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MSI Mag B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi AM4 ATX Motherboard $278 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Karl Pilkington on 16/01/2024 - 22:21 amazon.com.au (328 clicks)
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Alright

So you've got this MSI Mag B550 Tomahawk Computer Motherboard – sounds like a military operation, but it's just supposed to make your computer work better.

Now, it claims to support DDR4 memory up to 5100+(OC) MHz. I didn't even know computers had a speed limit. It's like they're challenging you to a memory race or something.

And get this – studio-grade sound quality. I'm not in a recording studio; I just want to play a game without it sounding like it's underwater. Immersive gaming experience? I just want to shoot things without my ears crying for mercy.

They've thrown in an extended heatsink design and an additional choke thermal pad – sounds like they're making a computer sandwich. Better EMI protection? I don't even know what EMI is. And more convenience for installation? Last time I checked, installing a motherboard was about as convenient as putting together flat-pack furniture with vague instructions.

And it comes with steel armor PCI-E slots – as if my computer's going into battle. I just want it to run Word without crashing, not storm the motherboard beaches.

In summary, if you want a motherboard that's faster than a caffeinated cheetah, sounds like a concert hall, and is armored like a tank, this MSI Mag B550 Tomahawk might be your techno-warrior. As for me, I just want a computer that works without needing a degree in rocket science.

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  • vid_ghost on 16/01/2024 - 22:25
    +14

    I have the MSI Mag B550 Tomahawk - Non max - No wifi i paid $154 for it on an ebay sale in 2020.. got a $40USD ($59AUD) MSI steam gift card :) prices are so much higher for motherboards these days

  • Zanosaur on 16/01/2024 - 22:26
    +10

    Only if it is the b650 am5 one.

  • reader64 on 16/01/2024 - 22:28
    +1

    yeah this doesnt make sense unless u got an AM4 cpu lying around

    With the new reductions you can get a 7600 and am5 board and 32gb of ram for about 700 all in and you then you have 3 plus years of upgradability with am5

    There are major issues with the next LGA system they want,so it's very likely we will see AM5 supported Past 2026 at this rate

    • povogamer on 17/01/2024 - 00:21
      +2

      There are major issues with the next LGA system they want,so it's very likely we will see AM5 supported Past 2026 at this rate

      Source?

  • JerraJones on 16/01/2024 - 22:29
    +3

    What's with the dumb description? Are you MSI themselves trying to sell this almost 4 yr old budget motherboard at am5 prices? 300 bucks isn't worth it on a dead end platform, especially on a board that was a budget option.

    • Grey 13 on 16/01/2024 - 22:33
      +6

      Found it entertaining haha.

      But yeah not a good price for essentially an outdated platform. Kudo for AMD to hold on as long as they did but wake up babe, AM5 is here.

    • Karl Pilkington on 16/01/2024 - 22:37
      +4

      Bit harsh, innit?

      • mouzii on 16/01/2024 - 23:21

        You got my upvote mate, thanks for the chuckle.

    • povogamer on 17/01/2024 - 00:20
      +1

      I'm pretty sure it's GPT…

    • Steakz on 17/01/2024 - 05:48
      +3

      I know right, as soon as you start reading you know its a bot generated tripe! The dude found some chatbot on the 15th and haven't looked back!!!!

  • OMGJL on 16/01/2024 - 22:37
    +2

    I got a 5600x and the Tomahawk non-max from Shopping Express in May 2021 for total of $591 including shipping.

    a mid-high range mobo of last gen for $278 in 2024?

    eww.

  • Lonewolf1983 on 16/01/2024 - 22:55

    Yeah not sure many takers for this board
    Anyone with the need or dollars for 5900/5950x CPUs would be on am5

    Those gamers using 5800x3d don't need the power over a cheaper b550 board

  • Jayblesz on 16/01/2024 - 22:56
    +1

    This isn't a good deal. I bought this for $268 less than a year ago not on sale. While it's a great, feature packed mobo this is regular price (it's always been available for less than the 329 RRP for the past year, around $270).

    May be cheapest with shipping currently but if you need other things too probably combining with 3 other items @ umart $14 shipping (with this MOBO @ 268) would be cheaper.

    Not going to neg but this is definitely not a good deal

  • xrailgun on 16/01/2024 - 22:59

    this is about double the price it should be nowadays.

  • ATangk on 16/01/2024 - 23:06

    Got the X570 Tomahawk for cheaper than this…

  • vanyellow on 16/01/2024 - 23:23
    +3

    no deal here.
    maybe if it was a B650

  • povogamer on 17/01/2024 - 00:12

    $268 @ Umart/MSY/PCByte https://www.msy.com.au/product/msi-mag-b550-tomahawk-max-wif…

  • Jessie Ryder on 17/01/2024 - 07:01
    +5

    No deal here, cheapest elsewhere as above.
    Also Chat GPT sucks.

  • Cyan9 on 17/01/2024 - 07:26

    Written in the style of Karl Pilkington. Clever. I think most of the other comments above missed the reference.

    • Karl Pilkington on 17/01/2024 - 08:59

      Too busy trying to kick their own height.

  • stephendt on 17/01/2024 - 10:11
    +1

    Fun description but not a deal…

  • noise36 on 17/01/2024 - 10:18

    I have had this mobo for years?

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