ASRock X870 Pro – Versatile ATX AM5 Motherboard with PCIe 5.0, USB4

The **ASRock X870 Pro RS** is an ATX motherboard designed to provide a comprehensive and performance-oriented platform for AMD’s AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. It offers a solid balance of features suitable for gamers, everyday users, and those building a capable workstation.

Its power delivery system features a 14+2+1 phase design with 60A Dr.MOS, ensuring stable and efficient power to the CPU, even under demanding workloads. The board supports up to 256GB of high-speed DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots, with compatibility for speeds exceeding 8000+ MT/s via AMD EXPO™ and Intel XMP profiles, allowing for optimal memory performance.

For graphics, the X870 Pro RS includes a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** from the CPU, providing full bandwidth for the latest generation graphics cards. Storage options are ample, with one **Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5x4 slot** for the fastest NVMe SSDs, complemented by two additional **Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4x4 slots**, and four SATA 6Gb/s ports for traditional drives. All M.2 slots benefit from toolless heatsinks for easy installation and thermal management.

Connectivity is modern and extensive. The rear I/O features **two USB4® Type-C® ports**, offering blazing 40Gbps data transfer speeds and DisplayPort™ Alt Mode for high-resolution external displays. A front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® header delivers 20Gbps for high-speed external devices. Networking capabilities are strong with a **Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet** controller and the latest **Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** with Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring fast and reliable wired and wireless connections. The audio experience is handled by the Realtek ALC897 codec with Nahimic Audio enhancements, providing immersive sound for gaming and media. ASRock’s intuitive DIY-friendly features, such as the integrated I/O shield and BIOS Flashback button, simplify the build process and system maintenance.