ASROCK B850 RIPTIDE WIFI AM5 ATX 4X DDR5

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<p>Dominate the battlefield with the ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard, a high-performance solution crafted for gamers who demand power, precision, and stability. Inspired by the force of ocean riptides, this board combines calm efficiency with relentless strength, designed to deliver next-gen computing with stunning overclocking capabilities and immersive visuals.</p> <p>Powered by the AMD B850 chipset, this ATX motherboard supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors on the AM5 socket, providing a future-ready platform for gamers and creators alike. The 8-layer PCB ensures efficient power delivery, signal stability, and better heat dissipation—ideal for those pushing their systems with DDR5 memory up to an impressive 8000+ MHz (OC), backed by support for both XMP and EXPO memory profiles.</p> <p>The 14+2+1 phase power design with 80A Dr.MOS VCore+SOC phases guarantees stable overclocking and power efficiency under intense workloads. For storage, unleash ultra-fast performance with 1x Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5x4 and 3x Hyper M.2 Gen4x4 slots, alongside 4 SATA3 ports for legacy drives. And when speed matters, the onboard Killer 2.5G LAN and next-gen Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4 provide seamless wired and wireless connectivity for low-latency gaming and streaming.</p> <p>With rich expandability including PCIe 5.0 x16 and PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, the Riptide allows for powerful GPU support. The board's USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, multiple USB 3.2 Gen2/Gen1, and eight USB 2.0 ports deliver blazing-fast data transfer and peripheral compatibility. HDMI 2.1 supports up to 4K@120Hz, perfect for modern gaming displays.</p> <p>Audio is powered by the Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD codec with Nahimic Audio, offering immersive surround sound with 600-ohm headphone amp support for crystal-clear audio in games or content creation.</p> <p>Built with gamers in mind, the ASRock B850 Riptide features extensive ARGB/RGB headers and is Polychrome RGB Sync certified, ready for full system lighting synchronization. It also supports SignalRGB for unified control across devices and reactive lighting effects.</p> <h3>FEATURES:</h3> <ul> <li>Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors</li> <li>14+2+1 Phase Power Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC</li> <li>4 x DDR5 DIMMs | Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)</li> <li>1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16</li> <li>Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI</li> <li>Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio</li> <li>1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4) | 3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) | 4 SATA3</li> <li>1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)</li> <li>4 USB 3.2 Gen2 (2 Rear, 2 Rear Type-C)</li> <li>7 USB 3.2 Gen1 (3 Rear, 4 Front)</li> <li>8 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)</li> <li>Killer 2.5G LAN</li> <li>802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth</li> <li>Supports Lite Release Design, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink</li> </ul> <h3>SPECIFICATIONS:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>CPU &amp; Chipset</strong> <ul> <li>Socket: AMD AM5</li> <li>Supported CPUs: AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors</li> <li>Chipset: AMD B850</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Memory</strong> <ul> <li>Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology</li> <li>4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots</li> <li>Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8000+(OC)</li> <li>Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB</li> <li>Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Graphics Output</strong> <ul> <li>Integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU)</li> <li>1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Expansion Slots</strong></li> <li>CPU: <ul> <li>1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode</li> </ul> </li> <li>Chipset: <ul> <li>1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*</li> <li>1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module</li> <li>15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Storage</strong></li> <li>CPU: <ul> <li>1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*</li> <li>1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*</li> </ul> </li> <li>Chipset: <ul> <li>1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2230/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*</li> <li>1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*</li> <li>ASMedia ASM1061:</li> <li>4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Networking</strong> <ul> <li>LAN: Killer E3100G</li> <li>Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 Module (802.11be 2x2) with Bluetooth 5.4</li> <li>Dual-band 2×2 support with 6GHz band</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>USB Ports</strong></li> <li>CPU: <ul> <li>2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)</li> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_3))</li> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Rear (USB32_1))</li> </ul> </li> <li>Chipset: <ul> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)</li> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_4))</li> <li>6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear (USB32_2 and USB32_5), 4 Front)</li> <li>8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Audio</strong> <ul> <li>7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)</li> <li>Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel</li> <li>Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)</li> <li>Nahimic Audio</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Connector</strong> <ul> <li>1 x SPI TPM Header</li> <li>1 x Thermistor Cable Header</li> <li>1 x Power LED and Speaker Header</li> <li>1 x RGB LED Header*</li> <li>3 x Addressable LED Headers**</li> <li>2 x CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***</li> <li>3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***</li> <li>1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***</li> <li>1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)</li> <li>2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)</li> <li>1 x Front Panel Audio Connector</li> <li>2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)</li> <li>2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)</li> <li>1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>RGB &amp; Aesthetics</strong> <ul> <li>1 x Power LED and Speaker Header</li> <li>1 x RGB LED Header*</li> <li>3 x Addressable LED Headers**</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>DIY Features</strong> <ul> <li>ASRock Post Status Checker</li> <li>Auto Driver Installer (via LAN)</li> <li>Flexible Integrated I/O Shield</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Rear I/O Ports</strong> <ul> <li>2 x Antenna Ports</li> <li>1 x HDMI Port</li> <li>1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port</li> <li>2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Ports (10 Gb/s)</li> <li>3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports*</li> <li>2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)**</li> <li>4 x USB 2.0 Ports</li> <li>1 x RJ-45 LAN Port</li> <li>1 x BIOS Flashback Button</li> <li>1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)</li> <li>1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Software &amp; UEFI</strong></li> <li>Software: <ul> <li>ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)</li> <li>Killer Control Center</li> <li>ASRock Polychrome SYNC*</li> </ul> </li> <li>UEFI: <ul> <li>ASRock EZ Mode</li> <li>ASRock Full HD UEFI</li> <li>ASRock Auto Driver Installer</li> <li>ASRock Instant Flash</li> </ul> </li> <li>Form Factor: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm | 8 Layer PCB</li> <li>OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit+</li> <li>Certifications: FCC, CE | ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)</li> </ul> <h3>WHAT'S IN THE BOX</h3> <ul> <li>ASROCK B850 RIPTIDE WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard x1</li> <li>SATA Data Cables x2</li> <li>ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas x2</li> <li>ARGB Splitter Cable x1</li> <li>Thermistor Cable x1</li> </ul>