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 AM5 Socket 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: 2 USB4 Type-C, 1 HDMI
  
  Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
  
  1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
  
  2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
  
  4 SATA3
  
  2 USB4 Type-C (Rear),
  
  1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front),
  
  2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear),
  
  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 Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
  Optimized VRM Design
  
  
  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, bringing several benefits: Higher Capacitance, Ripple, More Stable Output Current and Better Performance & System Stability
  
  14+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 is able to withstand current higher traditional CPU 8-pin and ATX 24-pin connector, giving a more stable system as well as lowering the risk of fire under heavy overclocking.
  
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
   
  8 Layer PCB design  
  
  
  The 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it's able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performance!
  
   
  
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
   
  
  DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
  
  
  
  Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboards 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.
  
   
  
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
   
  
  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.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
   
  
  DIY Friendly Design
  
  
  M.2 Heatsink Toolless Design - Besides the M.2 SSD toolless design on the motherboard, ASRock up a notch by introducing this industry first M.2 heatsink quick release mechanism on the motherboard. The user friendly toolless design helps installing M.2 SSD super easy & simple.
  
  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.
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  Enlarged M.2 Heatsink
  
  
  XXL M.2 Heatsink - The extra large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink effectively improves heat dissipation to keep those high speed M.2 SSDs as cool as possible, it is able to give better stability while maintaining top performance.
  
  Anti-Drop Screw - The enhanced M.2 heatsink with anti-drop screw design that make sure installation process more easily.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Intelligent Cooling Design
  
  
  Aluminium 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 A-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.
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Wi-Fi 7
  
  
  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