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ASRock X870 Pro RS AMD Ryzen Socket AM5 ATX Motherboard DDR5 DIMMs 8000 MHz 256 GB PCIe Gen5 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s
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ASRock X870 Pro RS AMD Ryzen Socket AM5 ATX Motherboard DDR5 DIMMs 8000 MHz 256 GB PCIe Gen5 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s

Bottom line: The ASRock X870 Pro RS AMD Ryzen Socket AM5 ATX Motherboard DDR5 DIMMs ($169.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 16:14 UTC): 14+2+1 power phase with Dr.MOS handles high-core Ryzen AM5 chips; main trade-off: ATX footprint rules it out of mATX and ITX builds.

$169.99

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 14+2+1 power phase with Dr.MOS handles high-core Ryzen AM5 chips
  • ✓ Dual USB4 Type-C ports built in, rare at this price tier
  • ✓ PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 slot for next-gen SSD bandwidth
  • ✓ Toolless multi-layer M.2 heatsink swaps drives without a screwdriver
  • ✓ DDR5 support up to 8000 MHz and 256 GB across four DIMMs

Cons

  • ✗ ATX footprint rules it out of mATX and ITX builds
  • ✗ Pro RS tier skips the higher-end audio and networking of X870E boards
  • ✗ Bottom M.2 heatsink is thinner than the primary multi-layer unit
  • ✗ AM5 socket only, so no reuse of AM4 coolers' backplates or DDR4 kits

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ASRock X870 Pro RS AMD Ryzen Socket AM5 ATX Motherboard DDR5 DIMMs… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. ASRock's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 14 + 2 + 1 POWER PHASE DESIGN + DR.MOS
  • DURABLE CAPS WITH 1000uF CAPACITANCE
  • DUAL USB4 TYPE-C
  • TOOLLESS MULTI-LAYER M.2 HEATSINK
  • BLAZING M.2 (PCIE GEN5 x4)
  • M.2 BOTTOM HEATSINK

Full Specifications

BrandASRock
PlatformWindows 10, Windows 11
CPU ModelRyzen 7
CPU SocketSocket AM5
Model NameX870 PRO RS
Chipset TypeAMD X870
Model NumberX870 PRO RS
Chipset FamilyAMD X870
Mfr Part Number90-MXBPZ0-A0UAYAZ
Number of Items1
Number of Ports21
Total Usb Ports18
Processor SocketSocket AM5
Total PCIe Ports2
Total SATA Ports4
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Memory Clock Speed8000 MHz
Warranty Description1 year
Compatible ProcessorsAMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Processors, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR5

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

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