Unlock unparalleled performance for your streaming and gaming setup with advanced connectivity and robust power delivery | Built on the AMD B850 chipset for the latest AM5 platform.

Quick Specs

• Build your dream PC with support for the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors on the AM5 socket.


• Experience seamless multitasking and demanding applications with support for up to 256GB of system memory.


• Enjoy crisp visuals for work and play with dual display outputs: 1 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort.


• Ensure stability and compatibility with Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 64-bit operating systems.


• Benefit from a spacious ATX form factor, providing ample room for component installation and expansion.

Empower your ambitions with the ASRock B850 LiveMixer Wi-Fi ATX Motherboard

This motherboard is engineered for the serious content creator and the dedicated gamer who demands stability, performance, and connectivity without compromise. It serves as the bedrock of a high-performance PC, designed to handle the demands of live streaming, content creation, and competitive gaming. For the South African builder seeking a reliable foundation for their next-generation system, this ATX motherboard offers a potent combination of cutting-edge technology and proven stability, ensuring your digital workspace or gaming rig operates at peak efficiency. It is built for those who understand that the core of a powerful system lies in its motherboard, and this DDR5 motherboard is designed for peak performance.

Unleash processing power for creation and play

At its heart, the ASRock B850 LiveMixer embraces the future with support for AMD Socket AM5 processors, including the latest Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series. This compatibility ensures that your system is ready for the most demanding tasks, from real-time video encoding to high-fidelity gaming. Paired with the robust AMD B850 chipset, this motherboard provides a stable and efficient platform. With the capacity to support up to 256GB of system memory, multitasking becomes a fluid experience, allowing you to run multiple applications, stream your gameplay, and edit your content simultaneously without performance degradation. This makes it one of the premier motherboards for advanced users.

Visual clarity and system integrity

The B850 LiveMixer is equipped with essential graphics output options, including 1 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort, allowing for flexible multi-monitor setups. This is crucial for streamers who need dedicated screens for their feed, chat, and game, as well as for users who benefit from extended desktop space for productivity. The inclusion of a 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support simplifies system configuration and updates, offering a user-friendly interface to fine-tune your system's performance and settings. This ensures that managing your hardware is as straightforward as using your software, a hallmark of quality motherboards.

Designed for stability and expansion

Adhering to the standard ATX form factor, this motherboard offers ample space for component installation, cooling solutions, and future expansion. This generous layout minimises thermal challenges and simplifies the building process, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned builders and newcomers. Its robust design is complemented by compatibility with Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit), ensuring broad software support and a smooth operating system experience. This ATX motherboard is built to last and adapt, embodying the reliability expected from ASRock motherboards.

Connectivity and advanced features

The ASRock B850 LiveMixer Wi-Fi motherboard integrates advanced networking capabilities, including Wi-Fi, to keep you connected at high speeds. This is essential for seamless online gaming, rapid file transfers, and stable streaming. The platform also supports the latest DDR5 memory, providing a significant boost in bandwidth and responsiveness over previous generations. As one of the leading motherboards available, it ensures that all your components work in perfect harmony, offering a robust and future-ready foundation for your PC build. This DDR5 motherboard is a testament to ASRock's commitment to performance.

FEATURES:

• Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors


• 14+2+1 Phase Power Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC+MISC


• 4 x DDR5 DIMMs, Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)


• 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 2 PCIe 4.0 x16


• Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort


• Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio


• 1x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)


• 2x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)


• 2x SATA3


• 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)


• 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)


• 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)


• 8x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)


• 12x USB 2.0 (8x Rear, 4x Front)


• Realtek 2.5G LAN


• 802.11be WiFi 7 +Bluetooth


• Supports M.2 Bottom Heatsink


• BIOS Flashback

SPECIFICATIONS:

• CPU: Supports AMD Socket 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
  
  
  
  


• BIOS: 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support


• Graphics:
  
  
  
  • 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
  
  
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
  
  
  
  


• Audio:
  
  
  
  • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
  
  
  • Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
  
  
  • Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
  
  
  • Nahimic Audio
  
  
  
  


• LAN:
  
  
  
  • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
  
  
  • Dragon RTL8125BG
  
  
  • Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
  
  
  • Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
  
  
  • Visual User Friendly UI
  
  
  • Visual Network Usage Statistics
  
  
  • Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes
  
  
  • User Customized Priority Control
  
  
  
  


• Wireless LAN:
  
  
  
  • 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
  
  
  • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
  
  
  • Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz* frequency band
  
  
  • Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz* frequency band
  
  
  • 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
  
  
  • Supports Bluetooth 5.4
  
  
  • Supports MU-MIMO
  
  
  
  


• Slots:
  
  
  
  • CPU:
  
  
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
  
  
  • Chipset:
  
  
  • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2 and PCIE3), support x4 mode*
  
  
  • 1 x 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 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
  
  
  • Chipset:
  
  
  • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
  
  
  • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
  
  
  
  


• RAID:
  
  
  
  • Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for SATA storage devices
  
  
  • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices*
  
  
  
  


• USB:
  
  
  
  • CPU:
  
  
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
  
  
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
  
  
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Rear (USB32_1))
  
  
  • Chipset:
  
  
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
  
  
  • 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear (USB32_234), 4 Front)
  
  
  • 12 x USB 2.0 (8 Rear, 4 Front)
  
  
  
  


• 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
  
  
  • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  
  
  • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (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)
  
  
  
  


• Rear Panel I/O:
  
  
  
  • 2 x Antenna Ports
  
  
  • 1 x HDMI Port
  
  
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
  
  
  • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
  
  
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
  
  
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
  
  
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports*
  
  
  • 8 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)
  
  
  
  


• Form Factor:
  
  
  
  • ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
  
  
  • 8 Layer PCB
  
  
  
  


• OS: 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 LiveMixer Wi-Fi AM5 ATX Motherboard - Black x1


• SATA Data Cables x2


• ASRock Wi-Fi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas x2


• Thermistor Cable x1

Why ASRock?

ASRock has established itself as a trusted innovator in the PC hardware market, delivering reliable and high-performance components tailored for gamers, creators, and professionals. With a focus on quality and cutting-edge technology, ASRock motherboards provide a solid foundation for any build, ensuring a stable and powerful computing experience for South African users seeking value and performance. Their commitment to features like DDR5 support and robust power delivery solidifies their position as a leading provider of ATX motherboards.