| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASRock |
| Category | High-End / Enthusiast Motherboard (Taichi Series) |
| Model | X870E TAICHI |
| Form Factor | EATX (Extended ATX) |
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
| Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8200+ MT/s (OC) Dual Channel Memory Architecture, ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM AMD EXPO™ and Intel XMP support |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (from CPU, support x16 single or x8/x8 dual modes) |
| Storage Support | 4 x M.2 slots: 1 x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4) (from CPU) 3 x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) (from Chipset) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA (RAID 5 for PCIe NVMe with Ryzen™ 9000 Series CPU) |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 2 x USB4® Type-C® ports (40Gbps, with DisplayPort™ Alt Mode) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (20Gbps, supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet (with ASRock’s optimized 5Gbps LAN design) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 Module (supports 2.4/5/6GHz, 160MHz/320MHz bandwidth, MLO) Bluetooth® v5.4 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4082 5.1 CH HD Audio Codec ESS SABRE9219 DAC for Rear Panel Audio (130dB SNR) WIMA Audio Capacitors (for rear outputs) Nahimic Audio enhancement Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel |
| Power Delivery | 24+2+1 Power Phase Design (110A SPS for VCore/SOC) Dual 8-pin ProCool II Power Connectors Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB, Enlarged Heatsink Armor, 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (1000uF) |
| Special Features | ASRock EZ Release Design (Graphics Card EZ Release, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink) Flexible Integrated I/O Shield BIOS Flashback Button, Clear CMOS Button ASRock Auto Driver Installer ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports Polychrome RGB (Addressable RGB and RGB headers) |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ 2.1 port (supports 4K@120Hz) 2 x USB4® Type-C® ports (supports max. 8K@30Hz via DisplayPort™ Alt Mode) *Display output via USB4 requires a CPU with integrated graphics. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit (Windows 11 24H2 or later recommended for full Wi-Fi 7 functionality) |
| Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA Cables, M.2 screws, M.2 rubber packages, Thermistor Cables, Quick Installation Guide |
The ASRock X870E TAICHI is an Extended ATX (EATX) motherboard designed for enthusiasts, overclockers, and power users who demand the absolute best performance and connectivity from their AMD Ryzen™ AM5 system. As ASRock’s flagship X870E offering, it comes packed with premium features to support the most demanding CPUs and components.
Its power delivery system is exceptionally robust, featuring a 24+2+1 power phase design with 110A Smart Power Stages (SPS) for VCore and SOC, ensuring stable and clean power to the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors, even under extreme overclocking scenarios. This is complemented by dual 8-pin ProCool II power connectors and a server-grade low-loss PCB with 2oz copper inner layers for superior heat dissipation and stability. Memory support is top-tier, allowing for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory with impressive overclocking capabilities up to 8200+ MT/s via AMD EXPO™ and Intel XMP profiles.
For expansion, the X870E TAICHI provides **two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots**, capable of running at full x16 or in an x8/x8 configuration, ideal for multi-GPU setups or high-bandwidth PCIe devices. Storage is plentiful with **four M.2 slots**, including one “Blazing M.2” PCIe Gen5x4 slot for the absolute fastest NVMe SSDs, and three “Hyper M.2” PCIe Gen4x4 slots, alongside six SATA 6Gb/s ports. Connectivity is a major highlight, featuring **two USB4® Type-C® ports** on the rear I/O with 40Gbps bandwidth and DisplayPort™ Alt Mode. A front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® header delivers 20Gbps. Networking is also cutting-edge with a **Realtek 5Gb Ethernet** port and the latest **Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** with Bluetooth 5.4, providing lightning-fast wired and wireless connections. ASRock’s unique EZ Release Design simplifies component installation, and premium audio components with ESS SABRE DAC and Nahimic Audio ensure an immersive sound experience. The ASRock X870E TAICHI is built for those who refuse to compromise on performance, stability, and future-proof connectivity.
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