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ASRock X870 Riptide WIFI DDR5 AM5 ATX Motherboard

Name: ASRock X870 Riptide WiFi | AM5, PCIe 5.0 & Wi-Fi 7
Brand: ASRock
SKU: 90-MXBPP0-A0UAYZ
Price: 6246.00 ZAR
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CPU: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
Socket: AM5
Chipset: AMD X870
Memory: 4 x DIMM slots | Max. 256GB | DDR5 8000+(OC)
Storage: 3 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: 15 in stock SKU: 90-MXBPP0-A0UAYZ Category: AMD Motherboards

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ASRock X870 Riptide WiFi: Unleash the Ultimate Gaming Current

The ASRock X870 Riptide WiFi is an elite ATX motherboard from the Phantom Gaming series, engineered to harness the full might of the AMD X870 chipset and Ryzen 9000 series processors. The Riptide is built for uncompromising gamers, featuring a powerful 14+2+1 phase VRM, a complete PCIe 5.0 ecosystem for both graphics and storage, and next-generation connectivity including dual USB4 ports, Killer 2.5G LAN, and Wi-Fi 7. It is designed to immerse users in a new wave of stability and unbeatable performance.

Unique Features

PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2): Experience the absolute pinnacle of speed with a full PCIe 5.0 ecosystem, offering maximum bandwidth for both next-generation graphics cards and M.2 SSDs for a zero-compromise gaming experience.
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.
USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s): Dual USB4 ports provide lightning-fast 40Gbps data transfer speeds, DisplayPort video output, and versatile connectivity for the most advanced peripherals and external devices.
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 connections 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 advantage.
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 X870 Riptide WiFi

Specification	Details
CPU Support	Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series Processors
Socket	AM5
Chipset	AMD X870
Memory Support	4 x DDR5 DIMMs \| up to 256GB \| DDR5 8000+(OC)
Storage Options	3 x M.2 slots \| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Display Ports	1 x HDMI \| 2 x USB4 Type-C
USB Ports	2 x USB4 (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 X870 Riptide WiFi is built for enthusiasts who demand the absolute best. Its powerful 14+2+1 power phase design, 8-layer PCB, and comprehensive cooling are engineered for extreme overclocking and unwavering stability. With a complete PCIe 5.0 ecosystem for both your GPU and primary SSD, this motherboard completely eliminates bottlenecks, delivering the fastest, most responsive performance possible on the AMD AM5 platform.

This board is a connectivity powerhouse, ready for any high-speed peripheral or network. It features dual 40Gbps USB4 ports for blazing-fast data transfers, alongside Killer 2.5G LAN and cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 for unparalleled networking performance. Combined with a premium ALC4082 audio codec and specialized Lightning Gaming Ports, the Riptide WiFi provides a complete, top-tier sensory and performance experience for the ultimate gaming setup.

Ride the wave of next-generation performance and secure your victory with the ASRock X870 Riptide WiFi.

Unique Feature	Superb Productivity PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2) Dual Channel DDR5 USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s) 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 X870
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 *Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for more information.
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 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz* * Only the CPU’s embedded graphics can be displayed through USB4 ports. If you want to display to a Type-C monitor, please use AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors with embedded graphics.
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) Supports AMD CrossFire™ * 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_3 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* Chipset: 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2230/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, 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. If M2_3 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.
RAID	Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices* * Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 10
USB	CPU: 2 x USB4 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 Thermistor Cable Header 1 x SPI TPM 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 USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)* 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.) 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) * Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
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 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 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

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.