r/ASRock • u/CornFlakes1991 • 23d ago
ARCTIC sent us a set of their P14 Pro A-RGB and P14 Pro A-RGB Reverse fans to test and review.
Although we don't have access to professional testing equipment, we can still share our real-world experience with the fans. Instead of focusing solely on numbers, we'll be looking at build quality, acoustics, installation, aesthetics, and overall performance to help you decide if they're the right fit for your next build.
The ARCTIC P14 Pro A-RGB is the latest evolution of ARCTIC's highly successful P-series fan lineup. Building on the reputation of the original P14 PWM PST, the new P14 Pro aims to deliver significantly higher airflow, improved static pressure, and better acoustic characteristics while maintaining ARCTIC's traditionally aggressive pricing.
Available in standard, A-RGB, and Reverse Blade variants, the P14 Pro is designed to satisfy both performance enthusiasts and modern showcase PC builders alike.
| Specification | ARCTIC P14 Pro A-RGB | ARCTIC P14 Pro Reverse A-RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 140 x 140 x 27 mm | 140 x 140 x 30 mm |
| Speed Range | 400 – 2500 RPM | 400 – 2650 RPM |
| Bearing | Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) | Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) |
| Airflow | 110 CFM / 186 m³/h | 98 CFM / 166.5 m³/h |
| Static Pressure | 5.2 mmH₂O | 5.1 mmH₂O |
| Fan Stop | Yes (0 RPM below 5% PWM) | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 Years | 6 Years |
The specifications immediately place the P14 Pro among the highest-performing 140 mm fans currently available. While we can't verify ARCTIC's airflow and static pressure figures due to the lack of equipment, we were able to find cross reverences about them thus making it equally suitable for radiators, heatsinks, and restrictive front panels.
Modern dual-chamber cases and showcase builds have made reverse blade fans increasingly popular. Instead of exposing the unattractive support struts, reverse fans allow builders to maintain a clean visual appearance while still using intake airflow.
ARCTIC's answer is the P14 Pro A-RGB Reverse.
The reverse model sacrifices a small amount of airflow compared to the standard P14 Pro but retains virtually identical static pressure performance.
At first glance, the P14 Pro A-RGB resembles its predecessor, but a closer inspection reveals a substantially redesigned rotor and frame structure.
The fan utilizes a thicker, more robust design optimized for high-pressure applications while maintaining excellent mechanical stability. The fluid dynamic bearing operates smoothly and quietly throughout the RPM range, and the included daisy-chain support simplifies cable management when multiple fans are installed.
Build quality is excellent overall. The frame feels rigid, the blades are sturdy, and ARCTIC's long-standing reputation for reliability is reinforced by the included six-year warranty.
Installing the P14 Pro fans is about as straightforward as it gets. There are no unnecessary extras or complicated mounting systems. Just the fans, their cables, and a set of mounting screws for each fan.
Driving the screws into a fan frame can sometimes be surprisingly difficult, especially with cheaper models, but ARCTIC has done a fantastic job here. The screws bite securely into the frame without requiring excessive force, making installation quick and hassle-free. With the right screwdriver of course.
One of the most noticeable design changes is the exceptionally tight blade-to-frame clearance of only 0.92mm. By minimizing the gap between the blades and the frame, ARCTIC reduces tip leakage, allowing the fan to maintain higher static pressure and improve airflow efficiency, particularly when mounted on radiators or behind restrictive dust filters.
The P14 Pro also features ARCTIC's new SOTA (State-of-the-Art) microcontroller. Rather than simply controlling fan speed, it actively optimizes motor operation by reducing electrical noise, compensating for load fluctuations, and providing protection against inrush currents and reverse polarity. While these improvements aren't immediately visible, they contribute to the fan's refined acoustic characteristics and long-term reliability.
One of the P14 Pro's greatest strengths is its versatility. Whether installed on a radiator, CPU cooler, or as a case intake fan, it delivers an excellent balance of airflow and static pressure. Tests of others have shown particularly impressive results in radiator applications, where the P14 Pro ranks among the strongest-performing 140 mm fans currently available, while also remaining highly competitive in traditional case airflow scenarios.
Thanks to its wide PWM operating range, the fan continues to perform well even at lower speeds, allowing users to strike an excellent balance between cooling performance and noise levels.
The P14 Pro A-RGB Reverse follows the same philosophy. In real-world use, it performs remarkably close to the standard model despite its reverse blade design. With a static pressure rating of 5.1 mmH₂O, it remains well-suited not only for case intake duties but also for radiators and other restrictive airflow environments. ARCTIC's redesigned blade geometry and thicker 30 mm frame help minimize many of the performance drawbacks that have traditionally been associated with reverse blade fans.
For users building systems in showcase-oriented cases such as the NZXT H9 Flow, Lian Li O11 Vision, HYTE Y70, or Antec C8, the Reverse variant offers the clean visual appearance enthusiasts are looking for without the significant performance compromises often seen with competing designs.
By adding integrated Gen2 addressable RGB lighting while maintaining the same cooling characteristics as the standard Reverse model it further enhances the fan package. Compatibility with modern motherboard RGB ecosystems is excellent, making integration straightforward regardless of platform especially since ARCTIC Fans are supported by SignalRGB.
ARCTIC has also paid close attention to usability. Daisy-chain support for both PWM and A-RGB connections helps reduce cable clutter and simplifies installation, even in systems populated with multiple fans. The lighting itself is bright, evenly diffused, and visually pleasing without appearing overly aggressive.
If there is one area where the experience could be improved further, it would be through a unified single-cable ecosystem similar to those already on the market. That said, ARCTIC's current implementation is already a cleaner and more practical solution.
High-performance fans often suffer from excessive noise at maximum speed, but the P14 Pro manages to strike an excellent balance.
At moderate RPM levels, the fan remains surprisingly quiet while still pushing substantial amounts of air. Full-speed operation at 2500 RPM is naturally audible, but the acoustic profile remains smooth without the unpleasant motor noise or tonal characteristics often found in competing high-speed fans at least in the units we got.
The integrated fan-stop feature is also welcome for users prioritizing silence during low-load operation. If these fans are still too loud for you, ARCTIC offers the same Fans as a LN (Low Noise) model with lower max. RPM.
The ARCTIC P14 Pro A-RGB is arguably one of the strongest 140 mm fans currently out there and this without breaking the bank. They feel more premium than their predecessors. The combination of exceptional airflow, excellent static pressure, quiet operation, six-year warranty, and aggressive pricing makes it an easy recommendation for virtually any high-performance PC build.
The P14 Pro A-RGB Reverse deserves equal praise. Unlike other reverse blade fans that prioritize aesthetics over cooling performance, ARCTIC has managed to retain nearly all of the standard model's strengths while providing the clean appearance modern showcase systems demand.
If you're building a performance-focused system in 2026, the P14 Pro and P14 Pro Reverse along with their A-RGB counterparts belong on your shortlist.
r/ASRock • u/RumbleTheCassette • Jan 04 '26
Hey everyone,
Feb 9th 2026: ASRock has issued a news release/BIOS update. Here is verbatim the beginning of their announcement:
ASRock has maintained close and long-term collaboration with AMD, and continues to carefully review recently discussed CPU-related issues across online communities, while optimizing BIOS functionality and further enhancing overall system stability. Following multiple rounds of collaboration, AMD has provided AGESA 1.3.0.0a to improve overall platform compatibility. ASRock has completed the corresponding integration and has released the Beta BIOS version 4.07.AS01, featuring AGESA 1.3.0.0a, on its official website. The BIOS update includes the following highlights:
- Update AGESA to ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.0a.
- Optimized Memory Compatibility.
- Resolve a boot failure occurring on certain CPUs.
Original post from January 2026:
We have an updated set of data from the ASRock CPU Failure survey. The data are through December 31st, 2025. Please take a look and make your own conclusions.
This will be the final megathread regarding this issue. We will continue to update this thread as needed if new investigations arise or if we receive additional relevant information.
Please note that this post will be automatically archived in six months, as we have this option enabled to prevent spam or the resurrection of old posts on the subreddit. Once archived, comments will be locked, but the post itself will remain publicly accessible. At that point, we most likely will not create a new megathread, and the Google survey created by us will also be closed.
As always, please remember that the mods running this subreddit are not ASRock employees, so you should be reporting your CPU failures or other hardware/software issues also to ASRock directly via their tech support form which you can find here Submit a Tech Support Ticket. Also, ASRock recommends all users to update their motherboards to BIOS version 3.40 or later to ensure optimal system performance and stability.
As always, if you’ve experienced a dead AMD CPU while using an ASRock motherboard, please consider filling out the ASRock CPU Failure survey Google form and of course, fill out ASRock’s Tech-Support Form.
Thanks,
r/ASRock mods
Data for these graphs are through December 31st, 2025 for all the graphs.
To reduce repeated questions, we’ve put together this quick FAQ.
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Answer:
Contact both ASRock and AMD to start the replacement process for your CPU.
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Answer:
That decision is entirely up to you.
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Answer:
We observed that the issue effects 9000-series CPUs. Yes, there were some reports of dead 7000-series CPUS, but these are well within a normal defect rate.
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r/ASRock • u/Medium-Network7588 • 1h ago
Got artifacting. Now the PC won't boot at all unless I completely disconnect the card and use motherboard graphics. The retailer won't help me; tells me to contact ASRock support. ASRock support ignores me. I have no options, I saved up for a year to buy this GPU.
I will never be buying ASRock again.
r/ASRock • u/HiImYann • 11h ago
For 1-2 months now, I've had this issue where my PC doesn't respond in sleep mode. The PC goes to sleep, my screen is black and moving my mouse or using my keyboard does nothing. Even pressing the power button does nothing.
Sometimes, when I lock my PC and go get something to eat, when I come back either the PC froze like I told you, or it simply shut down.
This is quite annoying and I don't have any idea what's the issue. I have an OLED monitor so sleep mode is important, but maybe I'll just put a timer for the screens to turn off but don't put my PC in sleep mode.
I know there were some issues with X3D Ryzen processor and Asrock motherboards, should I upgrade my bios version ?
Specs :
Edit : I just checked my windows power plan options, my monitor auto-sleep is set to 3 minutes and my computer auto-sleep is set to NEVER. So I don't know what's happening
r/ASRock • u/LetResident6440 • 4h ago
Motherboard: PHANTOM GAMING X870 Riptide WiFi
Not recognized SSD: Crucial T500 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD with heatsink
Background:
I've built this PC ~2 years ago and it never recognized the mentioned SSD in the primary M2_1 Slot, luckily I have a samsung SSD as well which is being recognized even though I use it in a separate slot and my original intention was to have that as a secondary SSD.
It's not showing up in BIOS, Windows/disk formatter
I've tried reseating the SSD but nothing changed. I am hoping that this is somehow a configuartion I missed somewhere?
The SSD itself was acquired brand now at the time and it was never used esentially.
r/ASRock • u/WerewolfAbject3226 • 4h ago
I was shutting down my computer because a thunderstorm was rolling in. The "Shutting down" message was already on the screen when the monitor suddenly went dark and the fans stopped; I didn't worry about it—I just unplugged everything from the wall, switched off the power supply unit (PSU), and disconnected the power cable from it. Two hours later, the computer won't start—neither via the power button nor by shorting the pins. The PSU itself is working fine and powers up other computers.
I tried taking out the BIOS battery, but it didn't help. I don't know what to do—please help.
pc:
motherboard: ASRock B850M-X WiFi
cpu: ryzen 5 7500f
gpu: palit gtx 1660 super
ram: xpg ddr 5 6000 16 gbx2
storage device: ardor gammin g ally al1288 1tb
power supply: zalman zm500-lxii
oc: windows 10 22h2
r/ASRock • u/Anxious_Cantaloupe_9 • 1h ago
While under minimal stress “YouTube” my Taichi Lite Mobo X870E fried my 9800X3D popping up a 00 error code. After testing all my components in other systems my mobo ate the dust and took my CPU with it. Never again will I use an ASRock board… Lesson learned.
r/ASRock • u/No_Oil7549 • 7h ago
recently bought a deskmini x300 loaded with a 3400g to use for a homeserver and verified it worked with a sata ssd loaded with windows 10.
plugged in a debian 12 installer in the front usb slot and went into the uefi and changed the boot order and now it will not boot into bios or debian 12 installer
just spins the fan and lights the led
so far i have tried to clear the cmos and reseat ram and cpu
r/ASRock • u/LakeIntrepid581 • 22h ago
Like the title says, I bought a pc with a asrock b850m-c motherboard and it’s paired with a 9800x3d. After buying it, I saw stories of those motherboards burning and destroying these cpu’s. Does asrock motherboards still have this problem?
r/ASRock • u/silent-scorn • 1d ago
It was running greatly for the past 2 years on BIOS 3.01 (2024) and 3.40 (2025). Updated to 4.20 last month and it's dead today.
I'll be sending both the CPU and motherboard for RMA. Fingers crossed.
r/ASRock • u/Sensitive_Gap2240 • 1d ago
Can the RX 9070 XT Steel Legend white, control the fan RGB and the Steel Legend logo independently in Polychrome Sync? I'd like the logo on and the fan RGB completely off.
r/ASRock • u/iLIKE2STAYU • 1d ago
X870e taichi ocf !
r/ASRock • u/Delicious-Dingo-1450 • 1d ago
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Hey guys I recently just bought the 3 in 1 bundle from microcenter with the Asrock B850M-C, 16 GBs of DDR5 ram, and the Ryzen 5 7500X3D I also have a 3070 1 tb of storage and I’m running on windows 11. When I setup my computer the WiFi doesn’t even come up as an option. I downloaded the chipset drivers for the bios, I downloaded the most recent WiFi drivers, I reset my network, I downloaded straight from Realtek and I restarted my computer several times. I don’t know what’s going on and obviously I have the antennas attached I don’t know really what to do anymore and the WiFi just doesn’t popping up. There is a code 28 error for network controller in my device manager and that’s the closest I can understand because none of the drivers I download are working as well as no WiFi options at all in the network connections. I appreciate any kind of help.
r/ASRock • u/Boring-Bedroom6193 • 1d ago
AS Rock B850M-X
AMD ryzen 5 9600x 6-core CPU
Gigabyte Geforce RTX 5070 GPU (I used the adapted cable with 2 separate PCIE cables to the PSU)
X2 Silicon Power DDR5 32GB RAM
Silicon power 1tb UD90 SSD
Montech Century 2 850w GOLD PSU (used cables from PSU)
Built my wife’s PC last night. Everything went good, installed windows etc etc she played on it all evening. Tonight I get power, the fans are spinning and rgb lights are on but has no display output. Have a red CPU light (solid) and a yellow DRAM light (solid).
I’ve pulled CMOS battery twice. Triple checked all cable connections. Reseated GPU, I swapped my RAM to different slots. No USB plugged into the back.
Can anyone give some guidance? From everything I’ve researched online I need a new mobo and cpu and some people said something about amd cpus not being compatible with some as rock mobos. TIA
r/ASRock • u/silent-scorn • 1d ago
Welp. Looks like it's my turn. After 2 years of happily using this platform, i woke up in the morning staring at my PC with no LED lights (*gasp*). Thought it might have gone to sleep/hibernated. Pressed the power button and my computer refused to start. It lights up for a split second before the power cuts off.
I've taken apart everything, leaving only the motherboard (ASRock X670E Pro RS BIOS 4.20), CPU (AMD Ryzen 7950X3D) and PSU (Super Flower Leadex II Gold 1000W from 10 years ago). I looked under my CPU, there are no spots nor burn marks. I looked on the socket pins, it's clean. Sniffed around for any burnt smell and blown caps, none that I can find. The result is, unfortunately, the same. Powered on for a split second, and then it dies again.
Except there's one weird thing. I've been looking around this sub and one thing I noticed is that everyone still have their LED lights. I don't. Not even my RGB lights, which should be lit up after clearing CMOS and leaving the battery out for many minutes. However, the BIOS Flashback seems to be working. I pressed it for 3 seconds as usual, waited for the flashing until it eventually goes solid green (I didn't put the USB stick in).
To me, that sounds like my motherboard is probably fine and the PSU have enough juice. But what if it doesn't have enough juice? I decided to swap in with my old AM4 motherboard. It turns on normally.
So now I'm stumped. Which part of my computer died? It's probably both the motherboard and CPU but what if the PSU simply no longer have the juice to power up an X670E chipset with a 7950X3D? (Extreme copium, I know.) I'll try to find a friend with an AM5 socket to try the CPU. For now, I'll just leave this here so that I can hear your opinions and stories of similar experiences.
r/ASRock • u/RPGManoWar • 1d ago
I upgraded my new PC to an ASRock 850m pro rs Wifi with a built in Bluetooth adapter. I connected my old drive to the new PC, and the paired devices were still in the Bluetooth settings. They immediately would fail to connect, and would give a "removal failed" error when I tried to remove them in order to re-pair them.
I then upgraded to Windows 11, got fresh installs off the motherboards website, and removed the devices from Device Manager. Now, the devices are no longer paired, but refuse to show up when I attempt to add a new device.
I have already...
Thank you, I am willing to try anything at this point.
Specs:
MB: ASRock 850-m pro rs wifi white
CPU: AMD R7 7800x3d
GPU: 9070xt Taichi OC
RAM: Corsair Shugo 6000/mt
r/ASRock • u/Samwise_Gamjamino • 1d ago
Hey All, I recently acquired an SFF build that uses the AsRock B550 Phantom Gaming ITX/ax P2.50 as the motherboard.
I have never had an AsRock board, so I wanted to get opinions on what apps everyone uses with these boards?
I downloaded the drivers and below apps from AsRock’s website but just going thru them for a little bit I am not sure these are any good/useful:
- Motherboard Utility? Not great at a monitoring dashboard, driver update, etc.
- Polychrome RGB - I can’t get this to manage lighting on anything other that’s the mobo leds, which is ok, but was hoping it could manage connected rgb (mem)
- Restart to Uefi - ok this could be useful
- AppShop - haven’t looked into this yet. What is this used for?
Not a fan of standalone apps and such, but do you guys use all these apps?
What other apps are you using to monitor/manage the motherboard?
r/ASRock • u/Deep-Possibility-858 • 2d ago
So last week my PC worked normaly, I leave the house powering it off and return only for it to show no Display power again. I was running 9800x3d and B850 Steel Legend.
Tried swapping cables, GPUs (was on 7900xt) but nothing seems to do the trick.
Honestly I don't remember the BIOS version (probably the stock one) it was on. But from your experience what would be the cause? Thanks in advance
r/ASRock • u/Benjouro • 2d ago
Hello all, I was trying to enable secure boot on my mobo as I was met with a pop up on valorant saying Vanguard required it. For the longest time I thought my motherboard didn’t have it, but it was never an issue because I thought I didn’t need it for any games. Turns out it does and I just needed to enable it. I looked it up and followed all the steps (pictured) after leaving bios for the first time after disabling CSM and re-entering the bios and leaving for the second time, I was redirected back into the bios and stuck in a loop. Both my drives are detected and this led me to hit (Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device) and I am still stuck in the loop. Any help would be appreciated.
r/ASRock • u/markcorrigans_boiler • 2d ago
Hello, I've searched and seen other people with this similar issue in the past but nothing suggested has worked so I'm trying again in case anything has changed.
I'm trying to update the bios on my B860 Pro RS WiFi. I have a 32GB FAT32 usb stick that I've used to do bios updates at least 5 times in the past on this exact system. However, the stick is no longer detected in the bios (despite being recognised fine in Windows). Instant Flash tells me "No image file detected" and I can't see the USB stick in the list of bootable devices or storage config.
I've tried reformatting the stick to FAT32 and have ensured the ROM file is correct and is in the root of the drive. I've also tried different USB ports on both the front and back panel.
Any other ideas?
Thanks
r/ASRock • u/Ashamed_Mixture8407 • 2d ago
Title: Z890 Pro-A (BIOS 3.31) - Random CPU performance after warm reboot
Hi,
I'm experiencing a very strange issue with my ASRock Z890 Pro-A running BIOS 3.31.
Hardware
After a warm reboot, the CPU randomly starts in one of three different performance states.
To test this, I run the following script after every reboot:
#!/bin/bash
cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor
stress-ng --cpu 0 --timeout 30s &
sudo turbostat --quiet --show PkgWatt --interval 1 --num_iterations 30
I performed 30 consecutive warm reboots, and the results were:
1101x0111110x1111010x111001101
where:
The governor is always the same, and the workload is identical for every test.
I have already tried:
performance and powersave.None of these changes solved the problem.
The CPU simply appears to boot into different performance states at random after a warm reboot.
Has anyone with a Z890 Pro-A (or another ASRock Z890 board) experienced something similar?
Could this be a BIOS 3.31 issue or a firmware initialization problem?
Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.Title: Z890 Pro-A (BIOS 3.31) - Random CPU performance after warm rebootHi,I'm experiencing a very strange issue with my ASRock Z890 Pro-A running BIOS 3.31.HardwareASRock Z890 Pro-A
Intel Core Ultra 270KAfter a warm reboot, the CPU randomly starts in one of three different performance states.To test this, I run the following script after every reboot:
#!/bin/bash
cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor
stress-ng --cpu 0 --timeout 30s &
sudo turbostat --quiet --show PkgWatt --interval 1 -- num_iterations 30
I performed 30 consecutive warm reboots, and the results
1101x0111110x1111010x111001101
where:
1 = approximately 200 W package power (expected performance)
0 = approximately 70 W
x = approximately 17 W
The governor is always the same, and the workload is identical for every test.I have already tried:Loading BIOS defaults.
Changing the governor between performance and powersave.
Enabling/disabling BIOS performance-related options (including Base Frequency Boost). None of these changes solved the problem.The CPU simply appears to boot into different performance states at random after a warm reboot.Has anyone with a Z890 Pro-A (or another ASRock Z890 board) experienced something similar? Could this be a BIOS 3.31 issue or a firmware initialization problem? Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
r/ASRock • u/Ok_Law9839 • 2d ago
I recently bought a X570 Taichi 2nd hand but it did not come with the NVME heatsink shield. I've searched around and can't seem to find the part anywhere. Does anyone know of third party compatible parts or where to find it?
This is my first time with an AsRock motherboard haha
r/ASRock • u/voidinmyhead • 3d ago
I got the board for cheap and heard only 9xxx series has problems. I’m always undervolting my cpus
r/ASRock • u/momotheducky • 3d ago
This is the motherboard, (ASRock B650M-CX R2.0) if someone could be kind enough to tell me if I can install a second M.2 SSD on there and point out the spot on the picture, I'd be very grateful. Thank you! I'm not familiar with PC parts and their terminologies, so I can't really understand even though the information is all laid out there
r/ASRock • u/jacemonored • 3d ago
the issue I'm having is there SEEMS to be no opportunity to enter the BIOS. Whether it be on startup with F-keys or windows advanced startup it always leads to a black screen and I have no manufacturer splash screen. Maybe worth noting is this is a PC from iBUYPOWER.
Hardware:
Asrock B860M-C (BIOS ver. 3.12)
Intel ultra 7 265f
RTX 5070
solutions I've tried:
1.) disabled fast boot in Windows
2.) enter the BIOS via the advanced startup menu (I don't even get the blue menu)
3.) short the CMOS
4.) remove the CMOS battery
5.) Removed boot SSD
6.) BOIS flashback (rejected potentially due to my drive.)
