Riptide is named after a specific kind of water current with strong waves that occurs in the ocean representing the philosophy of sea’s double-side calm and unlimited strength. Built around powerful gaming-related features the Riptide has given a powerful smash and immersed users in the sense of stability. Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 3000 3000 G-Series 4000 G-Series 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors 10 Phase Digi Power Dr. MOS Supports DDR4 4933+ (OC)* 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots 1 PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot 1 M.2 Key-E for WiFi Graphics Outputs: HDMI 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) Nahimic Audio 6 SATA3 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4) 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)** 3 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Front Type-C Rear Type-A+C) 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Front 6 Rear) 8 USB 2.0 (6 Front 2 Rear) Killer E3100G 2.5G LAN Dr. MOS Dr.MOS is the integrated power stage solution which is optimized for synchronous buck-set down voltage applications! Compared to traditional discrete MOSFETs it intelligently delivers higher current for each phase thus providing improved thermal result and superior performance. Premium 60A Power Choke Compared to traditional chokes ASRock’s premium 60A power chokes effectively make the saturation current up to three times better thus providing enhanced and improved Vcore voltage to the motherboard. 10 Power Phase Design Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well. Killer™ Ethernet E3100 The Killer E3100 2.5 Gbps Ethernet controller is designed specically for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users. The enhanced detection and prioritization engine provides the ultimate networking experience for gaming and multimedia applications. Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine The Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine detects and optimally prioritizes over 1000 different games apps and websites to deliver amazing online experiences ensuring you get your lowest in-game latencies by prioritizing your gaming traffic above everything else. AMD Smart Access Memory Conventional PC systems processor can only access a fraction of graphics memory and limits system performance. With AMD Smart Access Memory the data channel gets expanded to harness the full potential of GPU memory removes the bottleneck and increase performance. PCIe 4.0 High Speed M.2 Solution This motherboard is capable of accomadating multiple M.2 storage devices one of which can even support next generation PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSD it is capable of performing twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation giving a lightning fast data transferring experience. Lightning Gaming Ports Aimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency! Reinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 4.0 Version] The reinforced steel slot comes with the next generation PCI Express 4.0 standard. The various benefits include: Extra anchor points Stronger latch Ensure signal stability Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed. ASRock Graphics Card Holder Install your heavy graphics card on the holder; connect it to your motherboard and chassis with screws. Flexibly slide up and down to perfectly adjust the height required for your graphics card in place. Rule Your Own Lighting Way - Polychrome RGB ASRock motherboards deliver stunning performance and superior aesthetics to rule your own colorful lighting way! ASRock offers a very comprehensive control to perform the built-in RGB LEDs or the connected LED strips CPU fans coolers chassis and any RGB devices smoothly. Devices can be synchronized across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories as well. Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C header delivers up to 10 Gbps data transfer rate and next generation reversible USB design to the front panel of computer case. Dual USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A + Type-C) This motherboard has a pair of onboard Type-A and Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ports built on the rear i/o for supporting next generation USB 3.2 Gen2 devices and to deliver up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates. M.2 (KEY E) For WiFi Besides the onboard LAN port users may also choose 802.11ac wireless connections by M.2 (Key E) slot. *Wi-Fi module is not included. Thunderbolt 4 AIC Header Thunderbolt 4 is no longer limited to certain chipset; ASRock skillfully implement the Thunderbolt 4 technology supporting Hot-Plug onto AMD motherboards. All you need is a Thunderbolt 4 AIC card! Nahimic Audio Whether you are using headphones a headset external or internal speakers via USB Wi-Fi analog output or even HDMI Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience vibrant and rich with details. Post Status Checker An easy troubleshooting tool that shows the CPU / DRAM / VGA / BOOT operation every time you start up the system. Post Status Checker is an fast and easy way to identify the source of the problem. HDMI 4k @ 60Hz Supports the most recent HDMI 4K 60Hz graphics output specification. With the larger bandwidth and increased frame rate the motion on your screen becomes more fluid and less blurry. XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink Extra large aluminum alloy heat sinks that effectively take away heat from the MOSFET and chipset so that your whole system may perform more stable. Premium 60A Power Choke Compared to traditional chokes ASRock’s premium 60A power chokes effectively make the saturation current up to three times better thus providing enhanced and improved Vcore voltage to the motherboard. Dr. MOS Dr.MOS is the integrated power stage solution which is optimized for synchronous buck-set down voltage applications! Intelligently delivering higher current and driving up to 50A continuous current for each phase thus providing improved thermal result and superior performance. Premium Memory Alloy Choke Specifically designed for memory power delivery these new alloy chokes feature a highly magnetic and heat resistant design thus delivering more stable and reliable power to the motherboard and memory modules. Matte Black PCB A new mysterious matte black and copper color scheme to match the prestigious components on ASRock’s high-end motherboards. High Density Glass Fabric PCB High Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity. 2oz Copper PCB Using only carefully selected copper materials for PCB layers 2oz Copper PCB delivers lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking. Full Spike Protection Some sensitive digital components on the motherboard are vulnerable to power surges the excessive current may cause your system to malfunction immediately. ASRock Full Spike Protection includes various technologies to prevent your motherboard’s components from being damaged by these unexpected voltage spikes. Live Update & APP Shop ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is designed for your convenience. We provide various apps and support software for users to download. You can also easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date with ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.