ASRock TRX40 Creator

A good overall value with excellent network capabilities, the $460 TRX40 Creator is almost perfectly designed to host a 32-core Threadripper CPU and four double-slot expansion cards.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
ASRock TRX40 Creator 1

Product details

  • Chipset AMD TRX40 (CPU Socket Type sTRX4)
  • Supports DDR4 4666(OC)+/ 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4466(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory (U-DIMM)
  • Maximum Memory Supported 256GB
  • Channel Supported Quad Channel
  • Number of Memory Slots 8×288pin

PROS

+ Good stability
+ 10GbE, 2.5GbE & 2.4Gbps Wi-Fi
+ Includes 20Gbps USB Type-C 2x2 port
+ About $40 cheaper than compared models

CONS

- Small voltage regulator
- Tall voltage regulator cooler limits case selection when using top-mounted radiators

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on December 13, 2019
A good overall value with excellent network capabilities, the $460 TRX40 Creator is almost perfectly designed to host a 32-core Threadripper CPU and four double-slot expansion cards.
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