ASRock
ASRock TRX50 WS Motherboard
Best workstation foundation for professional creators and data-intensive computing tasks.
The ASRock TRX50 WS is a robust Extended ATX motherboard engineered for demanding workstation tasks. It supports AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors via the sTR5 socket and TRX50 chipset. With four DDR5 ECC DIMM slots, it can accommodate up to 1TB of memory for professional applications requiring high reliability. Expansion is ample, featuring multiple PCI Express slots, including the latest PCIe 5.0 standard. Connectivity is comprehensive, boasting dual 10GbE LAN ports, integrated Wi-Fi 6E, and extensive USB options for seamless professional integration.
$699.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
17
/ 759
#17 in Motherboards
Price vs Category Average
+110%
Above average
CPU Socket
5
/ Socket sTR
Who it's for
- Professionals building multi-GPU workstations or high-speed data systems
- Network engineers requiring high-bandwidth connectivity for professional environments
- Power users running sustained, heavy Threadripper workloads
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious builders seeking a cost-effective workstation platform
- Data scientists needing maximum memory bandwidth for complex simulations
- Users with compact cases or limited desk space
Performance breakdown
Memory Capacity
Massive 1TB ceiling handles the most demanding professional workstation workloads with ease.
Expansion Versatility
Five PCIe slots provide exceptional room for multi-GPU or high-speed storage configurations.
Network Throughput
Dual 10GbE ports ensure lightning-fast data transfers for heavy network-attached storage environments.
Data Integrity
ECC memory support offers critical stability for long-running, mission-critical computational tasks.
Connectivity Options
Comprehensive USB and wireless options keep all professional peripherals seamlessly connected.
Build Robustness
Extended ATX architecture provides a stable, reliable foundation for high-end hardware components.
Key Specs
CPU Socket
Socket sTR5
Chipset
AMD TRX50
Memory Support
4 x DDR5 ECC DIMM Slots, up to 1 TB
Memory Speed Support
7600 MHz
Networking
Dual LAN (10GbE and 2.5GbE)
Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Bluetooth
Version 5.2
PCI Express Slots
5 x PCI Express x16 (PCIe 5.0/4.0 support)
Features
- Supports AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO CPUs
- Massive 1TB DDR5 ECC memory capacity
- High-speed PCIe 5.0 expansion slots
- Dual 10GbE and 2.5GbE networking
- Integrated Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2
- Extended ATX for extensive component support
- Reliable ECC memory for data integrity
- Robust I/O including USB Type-C
What customers say
Customers highly respect the ASRock TRX50 WS Motherboard for its exceptional reliability and robust build quality, making it ideal for demanding Threadripper workstations. The industrial construction and powerful voltage regulation ensure maximum stability even under heavy, sustained loads. Professionals value the comprehensive feature set, particularly the extensive high-speed networking and numerous PCIe 5.0 storage connections necessary for data processing. Users confirm that ASRock successfully delivered a dependable, functional foundation that minimizes downtime. While the initial investment is significant, the board’s performance and stability justify the cost for serious professional applications. It is viewed as a top-tier, trustworthy workhorse.
Know before you buy
This motherboard features the sTR5 socket and is specifically designed to support AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors.
The TRX50 WS requires DDR5 ECC DIMM memory to ensure data integrity for professional workloads. It supports up to 1TB of capacity at speeds reaching 7600 MHz.
No, this is an Extended ATX (E-ATX) motherboard measuring 12" x 10.9". You will need a full-tower chassis that explicitly supports the E-ATX form factor to accommodate its larger footprint.
The board is equipped with dual LAN ports, offering one 10GbE port for high-bandwidth professional networking and one 2.5GbE port for standard high-speed connectivity.
Yes, the five PCI Express x16 slots support both PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 standards, making them backward compatible with older PCIe hardware while providing future-proof bandwidth for the latest GPUs.
Yes, it comes with integrated Wi-Fi 6E for fast, low-latency wireless networking and Bluetooth 5.2 for connecting peripherals.
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