ASRock X870E Taichi White Motherboard Review: A Taichi washed in white, now with 10 GbE
The ASRock X870E Taichi White updates the original with a cleaner all-white design and 10 GbE, and is the first ASRock board to feature all-white components. But pricing could scare away some users.
The ASRock X870E Taichi White motherboard review covers its feature set, DIY-friendly nature, and improved Ethernet capabilities. Moving forward from the X870E Taichi, this new model boasts a white colorway and updated aesthetics. It introduces native support for AMD's 9950X3D, faster Ethernet, and all-white components. Priced at $449.99, it competes with flagship-class hardware at a lower price point.
The board features overbuilt power delivery, 10 GbE (up from 5 GbE), an integrated audio DAC, and support for multi-GPU (AMD CrossFire). The motherboard maintains the same four M.2 slots and three SATA ports, along with ample USB ports on the rear IO, including USB4 (40 Gbps) and Lightning Gaming ports. Performance testing showed the Taichi White to be an adequate productivity machine and competent gamer, despite not being particularly fast.
The motherboard's specifications include an AM5 socket, X870E chipset, E-ATX form factor, and various connectivity options such as USB4, HDMI, USB ports, and a 10 GbE network jack. The design has been refined, featuring a white, 8-layer PCB, and subtle branding. Inside the box, users receive a few essential accessories, including four SATA cables, three thermistor cables, an ARGB splitter cable, and a Wi-Fi antenna.
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