ASROCK Z370 Taichi Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASRock Z370 Taichi WiFi is a full-size ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z370 chipset, designed to support 8th Generation Intel Core processors via the LGA1151 socket. Its 12-phase Digi Power VRM design, paired with Premium 60A Power Chokes, Dual-Stack MOSFETs, and Nichicon 12K Black Caps (Japanese-made conductive polymer capacitors), ensures stable and efficient power delivery for demanding workloads and overclocking sessions. Memory support is extensive: four DDR4 DIMM slots accommodate up to 64GB of dual-channel non-ECC unbuffered RAM, with XMP 2.0 profiles and overclocking frequencies reaching up to DDR4-4333 (OC). The Hyper BCLK Engine II enables fine-grained base-clock tuning for enthusiasts who want to extract maximum performance from Intel K-Series unlocked processors. Storage options are equally generous. Eight SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports (six Intel Z370 native plus two via ASMedia ASM1061) support RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations alongside Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15. Three Ultra M.2 sockets (M2_1 and M2_2 support up to 22110 length; M2_3 up to 2280) each accept PCIe Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) or SATA3 modules, and the board is Intel Optane Memory Ready. Connectivity is a standout feature. Dual Intel Gigabit LAN (I219V + I211AT) with Teaming support provides redundant wired networking, while the bundled Intel 802.11ac WiFi module delivers dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) wireless at up to 433 Mbps along with Bluetooth 4.2. For expansion, three reinforced PCIe 3.0 x16 Steel Slots support NVIDIA Quad SLI and AMD Quad CrossFireX multi-GPU configurations. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC1220 codec under ASRock's Purity Sound 4 platform, offering 7.1-channel HD output with a 120 dB SNR DAC, NE5532 headset amplifier (supporting up to 600-ohm headsets), Nichicon Fine Gold Series audio capacitors, PCB isolated shielding, and DTS Connect support. The rear I/O panel includes two USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (one Type-A and one Type-C at 10 Gb/s via ASMedia ASM3142), four USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 outputs (4K capable), optical S/PDIF out, dual RJ-45 LAN, PS/2 combo port, and full-spike protection across all USB, audio, and LAN ports. Internal headers add a front-panel USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector, four additional USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, six USB 2.0 ports, and a Thunderbolt AIC connector. Dual AMI UEFI BIOS chips with Secure Backup technology round out the platform. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel Z370 - Socket: LGA1151 (8th Gen Intel Core) - Form Factor: ATX, 12.0 x 9.6 in (30.5 x 24.4 cm) - Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, max 64GB, up to DDR4-4333 (OC), XMP 2.0 - Storage: 8x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s, 3x Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 / SATA3) - PCIe Slots: 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Steel), 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Audio: Realtek ALC1220, 7.1-CH HD, 120 dB SNR DAC - LAN: Dual Intel Gigabit (I219V + I211AT) - WiFi: Intel 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz, up to 433 Mbps), Bluetooth 4.2 - USB Rear: 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gb/s), 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 - Video Out: HDMI (4K@30Hz), DisplayPort 1.2 (4K@60Hz) - BIOS: Dual 128Mb AMI UEFI with Secure Backup - OS: Windows 10 64-bit - Warranty: 3 Years