ASROCK B850 Rock WiFi 7
ASROCK B850 Rock WiFi 7
The ASROCK B850 Rock WiFi 7 motherboard is a reliable foundation for building a high-performance computer with an AMD AM5 socket. This ATX board, measuring 305×244mm, efficiently connects hardware components and facilitates fast data communication between them. It supports modern DDR5 RAM with a total capacity of up to 256GB across four DIMM slots. The board uses the AMD B850 chipset and fully meets the requirements of AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors.
AMD B850
Chipset
AMD AM5
Socket
ATX
Format
DDR5
Memory type
4
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the ASROCK B850 Rock WiFi 7 motherboard
- Features an AMD B850 chipset, AM5 socket and ATX board format
- Four DDR5 slots supporting up to 256GB of memory
- Equipped with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity
- Two M.2 NVMe slots and four SATA III ports with RAID support for disk connection
- Fast network connection via 2.5Gb/s LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
- Stable power supply from a 9+2+1 phase system with Dr.MOS technology
- BIOS Flashback button and Post Status Checker system for easy management
Power phase design
The power system uses a 9+2+1 phase configuration with integrated Dr.MOS circuits for efficient power distribution. These components supply a stable current to the processor, even during intensive gaming or work. The high-density power connectors reliably withstand higher currents and reduce the risk of overheating during demanding overclocking. Two 8-pin 12V connectors help maintain low operating temperatures for the power system.
Advanced PCB design
The board uses an eight-layer PCB to significantly improve signal path stability. This design contributes to lower operating temperatures and high energy efficiency for data transfer. Support for AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles makes overclocking DDR5 RAM easy. This lets you increase the frequency of your memory modules for smoother system performance.
Fast storage
For lightning-fast data transfer, the board features a Blazing M.2 slot with a PCIe Gen5 x4 interface, which operates at a theoretical speed of up to 128Gb/s. The second Hyper M.2 slot supports the PCIe Gen4x4 standard with a speed of 64Gb/s for connecting additional fast NVMe SSDs. SSD installation is tool-free thanks to a quick-release latch. This mechanical solution significantly simplifies assembly and overall maintenance of your computer's storage.
Wi-Fi 7 and network interface
Wireless network connectivity is handled by an integrated Wi-Fi 7 module with support for 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands. Multi-Link Operation technology helps reduce latency by using multiple frequency bands simultaneously. Integrated Bluetooth 5.4 makes it easy to connect wireless peripherals and eliminates unnecessary cables on your desk. Wired network connection is provided by the Dragon 2.5Gb/s LAN controller, which offers up to 2.5× more bandwidth than standard Gigabit Ethernet. The network chip optimises data flow for smooth online gaming and high-resolution video streaming. A pre-installed rear port cover speeds up computer assembly and protects the connectors from mechanical damage.
Diagnostics and easy management
The board includes practical features to simplify installation and system diagnostics. The integrated Post Status Checker system indicates the status of key components such as the CPU, memory and graphics card using coloured LEDs during start-up. The BIOS Flashback button is used for easy firmware updates from a USB drive without needing a CPU or RAM installed.
Port equipment
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 2
- M.2 Slot - Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4x4
- M.2 Slot - Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5x4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 1: 1 (1 header)
- Rear USB 2.0: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 1
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- Graphics outputs: HDMI
- Ready for CPUs with integrated GPUs
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear connectors: Line in / Front speaker / Microphone
- Sound card: Realtek ALC897
Other
- Rear: BIOS Flashback button, RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gb/s, 2× antenna port
- Power: 24pin, 2×8 pin 12V Hi-Density
- Cooling: Number of CPU Fan connectors (4-pin) - 2, Chassis Fan (4-pin) - 3, AIO Pump Fan connector (4-pin) - 1
- Internal: TPM (SPI), Power LED and Speaker, RGB LED (4 pin), 3× Addressable RGB LED,
- Wireless connection: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard, it's important to pay particular attention to the socket type, format, and chipset. These are the most crucial parameters, ensuring the board's compatibility with the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of processor, while the remaining connectors dictate which other components you'll need for your future computer.Specifications
Socket and chipset
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
| Code: | ASb850r3 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |