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 Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
  
  12+2+1 Phase Power Design, Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC+MISC
  
  4 x DDR5 DIMMs
  
  Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)
  
  1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x4
  
  Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort
  
  Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
  
  1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
  
  1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
  
  1 M.2 (PCIe Gen4x2)
  
  4 SATA3
  
  2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A+C (Rear)
  
  1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
  
  6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
  
  8 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
  
  Realtek 2.5G LAN
  
  802.11be WiFi 7 +Bluetooth
  
  Supports M.2 Bottom Heatsink, BIOS Flashback
  
  
   
  
  
   
  
   
  
  Performance
  
  
  Exclusive 20K Cap with 1000uF Capacitance - The upgraded 20K Black capacitor not only extends the lifespan to 20,000 hours but also increases the capacitance value from 560uF to 1000uF
  
  
  12+2+1 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.
  
  
  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.
  
  Hi-Density Power Connector - CPU overclocking requires higher current. ASRock Hi-Density Power Connectors are designed to withstand higher currents compared to traditional CPU and ATX power connectors, providing a more stable system and reducing the risk of fire during heavy overclocking.
  
  
  2oz Copper PCB - 2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.
  
  
  DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support - Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  High Speed M.2 Solution
  
  
  PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2 - The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128Gb/s transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.
  
  Hyper M.2 Gen4 x4 - Supports PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSDs, it is capable of perform twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  DIY Friendly Design
  
  
  
  
  Graphics Card Lite Release - Equipped with an enlarged latch for easy pressing, simplifying both the installation and removal of graphics cards.
  
  
  M.2 Bottom Heatsink - The M.2 bottom heatsink is able to dissipate heat of the M.2 SSD efficiently through the motherboard PCB, maximize performance while maintaining system stability.
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
   
  
  Cooling
  
  
  Aluminum Heatsink - The first thing that catches the eye is the optimized Aluminum Heatsink Design. Heatsinks are crucial for efficient heat dissipation, especially during heavy workloads like gaming or productivity tasks. Motherboard that built with heatsinks can effectively manage thermal performance, hence ensure system stability and durability effortlessly.
  
  PWM/DC Fan Support - ASRock fan headers automatically detect whether fans are running in DC or PWM mode, allowing users to fine-tune the fan curve and achieve quieter operation.
  
  Thermistor Header - The thermistor cable and thermistor header provide an additional source for temperature monitoring, offering customized thermal management solutions based on workload. Thermal management settings can be easily configured via Fan-Tastic Tuning or UEFI.
  
  Fan-Tastic Tuning - ASRock Phantom Gaming Tuning Fan-Tastic Tuning function enables users to auto-detect the minimum duty of each fan with a single click. Users can also easily adjust the fan curve via the visualized UI interface, meeting their system's cooling performance and noise reduction requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  Connectivity
  
  
  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!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Networking
  
  
  
  Enhanced VR Experience - Wi-Fi 7 offers higher data throughput, lower latency, and Multi-link Operation. These features ensure a smooth and real-time interactive experience, making the VR/AR experience more immersive and connected.
  
  Wi-Fi 7 802.11be - Latest WiFi 7 technology delivers extreme wireless internet speeds and low latency, with higher throughput and Multi-RU as well as puncturing technology. The new WiFi 7(802.11be) technology is able to accelerate cloud-based gaming, 8K video streaming, and video conferencing.
  
  Multi-link Operation(MLO) - Multi-link Operation (MLO) enables the simultaneous use of multiple bands and channels, boosting speed and throughput while reducing latency for a smoother, faster internet experience.
  
  Dragon 2.5 Gb/s LAN - The intelligent Phantom Gaming 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality s...