ASRock Releases X870E Taichi White Motherboard with 10 GbE and Updated Aesthetics

Introduction of the X870E Taichi White

ASRock has launched the X870E Taichi White motherboard, building upon the foundation of its predecessor, the X870E Taichi. This new model primarily distinguishes itself with an all-white color scheme and several iterative feature enhancements, including faster Ethernet connectivity.

Key Features and Upgrades

The X870E Taichi White integrates 10 Gigabit Ethernet, an upgrade from the previous 5 Gigabit Ethernet. It also offers native support for the 9950X3D processor and maintains active VRM cooling. The board includes 12 USB ports on the rear I/O, with two USB4 (40 Gbps) ports, and a 64MB BIOS. It retains four M.2 sockets but reduces SATA ports from six to three.

Pricing and Market Positioning

Priced at $449.99, the X870E Taichi White is positioned as a high-end option within ASRock's Taichi series. While it is not the most budget-friendly white motherboard, it offers flagship-class hardware features such as overbuilt power delivery and a high-end audio solution with an integrated DAC, without reaching the price point of some competitors with LCD screens.

Performance and Considerations

Performance testing indicated that the Taichi White delivers average overall results, proving competent for both productivity tasks like rendering and encoding, and gaming. While it did not achieve exceptional performance metrics, it demonstrated consistent operation across various benchmarks. Some noted drawbacks include a need for BIOS refresh, slower 160 Hz Wi-Fi 7, only one PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket, and VRM fan control requiring software.