| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASRock |
| Category | Gaming / Performance ATX Motherboard (Phantom Gaming Series) |
| Model | X870 RIPTIDE WiFi |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Chipset | AMD X870 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
| Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) Dual Channel Memory Architecture, ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM AMD EXPO™ and Intel XMP support |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, supports x16 mode) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supports x4 mode) (Note: If M2_3 is occupied, PCIE2 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) will be disabled.) |
| Storage Support | 3 x M.2 slots: 1 x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4) (from CPU, supports 2280) 2 x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) (from Chipset, supports 2230/2260/2280) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/10 for NVMe and SATA |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 2 x USB4® Type-C® ports (40Gbps, with DisplayPort™ Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps, including “Lightning Gaming Ports”) 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (20Gbps, supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Killer E3100G 2.5Gb Ethernet Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 Module (supports 2.4/5/6GHz, 160MHz/320MHz bandwidth, MLO) Bluetooth® v5.4 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec Nahimic Audio enhancement Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel |
| Power Delivery | 14+2+1 Power Phase Design (80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC) Dual 8-pin ProCool II Power Connectors Enlarged Heatsink Armor, 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (1000uF) |
| Special Features | ASRock EZ Release Design (Graphics Card EZ Release, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink) Flexible Integrated I/O Shield BIOS Flashback Button, Clear CMOS Button ASRock Auto Driver Installer ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports (for reduced latency) Polychrome RGB (Onboard RGB lighting + Addressable RGB and RGB headers) Dr. Debug LED for troubleshooting |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ 2.1 port (supports 4K@120Hz) 2 x USB4® Type-C® ports (supports max. 8K@30Hz via DisplayPort™ Alt Mode) *Display output via USB4 requires a CPU with integrated graphics. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit (Windows 11 24H2 or later recommended for full Wi-Fi 7 functionality) |
| Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA Cables, M.2 screws, M.2 rubber packages, Thermistor Cables, ARGB Splitter Cable, Quick Installation Guide |
The **ASRock X870 RIPTIDE WiFi** is an ATX motherboard designed for a robust gaming and general-purpose PC build on the AMD AM5 platform. It leverages the X870 chipset to deliver modern connectivity and strong performance for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors.
Its power delivery system features a 14+2+1 phase design with 80A Dr.MOS for the VCore and SOC, providing efficient and stable power to the CPU, even for overclocking. The board supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots, with official overclocking support exceeding 8000+ MT/s via AMD EXPO™ and Intel XMP profiles. For graphics, it offers a crucial **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** for the latest high-performance GPUs, ensuring future compatibility and maximum bandwidth. Storage options are comprehensive, including a **PCIe Gen5x4 M.2 slot** for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs, complemented by two additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 slots and four SATA 6Gb/s ports.
Connectivity is a strong suit, featuring **two USB4® Type-C® ports** on the rear I/O, offering 40Gbps data transfer speeds and DisplayPort™ Alt Mode for high-resolution displays. A front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® header provides 20Gbps for modern cases. Networking is handled by a **Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet** controller and the latest **Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** module with Bluetooth 5.4, delivering high-speed wired and wireless internet access. The board includes ASRock’s “EZ Release Design” for convenient installation of graphics cards and M.2 SSDs, an integrated I/O shield, and diagnostic tools like Dr. Debug. The “Lightning Gaming Ports” are designed to provide stable power and low latency for gaming peripherals.



















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