# ASROCK B850 RIPTIDE WIFI AM5 ATX 4X DDR5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

### FEATURES:

-   Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
-   14+2+1 Phase Power Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC
-   4 x DDR5 DIMMs | Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)
-   1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16
-   Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI
-   Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
-   1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4) | 3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) | 4 SATA3
-   1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
-   4 USB 3.2 Gen2 (2 Rear, 2 Rear Type-C)
-   7 USB 3.2 Gen1 (3 Rear, 4 Front)
-   8 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
-   Killer 2.5G LAN
-   802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth
-   Supports Lite Release Design, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink

### SPECIFICATIONS:

-   **CPU & Chipset**
    -   Socket: AMD AM5
    -   Supported CPUs: AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
    -   Chipset: AMD B850
-   **Memory**
    -   Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
    -   4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
    -   Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8000+(OC)
    -   Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
    -   Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
-   **Graphics Output**
    -   Integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU)
    -   1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
-   **Expansion Slots**
-   CPU:
    -   1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
-   Chipset:
    -   1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode\*
    -   1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
    -   15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
-   **Storage**
-   CPU:
    -   1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2\_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode\*
    -   1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2\_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode\*
-   Chipset:
    -   1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2\_3, Key M), supports type 2230/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode\*
    -   1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2\_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode\*
    -   ASMedia ASM1061:
    -   4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
-   **Networking**
    -   LAN: Killer E3100G
    -   Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 Module (802.11be 2x2) with Bluetooth 5.4
    -   Dual-band 2×2 support with 6GHz band
-   **USB Ports**
-   CPU:
    -   2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
    -   1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32\_3))
    -   1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Rear (USB32\_1))
-   Chipset:
    -   1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
    -   1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32\_4))
    -   6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear (USB32\_2 and USB32\_5), 4 Front)
    -   8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
-   **Audio**
    -   7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
    -   Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
    -   Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
    -   Nahimic Audio
-   **Connector**
    -   1 x SPI TPM Header
    -   1 x Thermistor Cable Header
    -   1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
    -   1 x RGB LED Header\*
    -   3 x Addressable LED Headers\*\*
    -   2 x CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)\*\*\*
    -   3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)\*\*\*
    -   1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)\*\*\*
    -   1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
    -   2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
    -   1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
    -   2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
    -   2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
    -   1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
-   **RGB & Aesthetics**
    -   1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
    -   1 x RGB LED Header\*
    -   3 x Addressable LED Headers\*\*
-   **DIY Features**
    -   ASRock Post Status Checker
    -   Auto Driver Installer (via LAN)
    -   Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
-   **Rear I/O Ports**
    -   2 x Antenna Ports
    -   1 x HDMI Port
    -   1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
    -   2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Ports (10 Gb/s)
    -   3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports\*
    -   2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)\*\*
    -   4 x USB 2.0 Ports
    -   1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
    -   1 x BIOS Flashback Button
    -   1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
    -   1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
-   **Software & UEFI**
-   Software:
    -   ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
    -   Killer Control Center
    -   ASRock Polychrome SYNC\*
-   UEFI:
    -   ASRock EZ Mode
    -   ASRock Full HD UEFI
    -   ASRock Auto Driver Installer
    -   ASRock Instant Flash
-   Form Factor: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm | 8 Layer PCB
-   OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit+
-   Certifications: FCC, CE | ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

### WHAT'S IN THE BOX

-   ASROCK B850 RIPTIDE WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard x1
-   SATA Data Cables x2
-   ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas x2
-   ARGB Splitter Cable x1
-   Thermistor Cable x1

## Details

- **Price:** 6142.0 ZAR
- **Vendor:** ASRock
- **Type:** Components, Motherboards, AMD motherboards, Unboxed
- **Tags:** Components > Motherboards > AMD motherboards|Unboxed, Syntech

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