ASROCK Z890 Taichi Wifi7 DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The ASRock Z890 Taichi WiFi 7 is a full-size ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z890 chipset, designed to support Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) in the LGA1851 socket. It targets enthusiast builders and overclockers who demand high power delivery, extensive storage options, and cutting-edge connectivity in a single platform. At the heart of the board's power subsystem sits a 20+1+2+1+1 power phase design driven by Smart Power Stage (SPS) technology rated at 110A per VCore phase. Each phase is monitored individually for current and temperature, enabling precise, stable power delivery during sustained loads and overclocking sessions. Exclusive 20K Black capacitors with 1000uF capacitance — up from 560uF in previous generations — further smooth power output, reduce ripple, and extend rated component lifespan to 20,000 hours. Dual Hi-Density 8-pin 12V CPU power connectors and a Hi-Density 24-pin ATX connector handle the increased current demands under heavy overclocking. Memory support spans four DDR5 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. In a single-DIMM-per-channel single-rank configuration, XMP 3.0 profiles can push speeds beyond 9600 MHz (OC), while native JEDEC speeds sit at 5600 MHz. Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) support is also included, broadening compatibility with next-generation modules. Storage is handled by six M.2 Key-M sockets. The first slot (M2_1), connected directly to the CPU, operates at PCIe Gen 5 x4 for up to 128 Gb/s throughput — ready for the fastest NVMe SSDs available. The remaining five slots support PCIe Gen 4 x4 (64 Gb/s each), with one additionally supporting SATA3. Four SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors round out the storage picture, and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported across both SATA and M.2 NVMe devices. Expansion slots include a CPU-connected PCIe 5.0 x16 primary slot for the graphics card and a chipset-connected PCIe 4.0 x16 slot running at x4 mode. The board's server-grade low-loss PCB with 2oz copper inner layers and 8-layer construction maintains signal integrity at PCIe 5.0 speeds. Connectivity is a standout feature. Dual rear-panel Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports deliver 40 Gb/s each for data and display (up to 8K 60Hz or 5K 120Hz via integrated graphics). Wired networking combines a 5 Gigabit LAN port (Realtek RTL8126) and a 2.5 Gigabit LAN port (Realtek RTL8125BG). Wireless is handled by an 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 module supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with 320 MHz channel bandwidth on 6 GHz, 2T2R antennas, MU-MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.4. Additional rear I/O includes four USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports (10 Gb/s), four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI 2.1 (4K 120Hz), optical S/PDIF out, and gold-plated audio jacks. Front-panel connectivity adds a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C header at 20 Gb/s. Audio is managed by a Realtek ALC4082 codec paired with an ESS SABRE9219 DAC (130dB SNR), WIMA capacitors on rear outputs, and direct-drive headphone amplification supporting up to 600-ohm headsets. Verifiable Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX, 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) - Chipset: Intel Z890 - Socket: LGA1851 (Intel Core Ultra Series 2) - Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM, max 256 GB, up to 9600+ MHz (OC) - Primary M.2: PCIe Gen 5 x4 — 128 Gb/s - Additional M.2 slots: 5x PCIe Gen 4 x4 — 64 Gb/s each - SATA: 4x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s - PCIe slots: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (chipset, x4 mode) - LAN: 5 GbE (RTL8126) + 2.5 GbE (RTL8125BG) - Wi-Fi: 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4 - USB rear: 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40 Gb/s), 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gb/s), 4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC4082 + ESS SABRE9219 DAC, 130dB SNR, up to 600Ω headset support - PCB: 8-layer, 2oz copper, server-grade low-loss - Power phases: 20+1+2+1+1, 110A SPS