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AMD 550X

The AMD 550X is a mid-range chipset for Socket AM2, released in 2007. It supports DDR2-800 memory and features 20 PCIe lanes.

The AMD 550X (codenamed RD550) is a chipset for Socket AM2, released in 2007. It is part of the AMD 550X CrossFire chipset platform and is typically paired with the SB600 southbridge. The chipset provides 20 PCIe 1.0a lanes, with 2 lanes dedicated for dual-card CrossFire configurations. It supports up to 8 GB of DDR2-800 memory across two channels. Connectivity includes 4 SATA III ports and 10 USB 2.0 ports. The chipset has a TDP of 7 W.

Specifications

Socket unverified Socket AM2
Platform unverified AMD 550X CrossFire chipset
TDP unverified 7 W
PCIe version unverified PCIe 1.0a
Total PCIe lanes (chipset) unverified 20
Memory support unverified DDR2-800
Max memory unverified 8 GB
Memory channels unverified 2
SATA III ports unverified 4
USB 2.0 ports unverified 10
Release year unverified 2007
Notes unverified Chipset codenamed RD550; provides 2 PCI-E lanes for Dual card CrossFire; paired with SB600 southbridge.