ASRock’s New Motherboard Packs 25 USB Ports for $229
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– The ASRock X870 LiveMixer WiFi motherboard offers 25 total USB ports, including 16 on the rear panel and 9 through headers.
– It features high-speed USB4 ports with charging support and various USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 connections for multiple devices.
– The motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000G, and 7000 series processors with a robust 16+2+1 power delivery system.
– It includes four DDR5 memory slots supporting up to 256GB and storage with PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 M.2 ports plus SATA III.
– Expansion options consist of PCIe slots, display outputs via HDMI and USB4, and connectivity through 5Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.
For users who demand extensive peripheral connectivity, ASRock’s X870 LiveMixer WiFi motherboard offers an impressive solution with its remarkable array of 25 USB ports, all for an accessible price of $229.99. Built on the AM5 platform, this board caters to professionals, content creators, and enthusiasts who rely on multiple devices simultaneously.
On the rear I/O panel, you’ll find a total of 16 USB ports: three Type-C and thirteen Type-A. Among the Type-C connectors, two support USB4 with 40 Gb/s transfer rates, while the third operates at USB 3.2 Gen1 speeds. The USB4 ports also deliver power delivery up to 15W for charging compatible devices. The Type-A selection includes seven USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, with the rest being USB 2.0.
To access the remaining nine USB connections, the board provides five internal headers. Making full use of these requires a chassis with ample front-panel USB support, such as models from Lian Li or Fractal Design, or an external bay adapter. The headers include two USB 3.2 Gen1 and two USB 2.0, each supporting up to four ports, along with a dedicated USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header for a front-panel Type-C connection.
Built around the premium X870 chipset, the motherboard supports AMD’s latest Ryzen processors, including the 9000, 8000G, and 7000 series. A robust 16+2+1 phase power design ensures stable performance even with high-demand CPUs. Memory support is equally strong, with four DDR5 DIMM slots accommodating up to 256GB of RAM and speeds reaching DDR5-8000, aided by Intel XMP and AMD EXPO compatibility.
Storage options are future-proof with two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots connected directly to the CPU, plus two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots from the chipset. These support various form factors including M.2 2280 and 2230, alongside two SATA III ports with RAID 0/1 support.
Expansion is handled by one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots. For users without a discrete GPU, display output is available via HDMI 2.1 or through the USB4 ports. Networking features include a 5 Gigabit Ethernet port and Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4 for cutting-edge wireless performance.
The ASRock X870 LiveMixer WiFi is currently available at Newegg for $229.99, positioning it as a standout option for those who need unrivaled connectivity without breaking the bank.
(Source: Tom’s Hardware)
