ASRock has unveiled its brand new Mini-ITX AMD AM5 options which include the B650I & A620I Lightning WIFI motherboards.
ASRock Releases Two Mini ITX AMD AM5 Motherboards, The B650I & A620I Lightning
Starting off with the ASRock A620I Lightning WIFI motherboard, this product falls in the Phantom Gaming lineup and is the second only A620 motherboard to feature a Mini-ITX design. The other option is from Gigabyte, the A620M DS3H, Then we have the ASRock B650I Lightning WIFI which also falls in the Mini-ITX category and is a toned-down version of the higher-end B650E PG-ITX. We reviewed this motherboard here.
The general aesthetics of the ASRock "Phantom Gaming" lineup have never disappointed us, and the same is the case with the new Lightning motherboards. They feature a unique black color scheme with the lineup's branding on the heatsink. However, you won't get any RGB option onboard, but it still looks impressive compared to similar options available in the market right now.
ASRock A620I PG Lightning WIFI Motherboard Features:
- Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
- 8+2+1 Power Phase, Dr.MOS
- Supports DDR5 7200+ (OC)
- 1 PCIe 4.0 x16
- Graphics Output Options: HDMI
- Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
- 2 SATA3, 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4), 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4)
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear),
- 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear),
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front),
- 3 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (1 Rear, 2 Front),
- 4 USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 2 Front)
- Phantom Gaming 2.5G LAN
- 802.11ax WiFi 6E + Bluetooth
- Supports ASRock Auto Driver Installer, BIOS Flashback
Moving on to the specifications, both ASRock B650I and A620I Lightning motherboards employ a compact design supporting the AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. The Mini-ITX motherboards come with an 8+2+1 power phase design, utilizing the 60A Dr.MOS power stage solution. It also comes with a dedicated VRM heatsink, ensuring thermal stability and performance at high workloads, making it a reliable option in the long run. Power to the CPU is supplied through a single 8-pin connector.
Both ASRock Lightning motherboards also come with support for DDR5-7200 memory in up to 96 GB capacities. For storage, you get one Hyper M.2 slot (Gen4x4) for the A620I and one Blazing M.2 slot (Gen5x4) for the B620I motherboard. The motherboards also come with 1x Ultra/Hyper M.2 slots depending on the chipset and two SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, ensuring vast expandability without worrying about the motherboard's form factor.
ASRock B650I PG Lightning WIFI Motherboard Features:
- Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
- 8+2+1 Power Phase, Dr.MOS
- Supports DDR5 7200+ (OC)
- 1 PCIe 4.0 x16
- Graphics Output Options: HDMI
- Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
- 2 SATA3, 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4), 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear),
- 3 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear),
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front),
- 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Front),
- 6 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 2 Front)
- Phantom Gaming 2.5G LAN
- 802.11ax WiFi 6E + Bluetooth
- Supports ASRock Auto Driver Installer, BIOS Flashback
The onboard ports include vast options ranging from support for USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, all the way to the traditional USB 2.0. With that, there is support for WiFi 6E as well, making the motherboard one of the most versatile. You are also getting a 2.5 GbE LAN port. Overall, both ASRock A620I and B650I motherboards offer a great set of features in a very compact design. We are trying to get an update on the pricing of these motherboards but we can expect them around the $150-$200 US range.
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