SFF and ITX is getting cheaper - ASRock B850i Lightning WiFi

[@tonyd7164]

I have the 650 version of this board. It’s been great with zero issues. The bios isn’t top tier but gets the job done.

[@lego_minifig]

@@tonyd7164 as expected of any non ASUS board. They just work.

[@jayb2705]

I also have the B650E PG ITX, it's interesting that this one gets a bios flashback but is technically a tier lower for 800 boards. The B650E has been a great board, it can even handle a 7950X

[@j_crust4582]

Man, Asrock needs to step up their rear IO. 1 type c in 2025 is criminal. Sff cases are already stingy with their io selection.

[@_TrueDesire_]

I use USB A to USB C cables, problem solved. One rear and one/two front type C is surely more than enough?

[@sevaeron]

thats not just asrock. standard for am5 itx sadly

[@nkozi]

Nice- AM5 ITX is finally getting in the range of budget builders. And S/PDIF? Hell yeah.

[@talking_mudcrab]

What's the advantage of having SPDIF? Does this mean that I could connect external amplifier to this mb?

[@miserj]

@@talking_mudcrab Yes

[@DesuVR]

AMD ITX boards are so uncommon now, so it's always nice to see a new one! I'm putting this one on my list.

[@chithao9603]

why are there uncommon? there are alot out there LOL

[@Jalex17895]

@@chithao9603 compared to intel AMD barely gets any itx love

[@robertmorrison4020]

Asrock is getting ALL of my money when it's time for the upgrade

[@SG-Megatron]

What happened to the channel? Did y'all got shadowban? Cause all of the vid upload since 6 days ago is under 10K.

[@SkylineGTR06]

@@SG-Megatron everyone is watching GamersNexus vs Linus

[@jtvercetti4076]

I have literally been checking your channel every day waiting for you to review this board

[@infinitely_free_to_be_me]

I wish he did his usual VRM test comparisons and other testing comparisons. I'm pretty tempted to snag one.

[@richardfarmer6570]

If you look at Asus pricing you wouldn't think prices are coming down. Props to ASRock.

[@kielrampollard388]

Dude! I have been waiting for this video. Was eyeing it off for my new PC build

[@horusmorus5588]

FYI you can peel off that purple sticker on top of the IO

[@j1nftw1n]

Literally was hoping it was all black, so good to know!

[@TheJamesKF]

I've been waiting for a review of this board. Short listed it when I saw it becoming available soon. Thanks for the review !

[@Onover2]

I'm using this board! Purchased it a week or so ago. Solid VRMs considering the price and that it's an mITX board. Also, no RGB lighting on the board itself, though it does have the connectors.

[@nimrodery]

They should make angled connectors for some of these ITX boards, it would look a little less constricting and make builds easier. Maybe just the power connectors and USB, I think it would suit a lot of builds and wouldn't add much cost (ITX is already too expensive).

[@stevens1041]

Good, I’ve been waiting for some new ITX options.

[@chiptoothtech4937]

I LOVE YOUR NEW CAMERA AND VIDEO PERSPECTIVE IN THIS REVIEW GEAR SEEKERS!! ❤️🙏

[@GearSeekers]

Thanks but we haven't changed anything lol

[@_shreyash_anand]

I'd like to see motherboards switch to offering a few more USB-C ports. USB-A is great, sure, but it is now 2025 and many devices are USB-C. Not saying all ports should be USB-C, but just the one feels a bit dated.

[@TheGameBench]

Not bad at all. Would have been nice if both m.2 slots were Gen5, but can't complain too much at this price, but I do with they would double stack the m.2 slots on the front since there's such a problem running a drive on the back with a heatsink. Seen it interfere in way too many cases with the chassis. Also very nice that they included TOSlink as well.

[@Sheltur_0311]

i mean not even ASUS does both m.2 both in gen5

[@TheGameBench]

@@Sheltur_0311 You need to take another look as the Strix B850-I Gaming Has both m.2 as Gen5 right on their website. Granted, it's $100 more.

[@ronalcasid3844]

I like how this ITX board doesn’t use daughter cards for some I/O.

[@RafitoOoO]

Hey, Nick, good morning. Just commenting to help with the algorithm. Stay safe.

[@sch-corp]

$355 for a relatively basic ITX board still seems expensive to me when I was pretty accustomed to buying top end X570i and B550i Aorus/Strix boards for sub-$300 last generation... Thank goodness the Aliexpress boffins are bringing the value with the Jginyue B650i Night Devil

[@keyangbai]

Great Video! Look forward to your review of the Gigabyte B850I.

[@shusui9665]

same here

[@torres953]

Thanks for reading up the specs man, appreciate it

[@justwinclassic]

That’s so nice to see the price of an ITX be approachable! They were $500AUD only a couple of years ago

[@axescar]

It's strange to see board description in a vacuum. At least some comparing with B650(e) predecessors - there is b650i lighting wifi and B650E PG-ITX WiFi. Is there any sense to buy this new board or maybe take a look at the older ones? And there is a lot of competitors as well.

[@MarkOffski]

I'm noticing that the two 850 boards i've seen reviewed, (this board and the MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk MAX WiFi), have no internal display out port added, i hope this is not a trend as APU users, (APU graphic displays are plenty enough for some users), have now only the option of HDMI, i know they have the USB C display option but why leave internal DP out?.

[@Accuaro]

Can you do a tier list for mini ITX 850/870 boards?

[@Phanbot01]

Nice board, only take away is the lack of a clear cmos button on the rear IO.

[@Megaman-Zero-626]

I like it! If I went back to mini-ITX from mATX, I’d likely go with this board

[@Jenkss]

Awesome looking board and great video mate.

[@Lt_Koro]

I was originally waiting for this but ended up going for the asrock b650i instead. its a bit cheaper and there was some limited availability. either way I doubt I'll be missing anything

[@insertrichie]

🔥

[@TheRealFenwick]

Just seen this comes out in Australia next month for $350 AUD. Same price as all b650i boards. I will be picking this up

[@RYzE_B3Y0ND]

It’s a shame that I’ve had so many issues with my current Asrock mobo. Cause this looks so nice.

[@user-qq8ek4zs4s]

I mean the price is still kinda crazy given Asrock B450 ITX used to go for 120 bucks but yeah at least they are not shooting for Mars with this one .

[@Reza1984_]

Still uses that nasty backplate! is it compatible with 3rd party am5 backplate this time around?

[@franzpleurmann2585]

Did anyone notice that the USB-C Port (USB32_TC1) is also capable of USB4 if the Mainboard is equipped with a Phoenix CPU.

[@tibo3404]

so I have bought the B650 version for 160$ and still now its about 180$ so it feels like actually another price increase then prices actually coming down

[@noloboy]

I have the Asrock B650e PG-ITX that I also paid $210. It is still within the return period. Should I return my current board over this newer one?

[@413fps]

they are basically equivalent. Only return it if you really, really want the bios flashback button

[@aldinenriquez5160]

I had no luck with ASRock MBs. Had to return the ASRock B650M-H/M.2+ a few times because it failed to boot up.

[@tanmaypanadi1414]

I think that board was on the naughty list from techspot aka hardware unboxed

[@andrewcallender5420]

Nah if you stop saying it, they'll stop making the badge. And they're the ones who probably find the joke the funniest. Which makes it funnier 🤣

[@richardmartin8112]

Anyone know what the wifi chipset is?

[@Dws974]

I have a corsair graphite 380t my 10yo PC died had to change it but was kinda blocked on ITX... if only it could have survive a bit for the prices of ITX to goes down T_T

[@thebeuks1]

about to build an itx system for my son whos going to uni, 9600x 32gb ram, and some lower end gpu. Was looking at this board yesterday.

[@tomszubart956]

i just got that board for my itx build

[@SlidinShadow]

Has anyone tried ripping off that ugly purple sticker?

[@shusui9665]

yes someone on reddit did. just search for asrock b850i remove.

[@boris6100]

Great news!

[@errr9408]

Guys, good board Asus/gigabyte/msi AM5 without coil whine?

[@mapscorp]

[@katzicael]

I *REALLY* hope this lands in NZ, we're doing it Rough for 8-series boards, and 6-series boards are basically GONE.

[@bmwofboganville]

Lack of 3.5mm 5.1 output is disappointing

[@rockababy]

i need it!

[@husseinabdulla]

So this type c in back of motherboard can turn portable monitor without use hdmi?

[@MeakerSE]

​@husseinabdulla yes do long as the monitor supports power and data on the same port and your igp is enabled.

[@Plagues138]

I'm not buying any Asrock MBs until they drop nahimic audio. It's the worst, unreliable, and a pain in the ass to remove. It's worse than most malware.

[@checkoff8281]

Maybe just done install this software, so you won’t have problems?!?!

[@anonneet]

1 usb 😹😹

[@SWSW560]

$209 is budget??..I think NOT.

[@GearSeekers]

I didn't once use the word budget buddy

[@SWSW560]

@GearSeekers Ok..buddy.Its insinuated. Funny how other comments use the same word. I wonder why...

[@deceptor99]

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