ASRock X870E TAICHI, Socket AM5, E-ATX

ASRock X870E Taichi — flagship AM5 E-ATX motherboard

The X870E Taichi is ASRock's premium E-ATX motherboard for AMD Socket AM5. It pairs a robust power design and advanced cooling with modern connectivity — DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0, USB4 Type-C, 5 Gb LAN and Wi‑Fi 7 — making it ideal for high-end gaming rigs, workstations and content-creation systems.

Highlights

• CPU support: AMD Socket AM5 (Ryzen 7000 / 8000 / 9000 series).
• Form factor: E-ATX.
• Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMMs, up to 256 GB, EXPO/XMP and 8200+ (OC) support.
• Storage: 1 x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4), 3 x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4), 6 x SATA3.
• Expansion: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots.
• Connectivity: 2 x USB4 Type-C (rear), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (front), multiple USB 3.2/3.1/2.0 ports.
• Networking: Realtek 5Gb LAN + Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) & Bluetooth 5.4.
• Audio: Realtek ALC4082 with ESS SABRE9219 DAC and WIMA caps for high-fidelity sound.
• Features: 24+2+1 phase VRM (110A SPS), XXL M.2 heatsink, tool-less M.2 installation and Flexible I/O Shield.

Specifications

• Model: X870E Taichi (90-MXBP90-A0UAYZ)
• EAN / UPC: 4710483947421
• Socket: AM5 (supports Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000)
• Chipset: AMD X870E
• Form factor: E-ATX
• Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB, EXPO / XMP support (8200+ OC)
• PCIe: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16
• M.2: 1 x PCIe Gen5 x4 (Blazing M.2), 3 x PCIe Gen4 x4 (Hyper M.2)
• SATA: 6 x SATA3
• USB (external): 2 x USB4 Type-C (rear), 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (rear), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (rear), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (front)
• Networking: Realtek 5Gb LAN, Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4
• Audio: Realtek ALC4082, ESS SABRE9219 DAC, WIMA audio caps
• BIOS: 256Mb AMI UEFI
• Power: EPS12V 24 + 2 x 8-pin, 24+2+1 phase design, 110A SPS
• Extras: Graphics Card EZ Release, tool-less M.2 heatsink, M.2 bottom heatsink, Flexible I/O Shield, Auto Driver Installer, BIOS Flashback

Quick review

The ASRock X870E Taichi combines flagship-level connectivity and a heavy-duty power delivery system aimed at enthusiasts. Its USB4 and PCIe 5.0 support future-proof high-bandwidth devices, while practical DIY features (tool-less M.2, EZ graphics card release, BIOS Flashback) simplify builds. Overall a strong choice for high-performance AM5 builds — though E-ATX size and premium pricing should be considered.

Pros

• Comprehensive I/O: USB4, 5Gb LAN, Wi‑Fi 7.
• Robust VRM and advanced M.2 cooling.
• High-quality onboard audio with ESS DAC.

Cons

• E-ATX requires compatible case.
• Premium feature set comes at a higher price point.