ASRock

ASRock X870E Taichi

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Ranked #9 in Motherboards
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The X870E Taichi inherits the same robust power delivery and firmware longevity as its Z890 counterpart.

Consolidated from 35 cited sources across 29 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

  • 1 glowing source
  • 1 enthusiastic source
  • 20 positive sources
  • 11 mixed sources
  • 2 unconvinced sources
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Flagged as a product to avoid

3 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Good features but older revision; priced high, offering less value than newer flagship options.

Flagged 27 July 2026

1 earlier flag predates the point where runs began recording their reasoning, so its grounds were never written down.

  1. Good features but older revision; priced high, offering less value than newer flagship options.

    Flagged 27 July 2026
  2. Limited VRM cooling and fewer I/O options compared to the Master.

    Flagged 27 July 2026

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Pros & cons

  • ✓ Robust power delivery
  • ✓ Firmware longevity
  • ✓ Same quality as Z890
  • ✓ Solid feature set
  • ✓ Reviews brilliantly on features-per-dollar
  • ✗ Older revision
  • ✗ Higher price for similar performance
  • ✗ Poor VRM cooling
  • ✗ Limited I/O
  • ✗ Wave of Ryzen X3D CPU failures concentrated on ASRock AM5 boards

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 19 articles, 14 video reviews and 2 community sources

20 positive sources

H Hardware Busters Robotronic · reviewer · Aug 2026
To conclude this ASRock X870E Taichi White review , this is what a flagship AM5 board looks like when the budget goes into engineering rather than a spec-sheet arms race. The VRM is over-built for anything AM5 will ever ask of it, and more to the point, it stays cool enough that the fan ASRock fitted as insurance never has to run.
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K KitGuruTech KitGuruTech · 349K subscribers · Feb 2026
Working with the regular Tai Chi for a few days cleared up my thoughts about the OCF, and I've decided I like this Tai Chi quite a lot.
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G GeekaWhat Katherine Neul · reviewer · Jan 2026
This is a high-performance motherboard that offers a robust foundation for Ryzen series 7000 through to 9000 processors. This motherboard supports dual-channel RAM configurations with a maximum capacity of 256GB, and RAM speeds up to 8200 MT/s with overclocking.
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P PC Crazy PC Crazy · 113K subscribers · May 2025
When we're talking about ASRock motherboards in general, I do have to say that Taichi look outstanding in both segments AMD and Intel. Of course, we have Taichi light as well as you already seen in my past videos, but Taichi the original ones look the best and that's period. So, as I say AMD and Intel, we're going to talk about ASRock X870E Taichi.
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C CGMagazine Brendan Frye · reviewer · Apr 2026
What is most impressive is how this translates in testing, with the temperatures around the VRM staying well under control, even under extended all-core workloads. If you plan to overclock, this board gives you plenty of headroom to push beyond stock settings.
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P PC Crazy PC Crazy · 113K subscribers · Nov 2025
And to be honest, this board looks amazing. Now, of course, when we take into discussion the visual aspect and performance, of course, we're going to stick to performance, but visual aspect is also important when we're talking about the high-end motherboards in general. So, this board definitely goes into the high-end bracket specifically because of the performance. But then when you're paying big
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Y Yahoo Tech Joe Shields · reviewer · Jul 2026
This includes the new X870E Taichi White, the X870 Livemixer and Taichi Creator, and the Z890 Taichi Lite. The B860I Lightning covered only the controller, while the B860 Challenger made contact with all the bits, but with barely noticeable compression.
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E eTeknix eTeknix · 82.9K subscribers · Aug 2025
The Taichi range of motherboards from ASRock have always been a strong contender by offering a unique premium design, swaves of features, and an affordable price point when compared to the competition.
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T TechPowerUp Combatus (TPU) · reviewer · Jul 2026
Ultimately, while the X870E Taichi White excelled in terms of VRM and SSD cooling, it doesn't seem to have the same wow factor in terms of features and value as its predecessor when it comes to comparing it against the competition.
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L LevelUP Gaming & Tech LevelUP Gaming & Tech · 80.5K subscribers · May 2025
It's a greatl looking board with tons of features under the hood. And above all, it has a really good price to match all the features it has. So, let's unbox it and go through everything it has. Looking for affordable Windows or Office Keys? Look no further. I got you covered. Head over to seddkey.com. Pick your Windows edition.
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T TechPowerUp Combatus (TPU) · reviewer · Jul 2026
It's great to see a refreshed model and as far as we know, the ASRock X870E Taichi White is the first all-white Taichi board too.
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B BC Zone BC Zone · 8.4K subscribers · Apr 2025
However, if you're looking for the best X870E motherboard, I recommend the ASRock X870E Taichi. Asus had its fair share of problems with the X870E chipset, like overvolting CPUs or limited GPU bandwidth, and ASRock is the exact opposite of this generation. The X870E Taichi is the successor to the X670E Taichi, an already impressive motherboard.
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O Overclock.net Article · Aug 2026
ASRock is proud to announce the launch of the highly anticipated ASRock X870E OC Formula overclocking motherboard for am5.
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S Secure Gadgets Tube Secure Gadgets Tube · 2.6K subscribers · Nov 2025
If you're planning a high-end Ryzen 9000 build, the ASRock XChi should definitely be on your radar. It's a premium board with a premium price tag, but for the performance and features it offers, it might just be worth it.
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V Vektra Computers LLC Isagani III Ocampo · reviewer · Sept 2025
If you’re dropping in a Ryzen 9 9950X and want to overclock or max out your system, this is the board to get.
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B Bright Tech Vision Bright Tech Vision · 325 subscribers · Aug 2025
However, if you're looking for the best possible performance and features for your AMD Ryzen system, it's definitely worth considering.
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I igor´sLAB Igor Wallossek · reviewer · Dec 2025
Spannendes Mainboard, definitiv.
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L LockTechTV LockTechTV · 263 subscribers · May 2025
ASRock is around the corner from releasing an old legend that really brought people to their their attention way back when Overcook was a thing. And that motherboard brand are tight. Just how Asus has the crosshair and Gigabyte has the Aeros Pro Master, however their high-end top lens skew is, Azok is bringing back the X8, you making the X870E OC formula.
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B BudgetBuys BudgetBuys · 232 subscribers · Jun 2026
ASRock X870E Taichi Review – Best AM5 Motherboard for Ryzen?
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P Pulse Promoters Pulse Promoters · 13 subscribers · Jun 2026
The X870's 24 plus 2 plus 1 phase design backed by a 110 ASPS smart power system means it can feed a 16 core Ryzen chip with plenty of headroom even when you're overclocking or running multiple SSDs off the M.2 lanes.
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11 mixed sources

K KitGuru Leo Waldock · reviewer · Feb 2026
The addition of the overclocking buttons is an irrelevance to us and we are fine with only having two DDR5 memory slots, however we positively welcome the move from E-ATX to ATX. Also, we like the black and yellow styling and consider it a small improvement over the regular X870E Taichi.
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A avrona avrona · 25.1K subscribers · Apr 2025
And to top things off, you do get four sale connectors, which I really wish was more at this kind of price. Though, I guess it compensates for that with the fact that you can install up to five M2s in here. And I know that a lot of you don't really use SATA drives anymore, and I'm just old for complaining about it. And all of you kitties watching probably don't even know what SATA is. But anyway,
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L Level1Techs Forums HanSolo · reviewer · Nov 2025
Originally I had wanted to get an ASRock X870E Taichi Lite, because it is basically nearly perfect in my eyes. Not least because of ASRock being Linux friendly… it’s just that ASRock’s current issues with 9000 series CPUs made me think again. I haven’t totally ruled it out though.
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R Reviewsinside Reviewsinside · 4.6K subscribers · Jun 2025
And while the features are certainly topnotch, you might find similar performance from other motherboards at a lower cost if you're willing to compromise on some of these advanced features. Now, let's run through the pros and cons. The strengths are clear.
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T Tom's Hardware Article · Dec 2025
The ASRock X870E Taichi OCF is an excellent, cost-effective motherboard designed for extreme overclocking, thanks to its specialized tools. If you’re not pouring LN2 and pushing the limits, the regular Taichi is a less-expensive option with the same specs.
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T Tweaktown Article
Pros Lovely design Very good cooling Powerful VRM 10G LAN Lots of fast USB ports Cons Lacks official high-speed memory support No front USB PD support Expensive compared to the regular Taichi Dated BIOS design
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P Performance Computing Inquisitor Article · Dec 2025
The X870E Taichi OCF beats the original Taichi with a more flexible size and interface set, but the value of that flexibility will depend heavily on builder preferences.
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A A memory OC monster Article
If you love to tweak, and then tweak some more, the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF is well worth considering. There are better alternatives for non-OCers though.
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T Tom's Hardware Article · Dec 2025
However, if you don't plan to use those specialized features, opt for the regular X870E Taichi (on our best motherboards list) to save money.
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T Tom's Hardware Article · Aug 2026
X870E Taichi White looks awesome and adds 10 GbE, but its current price will be off-putting to some.
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But pricing could scare away some users.
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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #9 of 19 on our motherboards tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 35 cited sources across 29 outlets.

2 of the 35 sources with a clear view are critical of it: Critical Reviews and Facebook. Older revision. Higher price for similar performance. Poor VRM cooling. Limited I/O. Wave of Ryzen X3D CPU failures concentrated on ASRock AM5 boards.

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