ASRock Unveils B650I & A620I Lightning Mini-ITX Motherboards With DDR5-7200 Support

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ASRock has unveiled its brand new Mini-ITX AMD AM5 options which include the B650I & A620I Lightning WIFI motherboards.

Starting off with the ASRock A620I Lightning WIFI motherboard, this product falls in the Phantom Gaming lineup and is the second only A620 motherboard to feature a Mini-ITX design. The other option is from Gigabyte, the A620M DS3H,  Then we have the ASRock B650I Lightning WIFI which also falls in the Mini-ITX category and is a toned-down version of the higher-end B650E PG-ITX. We reviewed this motherboard here.

The general aesthetics of the ASRock "Phantom Gaming" lineup have never disappointed us, and the same is the case with the new Lightning motherboards. They feature a unique black color scheme with the lineup's branding on the heatsink. However, you won't get any RGB option onboard, but it still looks impressive compared to similar options available in the market right now.

ASRock A620I PG Lightning WIFI Motherboard Features:

Moving on to the specifications, both ASRock B650I and A620I Lightning motherboards employ a compact design supporting the AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. The Mini-ITX motherboards come with an 8+2+1 power phase design, utilizing the 60A Dr.MOS power stage solution. It also comes with a dedicated VRM heatsink, ensuring thermal stability and performance at high workloads, making it a reliable option in the long run. Power to the CPU is supplied through a single 8-pin connector.

Both ASRock Lightning motherboards also come with support for DDR5-7200 memory in up to 96 GB capacities. For storage, you get one Hyper M.2 slot (Gen4x4) for the A620I and one Blazing M.2 slot (Gen5x4) for the B620I motherboard. The motherboards also come with 1x Ultra/Hyper M.2 slots depending on the chipset