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ASRock X870E Taichi motherboard
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ASRock X870E Taichi

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Chipset:
X870E
Socket:
AM5
Form Factor:
E-ATX
M.2 Slots:
6x M.2
Network:
WiFi 7

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Manufacturer: ASRock Last updated: September 11, 2026

ASRock X870E Taichi (AM5/AMD X870E/EATX/24+2+1 Phase 110A SPS VRM/Six M.2 Slots/Wi-Fi 7) Review

The X870E Taichi is ASRock's flagship AM5 board, distinguished by its Extended-ATX form factor, six total M.2 slots, and a 24+2+1 phase VRM built on 110A SPS stages, positioning it as a direct rival to the ASUS Crosshair and MSI MEG lines for enthusiasts who want maximum expansion.

Power delivery uses a 24+2+1 phase design with 110A SPS stages for Vcore, giving it more raw phase count than most other X870E boards on the market and comfortable headroom for overclocked Ryzen 9000 X3D chips. Four DDR5 DIMM slots run dual-channel at a native 5600MHz, with overclocking supported up to 8200+ MT/s and a maximum total capacity of 256GB. The board includes two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots from the CPU, supporting x16 or x8/x8 modes, plus a PCIe Key E slot for the WiFi module. Storage is unusually generous at six M.2 slots: one PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU and three PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset, alongside six SATA3 ports. Dual LAN combines a 5 Gigabit controller with 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 2x2 and Bluetooth 5.4. Audio runs through a Realtek ALC4082 codec with an ESS SABRE9219 DAC for higher fidelity output. Against the Gigabyte X870E AORUS Xtreme X3D AI TOP already in this catalog, the X870E Taichi offers more M.2 slots (six versus the Gigabyte board's typical four to five) and the distinctive gear-themed EATX design, though it requires a case with EATX clearance.

Power Delivery and VRM Design

Power delivery uses a 24+2+1 phase design with 110A SPS stages for Vcore, giving it more raw phase count than most other X870E boards on the market and comfortable headroom for overclocked Ryzen 9000 X3D chips.

Memory Support

Four DDR5 DIMM slots run dual-channel at a native 5600MHz, with overclocking supported up to 8200+ MT/s and a maximum total capacity of 256GB.

Expansion and Storage

The board includes two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots from the CPU, supporting x16 or x8/x8 modes, plus a PCIe Key E slot for the WiFi module. Storage is unusually generous at six M.2 slots: one PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU and three PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset, alongside six SATA3 ports.

Connectivity

Dual LAN combines a 5 Gigabit controller with 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 2x2 and Bluetooth 5.4. Audio runs through a Realtek ALC4082 codec with an ESS SABRE9219 DAC for higher fidelity output.

Comparison to Sibling Products

Against the Gigabyte X870E AORUS Xtreme X3D AI TOP already in this catalog, the X870E Taichi offers more M.2 slots (six versus the Gigabyte board's typical four to five) and the distinctive gear-themed EATX design, though it requires a case with EATX clearance.

Specifications

Platform and CPU compatibility

PlatformAMD
SocketAM5
SocketAMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series
ChipsetX870E

Platform

Socket TypeAM5
Form FactorE-ATX

Memory

Memory TypeDDR5
Memory Slots4
Max Memory256 GB
Memory Type4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256GB, up to 8200+ MT/s (OC)

Expansion & Connectivity

M.2 Slots6
PCIe 5.0 SupportYes
Wi-Fi OnboardYes

Network and audio

Audio CodecRealtek ALC4082 + ESS SABRE9219 DAC
ModelX870E Taichi
VRM24+2+1 phase, 110A SPS
Expansion2x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8)
Connectivity6x SATA3, PCIe Key E for WiFi
Networking5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Special Features6x M.2 (1x Gen5, 3x Gen4 CPU/chipset mix)

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

  • Builders who want more M.2 slots than any other X870E board on the market
  • Enthusiasts who want strong VRM headroom in an EATX form factor

Not for

  • Cases that don't have EATX clearance
  • Builders who don't need six M.2 slots and would rather save on a smaller board

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the ASRock X870E Taichi (AM5/AMD X870E/EATX/24+2+1 Phase 110A SPS VRM/Six M.2 Slots/Wi-Fi 7)?

The ASRock X870E Taichi (AM5/AMD X870E/EATX/24+2+1 Phase 110A SPS VRM/Six M.2 Slots/Wi-Fi 7) is a motherboard from ASRock. Key specs: Socket AM5, Chipset X870E, VRM 24+2+1 phase, 110A SPS, Memory 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256GB, up to 8200+ MT/s (OC), Expansion 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8).

Will the ASRock X870E Taichi (AM5/AMD X870E/EATX/24+2+1 Phase 110A SPS VRM/Six M.2 Slots/Wi-Fi 7) work with my current setup?

The ASRock X870E Taichi (AM5/AMD X870E/EATX/24+2+1 Phase 110A SPS VRM/Six M.2 Slots/Wi-Fi 7) lists Socket is AM5. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the ASRock X870E Taichi (AM5/AMD X870E/EATX/24+2+1 Phase 110A SPS VRM/Six M.2 Slots/Wi-Fi 7) best suited to?

It suits builders who want more m.2 slots than any other x870e board on the market, enthusiasts who want strong vrm headroom in an eatx form factor.

What are the drawbacks of the ASRock X870E Taichi (AM5/AMD X870E/EATX/24+2+1 Phase 110A SPS VRM/Six M.2 Slots/Wi-Fi 7)?

It is a poor fit for cases that don't have eatx clearance, builders who don't need six m.2 slots and would rather save on a smaller board.

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