ASRock AMD X870E Taichi
ASRock AMD X870E Taichi Specifications
ASRock AMD X870E Taichi by ASRock is a Standard-ATX form factor motherboard based on the high-end X870E chipset and AM5 socket, offering the most advanced features and connectivity options. It is designed to support DDR5 memory up to 256 GB and memory overclocking up to 8200 MHz. The motherboard features 4 memory slots and offers support for PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring compatibility with modern GPUs and high-bandwidth expansion cards.
ASRock AMD X870E Taichi Performance Review
The ASRock AMD X870E Taichi features an ultra high-end VRM configuration, delivering 110 A across 24 power phases. This setup is ideal for high-end, high-wattage CPUs with overclocking, offering excellent voltage stability and outstanding thermal performance. It’s a top-tier choice for overclockers, gamers, and professionals seeking maximum performance.
This motherboard is equipped with a premium audio chipset — the Realtek® ALC4082 — delivering performance comparable to mid-to-high-end discrete sound cards. It provides clean, immersive sound with excellent signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range. This makes it a recommended choice for audiophiles and users with high-end audio setups, such as studio-grade headphones, amplifiers, or surround sound systems, who want the best possible onboard audio.
This board delivers balanced value with a performance-per-price ratio of 46.2%, offering a solid blend of features, quality, and affordability.
Motherboard Information
Manufacturer: ASRock
Motherboard Name: ASRock AMD X870E Taichi
Current Price Amazon: $454
Amazon Price Updated: 3 hours, 48 minutes ago.
Motherboard Available: True
Chipset / Socket: X870E / AM5
Form Factor / Memory Slots: Standard-ATX / 4 slots.
Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 256 GB / 8200 MHz
PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16
Audio Chipset: Realtek® ALC4082
Network: 5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s
Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Quality & Features (max 110pts)
VRM Quality: 26 pts.
Chipset Q & F: 20 pts.
Build Quality: 20 pts.
Connectivity Q & F: 20 pts.
Audio Quality: 20 pts.
Total Points: 106 pts.
VRM Configuration
CPU Power Phases (Amps): 24 (110 A)
Power Design: 24+2+1
Calculated Performance
Quality and Features per Price: 46.2%
Additional Motherboard Information
Memory:
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC)*
- Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
- Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules*
Graphics:
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
- 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz*
Storage:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation.
M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.
USB:
- 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
Chipset:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 4 Front)
- 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Internal I/O:
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 1 x RGB LED Header*
- 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
- 2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 1 x Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
- 1 x Power Button with LED
- 1 x Reset Button with LED
* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
*** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~4, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~4, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
Back Panel I/O:
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)*
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- 1 x Clear CMOS Button
- 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
- 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
- 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
* Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
WiFi:
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
- Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz* frequency band
- Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz* frequency band
- 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth 5.4
- Supports MU-MIMO
*The Wi-Fi 7 module is supported by Microsoft Windows® 11 only. There is no driver available for Windows® 10. The availability of the 6GHz band will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows® Update and software updates once available.
Audio:
- WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Rear Outputs)
- ESS SABRE9219 DAC for Rear Panel Audio (130dB SNR)
- Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
- Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
- Nahimic Audio
Special Features:
- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
- Dual Channel DDR5
- USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
Rock-Solid Durability
- Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
- 24+2+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore+SOC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
- 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)
Ultrafast Connectivity
- 5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
EZ Update
- BIOS Flashback Button
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer