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ASRock

ASRock Z890 Taichi Intel motherboard

SKU CH-MBQG-1AH19 MPN Z890 Taichi

ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with 20+1+2+1+1 power phases, DDR5 up to 9600 MHz, PCIe 5.0 x16, Thunderbolt 4 and 5.1 audio

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 /

Model Z890 Taichi

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 20+1+2+1+1 power phase design with 110A SPS for stable CPU delivery
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 9200+ MHz OC with Intel XMP 3.0 support
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x16 slots for graphics and expansion
  • Realtek ALC4082 with ESS SABRE9219 DAC and 130dB SNR audio

Flagship Z890 ATX motherboard

The ASRock Z890 Taichi is an ATX motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 socket. It targets enthusiasts and high-end gamers who need maximum connectivity and robust power delivery. Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB of memory with XMP 3.0 profiles. The board includes PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 slots plus multiple M.2 sockets for fast storage.

Thermals noise and power draw

A 20+1+2+1+1 phase VRM uses 110 A SPS stages and upgraded 20K black capacitors rated at 1000 uF for stable current under heavy loads. The design lowers ripple and keeps voltage steady during sustained workloads. Active heatsinks on the VRM and M.2 slots dissipate heat without adding acoustic noise. The 128 Gb/s PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot runs cool thanks to a dedicated thermal guard.

Replaces Z890 mainstream boards

Moving from a standard Z890 design to this flagship adds 20K capacitors, higher phase count, Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports and an ESS SABRE9219 DAC with 130 dB SNR. The jump is worth it when you need 9600+ MHz memory headroom, multiple Gen5 storage devices or premium rear I/O for audio and peripherals.

How it compares

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Price $379.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model nameZ890 Taichi
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9600
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5 × 4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_6, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
* Supports
SATA and RAID supportSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Additional RAID controllerSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4082
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8126-VB
Second LAN controllerDragon RTL8125BG
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s + 2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsCPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
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 factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight2.95 kg
Package size356 × 279 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

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Questions about this item

Will my DDR5-6000 kit run at its rated speed on this board?

Yes, DDR5-6000 is listed among the supported memory standards and will run natively at 5600 MHz; enable the XMP 3.0 profile in BIOS to reach the kit's 6000 MHz rating.

Can I install two graphics cards using the two x16-length slots?

Only the primary slot (PCIE1) connects to the CPU at PCIe 5.0 x16; the second slot (PCIE2) is chipset-linked at PCIe 4.0 x4, so true dual x16 operation is not possible.

How many M.2 drives can I use without losing SATA ports?

The board provides five M.2 sockets; only M2_4 shares bandwidth with the PCIE2 slot, so populating M2_1, M2_2, M2_3 and M2_5 leaves all four SATA 6 Gb/s ports available.

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