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Extended ATX motherboard, black and silver finish with prominent heatsinks and I/O shield

ASRock

ASRock X870E Taichi AMD motherboard

SKU CH-QGN1-T5APV MPN X870E Taichi

Extended ATX AM5 board with 24+2+1 110A power phases, dual PCIe 5.0 x16, four DDR5 slots up to 8200 MT/s, one Gen5 and three Gen4 M.2, six SATA, dual USB4 Type-C and ESS SABRE9219 130dB audio

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 8200+(OC)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB

Option X870E TAICHI

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

Style Black

  • Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 CPUs with AM5 socket
  • 24+2+1 phase VRM with 110A SPS per phase for stable overclocking
  • Four DDR5 slots reach 8200+ MT/s OC up to 256 GB capacity
  • One PCIe 5.0 M.2 at 128 Gb/s plus three Gen4 M.2 slots
  • Dual USB4 Type-C and ESS SABRE9219 DAC with 130 dB SNR

Platform Overview

The ASRock X870E Taichi is an Extended ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors on the AM5 socket. It targets high-end gamers and workstation users who need maximum connectivity and robust power delivery. The board combines a premium feature set with a distinctive aesthetic design.

Interface Limits

The board provides two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots that operate at x16 or x8/x8 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 CPUs, but drop to Gen4 x8 with 8000 series Phoenix 1 chips and Gen4 x4 with Phoenix 2 chips. The primary M.2 socket supports PCIe Gen5 x4 at 128 Gb/s while three additional M.2 sockets run at Gen4 x4 64 Gb/s. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports and RAID 0, 1, 10 support round out the storage options.

Build Experience

Installation follows standard Extended ATX mounting patterns with a pre-fitted I/O shield to simplify the process. The 24+2+1 phase power design uses 110A SPS stages and 20K rated 1000uF capacitors for stable current delivery. Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB at 8200+ MT/s via EXPO or XMP 3.0 profiles. Audio implementation includes a Realtek ALC4082 codec with ESS SABRE9219 DAC achieving 130 dB SNR and a front-panel headphone driver rated for 600 Ohm loads.

Highlights

  • Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 CPUs with AM5 socket
  • 24+2+1 phase VRM with 110A SPS per phase for stable overclocking
  • Four DDR5 slots reach 8200+ MT/s OC up to 256 GB capacity
  • One PCIe 5.0 M.2 at 128 Gb/s plus three Gen4 M.2 slots
  • Dual USB4 Type-C and ESS SABRE9219 DAC with 130 dB SNR

Specifications

BrandASRock
ModelX870E TAICHI
CPU Socket TypeAM5
CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
ChipsetAMD X870E
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 8200+(OC)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileAMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0
ECC SupportedYes
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
PCI Express 5.0 x162 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes
Other Slots* PCIE1 and PCIE2 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
- Supports AMD CrossFire
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2CPU:
- 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*
* 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.
SATA RAIDSupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Additional RAID ControllerSupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC4082
Audio ChannelsWIMA 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
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8126CG
Max LAN Speed5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports2 x Antenna Ports
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
Onboard USB2 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)
Other Connectors3 x Thermistor Cable Headers
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 Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector)
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 St
Form FactorExtended ATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 10.5"
Power Pin1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
BIOS Feature256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
SoftwareSoftware
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
- ASRock XFast LAN
* These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
UEFI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
Windows 11Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
FeaturesSuperb Productivity
- 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
Package Contents4 x SATA Data Cables
1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
3 x Thermistor Cables
Shipping weight3.52 kg
Package size356 × 318 × 89 mm

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Questions about this item

Will this board fit a standard E-ATX case and clear a large CPU cooler?

The board follows the Extended ATX form factor, so a case that explicitly supports E-ATX is required; the 24+2+1 phase VRM area is tall, so verify cooler clearance against the case specifications.

Which Ryzen processors run the primary PCIe slots at full Gen 5 x16 speed?

Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series CPUs drive both PCIE1 and PCIE2 at Gen 5 x16 or x8/x8; Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 parts run them at Gen 4 x8 and Phoenix 2 parts at Gen 4 x4.

How many M.2 drives can I install and which one is fastest for the OS?

Four M.2 sockets are provided — one CPU-attached Blazing M.2 at PCIe 5.0 x4 (128 Gb/s) for the quickest boot drive, plus three chipset Hyper M.2 slots at PCIe 4.0 x4.

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