This motherboard is ideal for gaming enthusiasts and overclockers.
- Designed specifically for custom water cooling
- 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16) and 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 (x4)
- 4x DIMM slots for up to 256 GB DDR5 RAM at speeds up to 9,200 MHz
- 6x M.2 slots (2x PCIe 5.0 and 4x PCIe 4.0) / 4x SATA 6G
- USB at the I/O panel: 2x Thunderbolt, 2x USB-C 3.1, and 4x USB-C 3.0
- OC features: 28+1+2+1+1 phase VRMs
- Total of 8x 4-pin headers for fans and pumps
- Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA: E-ATX motherboard with Intel LGA 1851 socket and Z890 chipset
The ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA is an E-ATX motherboard featuring the high-end Intel Z890 chipset and the LGA 1851 socket. It supports 2nd generation Intel Core Ultra processors with the codename Arrow Lake. The Intel Z890 motherboard natively supports USB4, offering data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps. Furthermore, the ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA excels with full PCIe 5.0 support, giving you double the bandwidth for graphics cards and NVMe SSDs compared to PCIe 4.0.
Built for overclocking and custom water cooling
The ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA is specifically designed for high-end gaming, ensuring you can experience even the most demanding games without interruption. The high-quality voltage regulators provide stable power to the CPU, ensuring reliable operation even at high clock speeds. Additionally, the DDR5 RAM can also be overclocked to higher speeds.
This motherboard not only supports overclocking at high clock rates, but also allows you to assemble and connect your own custom water cooling system to your exact specifications.
- Form Factor:
E-ATX (305 x 274 mm) - Chipset:
Intel Z890 - Socket:
LGA 1851 (Supports Intel Core Ultra CPUs of the 2nd Generation) - RAM:
4x DDR5 DIMM (Up to 9,200 MHz via OC / XMP 3.0)
Dual-Channel
Max. 256 GB - Slots (Physical):
2x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8, CPU)
1x PCIe 4.0 x4 (x4, Chipset) - Maximum PCIe Lanes Available: 44
- Internal Connectors:
4x SATA 6G
2x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4; 2280, CPU)
1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; 2280, CPU)
2x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; 2280, Chipset)
1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA; 2242/2230/2280, Chipset)
2x USB-C (1 header, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, max. 20 Gbit/s)
4x USB 3.0 (2 headers, USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
4x USB 2.0 (2 headers, max. 480 Mbit/s)
1x Dr. Debug
1x Power Button
1x Reset Button
1x SPI TPM Header
3x Thermistor Cables
1x Power LED / Speaker Header - Fan Headers:
2x CPU Fan (4-Pin)
1x AIO Pump (4-Pin)
1x Pump (4-Pin)
4x Chassis Fan (4-Pin) - RGB Headers:
3x 3-Pin ARGB (5V)
1x RGB Header - External Connectors:
2x Thunderbolt (USB-C, max. 40 Gbit/s)
2x USB 3.1 (Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
4x USB 3.0 (Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
1x 5 Gigabit LAN (Realtek RTL8126)
1x 10 Gigabit LAN (Marvel AQC113)
2x 3.5mm Audio Jacks (Realtek ALC 1220)
1x BIOS Flashback Button
2x Antenna Ports
1x Clear CMOS Button
1x WiFi/Bluetooth Module - Power Supply:
1x 24-Pin ATX
2x 8-Pin +12V CPU - Accessories:
4x SATA Cables
1x Antenna
1x ARGB Splitter Cable
3x Thermistor Cables
Colour
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Primary Colour
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White
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Form Factor
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Motherboard formfactor
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E-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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9200 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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Wi-Fi & LAN
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LAN
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Yes
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LAN Ports
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1x 10 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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Water Cooling
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Watercooling
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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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2
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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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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
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USB 3.1 (external) Type C
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2
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USB 3.0 (external) Type C
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4
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Display Connectors
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Thunderbolt 4 (2x)
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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3
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA 6G
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1
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M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4
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2
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Expansion Slots
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PCIe x16 slots (total)
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2
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PCIe x4 slots (total)
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1
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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 / RGB
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Yes
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