ASRock B850M-X WiFi AM5 Micro ATX Motherboard (DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 6E)

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<p>The ASRock B850M-X WiFi is a motherboard engineered for builders who refuse to settle. Whether you're assembling a competitive gaming rig, a streamlined creative workstation, or a compact powerhouse for daily use, this Micro ATX board delivers top-tier performance, ultra-fast connectivity, and platform versatility—all in a space-saving design.</p> <p>At its core lies the AMD B850 chipset, primed for Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series CPUs. The AM5 socket ensures compatibility with AMD's latest innovations, including PCIe Gen5 support and DDR5 memory, pushing the boundaries of what your next-gen system can achieve. Whether you're overclocking your CPU or chasing frame-perfect gameplay, the 6+1+1 power phase design with Dr.MOS ensures rock-solid voltage delivery and thermal stability under load.</p> <p>Designed to maximise memory performance, the B850M-X supports up to 128GB of DDR5 memory at a blistering 8200+ MHz (OC). Whether you're chasing faster compile times or lower latency in esports titles, Intel® XMP and AMD EXPO profiles make fine-tuning memory effortless.</p> <p>Speed is nothing without storage, and here the B850M-X shines. One Gen5x4 Blazing M.2 slot (128 Gb/s) and one Gen4x4 Hyper M.2 slot (64 Gb/s) deliver lightning-fast storage options. Coupled with RAID support across both SATA and NVMe devices, your data workflow stays sharp, responsive, and resilient.</p> <p>Expandability is fluid and forward-looking. A PCIe 4.0 x16 slot handles high-end GPUs with ease, while two additional PCIe 4.0 slots give headroom for capture cards, high-speed NVMe adapters, or networking upgrades. Integrated Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G LAN ensure latency-free online gaming and ultra-responsive connectivity—whether you're leading a team in a competitive lobby or downloading an entire game library overnight.</p> <p>Onboard graphics support through HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 opens the door for high-refresh 4K displays at up to 120Hz, perfect for creators and multitaskers leveraging integrated RDNA™ graphics. For audio purists, the Realtek ALC897 codec with Nahimic enhancements transforms your headphones or speakers into immersive surround environments—ideal for deep-focus editing, cinematic bingeing, or competitive FPS action.</p> <p>The motherboard’s Polychrome RGB ecosystem offers personalisation without compromise. Sync addressable lighting across cases, fans, and peripherals, or integrate with SignalRGB to trigger in-game reactive effects and system-wide visual feedback.</p> <p>Thermal management is intuitive and hands-on. With dedicated headers for CPU fans, AIO pumps, and water cooling systems, plus a full UI-driven fan tuning interface, maintaining optimal thermals is effortless and visually guided.</p> <p>Feature-rich, compact, and future-ready, the ASRock B850M-X WiFi is proof that performance doesn't need a full tower to make a bold statement.</p> <h3>FEATURES</h3> <ul> <li>Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors on AM5 socket</li> <li>AMD B850 chipset with PCIe Gen5 &amp; DDR5 support for high-speed performance</li> <li>2x DDR5 DIMMs up to 128GB, 8200+ MHz (OC), Intel XMP &amp; AMD EXPO ready</li> <li>1x Gen5x4 Blazing M.2 &amp; 1x Gen4x4 Hyper M.2 with RAID 0/1/10 support</li> <li>1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, and 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots</li> <li>Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN with Smart Bandwidth Control</li> <li>Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, ideal for modern wireless peripherals and smart homes</li> <li>Integrated HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 for 4K@120Hz dual-display output</li> <li>Realtek ALC897 7.1 HD Audio with Nahimic enhancements and voice noise suppression</li> <li>Fan-Tastic Tuning UI with PWM/DC detection and smart curve control</li> <li>Polychrome RGB + SignalRGB support for sync and game-reactive lighting</li> <li>Rear I/O: Type-C, 3x USB-A 3.2, 2x USB 2.0, LAN, BIOS Flashback, HDMI/DP, Audio</li> </ul> <h3>SPECIFICATIONS</h3> <ul> <li>Form Factor: Micro ATX (24.4 cm x 22.6 cm)</li> <li>Socket: AMD AM5</li> <li>Compatible CPUs: Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series</li> <li>Chipset: AMD B850</li> <li>Memory: <ul> <li>2 x DDR5 DIMMs, up to 128GB</li> <li>Speeds: Up to 8200+ MHz (OC)</li> <li>Supports Intel XMP &amp; AMD EXPO</li> </ul> </li> <li>Expansion &amp; Storage: <ul> <li>1 x Blazing M.2 (Gen5x4, 128 Gb/s)</li> <li>1 x Hyper M.2 (Gen4x4, 64 Gb/s)</li> <li>4 x SATA3 (6 Gb/s) with RAID 0/1/10</li> <li>1 x PCIe 4.0 x16</li> <li>1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)</li> <li>1 x PCIe 4.0 x1</li> <li>M.2 Key-E for Wi-Fi module</li> </ul> </li> <li>Graphics Output: <ul> <li>Integrated GPU support (varies by CPU)</li> <li>1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz)</li> <li>1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@120Hz)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Networking: <ul> <li>2.5G LAN (Realtek Dragon RTL8125BG)</li> <li>Wi-Fi 6E (802.11axe), Bluetooth 5.2</li> </ul> </li> <li>Audio: <ul> <li>Codec: Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH</li> <li>Features: Nahimic Audio, Sound Tracker, noise suppression</li> </ul> </li> <li>USB Ports: <ul> <li>Rear I/O: <ul> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C</li> <li>3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A</li> <li>2 x USB 2.0</li> </ul> </li> <li>Front Panel: <ul> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Header</li> <li>2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A</li> <li>4 x USB 2.0</li> </ul> </li> <li>Cooling &amp; Fan Headers <ul> <li>2 x CPU Fan</li> <li>3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan</li> <li>1 x AIO Pump</li> <li>Fan-Tastic Tuning UI, PWM/DC detection</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>RGB &amp; Aesthetics: <ul> <li>1 x 12V RGB, 3 x 5V Addressable RGB</li> <li>Polychrome Sync + SignalRGB support</li> </ul> </li> <li>Rear I/O Ports: <ul> <li>2 x Wi-Fi Antenna Ports</li> <li>1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort</li> <li>1 x Type-C, 3 x USB-A 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0</li> <li>1 x LAN (2.5G), 1 x BIOS Flashback Button</li> <li>3 x Audio Jacks</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>WHAT'S IN THE BOX</h3> <ul> <li>ASRock B850M-X WiFi AM5 Micro ATX Motherboard (DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 6E) x1</li> <li>I/O Shield x1</li> <li>SATA Data Cables x2</li> <li>Wi-Fi Antennas x2</li> </ul>