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ATX motherboard in metallic finish with gear-patterned heatsinks and rear I/O shield

ASRock

ASRock X470 Taichi AMD motherboard ATX

SKU CH-YRCH-ZY8VV MPN X470

ATX board for Ryzen 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2600, 2700 CPUs with one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, one PCI slot, M.2, USB 3.1 and LAN

  • CPU TypeRyzen Series
  • PCI Express 3.0 x161x PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • PCI Slots1 x PCI Slot
  • Back I/O Ports1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
  • RJ451 x RJ45
  • USB 3.11 x USB 3.1
  • Supports Ryzen 1st and 2nd Gen CPUs out of the box
  • Single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for graphics
  • ATX form factor fits standard cases
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port on rear I/O
  • M.2 slot available for fast storage

Product identity

The ASRock X470 Taichi is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen processors using the AM4 socket. It targets builders assembling a system around first- or second-generation Ryzen CPUs who need a full-size board with a single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and one legacy PCI slot. The package includes only the board and I/O shield, so buyers planning to add extra accessories should source them separately. This board is not for builders who need native support for third- or fifth-generation Ryzen without a prior BIOS update using a compatible older CPU.

Deciding specification

The X470 chipset and AM4 socket define which processors install and run immediately. First- and second-generation Ryzen models from the 1300 through 2700X series work out of the box, while newer generations require a BIOS flash that can only be performed with an already-supported CPU installed. This constraint decides whether the board fits an existing upgrade path or a fresh build with a newer processor.

Thermals noise power

The board draws power through standard ATX and CPU connectors and relies on the installed cooler and case airflow for thermal management. No onboard active cooling is described, so acoustic output depends entirely on the chosen CPU cooler and chassis fans. Typical operation stays within the thermal envelope of the supported Ryzen lineup when paired with adequate case ventilation.

Highlights

  • Supports Ryzen 1st and 2nd Gen CPUs out of the box
  • Single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for graphics
  • ATX form factor fits standard cases
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port on rear I/O
  • M.2 slot available for fast storage

Specifications

BrandASRock
ModelX470 Taichi
CPU TypeRyzen Series
PCI Express 3.0 x161x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Slots1 x PCI Slot
Back I/O Ports1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
RJ451 x RJ45
USB 3.11 x USB 3.1
Form FactorATX

Questions about this item

How does the single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot limit GPU bandwidth in a built system?

The slot provides up to 16 lanes of third-generation bandwidth for one graphics card, with no second x16 connection available for multi-GPU configurations.

What does the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port mean for peripheral speeds in daily use?

It delivers the USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard on a Type-A connector, so compatible drives and docks can reach that interface’s maximum throughput.

What clearance and mounting points does the ATX board require inside a case?

Standard ATX standoff locations and I/O shield cutout; the board fits any case designed for ATX motherboards.

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