ASRock X870 A – Pro WiFi AMD AM5 ATX Gaming Motherboard

Description

Build a powerful gaming rig with seamless connectivity and ample memory for intensive tasks | Experience robust performance with the ATX form factor and integrated WiFi.

Quick Specs

• Unlock peak gaming potential with the high-performance AM5 socket.
• Experience lightning-fast data transfer and display output with 2x USB4 Type-C ports.
• Support for up to 256GB of system memory ensures smooth multitasking for demanding applications.
• Enjoy crystal-clear audio for immersive gaming and communication with integrated HD audio jacks.
• A spacious ATX form factor provides ample room for expansion and efficient cooling.

For the serious South African gamer who demands stability and performance

The ASRock X870 Pro-A WiFi AM5 motherboard is not merely a component; it is the bedrock of your high-performance gaming system. Engineered for enthusiasts who understand that a stable foundation is paramount, this ATX motherboard provides the essential features to build a formidable rig. It is designed for those who seek not just to play games, but to dominate them, demanding a system that can handle intense workloads without faltering. This AM5 gaming motherboard is the critical link that connects your ambition to the digital arena, ensuring that your gaming experience is as fluid and responsive as your reflexes.

Unleash unparalleled connectivity and memory capacity

At the heart of this build lies the robust AM5 socket, ready to house the latest generation of processors that power your gaming and productivity. The ASRock X870 Pro-A WiFi transcends basic connectivity, offering 2x USB4 Type-C ports that deliver exceptional bandwidth for high-speed data transfer and advanced display output options. This means faster loading times, smoother streaming, and the ability to connect cutting-edge peripherals without compromise. Furthermore, with support for up to 256GB of system memory, this pc gaming motherboard equips you for the most memory-intensive games and demanding multitasking scenarios, ensuring that your system remains agile even under extreme pressure.

Experience immersive audio and a spacious build environment

The commitment to an immersive gaming experience extends to its audio capabilities. Equipped with HD Audio Jacks, including Line In, Front Speaker, and Microphone support, this AM5 motherboard ensures that your in-game audio is crisp and your communication with teammates is clear. The spacious ATX form factor, measuring 12.0-in x 9.6-in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm), provides an ideal canvas for building your dream machine. This generous space allows for easier component installation, improved airflow for superior cooling, and ample room for future upgrades, giving you the flexibility to evolve your gaming setup over time.

Engineered for the discerning South African PC builder

This ASRock X870 Pro-A WiFi is built for the builder who values precision, reliability, and forward-thinking design. The combination of the AM5 platform, advanced USB4 connectivity, substantial memory support, and a well-considered form factor makes this AM5 gaming motherboard an intelligent choice for anyone looking to construct a powerful, future-proof gaming PC. It delivers the essential building blocks for a high-performance system, ensuring that your investment is in a component that will serve you well through countless gaming sessions and demanding computational tasks.

FEATURES:

• Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
• 16+2+1 Power Phase, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC+MISC
• 4 x DDR5 DIMMs
• Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)
• 1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 3 PCIe 4.0 x16
• Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 2 USB4 Type-C
• Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
• 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
• 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
• 1 M.2 (PCIe Gen3x2 & SATA3)
• 4 SATA3
• 2 USB4 Type-C (Rear)
• 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear)
• 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
• 5 USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 Rear, 4 Front)
• 8 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
• Realtek 2.5GbE LAN
• 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth
• Supports M.2 Bottom Heatsink

SPECIFICATIONS:

• CPU:
  • Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
• Chipset
  • AMD X870
• 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*
  • *Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for more information.
• Graphics
  • 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
  • 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz*
  • * Only the CPU’s embedded graphics can be displayed through USB4 ports. If you want to display to a Type-C monitor, please use AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors with embedded graphics.
  • USB4 Type-C ports on the rear panel and PCIE3 slot share PCIe Gen4x4 bandwidth. Both run at PCIe Gen4x2 when PCIE3 slot is occupied. You can switch PCIE3 to PCIe Gen4x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the USB4 Type-C ports. The USB4 host controller supports up to PCIe Gen4x4.
• Audio
  • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
  • Nahimic Audio
• LAN
  • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
  • Dragon RTL8125BG
  • Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
  • Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
  • Visual User Friendly UI
  • Visual Network Usage Statistics
  • Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes
  • User Customized Priority Control
• Wireless LAN
  • 802.11be 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
  • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
  • Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz* frequency band
  • Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz* frequency band
  • 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
  • Supports Bluetooth 5.4
  • Supports MU-MIMO
• Slots
  • CPU:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode*
  • Chipset:
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x1 mode*
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4), supports x1 mode*
  • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
  • Supports AMD CrossFire™
• Storage
  • CPU:
  • 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
  • Chipset:
  • 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes*
  • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
  • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
• RAID
  • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
  • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices*
  • * Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 10
• USB
  • CPU:
  • 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
  • Chipset:
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (1 Rear, 4 Front)
  • 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
• Connector
  • 1 x SPI TPM 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
  • 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 Gen1 Header
  • * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
  • ** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
  • *** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
  • CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
  • CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
• Rear Panel I/O
  • 2 x Antenna Ports
  • 1 x HDMI Port
  • 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)*
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port
  • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
  • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
  • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
  • * Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
• Software and UEFI
  • Software
  • ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
  • ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
  • ASRock Polychrome SYNC*
  • UEFI
  • ASRock EZ Mode
  • ASRock Full HD UEFI
  • ASRock Auto Driver Installer
  • ASRock Instant Flash
  • *These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
• Form Factor
  • ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
  • 8 Layer PCB
• OS
  • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
• Certifications
  • FCC, CE
  • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
  • CEC Tier II ready

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• ASRock X870 Pro-A WiFi AM5 ATX Gaming Motherboard – Black x1
• SATA Data Cables x2
• ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas x2

Why ASRock?

ASRock has consistently delivered reliable and performance-driven motherboards, earning the trust of PC builders worldwide. With a focus on innovation and quality, this AM5 motherboard empowers South African gamers and professionals to create systems that exceed expectations. Choose ASRock for a stable, powerful, and feature-rich foundation for your next pc gaming motherboard build.