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

36 Months Warranty

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