{"product_id":"asrock-b850m-challenger-am5-micro-atx-ddr5-motherboard","title":"ASRock B850M Challenger AM5 Micro-ATX DDR5 Motherboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASRock B850M Challenger is a Micro-ATX motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors, built for gamers and PC enthusiasts who want solid performance at a gamer-friendly price. It supports DDR5 memory up to 8000+ MHz with pre-tested overclocking profiles, and includes PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 expansion for modern graphics cards and NVMe drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDR5 overclocking with pre-tested profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 8000+ MHz with Intel XMP and AMD EXPO compatibility. ASRock provides pre-configured profiles to simplify the process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 and 4.0 expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e — One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 4.0 slots (x16 and x1) cover next-generation graphics and storage devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual M.2 NVMe sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e — One PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot and one PCIe Gen4 M.2 slot, plus four SATA3 connectors, handle modern and legacy storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Micro-ATX form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Smaller than standard ATX, it fits tightly built cases without sacrificing core features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy BIOS updates without CPU or RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e — USB BIOS Flashback lets you update firmware with just a USB drive and power supply, no other components needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Socket AM5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD B850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro-ATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4x DDR5 DIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Memory Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8000+ MHz (OC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8+1+1 with Dr.MOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Sockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 (1x PCIe Gen5, 1x PCIe Gen4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits AMD Socket AM5 processors: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts DDR5 memory modules with Intel XMP or AMD EXPO profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe M.2 drives and standard SATA3 storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Outputs video via HDMI 2.1 up to 4K 120Hz, compatible with HDR and HDCP 2.3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Fits Micro-ATX cases only; not compatible with Mini-ITX or standard ATX chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyzen 7000 and 8000 gamers upgrading from older platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDDR5 memory overclocking with pre-tested profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders with compact cases who need full PCIe 5.0 support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-storage setups combining NVMe and SATA drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntel platform users:\u003c\/b\u003e This board is AMD AM5 only and does not support Intel processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarge chassis builds:\u003c\/b\u003e Micro-ATX will leave empty space in standard ATX or larger cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtensive USB expansion:\u003c\/b\u003e Six rear USB ports (four USB 3.2 Gen1, one USB 2.0 from CPU; two USB 3.2 Gen1 from chipset) may be tight for high-peripheral systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eChallenger Series is all about fearless play, bold breakthroughs, and relentless evolution. Packed with solid specs at a gamer-friendly price, it's the ultimate option for gamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDerived from the \"built for stable and reliable\" designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP\/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* There are certain risks involved with memory overclocking and may affect your system's stability. Please realize that overclocking should be done at your own risk and expense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eASRock strives offer only the cutting edge technology with the most user-friendly design. The pre-installed IO Shield design makes motherboard to be well-installed in the chassis precisely for preventing any interferences and speed up the set-up process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet the most convenient BIOS flashing with just a simple click. Users can easily achieve the latest BIOS support with a USB and a power supply. No CPU, RAM or other components are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplays the real-time status of CPU, DRAM, VGA, and BOOT device with colored LEDs during startup. A simple and efficient way to check system operation at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSSD installation is simplified with a quick release latch, making the installation super easy \u0026amp; simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e64MB BIOS provides expanded firmware capacity to support future AM5 processors, offering long-term compatibility and enhanced update capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASRock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB850M Challenger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Socket AM5, supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD B850\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro-ATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory \u0026amp; 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