This motherboard is excellent for high-end builds and overclockers looking to extract the maximum performance from their system.
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16) and 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
- 4x DIMM slots for up to 256GB DDR5 RAM at 9,600MHz
- 6x M.2 (including 1x PCIe 5.0 and 5x PCIe 4.0) / 4x SATA 6G
- USB on the I/O panel: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 4x USB 3.1, 4x USB 3.1, and 2x USB 2.0
- A total of 8x 4-pin connectors for fans & pumps
- OC features: 20+1+2+1+1 phase VRMs, CMOS
- Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
ASRock Z890 Taichi: ATX Motherboard with Intel LGA 1851 Socket and Z890 Chipset
The ASRock Z890 Taichi is an ATX motherboard featuring the high-end Intel Z890 chipset and the LGA 1851 socket. It supports Intel Core Ultra processors of the second generation with the codename Arrow Lake. The Intel Z890 motherboard natively supports USB4, offering data transfer rates of up to 40Gbit/s. In addition, the ASRock Z890 Taichi boasts full PCIe 5.0 connectivity, providing double the bandwidth for graphics cards and NVMe SSDs compared to PCIe 4.0.
Suitable for Overclocking
The ASRock Z890 Taichi offers the capability to overclock your CPU with its 20+1+2+1+1 phase VRMs, allowing you to unleash the full power of your gaming PC. Additionally, DDR5 RAM can also be overclocked. To ensure safety, there is a Clear CMOS button on the I/O panel.
- Form Factor:
ATX (305 x 244 mm) - Chipset:
Intel Z890 - Socket:
LGA 1851 (For Intel Core Ultra CPUs of the 2nd generation) - RAM:
4x DDR5 UDIMM (up to 9,600 MHz via OC / XMP 3.0)
Dual-Channel
Max. 256 GB - Slots (Physical):
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (electrical x16, CPU)
1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (electrical x4, Chipset) - Total Maximum Usable PCIe Lanes: 44
- Internal Connections:
4x SATA 6G (max.)
1x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4; 2280, CPU)
1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; 2260 / 2280, CPU)
1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280, Chipset)
3x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; 2260 / 2280, Chipset)
1x USB-C (1 Header, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, max. 20 Gbit/s)
2x USB 3.0 (1 Header, USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
4x USB 2.0 (2 Header, max. 480 Mbit/s)
1x Power LED & Speaker Header
3x Thermistor Cable Headers
1x Dr. Debug Header
1x Front Panel Audio
1x Power Button with LED
1x Reset Button with LED
1x SPI TPM-Header (2.0)
- Fan Headers:
2x CPU-Fan (4-Pin)
1x AIO-Pump (4-Pin)
4x Case Fans (4-Pin)
1x Pump - RGB Headers:
3x 3-Pin ARGB (5 V)
1x RGB - External Connections:
2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, max. 40 Gbit/s)
4x USB 3.1 (Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
4x USB 3.0 (Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
2x USB 2.0 (Type A, max. 480 Mbit/s)
1x 5 Gigabit LAN (Realtek 8126)
1x 2.5 Gigabit LAN (Dragon RTL8125BG)
2x 3.5 mm Jack (Realtek ALC 4082)
1x HDMI
1x BIOS Flashback Button
1x Clear CMOS Button
1x Smart Button
2x WiFi/Bluetooth Module
1x S/PDIF-Out - Power Supply:
1x 24-Pin ATX
2x 8-Pin +12V CPU - Package Contents:
1x ASRock Z890 Taichi
4x SATA Cables
1x Antenna
1x ARGB Splitter Cable
3x Thermistor Cables
1x Screw for M.2
1x Standoff for M.2
Colour
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Primary Colour
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Black
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Form Factor
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Motherboard formfactor
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ATX
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CPU
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CPU Manufacturer
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Intel
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CPU Socket
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1851
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Motherboard
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Motherboard Chipset
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Intel Z890
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Memory
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Max. Memory
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256 GB
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Memory Type
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DDR5
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Memory Form Factor
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DIMM
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Max. Memory Speed (OC)
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9600 MT/s
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EEC Support
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Yes
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Memory slots
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4x
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Performance Profile
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XMP 3.0
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Wi-Fi & LAN
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LAN
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Yes
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LAN Ports
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1x 2.5 Gbit/s, 1x 5 Gbit/s
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
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Yes
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Wi-Fi Standard
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Wi-Fi 7
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Bluetooth Standard
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5.4
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Cooling
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M.2 Heatsinks
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Yes
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VRM Heatsinks
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Yes
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Internal Ports
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CPU Power Supply
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2x 8-Pin
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Header
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1
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Possible Ports
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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USB 2.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 2.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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RGB / LED connectors
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1x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB), 3x Digital RGB (3-Pin 5VDG)
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Front Panel Audio Header
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Yes
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SPI TPM Header
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Yes
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External Ports
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USB4 Gen 3x2 (external) Type C
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2.0000
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USB 3.1 (external) Type A
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4
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USB 3.0 (external) Type A
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4
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USB 2.0 (external) Type A
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2
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Display Connectors
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HDMI (1x)
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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5
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M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4
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1
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SATA 6G (internal)
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4
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Expansion Slots
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PCIe x16 slots (total)
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2
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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8
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Audio
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Soundchip
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Realtek ALC4082
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Lighting
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Lighting
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Yes
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