ASROCK Z690 Taichi Razer Edition DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The ASRock Z690 Taichi Razer Edition is a full-size ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z690 chipset, designed specifically for 12th Generation Intel Core processors using the LGA1700 socket. It combines ASRock's flagship Taichi engineering with Razer's aesthetic sensibility and Razer Synapse 3 software integration, making it a compelling platform for enthusiast builders and gamers who want both performance and style in a single package. At the heart of this board is a 20-phase SPS (Smart Power Stage) Dr.MOS power design, with each phase rated at 105A, backed by Nichicon 12K Black Caps and premium memory alloy chokes. The 8-layer, 2oz copper PCB uses a high-density glass-fabric, server-grade low-loss construction that enhances signal integrity and thermal stability during sustained loads. For memory, four DDR5 DIMM slots support dual-channel operation with a maximum capacity of 128GB. Native speeds are DDR5-4400 (1DPC) and DDR5-3600 (2DPC), with XMP 3.0 profiles pushing overclocked frequencies up to DDR5-6400+. Expansion is generous: two CPU-connected PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (operating at x16 or x8/x8) bring up to 128 GB/s of bandwidth, complemented by a chipset PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode) and a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. Storage options include two Hyper M.2 sockets (PCIe Gen4 x4, up to 64 Gb/s each), one M.2 slot supporting PCIe Gen3 x2 or SATA3, plus six SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports and one independent SATA3 connector. RAID 0/1/5/10 is supported on SATA devices; RAID 0/1/5 on M.2 NVMe. Networking features a dual-NIC configuration: a Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port alongside an Intel I219V Gigabit port, paired with the Killer AX1690 Wi-Fi 6E module (802.11ax, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6 GHz, Bluetooth) and Killer DoubleShot Pro X3 for intelligent traffic prioritisation. Display output options include one HDMI 2.1 port (up to 4K/60Hz) and two Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C ports (up to 8K/60Hz, 40 Gb/s). Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220 7.1-channel HD codec with an ESS SABRE9218 DAC (130dB SNR) for the front-panel output, WIMA audio capacitors, PCB isolate shielding, and gold-plated 15μ audio jacks. Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1700 | Chipset: Intel Z690 - Form Factor: ATX (12.0 in × 9.6 in / 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm) - Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, max 128GB, up to DDR5-6400+(OC), XMP 3.0 - PCIe Slots: 2× PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1× PCIe 4.0 x16/x4 (chipset), 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 - M.2: 2× Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 (64 Gb/s), 1× M.2 PCIe Gen3 x2 / SATA3 - SATA: 6× SATA3 + 1× Independent SATA3 - LAN: Killer E3100G 2.5GbE + Intel I219V 1GbE - Wireless: Killer AX1690 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth - Rear USB: 2× USB4/TB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s), 2× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gb/s), 4× USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A - Front-panel USB: 1× USB 3.2 Gen2×2 Type-C header (20 Gb/s), 4× USB 3.2 Gen1 - Audio: Realtek ALC1220 + ESS SABRE9218 DAC (130dB SNR), 7.1-channel HD - Display: HDMI 2.1 (4K/60Hz), 2× Thunderbolt 4 (8K/60Hz capable) - PCB: 8-layer, 2oz copper, server-grade low-loss - OS Support: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) - Certifications: FCC, CE, ErP/EuP, CEC Tier II