ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming Riptide ATX Gaming Motherboard

The ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming Riptide delivers robust performance for AMD Ryzen processors with advanced gaming features and reliable power delivery. Built on the AMD B550 chipset with AM4 socket compatibility, this ATX motherboard supports Ryzen 3000, 4000 G-Series, 5000, and 5000 G-Series desktop processors.

10-Phase Power Design with Dr. MOS Technology

The 10-phase Digi Power design with Dr. MOS integrated power stages delivers stable voltage to your CPU, enabling confident overclocking and system stability. Premium 60A power chokes provide saturation current up to three times better than traditional chokes, ensuring enhanced Vcore voltage delivery. The XXL aluminum alloy heatsinks effectively dissipate heat from MOSFETs and chipset for sustained performance under load.

DDR4 Memory and Storage Expansion

Four DDR4 DIMM slots support up to 128GB of memory with overclocking speeds reaching DDR4 4933+. Storage options include six SATA III ports, one PCIe Gen4 x4 Hyper M.2 slot for next-generation NVMe SSDs, and one Ultra M.2 slot supporting both PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA3 drives. RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations are supported for both SATA and M.2 NVMe devices.

Killer E3100 2.5GB Ethernet

The Killer E3100 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet controller features an enhanced detection and prioritization engine that optimizes network traffic for over 1,000 games, apps, and websites. This reduces in-game latency by prioritizing gaming traffic, delivering competitive advantages for online gaming and high-bandwidth applications.

PCIe 4.0 and Expansion Slots

Three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots provide high-bandwidth connectivity for graphics cards and expansion devices, with the primary slot featuring reinforced steel construction for heavy GPU support. An additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slot offers flexibility for add-in cards. AMD Quad CrossFireX support enables multi-GPU configurations. The included graphics card holder provides additional physical support for heavy graphics cards.

Connectivity and Audio

USB connectivity includes USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A ports on the rear panel, with a front panel Type-C header supporting 10 Gbps transfer speeds. Ten USB 3.2 Gen1 ports and eight USB 2.0 ports provide extensive peripheral connectivity. Realtek ALC897 audio codec with Nahimic Audio enhancement delivers 7.1 channel HD audio through multiple output options. An M.2 Key-E slot accommodates optional WiFi modules.

RGB Lighting and Customization

Polychrome RGB technology provides comprehensive control over built-in RGB LEDs and connected LED strips, fans, coolers, and compatible RGB accessories. The matte black PCB with copper accents creates a premium aesthetic foundation for custom builds.

Additional Features

AMD Smart Access Memory support removes GPU memory bottlenecks for improved performance with compatible AMD graphics cards. The Post Status Checker LED provides quick diagnostics for CPU, DRAM, VGA, and boot operations. HDMI output supports 4K resolution at 60Hz. A Thunderbolt 4 AIC header enables Thunderbolt 4 expansion card installation. High-density glass fabric PCB with 2oz copper layers and Full Spike Protection safeguard components from electrical damage.

The ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming Riptide combines performance-focused features with reliable power delivery and extensive connectivity options for AMD Ryzen gaming and productivity systems.