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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

  • ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorExtended ATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 8200+(OC)

Model X870E TAICHI

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.

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Price $280.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model nameX870E TAICHI
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 8200+(OC)
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesAMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0
ECC supportYes
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID supportSupports 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 & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4082
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8126CG
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes
Onboard USB headers2 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 Gen2 × 2 Header (20 Gb/s)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
2 × 8 pin 12 V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
Size & build
Form factorExtended ATX
Width and length12.0 in × 10.5 in
Shipping weight3.52 kg
Package size356 × 318 × 89 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportWindows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
In the box
In the box4 x SATA Data Cables
1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
3 x Thermistor Cables
More details
BIOS256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

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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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