Overview



Built for professional creators, Taichi Creator motherboards deliver precise performance, stable power, and advanced connectivity—empowering your workflow with reliability and style.

8 Layer PCB
The 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it's able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performance!

DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

Support Dual-GPU Configuration
Easily install two high-end GPUs for demanding workstation tasks like 3D rendering, AI training, and simulation.

Unleash Gen5 Speed with Blazing M.2
The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128Gb's transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.

Aluminum Heatsink
The first thing that catches the eye is the optimized Aluminum Heatsink Design. Heatsinks are crucial for efficient heat dissipation, especially during heavy workloads like gaming or productivity tasks. Motherboard that built with heatsinks can effectively manage thermal performance, hence ensure system stability and durability effortlessly.

Advanced Thermal Design
Equipped with XXL aluminum heatsinks that cover the VRM, PCH, and M.2 areas, providing enhanced heat dissipation for stable operation and optimal performance.

40Gbps USB4 – Built for Creative Workflows
USB4 brings creators the speed and flexibility needed for modern production workflows. With up to 40Gbps transfer bandwidth, it’s perfect for handling large video files, RAW images, and high-resolution assets in seconds.
Thanks to its versatile Type-C interface, USB4 supports data, display, and charging in one cable, streamlining your creative setup whether you're in the studio or on location. It’s also compatible with Thunderbolt™ devices, giving you seamless access to high-speed external SSDs, 4K displays, and pro-grade accessories.

Next-Level Networking with 10GbE & 5GbE Dual LAN
Equipped with both AQUANTIA® 10GbE and 5GbE LAN, this dual Ethernet design delivers uncompromised bandwidth for professional creators and power users.
The 10GbE port, powered by AQUANTIA AQtion™ controller, supports blazing-fast 10-gigabit speeds over standard Cat6 cabling — perfect for high-resolution video editing, NAS access, and real-time backups. Meanwhile, the 5GbE port offers flexible multi-gigabit compatibility (5G/2.5G/1G) for versatile networking setups.
Whether you're syncing terabytes of raw footage, streaming uncompressed media, or collaborating on cloud projects, this dual-LAN solution ensures maximum speed, reliability, and future-ready connectivity.

Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Header
The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.

Fast Charging Port for Phones, Tablets & Creative Gear
Equipped with USB Power Delivery 3.0, this motherboard delivers up to 36W (12V/3A) of fast charging directly from the front panel — perfect for creators who rely on smartphones, tablets, and portable accessories during shoots or on-location editing.
Whether you're recharging a power-hungry Pad, phone, or powering USB-based creative tools, this fast-charging port keeps your essential gear ready without the need for extra adapters or wall plugs.

POLYCHROME RGB
This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and addressable RGB headers that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.

SignalRGB
SignalRGB unifies your RGB devices, offering seamless customization, game-reactive effects, macro automation, and system monitoring. The official partnership empowers ASRock motherboards with advanced lighting control, enhances compatibility with a diverse range of RGB devices, and provides greater customization flexibility.

Customized Thermal Management
The thermistor cable and thermistor header provide an additional source for temperature monitoring, offering customized thermal management solutions.




At-a-glance



  • 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)

  • 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3x4)

  • 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)

  • 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 (6 Rear, 4 Front)

  • 10Gbps LAN, 5Gbps LAN

  • 18+2+1 Power Phase, 80A SPS for VCore+SOC

  • 2 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)

  • 2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16

  • 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear)

  • 2 USB4 Type-C (Rear)

  • 4 SATA3

  • 4 x DDR5 DIMMs

  • 8 USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 6 Front)

  • 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth

  • Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 2 USB4 Type-C

  • Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio

  • Supports AMD AM5 Socket Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors

  • Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)

  • Supports EZ Release Design, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink




Reasons to buy


  • 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
  • 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3x4)
  • 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
  • 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 (6 Rear, 4 Front)
  • 10Gbps LAN, 5Gbps LAN
  • 18+2+1 Power Phase, 80A SPS for VCore+SOC
  • 2 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
  • 2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16
  • 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear)
  • 2 USB4 Type-C (Rear)
  • 4 SATA3
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMMs
  • 8 USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 6 Front)
  • 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth
  • Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 2 USB4 Type-C
  • Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
  • Supports AMD AM5 Socket Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
  • Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)
  • Supports EZ Release Design, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink

Specification


Technical Description: Asrock X870 TAICHI CREATOR, AMD X870,

Back panel I/O ports
S/PDIF out port:S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format) is a digital audio interconnect used in consumer audio equipment over relatively short distances. The signal is transmitted over either a coaxial cable with RCA connectors or a fibre optic cable with TOSLINK connectors.
Yes
Microphone in:The socket where a microphone is connected to the device.
Yes
Headphone outputs:Number of sockets /ports where headphones are connected.
1
DVI-D ports quantity:This is the amount of DVI-I interfaces. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). The digital interface is used to connect a video source to a display device, such as a computer monitor. DVI-D means DVI digital, which means it can only support digital, but not analog.
0
HDMI ports quantity:The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.
1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity:Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. The VGA (D-Sub) connector is a 15 pin connector between a computer and a monitor. It was first introduced in 1987 by IBM.
0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.
2
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity:
2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity:
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
6
USB 2.0 ports quantity:Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.
2

BIOS
BIOS memory size:
512 Mbit
BIOS type:The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) initializes and tests system hardware components, and loads a bootloader or an operating system from a mass memory device. The BIOS additionally provides abstraction layer for the hardware, i.e. a consistent way for application programs and operating systems to interact with the keyboard, display, and other input/output devices. There are several types of BIOS, including the motherboard ROM BIOS, video BIOS, drive controller BIOS, network adapter BIOS, and SCSI adapter BIOS.
EFI AMI

Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots:
1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots:
2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots:Places where PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) are placed inside and connected to the computer motherboard.
1

Features
Windows operating systems supported:Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.
Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Product colour:
Black
Audio output channels:An audio output channel is an electric circuit which acts as a path for a signal produced by a device. A device may have several audio output channels.
7.1 channels
Audio chip:
Realtek ALC4082
Motherboard chipset:The chipset connects the microprocessor to the rest of the motherboard.
AMD X870
Motherboard chipset family:The category of motherboard chipset e.g. Intel, AMD.
AMD
Motherboard form factor:Design of the motherboard (ATX, BTX etc).
ATX
Component for:What this product is used as a part of (component for).
PC

Internal I/O
Number of RGB LED pin headers:
1
RGB LED pin header:
Yes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin):
2
EPS power connector (8-pin):
Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors:
4
Number of CPU fan connectors:
2
CPU fan connector:
Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Yes
Front panel audio connector:
Yes
Number of SATA III connectors:Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) (SATA) is a computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. SATA III (revision 3.x) interface, formally known as SATA 6Gb/s, is a third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface.
4
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors:
2
USB 2.0 connectors:The end of a cable with a USB 2.0 connector. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), in addition to the "USB 1.x Full Speed" signaling rate of 12 Mbit/s. USB 2.0 connectors are usually colored black.
3

Memory
Unbuffered memory:
Yes
Maximum internal memory:The maximum internal memory which is available in the product.
256 GB
Supported memory clock speeds:Memory clock speed is the time it takes for a computer to complete basic operations. It refers to the computer's processing speed and is measured in hertz. It is however not such a reliable measure of a computer's speed as it doesn't take into account other factors like RAM and cache size.
8000 MHz
ECC ?ompatibility:
ECC & Non-ECC
Memory channels:
Dual-channel
Memory slots type:A memory slot, also known as a memory socket or RAM slot, is what allows computer memory (RAM) to be inserted into the computer. Depending on the motherboard, there will usually be 2 to 4 memory slots (sometimes more on high-end motherboards). The most common types of RAM are SDRAM and DDR for desktop computers and SODIMM for laptop computers, each having various types and speeds.
DIMM
Number of memory slots:
4
Supported memory types:Types of memory which can be used with the product.
DDR5-SDRAM

Network
Bluetooth version:The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).
5.4
Bluetooth:Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Yes
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Yes
LAN controller:
Marvell AQC113
Ethernet interface type:
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes

Networking
Bluetooth version:The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).
5.4
Bluetooth:Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Yes
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Yes
LAN controller:
Marvell AQC113
Ethernet interface type:
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes

Packaging content
Antenna included:An antenna (aerial) is built into the product or comes with it.
Yes
Cables included:
SATA

Processor
Compatible processor series:A processor which is compatible with this device, belongs to a 'series' which is part of 'family' e.g Celeron D, Celeron G, Celeron M, or, in some cases, is the same as 'family'.
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Processor socket:Mechanical component(s) that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows the processor to be replaced without soldering.
Socket AM5
Processor manufacturer:The manufacturer that produced the processor.
AMD

Rear panel I/O ports
S/PDIF out port:S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format) is a digital audio interconnect used in consumer audio equipment over relatively short distances. The signal is transmitted over either a coaxial cable with RCA connectors or a fibre optic cable with TOSLINK connectors.
Yes
Microphone in:The socket where a microphone is connected to the device.
Yes
Headphone outputs:Number of sockets /ports where headphones are connected.
1
DVI-D ports quantity:This is the amount of DVI-I interfaces. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). The digital interface is used to connect a video source to a display device, such as a computer monitor. DVI-D means DVI digital, which means it can only support digital, but not analog.
0
HDMI ports quantity:The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.
1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity:Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. The VGA (D-Sub) connector is a 15 pin connector between a computer and a monitor. It was first introduced in 1987 by IBM.
0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.
2
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity:
2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity:
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
6
USB 2.0 ports quantity:Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.
2

Storage controllers
RAID levels:RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.
0, 1, 10
RAID support:The device uses RAID, which is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.
Yes
Supported storage drive interfaces:
M.2, SATA III
Supported storage drive types:
HDD & SSD

Weight & dimensions
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
244 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
305 mm


Product details


X870 TAICHI CREATOR Asrock 4711581492066

Asrock X870 TAICHI CREATOR, AMD X870,

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Key Features

  • 18+2+1 Power Phase, 80A SPS for VCore+SOC
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMMs
  • Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)
  • 2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16
  • Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 2 USB4 Type-C
  • 2 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)