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ASRock B850 Riptide WIFI DDR5 AM5 ATX Motherboard

Name: ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi | AM5, PCIe 5.0 & Wi-Fi 7
Brand: ASRock
SKU: 90-MXBQT0-A0UAYZ
Price: 4903.00 ZAR
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CPU: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
Socket: AM5
Chipset: AMD B850
Memory: 4 x DIMM slots | Max. 256GB | DDR5 8000+(OC)
Storage: 4 x M.2 slots | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
Network: 1 x Ethernet 2.5 Gbps | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) & Bluetooth v5.4
Warranty: 3 Years

Availability: 10 in stock SKU: 90-MXBQT0-A0UAYZ Category: AMD Motherboards

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ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi: Unleash the Unbeatable Gaming Wave

The ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi is a formidable ATX motherboard from the Phantom Gaming series, built to immerse gamers in a new wave of performance. Designed for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors, the Riptide combines a massively powerful VRM and robust cooling with next-generation connectivity like PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, and Killer 2.5G LAN. It delivers the unlimited strength and stability needed to conquer any game and handle the most demanding tasks with ease.

Unique Features

PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2): Experience the absolute pinnacle of speed with support for both PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and M.2 SSDs, providing breathtaking bandwidth for zero-compromise, next-generation performance.
14+2+1 Power Phase, 80A Dr.MOS: A rock-solid power design with enlarged heatsink armor delivers smooth, stable, and efficient power to the latest high-core-count AMD CPUs, unlocking maximum overclocking potential.
Killer 2.5G LAN & Wi-Fi 7 Module: Get the ultimate online gaming advantage with a high-speed Killer LAN port that prioritizes game traffic and next-gen Wi-Fi 7 for the fastest, lowest-latency wireless connection available.
ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports: Connect your high-speed mouse and keyboard to dedicated USB ports sourced from separate controllers to minimize jitter and input lag, giving you a tangible competitive edge.
20K Long-lasting Black Caps: High-quality conductive polymer capacitors ensure an extended lifespan and more stable power delivery, providing exceptional durability and long-term system reliability.
Flexible Integrated I/O Shield: Simplifies motherboard installation by allowing for some tolerance in chassis positioning, ensuring a perfect fit and a more convenient, hassle-free building experience.

Quick Specs of the ASRock B850 Riptide WIFI

Specification	Details
CPU Support	Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series Processors
Socket	AM5
Chipset	AMD B850
Memory Support	4 x DDR5 DIMMs \| up to 256GB \| DDR5 8000+(OC)
Storage Options	4 x M.2 slots \| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Display Ports	1 x HDMI
USB Ports	2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C) \| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A) \| 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A) \| 4 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 \| 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
LAN	Killer E3100G 2.5G LAN
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) \| Bluetooth v5.4
Audio	Realtek ALC4082 Codec
Form Factor	ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Check out full specifications under the Specs tab.

Why Choose This Product?

The ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi is built from the ground up for competitive gamers who demand uncompromising performance. It features a powerful 14+2+1 power phase design for extreme stability and overclocking, alongside a full PCIe 5.0 ecosystem for both your GPU and primary SSD. This ensures your system is completely free from bottlenecks and ready to deliver the highest frame rates and lowest load times possible, today and into the future.

Gain a competitive edge with a superior networking and audio suite. The Killer 2.5G LAN and next-generation Wi-Fi 7 prioritize gaming traffic to reduce lag and provide a flawless online experience. The high-end ALC4082 audio codec with Nahimic Audio and a dedicated headphone amp provides crystal-clear, positional sound, allowing you to hear every footstep and immerse yourself completely in the game, giving you the advantage you need to win.

Dominate the competition with the unbeatable power and intelligent design of the ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi.

Unique Feature	Superb Productivity PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2) Dual Channel DDR5 Rock-Solid Durability 14+2+1 Power Phase, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC+MISC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor Flexible Integrated I/O Shield 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors) Ultrafast Gaming Killer 2.5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports EZ Update BIOS Flashback Button ASRock Auto Driver Installer EZ Troubleshooter ASRock Post Status Checker
CPU	Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors* * The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details.
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
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
LAN	2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s Killer E3100G Supports Killer LAN Software
Wireless LAN	802.11be 2×2 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 *The Wi-Fi 7 module is supported by Microsoft Windows 11 only. There is no driver available for Windows 10. The availability of the 6GHz band will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and software updates once available.
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) * PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors. If M2_4 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled. Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
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 * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks. M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation. M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors. M2_2 will run at Gen4x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x2 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors. If M2_4 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.
RAID	Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB	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) * All USB ports support ESD Protection
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) * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip * CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W). CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W). CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
Rear Panel I/O	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) * USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports. ** USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.
Software and 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 *These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
Accessories	2 x SATA Data Cables 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable 1 x Thermistor Cable
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)

About the Brand

ASRock is a globally recognized brand specializing in high-performance motherboards, industrial PCs, and mini PCs, with a strong focus on innovation and durability. Since its founding in 2002, ASRock has carved a reputation for delivering feature-rich platforms that cater to gamers, professionals, and system builders alike.

Known for pushing boundaries with advanced BIOS control, premium materials, and striking designs, ASRock motherboards are a favorite among enthusiasts seeking reliability and performance. The brand also offers compact and energy-efficient solutions ideal for modern minimalist builds.