ASROCK TRX40 Creator DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The ASRock TRX40 Creator is an ATX-form-factor motherboard designed for AMD's sTRX4 socket, offering compatibility with 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors. Built for demanding workstation and content-creation workflows, this board pairs high-bandwidth connectivity with a robust power-delivery design to handle the TDP requirements of high-core-count Threadripper CPUs. The board ships with eight DDR4 DIMM slots arranged in a quad-channel configuration, accepting speeds from 2667 MHz up to DDR4 4666+ (OC), with a supported maximum capacity of 256 GB. Four reinforced PCIe 4.0 x16 Steel Slots enable multi-GPU configurations, including NVIDIA NVLink, 4-Way SLI, and AMD 4-Way CrossFireX, making it a viable platform for GPU-accelerated rendering and compute tasks. Storage options are comprehensive: eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support, two Hyper M.2 slots running PCIe Gen4 x4, and one additional Hyper M.2 slot that accepts both PCIe Gen4 x4 and SATA3 devices. AMD StoreMI technology is supported, allowing users to tier SSD and HDD storage into a single managed volume. Networking is a standout feature. The board integrates an AQUANTIA 10 Gb/s BASE-T controller alongside a Realtek 2.5 Gb/s LAN port, and an Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) adapter providing up to 2.4 Gbps wireless throughput with Bluetooth 5.0. USB connectivity includes a rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port at 20 Gb/s, three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (one front Type-C header, two rear), and eight USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (four front headers, four rear). Audio is handled by a dual-codec solution — Realtek ALC4050H paired with ALC1220 — delivering 7.1-channel HD audio with Purity Sound 4 and DTS Connect support across five rear audio ports. The separated CPU power connector design distributes the EPS connectors to opposing sides of the board, widening VRM trace paths for improved power delivery efficiency. The 8-layer, 2 oz copper PCB construction is rated for server-grade signal integrity and reduced susceptibility to PCB flex. BIOS is handled by a 128 Mb AMI UEFI implementation with GUI support, and hardware monitoring covers temperature, fan tachometer readings, quiet fan control, and voltage. The board uses an 8-phase power design with 90 A Dr. MOS and 90 A power chokes. — Verified Specifications — Socket: sTRX4 | CPU Support: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper | Form Factor: ATX | Memory: 8 x DDR4 DIMM, quad-channel, max 256 GB, DDR4 4666+(OC) | PCIe: 4 x PCIe 4.0 x16 | Storage: 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s (RAID 0/1/10), 2 x M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4, 1 x M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4/SATA3 | Audio: 7.1 CH HD (Realtek ALC4050H + ALC1220) | LAN: AQUANTIA 10G + Realtek 2.5G | Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0 | USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen2, 8x USB 3.2 Gen1 | Power: 24-pin ATX | BIOS: 128 Mb AMI UEFI