Fan control is handled through the BIOS or ASRock's A-Tuning app. Each header supports PWM and DC-controlled devices the CPU_FAN1 header puts out 1A/12W while the others double that to 2A/24W. Next, we find the four black DRAM slots and the first two of six fan headers. Surrounding those are two large VRM heatsinks to cool the power delivery below. Starting at the top left corner, we see two 8-pin EPS connectors (one required) to power the CPU.
If overclocking memory is on your wish list, you can easily extract the last couple of percentage points of performance from your rig, as the BIOS offers memory timings to tweak to your heart's desire. Our DDR5-5600 and DDR5-6000 kits ran fine after setting the internal profile (XMP on one kit, EXPO on the other). The motherboard can hold 128GB of RAM via four slots with locking mechanisms on both sides, which should be ample even for content creators. Much past 6,400MHz, you're beyond what works consistently on the platform. Memory support tops out at DDR5-6400+(OC), which is about average among B650-class boards. Overclocking potential is limited only by your cooling. The big VRM heatsinks do an excellent job of keeping power delivery running within spec. The 840 amps available to the CPU (14 phases dedicated to Vcore) proved to be plenty to handle our Ryzen 9 7950X at both stock and overclocked speeds. The B650 LiveMixer supports AMD's Ryzen AM5 processors with 17-phase power delivery and 60A MOSFETs. Their glow is bright with saturated colors, helping cement the motherboard's love/hate appearance-either you'll dig the attention it brings, or you won't. To add even more bling to the vividly colored board, several RGB LEDs are hidden under the SATA ports and front-panel USB header. The only reinforced PCI Express slot is the primary one, but that's the only slot likely to need the help reinforcement provides. The PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket has a larger heatsink than the rest, which we like to see on those hot-running drives. ASRock says the creative focus is no jive, as the company tested different capture devices from AverMedia and Elgato to ensure compatibility. The oversize VRM heatsinks and other components sport bright orange and red hues that spill over onto the 8-layer PCB, giving off a party vibe accentuated by graffiti-font LiveMixer labeling. Shrinking violets (and windowless cases) need not apply, as the colorful LiveMixer reminds me of the DFI LanParty boards back in the day. If you admire the streetwise look, though, this is a board like no other. In the end, we like what the LiveMixer delivers, but its polarizing appearance and only two SATA ports could be a turnoff for some.
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You also get three M.2 sockets, one with PCI Expresss 5.0 support, plus Realtek 2.5Gbps Ethernet, sufficient power delivery, and a budget audio codec. Got microphones, headphones, cameras, macro pads, mice, and keyboards? Bring 'em on. Priced at $229.99 but available for under $200 if you hunt online retailers, ASRock's B650 LiveMixer is a uniquely styled ATX motherboard that the company aims at "current-gen content creators who need great connectivity for streaming and other auxiliary items." This affordable AMD Ryzen platform offers a bright orange graffiti or splattered-paint look that stands out, along with more USB ports on the rear I/O than we've seen even on flagship or halo boards-a staggering 14 in all.
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