Question 1

Will this board take the new Ryzen CPUs that AMD just announced?

Accepted Answer

I do not know.  I did a couple of Bios updates so it would be compatible with the second gen Ryzen processors and it bricked the board.  I have since switched to another manufacturer.  I was very displeased with Asrock as they had discontinued support for this board prior to my purchasing, but never published that information.  Asrock is not on my list of good companies to buy from.

Question 2

What speeds do EACH GPU run at if using CrossFire/SLI?

Accepted Answer

Idk but ASRock already labeled this board as obsoleteEOL. Look at the gaming x board. Make sure to get compatible memory.

Question 3

Is there enough clearance for a 212 Evo if i wanted to use all four slots of ram?

Accepted Answer

It should be, it is a modern motherboard. I personally never had a board where the 212evo covered a ram slot. You can always put a fan in pull configuration (e.g. over the VRMs) worse case. This ain't FX, all Ryzen CPUs run super cool so you won't have any cooling issues even if you had to put the fan in pull config.

Question 4

Does this motherboard support the 1600x out of the box.  On Asrock's website its say its support the 1600x but with the updated BIOS--P2.00. If the motherboard has an older BIOS when I get it, then would it at least be able to load to windows so I can update the BIOS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I just installed a 1600x on this motherboard on Monday fresh out of the box. Machine booted to BIOS without issue. Though I did update the BIOS afterwards.

Note: you must update the BIOS to 1.60 first before you can update to 2.0

Question 5

I'm think of getting a M.2 WIFI, but I can't find anywhere that says what is compatible with the motherboard.  Does anyone know a card that is compatible?

Accepted Answer

I attempted to do M.2 Wifi but failed.  I'll tell you my experience though.  I went with the CUK Killer Doubleshot Wireless-AC 1525 since I was afraid Intel ones might not be compatible with AMD boards.  It fit into the slot and was recognized by Windows.  Now where I failed was the Antennas.  I tried two different ones that advertised compatibility with M.2 cards and neither of them would snap securely onto the contacts.   So after a lot of frustration, I returned all of that stuff and wen't with a simple $15 USB dongle that works just fine.  Honestly I'm not even sure what the advantage of going M.2 over USB is, other than not using up a USB port (of which there are plenty on the board).

Question 6

does this board support sli or crossfire?

Accepted Answer

Yes Both SLi and Crossfire. the slots run 8x/8x when 2 cards are used.

Question 7

Will the H60 water cooler fit this board?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If anyone is still wondering, I just completed a build with the H60 cooler and it fit just fine with my AMD R5 1600 processor.

Question 8

what RAM would you recommend for use with this board?

Accepted Answer

You really only have to worry about specific models and such if you plan on using RAM faster than 2133Mhz I personally use this exact board with G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2133 (PC4 17000) Intel Z170 Platform / Intel X99 Platform Desktop Memory Model F4-2133C15D-16GVR ......... Times two... For a total of 32 gigs.

Question 9

Are the X370 Gaming K4 boards EOL (End of Life), because that is what i have been reading about them?

Accepted Answer

Basically yes. they have gotten some updates but I am not optimistic. Overclocking is midiocre and ram compatibility is limited. My friend and I can get 3.8 GHz with a 1700 easily but the memory is basically limited to 2666 for both of us. I love the built in sound card though.

Question 10

Wireless Connectivity + Bluetooth Module?

Accepted Answer

You have to buy those separately, but the board comes with the option to add them on later on. Which is a feature you don't see often on many motherboards.

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