The premium AM5 value play
X870E Taichi
Flagship-class equipment priced under the competition, with 12 rear USB ports and ASRock's gear-cog Taichi styling.
Our verdict
The Taichi is the board for a no-drama flagship AM5 build: a huge VRM, 12 rear USB ports and dual PCIe 5.0 x16, priced under every rival with comparable equipment. At its current street price it is the best value of our six. If your case is a mid-tower or your budget stops around $230, ASRock's own Nova WiFi covers the essentials.
Best for: Premium AM5 builds that want flagship I/O without flagship pricing.
Skip it if: Your case takes ATX only, or you would never touch the extras you are paying for.
ASRock X870E Taichi
AMD X870E · AM5 · EATX · DDR5
$349.99
Chipset
X870E
Socket
AM5
Form factor
EATX
RAM
4x DDR5 to 192GB
Full specifications
| CPU Support | AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors |
|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 |
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Power Design (VRM) | 24+2+1 phase power design, 110A SPS, with fan/heat-pipe composite VRM heatsink |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, max 256GB, up to DDR5-8200+ (OC); XMP and EXPO support |
| PCIe Expansion Slots | 2x PCIe 5.0 x16, supporting x16 or x8/x8 modes |
| M.2 Slots | 4 total: 1x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4) + 3x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4) |
| SATA | 6x SATA3 ports |
| Rear USB | 12 ports: 2x USB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s), 5x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 |
| Networking | 5 Gigabit LAN (Realtek RTL8126) + Wi-Fi 7 802.11be 2x2 with Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4082 codec with ESS SABRE9219 DAC and WIMA audio capacitors |
| Form Factor | E-ATX, 12.0 x 10.5 in (30.5 x 26.7 cm), 8-layer PCB, 2oz copper |
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official spec sheet - always confirm details there before buying.
Why buy it
- Undercuts rival premium X870E boards on price
- 12 rear USB ports (dual USB4) and 24+2+1 phase VRM
- Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with x8/x8 support - rare at this tier
Think twice if
- E-ATX footprint will not fit many mid-towers
- Only one Gen5 M.2 and two PCIe expansion slots
- Hard to distinguish from boards $100 cheaper unless you use the extras
What reviewers say
Tom's Hardware
4/5 stars - Editor's ChoicePriced about $50 below its direct competition, the X870E Taichi performs well, is handsomely equipped, and offers 12 rear USB ports, making it a good value in the premium AMD board market. Criticisms: the E-ATX size will be too large for some cases, and the styling is more polarizing than the last generation.
Full review ↗TweakTown
93%A powerful design, solid feature set, and competitive price make the X870E Taichi a compelling, future-looking option, with a strong VRM, good cooling, and four M.2 plus six SATA ports. Downsides noted: only one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and only two PCIe expansion slots.
Full review ↗TechPowerUp
A solid board that does a lot of things well, with excellent VRM and M.2 cooling and the latest USB4/Wi-Fi 7/tool-free features, making it a keeper for the AM5 socket's lifespan. However, TPU found it hard to distinguish from alternatives $100 cheaper (including ASRock's own X870E Nova WiFi) and noted USB4 port power regressed from 27W to 15W versus the X670E Taichi.
Full review ↗Build around it
A full build starting from this board - picks computed from our live catalog, matched to the board's budget class.
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
The strongest gaming CPU we track for AM5 - score 99/100 at ~$450.
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5080
High-end performance without flagship pricing - the same logic as the board. Score 93/100 at ~$1,250.
RAM
Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 CL36 32GB (2x16GB)
DDR5-6000 CL36, 2x16GB - the cheapest kit on the X870E sweet spot at ~$395. Faster kits are mostly wasted money here.
Case
This is an E-ATX board and E-ATX support is NOT a given - many mid-towers stop at ATX. Filter for cases that explicitly list it.
Find an E-ATX case →Frequently Asked Questions
What CPUs does the X870E Taichi support?
It uses the AMD X870E chipset on the AM5 socket. That means AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series desktop CPUs, including X3D gaming chips. Check any specific pairing with our free bottleneck checker before you buy.
What RAM should I put in the X870E Taichi?
It takes DDR5 in 4 slots (up to 192GB). The sweet spot on X870E is DDR5-6000 CL30 for the 1:1 Infinity Fabric ratio - faster kits cost more for little real-world gain. Our RAM advisor picks a kit for your exact use.
Will the X870E Taichi fit my case?
It is an EATX board. E-ATX needs a case that explicitly lists E-ATX support - many mid-towers do not. Our case finder filters cases by the form factors they actually take.
How much does the X870E Taichi cost?
As of our last price check it was $349.99. The price on the retailer page is the real one.
Prices are from our latest first-party retailer check and change constantly - always confirm on the product page. Reviewer citations are attributed and linked; we summarize, they tested. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.