s an honest, no-frills design The savings come entirely from sticking with Gen 3 across the board. If you don’t need Gen 4 speeds, this board delivers exactly what it promises.