ASRock Motherboard (Z390 Taichi)
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Bottom line: The ASRock Motherboard: Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots support Quad CrossFireX and Quad SLI multi-GPU setups; main trade-off: LGA1151 is a dead-end socket - no upgrade path past 9th Gen Intel Core.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots support Quad CrossFireX and Quad SLI multi-GPU setups
- ✓ LGA1151 socket runs both 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs on the Z390 chipset
- ✓ Four DDR4 DIMM slots in dual channel, up to 64GB total capacity
- ✓ Onboard Wi-Fi plus dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired and wireless networking
Cons
- ✗ LGA1151 is a dead-end socket - no upgrade path past 9th Gen Intel Core
- ✗ Memory tops out at 64GB and DDR4, not DDR5
- ✗ Triple-GPU mode drops lanes to x8/x4/x4 rather than full x16 each
- ✗ Non-ECC unbuffered RAM only, ruling out ECC workstation memory
Manufacturer description
ASRock Z390 TAICHI LGA1151/ Intel Z390/ DDR4/ Quad CrossFireX & Quad SLI/ SATA3&USB3.1/ M.2/ Wi-Fi/ A&2GbE/ ATX Motherboard
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ASRock Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the motherboards category. ASRock's motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- LGA1151 Supports 9th and 8th Generation Intel Core Processors
- Chipset: Intel Z390
- Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB
- Slots: 3x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (run single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 or triple at x8/x4/x4), 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)
Full Specifications
| Brand | ASRock |
|---|---|
| Slots | 3x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (run single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 or triple at x8/x4/x4), 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe) |
| Memory | 4x DDR4 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB |
| Chipset | Intel Z390 |
| USB 2.0 | 2 |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1151 |
| Chipset Type | Intel Z390 |
| Model Number | Z390 TAICHI |
| Built-In Media | Motherboard |
| Item Type Name | Motherboard |
| Mfr Part Number | Z390 TAICHI |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 15 |
| Total Usb Ports | 10 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1151 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Warranty Description | 3 YEARS |
| Compatible Processors | 8th Generation Intel Core |
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