Review ASRock X670E Steel Legend Wi-Fi Review

[Admin]

The ASRock X670E Steel Legend presents users with the full gamut of connectivity for the platform, including PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets, 12 USB ports on the rear IO, and four M.2 sockets. For about $300, it’s a well-equipped board with a neutral appearance that fits most build themes.

ASRock X670E Steel Legend Wi-Fi Review : Read more

 

[Avro Arrow]

For the money, you can't beat ASRock this generation when it comes to motherboards because their X670E boards tend to be less expensive than the non-E versions of most other makers.

On thing in the headline made me chuckle a bit:

"Budget X670E board" - The word "budget" should never be used in the same sentence as "X670E" when it comes to motherboards.

Then I saw this that was even funnier...

"ASRock describes the Steel Legend as a “philosophical state of rock-solid durability and irresistible aesthetics.”

I don't know what they're smoking at ASRock but I think that the Steel Legend would be best described as... "a motherboard".

 

[PEnns]

I am confused,

Isn't this motherboard meant for AMD CPUs?? And yet the test is run using Intel Core i9-13900K....??

Or maybe my caffeine didn't kick in yet....

 

[bourgeoisdude]

I got this board a while back (when X670E were the only choices) because I never wanted to run out of USB ports again. For the price point I think it is the best X670E in the price range.

 

[simonharris314]

I am confused,

Isn't this motherboard meant for AMD CPUs?? And yet the test is run using Intel Core i9-13900K....??

Or maybe my caffeine didn't kick in yet....

Not the first time this has happened (the problem with cutting and pasting). To be fair, on the last page it does mention the Ryzen 9 7950X.
Ooops. Mentioned it on the first page too!
That'll teach me to skim read.

 

[CerianK]

Under 'Specifications':
(2) PCIe 4.0 x4 (64 Gbps) / PCIe (up to 80mm)
should read
(3) PCIe 4.0 x4 (64 Gbps) / PCIe (up to 80mm).
From ASRock site:
1 Blazing M.2(PCIe Gen5x4),
3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4),

 

[Giroro]

I wonder why PC sales are way down.
Do you think it could be because "budget" motherboards cost $300?

 

[Geezer760]

Since when is $300 for a MB considered Budget, this board dosen't even include a digital error code thing at $300 it should include that at the very least.

 

[Hotrod2go]

I wonder why PC sales are way down.
Do you think it could be because "budget" motherboards cost $300?

More like mobile computing is increasing in popularity these days, so no need for desktop systems as much like in the past.

 

[bourgeoisdude]

It's a "budget" X670E motherboard. Which isn't really a budget chipset, as that is the top tier. If you want budged AM5 look at the B650/B650E motherboards.

 

[smitz314]

Appreciate the detailed review. Well done.

Our next (and potentially one of the last) AMD X670 reviews on our current review platform, is ASRock’s X670E Steel Legend Wi-Fi.

That's disappointing. There are several other X670 reviews I was hoping for, most notably for MSI boards.

Also, why delay the review of a product that was released 12 months ago? Seems odd.