ASRock
ASRock B850M-X WiFi AM5 Micro-ATX Motherboard
Out of stock
SKU B850M-XWIFI
R 2 649,00
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Free courier delivery: 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R150.
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
Current-generation B850 with Wi-Fi, squeezed into a Micro-ATX budget
Quick Specs
- AMD B850 chipset on Socket AM5 for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors
- Four DDR5 DIMM slots with AMD EXPO overclocking support
- PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot plus PCIe Gen5 M.2 storage
- Wi-Fi and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on board
- Micro-ATX form factor with heatsinked VRM and M.2 cooling
A lot of platform for the money
The B850M-X WiFi is aimed squarely at the builder who wants the newest AMD chipset, four memory slots and built-in wireless without stretching to an ATX board. It is a strong match for a Ryzen 5 9600X or Ryzen 7 9700X in a compact case, and the Gen5 M.2 socket means your boot drive is not the thing holding the machine back in three years. For South African buyers in a flat or a shared house where running network cable is not an option, the on-board Wi-Fi genuinely saves you a purchase.
The compromises that come with the price
The graphics slot is PCIe 4.0 rather than 5.0, which costs nothing measurable today but is a real difference on paper against the ATX B850 boards. VRM cooling is adequate rather than generous, so a Ryzen 9 under a sustained all-core load is not the intended pairing. Micro-ATX also means fewer expansion slots, and a thick triple-slot graphics card will cover most of what is left. If you need more slots, more USB or Ryzen 9 headroom, move up to the B850 Pro RS.
FEATURES:
- Digital power design with alloy chokes and aluminium VRM heatsinks
- Blazing M.2 socket with PCIe Gen5 support and pre-mounted heatsink
- Wi-Fi with Bluetooth plus 2.5 Gigabit Lightning Gaming LAN
- Addressable RGB headers with ASRock Polychrome SYNC
- ASRock Instant Flash and BIOS Flashback for CPU-free firmware updates
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Model: ASRock B850M-X WiFi
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Socket: AMD Socket AM5
- Form Factor: Micro-ATX
- Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel, up to 256GB with AMD EXPO and manual overclocking
- Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot plus additional PCIe x1 slots
- Storage: 2 x M.2 sockets (including PCIe Gen5) and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Networking: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and on-board Wi-Fi with Bluetooth
- Audio: Realtek 7.1 channel HD audio codec
- Rear I/O Highlights: USB Type-C, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, Wi-Fi antenna mounts, LAN and audio jacks
- USB: USB 10Gbps Type-C and Type-A, USB 5Gbps and USB 2.0 ports, front panel USB-C header
- Warranty: 3 Year
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- ASRock B850M-X WiFi motherboard
- Wi-Fi antennas
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
- M.2 mounting screws and standoffs
- Quick installation guide and support documentation
Why ASRock?
ASRock brings the newest chipsets down to sensible money faster than anyone else in the market, without cutting the features that matter. Every ASRock motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.
Key details
| Socket | AM5 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | B850 |
| Form factor | Micro-ATX |
| Memory type | DDR5 |
| DIMM slots | 4 |
| Maximum memory | 256 GB |
| Category | Motherboards |
| Brand | ASRock |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Questions
Before you buy
Which processors fit this board?
It takes AM5 processors on the B850 chipset. Socket and chipset together decide what will run: the socket has to match physically, and the chipset decides which generations on that socket are supported. For a chip released after the board, check the manufacturer’s CPU support list to see whether a BIOS update is needed first.
Which cases will this board fit?
It is Micro-ATX. A case supports its own size and anything smaller - an ATX case takes ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards, a Micro-ATX case takes Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. Each case we sell lists the board sizes it accepts under Specifications.
What memory does it take?
DDR5 across 4 slots, up to 256GB in total. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable - the notch in the module is in a different place, so the wrong type will not seat. Buy the memory as a matched kit rather than as single sticks wherever you can.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
This one is out of stock at the moment. Stock does come back in - WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181 with the model and we will tell you what the supplier is showing and let you know when it lands, rather than leaving you to keep checking the page.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
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