Affordable motherboards with WiFi 7 and extended AM5 support

ASRock has decided to renew its offer for the PC assembly market with the launch of a completely new line, namely the rock series. Moving away from aggressive aesthetics or excess lights, this new family arrives with a clear promise. And this is none other than offering a reliable platform, but with an affordable price for the average user who is looking, above all, for functionality.

The range debuts with models based on chipsets B850 and B860available in both standard ATX format and the more compact microATX. The philosophy behind these products is balance; For this reason, the manufacturer has standardized features that are considered essential today, such as 2.5 GbE network connectivity and support for the standard PCIe 5.0ensuring that computers mounted on these boards can take advantage of the fastest graphics cards and storage drives.

One of the strong points of the ATX models (B850 Rock WiFi 7 and B860 Rock WiFi 7) is the native inclusion of Wi-Fi 7. This next-generation wireless technology ensures higher transfer speeds and lower latency, a valuable addition to boards that seek to maintain a contained cost.

An oversized BIOS to ensure the future

Beyond the connections, ASRock has placed an emphasis on the longevity of the platform, especially on the B850 models. The company has implemented a ROM memory for the BIOS of 64MBa capacity greater than usual. This technical decision is not accidental: the objective is to guarantee enough space in the firmware to support future generations of processors. AMD Ryzen for the AM5 socket. This offers the user peace of mind, knowing that their motherboard will not be obsolete by new CPU releases.

With ease of assembly in mind, the entire Rock series includes the rear port shield (I/O shield) pre-installed, a detail that simplifies assembly and avoids common errors. With a clean and modern visual design, ASRock seeks with this series to offer stability comparable to the high-end, thanks to its automated production processes, but in a much more earthly and practical package.