ASRock is a company we mainly know for their motherboards and they did have a few new boards this year at CES. ASRock also jumped into the monitor space this past year and they don’t plan to slow down there. They showed us some of their new OLED panels as well as some very fast refresh rate displays at CES 2024!
ASRock B760i Lightning WiFi Motherboard
It has been hard to really get the full power out of Intel’s Core i9-14900K on a mini-ITX board, but ASRock wants to change that with their new B760i Lightning WiFi motherboard. This new mini-ITX motherboard will feature a 14+1+1 power phase design, which is much higher than the typical 10+1+1 design we see on a lot of mini-ITX motherboards. This larger VRM is cooled off with a set of heatsinks which are connected by a heatpipe and an active cooling that is embedded into the rear I/O. Another thing that is great about this board is the memory support, being able to support up to 128GB of 8400 MHz memory!
When it comes to the rear I/O you’ll find four USB 3.2 gen 1 Type-A ports, WiFi antennas for the WiFi 6E, DisplayPort, HDMI, 2.5G LAN, two USB 3.2 gen 2 ports (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C), and your audio connections. You’ll be able to pick this board up in March.
ASRock B650 Steel Legend WiFi Motherboard
ASRock was also showing an all-white motherboard in their B650 Steel Legend WiFi. The cool thing about this board compared to other new Steel Legend motherboards is that the actual PCB is going to be white, which really makes this board ideal for all-white builds. Based on the AMD B650 chipset you are going to get a 14+2+1 power phase design, three M.2 slots with one of them being PCI-Express 5.0, a PCI-Express 5.0 x16 slot for graphics, support for DDR5 memory up to 7200 MHz, USB 3.2 gen 2×2 support and WiFi 6E.
On the rear I/O of the board you’ll find HDMI, DisplayPort, WiFi antennas, a BIOS flashback button, four USB 3.2 gen 1 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, 2.5G LAN, a USB 3.2 gen 2 Type-A port, a USB 3.2 gen 2×2 Type-C port, and audio connections.
PGO34QRS2A OLED Monitor
First up in ASRock’s lineup of new gaming monitors is the PG034QRS2A, a 34″ curved OLED monitor with an 1800R curvature. This WQHD (3440 x 1440) display has a refresh rate of 240Hz, and a 0.03ms response time, perfect for fast action games. Connectivity options include a single DisplayPort 1.4 port, dual HDMI 2.1 ports, a single USB Type-C, and 3.5mm audio out. Certified for AMD’s FreeSync Premium, as well as DisplayHDR 400 True Black, not only will you have smooth visuals, but they will look good as well. No pricing or availability at this point, though we expect it sometime in Q2 of 2024.
PGO27QFW2A
The next OLED ASRock was showing off is the 27″ PGO27QFW2A. This flat panel display has a QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution and 360Hz refresh rate, paired with a 0.03 response time. This monitor is perfect for those looking for a super fast, smooth gaming experience without having to move to a super high-end monitor. Again we see a single DisplayPort 1.4 port, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a single USB 3.0 Type-C port, and 3.5mm audio out. This monitor is also certified for AMD’s FreeSync Premium Pro, as well as DisplayHDR 400 True Black. Expect to see this screen sometime in Q2.
PGO27QFS2A
The last OLED in ASRock’s arsenal is teh PGO27QFS2A, a 27″ QWD (2560 x 1440) resolution monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. Again we have a 0.03ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium certification, so the quick-paced gaming action should look great no matter what framerate your system is providing it. Connectivity options include dual DisplayPort 1.4 ports, dual HDMI 2.1 ports, a single USB 3.0 Type-C port, a single USB 3.0 Type-B port, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm audio out port. No pricing, but expect to see this in Q2 of 2024.
PG32QRT2A Monitor
While not an OLED, the PG32QRT2A offers a 31.5″ screen size with a QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution and 1000R curvature. A 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time place this monitor in somewhat of an entry-level position, though it did look pretty solid, with DisplayHDR 400 and FreeSync certifications. Connections include a single DisplayPort 1.4 port, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a single 3.5mm audio jack. No pricing, but expect to see this screen in Q2.
PG27QFW2A
Next up is the PG27QFW2A, a 27″ flat panel Fast IPS monitor. Rocking QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, you will want to make sure you pair this up with a graphics card with plenty of power if you want to reach its 400Hz refresh rate. There are some additional connectivity options with this monitor compared to the previous models, including dual DisplayPort 1.4 ports, dual HDMI 2.1 ports, a single USB 3.0 Type-C port, a single USB 3.0 Type-B port, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm audio out port. With DisplayHDR 600 and FreeSync Premium certifications, this monitor looks to be a great offering from ASRock’s initial foray into gaming monitors. No word on pricing, but like the other monitors, we should see it sometime in Q2.
PG27FFX2A
The fastest refresh rate monitor we saw at all of CES is the ASRock PG27FFX2A, with its blistering fast 520Hz refresh rate. This IPS panel comes in with an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080, and will be suited well for the ultra-fast FPS and MOBA titles that require lighting-fast reflexes in order to survive. This speedy screen also comes with DisplayHDR 400 and FreeSync Premium certifications. Connectivity options include one DisplayPort 1.4 port, dual HDMI 2.1 ports, a single USB 3.0 Type-B port, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 Type-A port, and a 3.5mm line out port. No pricing, but expect to see this in Q2 of 2024.
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