ASRock Z890 TAICHI
Best high-end motherboard for enthusiast gamers and professional content creators.
This is the ultimate foundation for a no-compromise workstation that demands absolute stability under heavy loads. You sacrifice the compact convenience of standard boards for an expansive, over-engineered layout, but you gain the thermal headroom and connectivity needed to push the latest processors to their absolute limit.
$429.99
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Newegg
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Who it's for
- Enthusiasts building high-performance, aesthetically stunning liquid-cooled systems
- Overclockers pushing Intel processors to their absolute performance limits
- Power users requiring future-proof connectivity and maximum data transfer speeds
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious builders seeking value-oriented motherboard options
- Users preferring simple air or AIO cooling installations
- System builders who prioritize easy access for frequent hardware upgrades
Performance breakdown
Power Delivery Stability
The 32-phase design handles extreme overclocking loads with effortless, rock-solid precision.
Memory Overclocking Potential
Support for 9600 MHz DDR5 pushes memory bandwidth to the absolute limit.
Storage Expandability
Six M.2 slots provide massive capacity for high-speed NVMe storage arrays.
Connectivity Throughput
Wi-Fi 7 and dual 2.5G LAN ensure ultra-fast, low-latency network performance.
Expansion Versatility
Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots offer maximum bandwidth for future GPU upgrades.
Build Quality
Premium components and robust construction reflect a top-tier, enthusiast-grade motherboard design.
Key Specs
CPU Socket
LGA1851 Socket
Chipset
Intel Z890
Form Factor
Extended ATX (30.5 cm Width x 27.4 cm Depth)
Memory Support
4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, Max 256 GB, up to 9600 MHz (OC)
Networking
Wi-Fi 7 and Dual 2.5 Gigabit LAN
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4
Storage Interfaces
4 x SATA-600 ports, 6 x M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0/4.0)
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC4082 (8-channel HD Audio)
VRM Phases
32
BIOS Flashback Support
Yes
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