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ASRock investigates boot issues and CPU damage reports with its motherboards. BIOS 3.20 fixes boot failures but is not linked to CPU damage.

The ASRock B860 LiveMixer WiFi is a budget-friendly motherboard aimed at content creators who need tons of connectivity without breaking the bank. Priced at $190, it offers a great mix of features like WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, and 22 USB ports. While it doesn’t have the most powerful power delivery or the newest WiFi 7, it still performs well for gaming and everyday tasks, supports fast DDR5 memory, and includes Gen5 slots for both graphics cards and storage. Overall, it’s a good value pick for creators and gamers who want reliable performance and excellent connectivity

The ASRock B860 Steel Legend WiFi is a solid choice for people looking for a reliable and affordable motherboard. It supports Intel’s Core Ultra series processors and DDR5 memory, making it future-proof for most tasks. While it skips out on WiFi 7 and offers just one Thunderbolt port, it still provides great performance with PCIe Gen5, good audio, and plenty of USB and storage options. At $200, it’s a great value, especially for gaming and everyday use.

The ASRock Steel Legend RX 9070 is a solid mid-range GPU that outperforms Nvidia’s RTX 5070 in raster performance across all resolutions. AMD has also made big strides in ray tracing, an area where they’ve lagged behind in the past. With 16GB of video memory, smooth gameplay, and strong overclocking potential, it’s a great option for gamers who want high performance without breaking the bank. The only downside is the price—since the XT variant is just $50 more, it’s worth considering if you’re looking for even better performance.

ASRock has released the 3.20 Beta BIOS update for its AM5 motherboards, improving boot stability for these processors.

The ASRock Steel Legend SL1000GW is a reliable power supply with good efficiency and enough power for high-end GPUs. It meets the latest ATX 3.1 standard and comes with a 10-year warranty, which shows ASRock’s trust in its durability. Performance-wise, it does well in efficiency, though its voltage regulation and ripple control are decent but not top-tier. Overall, if you want a solid, future-proof PSU from a well-known brand, this one is worth considering.

The ASRock Z890 Pro-A is an entry-level motherboard that comes in at a highly competitive price of $189.99 USD. At this price, the motherboard does drop the support for WiFi and Bluetooth, though the slot is available to separately install a module of your own. Other than this minor inconvenience, the board offers pretty much everything, from decent performance to a good selection of I/O with a budget-friendly price tag.

The ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi is a remarkable motherboard for all Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series CPUs. It has an impressive 20+2+1-phase VRM design with 110A Dr.MOS SPS. The motherboard has a total of five M.2 slots, with the top one being Gen5. There is also an exceptionally extensive selection of USB ports, including USB4 and much more. As expected, the X870E Nova WiFi packs a solid punch when it comes to both synthetic and gaming benchmarks, and also has very optimal VRM thermals, making it a good choice for overclocking.

The ASRock B850M Steel Legend WiFi is a solid MicroATX motherboard for $179, offering good features like PCIe Gen5, WiFi 7, and plenty of USB ports. It supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 CPUs and performs well in gaming. While its VRM cooling isn’t great for heavy overclocking, it’s a great pick for budget-friendly, compact builds, especially if you like its sleek white design.