ASROCK B850 RIPTIDE WIFI AM5 ATX 4X DDR5

ASRock

ASROCK B850 RIPTIDE WIFI AM5 ATX 4X DDR5

SKU B850-RIPTIDEWIFI
R 4,989

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  • 2–5 business daysDelivery, nationwide
  • 36 months warrantyIncluded with this product
  • 7-day returnsChange of mind. Refund policy

Overview

About this product

Dominate the battlefield with the ASRock B850 Riptide WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard, a high-performance solution crafted for gamers who demand power, precision, and stability. Inspired by the force of ocean riptides, this board combines calm efficiency with relentless strength, designed to deliver next-gen computing with stunning overclocking capabilities and immersive visuals.


Powered by the AMD B850 chipset, this ATX motherboard supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors on the AM5 socket, providing a future-ready platform for gamers and creators alike. The 8-layer PCB ensures efficient power delivery, signal stability, and better heat dissipation—ideal for those pushing their systems with DDR5 memory up to an impressive 8000+ MHz (OC), backed by support for both XMP and EXPO memory profiles.


The 14+2+1 phase power design with 80A Dr.MOS VCore+SOC phases guarantees stable overclocking and power efficiency under intense workloads. For storage, unleash ultra-fast performance with 1x Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5x4 and 3x Hyper M.2 Gen4x4 slots, alongside 4 SATA3 ports for legacy drives. And when speed matters, the onboard Killer 2.5G LAN and next-gen Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4 provide seamless wired and wireless connectivity for low-latency gaming and streaming.


With rich expandability including PCIe 5.0 x16 and PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, the Riptide allows for powerful GPU support. The board's USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, multiple USB 3.2 Gen2/Gen1, and eight USB 2.0 ports deliver blazing-fast data transfer and peripheral compatibility. HDMI 2.1 supports up to 4K@120Hz, perfect for modern gaming displays.


Audio is powered by the Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD codec with Nahimic Audio, offering immersive surround sound with 600-ohm headphone amp support for crystal-clear audio in games or content creation.


Built with gamers in mind, the ASRock B850 Riptide features extensive ARGB/RGB headers and is Polychrome RGB Sync certified, ready for full system lighting synchronization. It also supports SignalRGB for unified control across devices and reactive lighting effects.


FEATURES:



  • Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors

  • 14+2+1 Phase Power Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC

  • 4 x DDR5 DIMMs | Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)

  • 1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16

  • Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI

  • Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio

  • 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4) | 3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) | 4 SATA3

  • 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)

  • 4 USB 3.2 Gen2 (2 Rear, 2 Rear Type-C)

  • 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 (3 Rear, 4 Front)

  • 8 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)

  • Killer 2.5G LAN

  • 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth

  • Supports Lite Release Design, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink


SPECIFICATIONS:



  • CPU & Chipset

    • Socket: AMD AM5

    • Supported CPUs: AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors

    • 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



  • Graphics Output

    • 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



  • Expansion 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)



  • 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



  • Networking

    • LAN: Killer E3100G

    • Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 Module (802.11be 2x2) with Bluetooth 5.4

    • Dual-band 2×2 support with 6GHz band



  • USB Ports

  • 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)



  • 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



  • 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)



  • RGB & Aesthetics

    • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header

    • 1 x RGB LED Header*

    • 3 x Addressable LED Headers**



  • DIY Features

    • ASRock Post Status Checker

    • Auto Driver Installer (via LAN)

    • Flexible Integrated I/O Shield



  • Rear I/O Ports

    • 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)



  • Software & 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



  • Form Factor: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm | 8 Layer PCB

  • OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit+

  • Certifications: FCC, CE | ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)


WHAT'S IN THE BOX



  • ASROCK B850 RIPTIDE WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard x1

  • SATA Data Cables x2

  • ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas x2

  • ARGB Splitter Cable x1

  • Thermistor Cable x1

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Shipping, warranty and common questions

Shipping

Delivery is free on orders of R2,500 or more. Below R2,500 a R150 delivery fee applies, shown at checkout before you pay.

Orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment confirmation.

Orders are only processed once funds have cleared in the Vorax bank account.

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Warranty & refunds

Where a product's warranty is listed on its page, that is the warranty you get. Products without a listed warranty carry a minimum 6-month warranty from the date of purchase, and a longer manufacturer warranty might apply.

Shipping for approved replacements or repairs is covered by us.

Unwanted products (change of mind) must be returned within 7 calendar days of delivery, unused, in original packaging and suitable for resale.

All returned items are subject to inspection before a refund is approved.

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How long does order processing take?

We process all orders within 1–2 business days once payment has cleared. You will receive an email confirmation once your order is on its way.

How long does delivery take?

Once dispatched, delivery takes 1–3 business days depending on your location. Including processing, total delivery time is 2–5 business days from the date you order.

Do you ship everywhere in South Africa?

Yes, we offer nationwide shipping. Certain high-risk or no-go areas may experience delays, and we will contact you if this applies to your address.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Visa and Mastercard cards, interest-free instalments with Stitch Pay Later (subject to approval), Instant EFT, Zapper, Mobicred and direct bank transfer (EFT). The options available for your order are shown at checkout. Orders are only processed once payment has cleared.

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What if the item I want is out of stock?

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