Has anyone tried the Asrock AB350M?

[bbdare]

I'm looking at the Asrock AB350M motherboard on Newegg, and it seems to be a great-looking motherboard with a decent amount of features, at only about $72.99. Has anyone actually tried it out, and is it any good? I can't find any reviews on Youtube, and there is only one on Newegg.

 

[Micheal Ven]

You need to notice memory QVL.
http://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/AB350M/index.asp#Memory

 

[alexruiz]

It is a very solid board.
I have used it, and it is indeed a solid board.
Frequent UEFI updates also.

 

[bononos]

Its a basic board, less fan control, no USB3 gen2. Its got more phases than its competitors but does not use doubler ic's.

 

[MadOver]

Pretty decent board, you cannot go wrong. Just check if there's any features missing that you might want.

 

[Ratman6161]

Pretty decent board, you cannot go wrong. Just check if there's any features missing that you might want.

There is also the AB350M Pro4 which ups the features a bit and its only $7 more on NewEgg. I'm using the full ATX pro4 with an R5 16oo and have had excellent results with it.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I just installed an ASRock AB350M Pro4 today, with a Ryzen 5 1600. Works fine, my Team Dark DDR4-2400 works fine at full speed, when setting XMP Profile 1, after flashing the 2.40 UEFI.

 

[oliwer21]

Hi. Have you problem whey i chose manual Frequency and voltage of vcore, cpu dont lower multiplier on low load.
Do you have same issue?

 

[VirtualLarry]

Hi. Have you problem whey i chose manual Frequency and voltage of vcore, cpu dont lower multiplier on low load.
Do you have same issue?

This is known. When using "overclock" mode to set freq. and voltage, "Cool 'N Quiet", "Precision Boost", and "XFR" are automatically disabled.

 

[Dakisan]

I just installed an ASRock AB350M Pro4 today, with a Ryzen 5 1600. Works fine, my Team Dark DDR4-2400 works fine at full speed, when setting XMP Profile 1, after flashing the 2.40 UEFI.

Hi @VirtualLarry, I have just bought the same combo of board and cpu. Unfortunately in the 20y since I last assembled a PC a lot changed, esp in the cooling dept!

I ended up with a "cooler Master hyper 212 led", but sadly despite specs seemingly compatible, the cooler simply does not fit the pattern of the cpu bracket. Thing.

Can I ask what cooler you used, and what others might be compatible in your experience (in case you chose a diamond encrusted version!)

Many thanks
Pete

 

[Topweasel]

Hi @VirtualLarry, I have just bought the same combo of board and cpu. Unfortunately in the 20y since I last assembled a PC a lot changed, esp in the cooling dept!

I ended up with a "cooler Master hyper 212 led", but sadly despite specs seemingly compatible, the cooler simply does not fit the pattern of the cpu bracket. Thing.

Can I ask what cooler you used, and what others might be compatible in your experience (in case you chose a diamond encrusted version!)

Many thanks
Pete

Cooler Master has an upgrade kit for AM4

http://www.coolermaster.com/amd-am4-ryzen-compatability/en/

 

[Dakisan]

Cooler Master has an upgrade kit for AM4

http://www.coolermaster.com/amd-am4-ryzen-compatability/en/

Yes, I've seen it. Unfortunately it lists the 212 LED as having "out of the box compatibility" which, ref the above, is incorrect. The cooler Master forum posts I've seen about this include worryingly vague responses from them. Send photos. Photos? How about specs!

Hence my asking what specific cooler is working for Larry.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Hence my asking what specific cooler is working for Larry.

The one that comes in the box with the CPU...? You did get a retail-boxed CPU, didn't you?

 

[Dakisan]

I bought this one.

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Desktop CPU - AM4/Hex Core/3.6GHz – 4GHZ turbo/ 16MB/95W https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XKWT7GDvVHmAb3PNW4JQcp_apa_vVHmAb3PNW4JQ

It does say in the description no heatsink fan. Figured it shouldn't be an issue as the components in a PC are so interchangeable.

There's another version on sale there, but the product description says under Box Contains, "the product".

 

[VirtualLarry]

It does say in the description no heatsink fan.

Then you probably bought a stolen CPU. A scam is to buy a retail box CPU, and then return the package, with a faked CPU inside the package. I'm not aware of AMD selling OEM CPUs ("tray") through retail dealers like Intel does.

 

[Campy]

AMD "X" SKUs 1600X 1700X and 1800X come without coolers much like Intel "K" SKUs

 

[Dakisan]

Mine is indeed the X varietal.

The other type, with cooler, is described only as shipping with a wraith spire. But no further spec. So then off down the wraith spire rabbit hole I go, discovering there are many types, none of which can be seen to fit the ASRock am350 motherboard.

I found this pic which shows the clip layout. https://goo.gl/images/WNn6Vh

 

[VirtualLarry]

My bad, but you did initially say that you bought the SAME boards and CPU I did... I bought 1600 CPUs. Which come with heatsinks.

 

[Dakisan]

No problem. We are closing in

Does the heatsink on yours have a model I'd or something more specific than "wraith spire", so I can see if I can buy it separately.

Thanks

 

[Dakisan]

No problem. We are closing in

Does the heatsink on yours have a model ID or something more specific than "wraith spire", so I can see if I can buy it separately.

Thanks

 

[Campy]

No problem. We are closing in

Does the heatsink on yours have a model ID or something more specific than "wraith spire", so I can see if I can buy it separately.

Thanks

Do you have the AM4 compatible version of the 212 LED?

Even if it's compatible you may only be able to install it in a vertical orientation with the simple bracket:

I think maybe it will work properly with the new upgraded bracket

 

[dave_the_nerd]

I am a happy repeat ASRock customer. Wouldn't have any qualms about buying their stuff.