ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Wi-Fi Motherboard Mini ITX with AMD AM4 Socket

Name: ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Wi-Fi Motherboard Mini ITX with AMD AM4 Socket
Brand: ASRock
SKU: 15608019
Rating: 4.7 (7 reviews)

Key features:

2 DDR4 Ram slots up to 3466(O.C.)
For AMD Ryzen processors
Support for PCI Express 3.0 x16
Connections DisplayPort, HDMI
Slots for 4x Sata III and 1 M.2
4 USB 3.2 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports

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Top specs

Socket

The processor socket type.

The processor we choose should have the same socket in order to fit into the motherboard.

In addition to the socket, the motherboard chipset must also be supported by the processor.
Size

The size of the motherboard is expressed with a code name (standard).
2. We make sure that the computer case in which the motherboard will be installed supports the corresponding standard in order to fit it.

Mini ITX

Very small, ideal for compact PCs, limited expansion capabilities.
Usage

Desktop

Motherboards designed for use in desktop computers.
Chipset

The motherboard chip that manages connections with motherboard components (e.g. CPU, RAM memory, hard disk, USB ports).

The processor we choose must support the motherboard chipset in order to be 100% compatible with each other and to fully utilize the motherboard connections.

If the motherboard chipset is supported by the processor, then the socket will also be compatible.
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Description

The ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac motherboard is aimed at users who wish to build a high-performance small system with a Mini-ITX form factor. It is suitable for gamers and users seeking a motherboard with excellent performance and many features in a small size that can fit in a limited space.

The ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac offers high performance, support for AMD Ryzen processors, DDR4 memory support up to 3466+ MHz, USB 3.1 Gen2 ports, built-in Wi-Fi 5 wireless network, M.2 support for fast storage, and other features that make it ideal for gaming and multimedia applications.

Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen 2000, 3000, 4000 G-Series, 5000, and 5000 G-Series processors for desktop computers
Supports DDR4 3466+ (OC)
1 PCIe 3.0 x16
Graphics Output: DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0
HD 7.1 CH Audio (Realtek ALC1220 audio codec), supports Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5
4 SATA3, 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (rear Type-A+C)
4 USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 front, 2 rear)
Intel Gigabit LAN
Intel 802.11ac WiFi + BT 4.2

Polychrome RGB

Apart from the built-in RGB lighting, it also features built-in RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allow the motherboard to connect with compatible LED devices such as strips, CPU fans, coolers, chassis, and so on. Users can also synchronize the RGB LED devices to the certified Polychrome RGB Sync accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.

Sound Blaster Cinema 5

A new world of cinematic sound that offers unprecedented levels of audio realism, dynamics, and dynamism in game sound. Whether you are playing or watching a movie, Reality 3D technology allows you to enable 5.1/7.1 surround sound for an additional level of transience in the listening experience, even with a pair of headphones or stereo speakers.

Ultra M.2 32Gb/s

The PCIe Gen3 x4 Ultra M.2 interface increases data transfer speeds to 32Gb/s. Additionally, it also supports SATA3 6Gb/s M.2 modules.

Dual USB 3.1 Gen2

It features a pair of built-in USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C ports integrated into the rear I/O to support next-generation USB 3.1 Gen2 devices and provide data transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps.

PCIe Steel Slot

The advanced steel PCI-E slot is equipped with a solid cover that prevents any signal interference to the graphics cards. It also ensures that heavy graphics cards can be safely installed in the PCI-E slot.

F-Stream

ASRock collaborates with Fatal1ty to incorporate a design philosophy and features that are most desirable from top-tier tools. F-Stream is an "all-in-1" tuning program, multi-purpose, which supports overclocking, hardware tuning such as power usage, H/W monitoring, fan speed control, etc.

AMD StoreMI

A powerful tool that combines the speed of your SSD with the capacity of your hard drive into a single, fast, and easy-to-manage disk, AMD StoreMI technology "combines" these two types of storage into a single disk and automatically transfers the data you access most to the SSD, so you get the best of both worlds.

Fatal1ty Mouse Port

After connecting a USB mouse to the Fatal1ty mouse port and opening F-Stream, players can choose their preferred mouse rate from 125 Hz to 1000 Hz.

Water Pump Connector

This is not just a standard CPU fan header, but it also supports water pumps! This header provides a maximum power of 2A to support the most popular water pumps. The user can also adjust the water pump voltage to achieve higher cooling performance with lower noise.

Manufacturer

ASRock - Motherboards ASRock

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Specifications

Product Details

Size: Mini ITX

Type: Desktop

Processor

Supported Processors: AMD

Models: Ryzen

Supported CPU Generation: Zen, Zen+

Socket: AM4

Chipset

Model: AMD B450

Memory

Memory type: DDR4

Quantity: 2 DIMM Slots

Memory Speeds: 2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, 3200OC, 3466OC

Memory Channels: Dual Channel

Internal Connectors

PCI Express x16 3.0: 1 Slot

SATA III 6Gb/s: 4 Port

M.2 Type: 1 PCIe 3.0 Port

M.2 Slots: 0

External Connectors

Rear USB-A outputs: 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 3 USB 3.1 Ports

Rear USB-C outputs: 1 USB 3.2 Port

Ethernet (LAN): 1

Screen Connections: DisplayPort, HDMI

Specifications

RGB Lighting: No

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Yes

Wi-Fi Generation: -

Extra: RGB Header

Sound

Sound Card Channels: 7.1

Additional Audio Connections: Optical S/PDIF

Top Specs

Memory: -

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (7)

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29 out of 29 members found this review helpful

pampou
2020-05-02
Flawless M/B!
It literally has EVERYTHING

+ Intel LAN
+ Intel Wifi
+ Bluetooth 4.2
+ Optical Out
+ Better sound chip (ALC1220)
+ USB-C (although I sometimes have issues with AMD Drivers lately)

It came with a sticker on the box saying Ryzen 3000 Ready, so the Ryzen 3600 didn't need a BIOS update. I updated it with the latest F/W with AGESA 1.0.0.4b and everything runs smoothly.
Note that it has a silly setting in the BIOS that took me a long time to find, as my processor was running very hot (Idle 45C), but once I activated the Energy Efficient option, everything was fine.
It's in Advanced-> AMD CBS -> NBIO Common Options -> SMU Common Options->EfficiencyMode=Enabled

and now I have perfect temperatures (35C idle, 55-65C while gaming)

Update: It continues to be a very good M/B, it released a new BIOS with the new AGESA 1.0.0.6 (from 1.0.0.4b), which supposedly improves the performance of Ryzen in many aspects (personally, I didn't notice any difference) BUT, there's a big BUT... they have removed the Energy Efficiency option from the BIOS that I mentioned above, and now the 3600 runs much hotter.

I also installed a Coolermaster Hyper 212 Black (fits perfectly).
I used compatible memory and it works perfectly with XMP at 3200Mhz -> G.SKILL F4-3200C16D-16GTZB
(they are also listed in the manufacturer's Compatibility list)

Translated from Greek ·
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Construction quality
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
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6 out of 17 members found this review helpful

andreas_kotaros
2019-08-29

Verified purchase
update 10.2020 I rephrase the same observations more substantiated.
For a year now that I have had this specific motherboard, when I use the 3 built-in backplate USB 3.1 ports, there are small interruptions in all the other USB ports and the Wi-Fi goes out. At first, I thought it was due to the new external 3.5 HDD or its enclosure, but now I also use a 2.5 external one and it does exactly the same, so it is clearly 100% a motherboard issue.
However, both hard drives work normally and are forced to operate at 40MB/s instead of 180MB/s in the USB 2 ports.
Also, the front USB 3 ports of the case, which are powered by a cable from the motherboard, work flawlessly.
The problem is specifically located in the 3 USB 3.1 ports of the backplate.

I should add that the motherboard was purchased with BIOS version 1.30, updated to 1.70 from the first day, and a year later I installed the latest BIOS update recommended for the Ryzen 2600X, 3.40, but I did not notice any difference.

Translated from Greek ·
- Number of ports
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Construction quality
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Number of BIOS functions
Did you find this review helpful?
5

chris_ganoglou
2019-06-24
In these money, it's simply top-notch.

Translated from Greek ·
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Construction quality
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
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5

Konstantinos_Gogos4173
2024-09-19

Verified purchase
5

Athoz8
2024-01-11

Verified purchase
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
5

Kostas_Liapis9252
2023-03-03

Verified purchase
- Number of ports
- Reliability
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
- Value for money
5

j_manou
2019-03-11

Verified purchase
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Construction quality
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case

5

pampou
2020-05-02

Flawless M/B!
It literally has EVERYTHING

+ Intel LAN
+ Intel Wifi
+ Bluetooth 4.2
+ Optical Out
+ Better sound chip (ALC1220)
+ USB-C (although I sometimes have issues with AMD Drivers lately)

It came with a sticker on the box saying Ryzen 3000 Ready, so the Ryzen 3600 didn't need a BIOS update. I updated it with the latest F/W with AGESA 1.0.0.4b and everything runs smoothly.
Note that it has a silly setting in the BIOS that took me a long time to find, as my processor was running very hot (Idle 45C), but once I activated the Energy Efficient option, everything was fine.
It's in Advanced-> AMD CBS -> NBIO Common Options -> SMU Common Options->EfficiencyMode=Enabled

and now I have perfect temperatures (35C idle, 55-65C while gaming)

Update: It continues to be a very good M/B, it released a new BIOS with the new AGESA 1.0.0.6 (from 1.0.0.4b), which supposedly improves the performance of Ryzen in many aspects (personally, I didn't notice any difference) BUT, there's a big BUT... they have removed the Energy Efficiency option from the BIOS that I mentioned above, and now the 3600 runs much hotter.

I also installed a Coolermaster Hyper 212 Black (fits perfectly).
I used compatible memory and it works perfectly with XMP at 3200Mhz -> G.SKILL F4-3200C16D-16GTZB
(they are also listed in the manufacturer's Compatibility list)

Translated from Greek ·

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3

andreas_kotaros
2019-08-29

update 10.2020 I rephrase the same observations more substantiated.
For a year now that I have had this specific motherboard, when I use the 3 built-in backplate USB 3.1 ports, there are small interruptions in all the other USB ports and the Wi-Fi goes out. At first, I thought it was due to the new external 3.5 HDD or its enclosure, but now I also use a 2.5 external one and it does exactly the same, so it is clearly 100% a motherboard issue.
However, both hard drives work normally and are forced to operate at 40MB/s instead of 180MB/s in the USB 2 ports.
Also, the front USB 3 ports of the case, which are powered by a cable from the motherboard, work flawlessly.
The problem is specifically located in the 3 USB 3.1 ports of the backplate.

I should add that the motherboard was purchased with BIOS version 1.30, updated to 1.70 from the first day, and a year later I installed the latest BIOS update recommended for the Ryzen 2600X, 3.40, but I did not notice any difference.

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chris_ganoglou
2019-06-24

In these money, it's simply top-notch.

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5

Konstantinos_Gogos4173
2024-09-19

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5

Athoz8
2024-01-11

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Questions (6)

Questions

Μπορώ να συνδέσω οθόνη στη θύρα usb c; Αν έχω κάρτα γραφικών, θα μεταφέρεται το σήμα από αυτήν;

Zalaxci 2023-04-13

Συνδέω το Pico4 VR μέσω usb-c to usb-c στην θύρα της μηρτικής και έχω κανονικά εικόνα και ήχο, χρησιμοποιόντας την RTX3060 για VirtualDesktop παιχνίδια. Υποθέτω μπορεί να στείλει και σε οθόνη με usb-c.

Athoz8 2024-04-03

Verified purchase

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Πόσα m.2 slots έχει;

aqtivator 2019-12-24